At the Whimsey of Fortune and Fate: The Art of Tarot
bySome people will see a sign that says “Tarot Readings” and immediately scoff at the idea of sitting down, having someone shuffle cards in…
Arts & Culture
Primitivism in Portland
byTo fully understand the meaning of Primitivism, we must go back into history… The art brought by European explorers from the African continent was…
Beyond the Rothko Summer
byPortland’s Art Scene thrives on transformation and isn’t confined to Museums. In a city where coffee shops act as art galleries and skateparks are…
The Crime of Teenage Girlhood
A Dawn Summers Retrospective
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Spoilers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer seasons 5–7 February 26, 2025. News breaks that Michelle Trachtenberg (1985–2025) has died. Known for her roles in…
Nicolas Cage is Too Funny for “Renfield”
byRotten Tomatoes Audience Reviewer Take: Nicolas Cage ruined “Renfield”. 20% Hot Take: Nicolas Cage was the wrong casting choice for Dracula in “Renfield”. 40%…
Anti-Capitalism in My Hero Academia
An Introduction
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“My Hero Academia” (MHA) was a serialized Japanese manga that was published in Shounen Jump from 2016-2024. A hugely popular franchise in America (with…
My Affliction
An Honest, Opinionated, and Spoiler-Full Review of Nosferatu
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“Nosferatu” (2024) directed by Robert Eggers is a visually beautiful, and terrifying, retelling of the classic 1922 film titled “Nosferatu.” The cinematography and lighting…
Ooligan Press’s “Supersymmetry” Book Launch
byOn February 18th, Ooligan Press, Portland’s resident small publishing press, held a book launch for their new book, “Supersymmetry,” written by S. R. Schulz,…
Analysis: “All Guy’s Mixer”
byWhen I first saw the trailer for the anime “How I Attended an All-Guy’s Mixer” (hereafter referred to as “All-Guy’s Mixer”) back in March,…
Portland Book Fest
Presented by Literary Arts
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The 2024 Portland Book Fest, presented by Literary Arts, was a huge success with bookstores, authors, publishers, and book lovers. Think Out Loud:…