Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The day job won't let me go, but I'm gonna get the Weekly Update out on time!


Well, the old day job got a hold of me good today and won't let go.  The evening person called in this morning (for a damn good reason, I should add) and for somehow, I ended up being the only one able to work her shift.  Yep, not going to be able to get out of this one. 

One, two,
It's back to work for you!

But I did have enough of a break between shifts that I was able to finish the Weekly Update.  I don't have much time to get into the great stuff happening over the next 12 day, but it's an impressive lineup of great movies, stage events and more!

The Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar is almost completely updated, as I still have a few events in March to list.  But you'll want to look at February, as Valentine's Day looks like it might be spookier than expected!  Expect more to be added later, as I'm sure I'll find other great events happening in 2018.

Remember, you can get your event listed on The Shadow Over Portland by sending an email with all the details to shadowoverportland@live.com.  I'll take it from there.  See, it's easy and FREE!

Hope everyone has a great week.  And please, if you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

Ongoing

Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water continues at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) through January 25.  Visit the Cinema 21 website for more details. 

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will also continue showing The Shape of Water.  For showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

The Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE, #170, in Salem, OR) will show The Shape of Water trough Thursday, January 25.  For showtimes, visit the Salem Cinema website.

The Shape of Water continues at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR), at least through Thursday, January 25.  Visit the Darkside Cinema website for more details and to see if it continues after that.

The St Johns Twin Cinema and Pub (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR) will continue showing The Shape of Water through January 25.  For more details, visit the St Johns Twin Cinema website.

The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) is showing The Shape of Water through Thursday, January 25.  Visit the Pickford Film Center website for more details and advance ticket sales.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will be screening all four Laika animated films, starting this week with the studio's first feature, Coraline.  The film will play through January 18.  For more details, visit The Academy Theater website.

Buy Tickets Early!

Kung Fu Theater presents the ultra-violent samurai vengeance classic, Shogun Assassin in GLORIOUS 35mm on Tuesday, January 23, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm.  This American release is a combination of the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films from Japan, and trust me, the blood sprays EVERYWHERE!  Advance tickets are strongly recommended.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The sci fi classic The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring the late David Bowie, screens at 7:30 pm on February 20 at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  Author Susan Compo will be in attendance, and copies of her new book Earthbound: David Bowie and The Man Who Fell To Earth will be for sale before and after the film.  You'll probably want to buy tickets early for this one, as it will likely sell out.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Geekenders bring A Nude Hope: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure to the Victoria Conference Center (720 Douglas St in Victoria, BC) at 6 pm on Friday, March 16.  Tickets are $25 and you must be 19 or older with ID to attend.  Advance tickets are on sale now and highly recommended, as the Capitol City Comic Con is taking place in the same location.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Geekenders and the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) host A Nude Hope: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure at 8 pm Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24.  Tickets are $25 in advance (highly recommended), $30 at the door.  You must be 18 or older and have ID to attend.  For more details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.  (NOTE: Tickets are not on sale yet.  I'll update this post when tickets are available.).
January, 2018

Wednesday, January 17

Episode Three of The X-Files: Season 11 screens at the McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  For more details, visit the Mission Theater website.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) has a great double bill tonight, starting with the documentary 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene at 6:30 pm, followed by Psycho at 8:30 pm.  It's a double bill you don't want to miss.  You can buy tickets to each movie for $10 in advance, $12 at the door, or pay just $13 in advance, $15 at the door for both movies.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page for 78/52 and purchase tickets for both, or if you just want to see Psycho, visit this Facebook Event Page.

