Movies
Get Your Reps In: “Diner” Serves Up an Antithesis to 1950s Revisionist History
What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.
Oscar-Winning Director Sean Baker Adds to Cinema 21’s Centurylong History of Movie Magic
Theater owner Tom Ranieri ushered Cinema 21 through the pandemic, the Great Recession and the launches of Blockbuster and Netflix.
“Beth + Jeremy and Steve” Treats Touchy Material With the Respect to Make It Work
Daniel Hill’s romcom character study is blessed with wonderful performances at its center.
Get Your Reps In: “Marie Antoinette” Reigns Supreme
What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.
Portland SAG-AFTRA Union’s Election Results Are In
Mary McDonald-Lewis lost her bid for a board position in the local chapter of the actors’ union.
Mubi’s Fame Thriller “Lurker” Chases Clout and Lofty Ideas
Théodore Pellerin’s often-unblinking gaze lends “Lurker” the creep factor it needs to succeed.
Filmmaker Sean Baker to Attend Cinema 21’s Centennial Celebration
The Oscar-winning “Anora” writer-director will help the independent theater ring in the big 1-double-0.
Your Roundup of New Movies: “Twinless” Is an Unpredictable New Portland Classic
What to see and what to skip.
Get Your Reps In: Dive Into Coming-of-Age Jitters With “Submarine”
What to see in Portland’s repertory theaters.
Your Roundup of New Movies: “Night Always Comes” Makes Portland’s Darkness Fun
What to see and what to skip.
Get Your Reps In: Quench Your “Thirst” for Vampires Before Halloween
What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.
Supernatural Pregnancy Horror Film “Lilly Lives Alone” Comes Home to Portland
Writer, director and cinematographer Martin Melnick wants audiences to find empathy for his protagonists’ seemingly poor choices.