FILM

Q&A: Kyle Alvarez on Being the First to Direct a David Sedaris Story

Sedaris let the filmmaker direct “C.O.G.," a short story from ‘Naked’ that takes place in Oregon. The film opens Oct 4 at the Hollywood Theater. Jonathan Groff and Denis O’Hare star.

10/01/2013 By Tuck Woodstock

CULTURE

Newberg's Drive-In Keeps Americana Alive

How the historic 99W Drive-In keeps an all-American dream flickering for the next generation of movie lovers.

09/03/2013 By Katie Gourley

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things to Do Labor Day Weekend 2013

The inaugural Portland Film Festival, the messiah (aka Russell Brand), world-class golf. Plus, the Honey Badger comes to town! All play, no work for Labor Day weekend.

08/27/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff

EVENTS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 25-28

Whether it's floating down the Willamette in a tube, kicking back for rooftop cinema, or sampling new brews, this weekend offers a plethora of ways to chill out.

07/23/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff and Claire Gordon

EVENTS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 18–21

Just about every music festival and artist you want to see is performing this weekend. Take a look at our picks to figure out your sonic and outdoors schedule.

07/18/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff and Claire Gordon

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 11–14

Robots! Monsters! Tiki drinks! Cellos! Fruit! Festivals! Pace yourself because there are entirely too many worthy happenings this weekend.

07/11/2013 By John Chandler

FILM

Trailer for Laika's 'The Boxtrolls' Pushes the Definition of Family

Laika's third film is already creating buzz for its celebration of family diversity in its first trailer, arriving at the heels of the repeal of DOMA.

07/10/2013 By John Chandler

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

The New Hollywood Theatre

Thanks to a trio of film nerds, old is new and bad is good at today's transformed Northeast Portland cinema.

07/01/2013 By John Chandler

EVENTS

Summer Free for All

Kick off a summer of free outdoor fun with Portland Parks and Recreation's All-Day Party and Peninsula Park Centennial Celebration on June 27.

06/19/2013 By Claire Gordon

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Behind the Scenes at the New Hollywood Theatre

A trio of film nerds has put the landmark movie house on the national map. See exclusive photos and videos of the rescue here.

06/14/2013

Slideshow

Slide Show: Hollywood Theatre

06/14/2013

FASHION FRAMED

City Baby Features Fashion

Local film City Baby dresses its characters in cool threads from Portland designers and boutiques.

05/22/2013 By Eden Dawn

INTERVIEW

Q&A: David Morgan & Cora Benesh from 'City Baby'

A pair of novice filmmakers debut with a feature about Portland ennui, bands, and pretty girls.

05/20/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

Slideshow

Tiffany's Great Gatsby Collection

05/15/2013

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

Tiffany's Meets Great Gatsby

The jewelry institution designs Jazz Age baubles for the new Gatsby remake.

05/14/2013 By Eden Dawn

FILM

Q&A: Cult Star Mink Stole on Working with John Waters and Divine

Portland’s queer doc fest opens with the film 'I Am Divine' on May 16, and Stole, Divine’s onscreen nemesis, dishes on the legendary drag queen and his director in advance of coming to town.

04/13/2013 By Aaron Scott

FILM

LAIKA Announces Its Third Film

The studio adapts Alan Snow's fantasy novel, 'Here be Monsters,' for an October 2014 release date.

02/08/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

FILM

PDX Int'l Film Fest Preview

PIFF kicks off two-weeks and 135 films tonight, and we wade in for some picks and previews.

02/07/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff

FILM

Sedaris Goes To Sundance

The highly acclaimed humorist is a reluctant movie subject—until the Oregon-filmed 'C.O.G.'

01/23/2013 By John Chandler

FILM

Review: Promised Land

Despite the dreamy reunion of Oscar winners Gus Van Sant and Matt Damon, this story of redemption is one we've all seen before.

01/09/2013 By Sam Coggeshall