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Part of the Classic Film Series, The Princess Bride screens twice today at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA).  Catch the film at either 1:45 pm or 6:45 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Tonight at 8 pm, the Church of Film presents Uncanny Tales - Supernatural Shorts at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR), a collection of experimental works, Mexican horror anthologies, English video pieces and MORE!  Suggested admission is $5 to $10.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Howl's Moving Castle tonight at 8:45 pm.  This is a subtitled version; the dubbed version will play on Saturday, January 20 (See below).  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

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Sonny Chiba returns to Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) to save the Earth from alien invaders.  Yes, it's 1961's Invasion of the Neptune Men!  And it's probably as WEIRD as you think!!  Showtime is 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  Don't forget to support Weird Wednesday by stopping at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages to enjoy during the movie.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

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The Bb Wild Wednesday Movie Night at Bunsenbrewer (16506 SE 362nd Dr in Sandy, OR) will screen Dario Argento's Cat O'Nine Tails tonight at 8 pm.  Be sure to treat yourself to a beer, some tasty treats and fresh popped popcorn while you watch the film.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, January 18

Fathom Events and GKIDS present Mary and the Witch's Flower, Studio Ponoc's debut film, in theaters around the nation tonight.  The English-dubbed version starts at 7 pm local time, with a subtitled version starting at 8 pm local time.  To find a theater screening the film near you, visit the Fathom Events website.

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Well, here's a first for the calendar, a restaurant listing.  The Nerd Out (3308 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) hosts a Grand Opening Shin Dig! from 4 to 11 pm this evening.  It's your chance to check out Portland's premier, nerd themed family restaurant.  Come in costume if you like, but be read for spacecraft cocktails, raffles and galactic snack tasting.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, January 19

Friday Night Frights kicks off 2018 with a screening of New Year's Evil at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  Check the Facebook Event Page closer to the date for more details. 

UPDATE: Local shock-rock horror industrial band Murder Weapons will premier their debut music video before the film.  The band will attending the premiere. 
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The haunted house film Delirium opens tonight at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA).  Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.  Monday prices are $6.  For more details and showtimes (when listed), visit the Kiggins Theatre website.

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The classic action film Raiders of the Lost Ark, screens at 7:30 pm tonight and tomorrow (Saturday, January 20) at the 7th Street Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA).  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen Laika's horror comedy, ParaNorman through January 25.  For more details, visit The Academy Theater website.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Princess Mononoke tonight at 7 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

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The Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) will screen the animated horror-drama Birdboy: The Forgotten Children starting today.  This subtitled feature from Spain will play through Thursday, January 25.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Birdboy: The Forgotten Children will also screen tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 6 pm.  The Rio will screen the film again on January 27.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, January 20




The Place 4 Gamers and RetroPDX host the Fourth Annual Swap Meet from 10 am to 5 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR).  General admission to this all ages event is $5.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Sprocket Society presents Saturday Secret Matinees! at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) at 2 pm.  The series will screen a weekly cliffhanger episode of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, and a classic (but secret) feature, all in GLORIOUS 16mm!  This week's feature theme is Swashbucking Heroes!, adventures from Hollywood's golden age!  Series passes will be available at the door.  For more details, visit the Grand Illusion Cinema website.

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Claire Denis' erotic horror film, Trouble Every Day, screens at 9:30 pm tonight at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) in GLORIOUS 35mm.  Presented by the Northwest Film Center, this New French Extremity film deals with an American scientist, in Paris on his honeymoon, tracking down the woman he's obsessed over for years.  Let's just say things don't work out well.  For more details, including a trailer for the film, and advance ticket sales, visit the Northwest Film Center website.

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Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee presents Master of the World, starring Vincent Price and Charles Bronson, at noon today at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA).  Admission is just $3.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind tonight at 9:45 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.
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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents My Neighbor Totoro today at 4 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Howl's Moving Castle tonight at 7:30 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

Sunday, January 21

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen all three extended cuts films in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy, starting at noon.  Come in costume, or just wear something comfy, as it's going to be a long day!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Northwest Film Center presents Laika's The Boxtrolls at 2 pm today at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  Laika animators will be in attendance.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Northwest Film Center website.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Spirited Away tonight at 6 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

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The Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective at the OMSI Empirical Theatre (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) presents Ponyo tonight at 4 pm.  This is a dubbed version.  For more details, including advance tickets and information on other films in the series, visit the OMSI website.

