Westerners—especially white people from the United States—are always the good guys. At least, that’s what Hollywood wants you to think. Something that people in this country either take for…
Documenting social issues through a feminist psychology lens
Among Dr. Jan Haaken’s many titles are clinical psychologist, documentary filmmaker, feminist and professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State. Her career began in the early ‘70s when social movements…
Events this week…
Art Thurs, 8/10 Rebecca Marimutu: Portraits Adhered Blue Sky gallery Noon Free Innovative self-portraits on wood, using unique adhesives and digital techniques Fri, 8/11 Northwest Troll: Way of the…
Events this week…
Art Thurs, August 3 Sneaker Week PDX: The Kick-Off Party Jupiter Hotel Portland 3 p.m. Prices vary An immersive conjunction of art, industry and sneaker culture Fri, August 4 …
Events This Week…
Pour the Water As I Leave: Renaissance of Community Arts
Bosnian-born, Portland-based artist and filmmaker Daniela Repas shines a spotlight on the experiences of refugees and other displaced people with her upcoming film Pour the Water As I Leave. …
Director Spotlight: Hannah May Cumming and the creation of her political horror films
Writing horror film scripts from a feminist perspective with plenty of blood and carnage is not something anyone can do, but Hannah May Cumming is doing it in ‘70s retro…
Find it at 5th: Decasia
This week at Portland State’s 5th Avenue Cinema—Portland’s only student-run theater—our film curators have chosen to screen an experimental film titled Decasia. The 2002 movie is a combination of…
Portland Latin American Film Festival returns to PDX for its 16th season
It’s a commonly accepted notion among those who travel: traveling forces one to open their mind and worldview to other cultures in a way that virtually no other experience does….
PSU film program showcases rising media artists
Since their creation, TV shows and films have been powerful tools that can shape the views, perspectives and knowledge of thousands. Portland State Film Studies Program Director Courtney Hermann recognized…
Staying home? Keep busy with these fun ideas
Social distancing. Self-quarantining. Quarantine. State of emergency. These terms all relay a clear message: stay home. What they don’t tell you, though, is what to do when you get there….