These days, most movies that shamelessly steal iconography and visuals from Hollywood movies come from the United States, with the late-2000s trend of “mockbusters” designed to trick grandmas at the…
A Sight to Behold
For those familiar with Animal Collective, the introverted, mental mechanics of their songs are usually experienced within the private confines of headphones. Rarely does the occurrence of Animal Collective and,…
Events Calendar April 16–22
Tuesday, April 16 Art “Caramels” Stephanie Chefas Projects Tue–Fri: Noon–6 p.m. Free Kristin Texeira’s first solo exhibition is a series of abstract works following ten years of her ideas and…
Come Out from the Shadows
Post-punks are dedicated people. Not just to music, but to the aesthetically defined yet mentally and emotionally ambiguous lifestyle that accompanies it. It takes time to develop your character into…
Haircutting for the Heart
In a fairly large space off of SW Canyon Rd, Franklin “Paco” Whatley clipped, cut and brushed his 10th client of the day around his sixth hour. He’s got four…
Events Calendar April 9–15
Tuesday, April 9 Art “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” Nationale Mon & Tue: Noon–5 p.m., Thu–Sun: Noon–6 p.m., through April 23 Free Portland-based painter and sculptor Shohei Takasaki combines…
Garbage Day
The 2000s were a contentious decade for horror. A lot of people would say that it was pretty bad for the genre, citing films such as the Saw sequels or…
The Blessed Union of Drag and Musicianship
While singing a rousing rendition of “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” to a backing track, Saint Syndrome sat behind the Roland FA-08 keyboard—featuring 88 weighted keys, among other electronic…
Events Calendar April 2–8
Tuesday, April 2 Art “Every Measure of Zero” Upfor Gallery Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment, through April 27 Free Ronny Quevado’s first solo exhibition found its inspiration from…
Garbage Day
I’ve written about the wild world that was Hong Kong’s cinematic golden age before with my article on The Boxer’s Omen, but there’s just too much great stuff in there…
Events Calendar March 26–April 1
Tuesday, March 26 Art “Take Me to a Place I’ve Never Been Before” Multnomah Arts Center Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 2 Free…