Monday, January 22

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the documentary 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene at 6:30 pm tonight.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Resistance Series at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) presents Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy tonight at 7 pm.  This evening's nonprofit recipient is BARK, which aims to transform Mt. Hood National Forest to a place "where natural processes prevail" and "local communities have a social, cultural and economic investment in the restoration and preservation."  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, January 23

Kung Fu Theater presents the ultra-violent samurai vengeance classic, Shogun Assassin in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm.  This American release is a combination of the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films from Japan, and trust me, the blood sprays EVERYWHERE!  Advance tickets are strongly recommended.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Wednesday, January 24

Episode Four of The X-Files: Season 11 screens at the McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7:30 pm  For more details, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Bunsenbrewer (16506 SE 362nd Dr in Sandy, OR) will screen the 1921 classic, The Phantom Carriage, with live musical accompaniment tonight at 8 pm.  Admission is FREE!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, January 25

The Nerd Out (3308 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR), Portland's premier, nerd themed family restaurant, hosts the First Monthly Cosplay Night from 7 to 10 pm this evening.  If you miss this one, you can join in next time, as the event takes place on the last Thursday of every month.  For more details, visit The Nerd Out Facebook Page.

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Fathom Events brings Jim Henson's classic live action fantasy, The Dark Crystal, back to theaters today at 2 and 7 pm.  The event features a new introduction with Lisa Henson, CEO and President of The Jim Henson Company, who will talk about the making of the film and her father's legacy.  For more details, including the location of a theater in your area and advance ticket sales, visit the Fathom Events website.

Friday, January 26


Grunge and Grind Productions present Camp Horror Burlesque, a tribute to horror comedies, at 8 pm tonight at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 7:30 pm and you must be 21 or older to attend.  For a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen last year's horror sensation, Get Out, tonight at 11:30 pm.  If you haven't seen it yet, don't miss the chance to catch it on the big screen!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen Laika's The Boxtrolls through February 1.  For more details, visit The Academy Theater website.

Saturday, January 27



Horrific 3: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance  takes place tonight at the Rialto Theatre (901 Broadway in Tacoma, WA).  Ticket prices are $15, $25 and $35.  Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details and a list of performers.  For advance ticket sales, visit the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts website.

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The Sprocket Society presents Saturday Secret Matinees! at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) at 2 pm.  The series will screen a weekly cliffhanger episode of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, and a classic (but secret) feature, all in GLORIOUS 16mm!  This week's feature theme is Swashbucking Heroes!, adventures from Hollywood's golden age!  Series passes will be available at the door.  For more details, visit the Grand Illusion Cinema website.

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The animated horror-drama Birdboy: The Forgotten Children screens at 1:30 pm today at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 6 pm.  The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, January 28

One of the greatest movies ever made (in my opinion) is 1933's King Kong, a film everyone should see on the big screen at least once.  The Northwest Film Center is giving fans the chance to see it in GLORIOUS 35mm at 2 pm today at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR), so DON'T MISS IT!  For more details, visit the Northwest Film Center website.

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The Northwest Film Center presents 1932's Vampyr at 7 pm tonight at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  This haunting film is a must see on the big screen for horror fans.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) plays the Bill Murray time loop film Groundhog Day through February 2.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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ParanormalPub at the McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) presents Entheogens: History and Experiences tonight at 7 pm.  Metaphysicist Esteban DeCorazon and psychedelic historian Thomas Hatsis discuss psychedelics, history, magic and spirituality.  Doors open at 6 pm and admission is FREE.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) is open to the public from 11 am to 4 pm today.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Fathom Events brings Jim Henson's classic live action fantasy, The Dark Crystal, back to theaters today at 2 and 7 pm.  The event features a new introduction with Lisa Henson, CEO and President of The Jim Henson Company, who will talk about the making of the film and her father's legacy.  For more details, including the location of a theater in your area and advance ticket sales, visit the Fathom Events website.