The Weekly Update is finally out!

To start, I want to thank The Hollywood Theatre for an awesome evening last Saturday night.  A sold out crowd turned out to watch Night of the Demons in GLORIOUS 35mm and were charmed by the wonderful Linnea Quigley, who came up to Portland for the event.  She introduced the film (and gave a commentary on a scene from her Horror Workout video), answered questions from the crowd about her career after the film, and stuck around to sign photos and personal items for a line of fans that stretched out of the theater!  Thank you for attending the screening, Linnea.  Please come back to Portland soon!!

Of course I was there!

It's not every day you get to meet a true Scream Queen!!

And I'm sorry I'm late with this edition of the Weekly Update, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans, but as Jimmy Buffet sang, it's my own damn fault.  I recently started working on a few writing projects I've had on the back burner for TOO long, and took on a couple more while I was at it.  Of course, that didn't add any more hours to the day, so I have to change up a few things so I have more time to work on the above mentioned projects and keep updating site in a more timely fashion.  I hope to have things worked out before the end of August, as it's almost THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, and I need to have things figured out before October. 

Anyway, this edition of the Weekly Update is full of great films, stage events and classes to keep you busy during the first week of August.  More is coming, so be sure to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar later in the month, and keep an eye out for the next edition of the Weekly Update!

You can have your event listed on the site by just emailing me at shadowoverportland@live.com with details and promotional art, and I'll take care of the rest.  And the price is still incredibly affordable for any budget, as postings are still FREE!

And, if you attend any of the events listed here, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

Playing Now

The musical version of Phantom of the Opera will be at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay in Portland, OR) through August 5.  For more details and information on advance ticket sales, visit the Keller Auditorium website.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will continue showing Studio Ghilbli's Castle in the Sky in GLORIOUS 35mm through Tuesday, August 7.  For showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales (starting July 26), visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The damn dirty apes are coming to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with the Marathon of the Apes.  Starting on Saturday, August 4, the series starts off with a 50th anniversary of 1968's Planet of the Apes, with the four sequels, and the series reboot that started in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, playing throughout the month.  Be aware, each film is showing once, and the Tim Burton remake is not included in the marathon.  Dates and showtimes for the first three movies are below, and you can visit this link to The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and advance ticket sales on other films in the series.

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The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with the animated classic The Last Unicorn playing through August 9.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

August, 2018

Friday, August 3

The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with the animated classic The Last Unicorn playing through August 9.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Northwest Film Center presents French filmmaker Serge Bozon's Mrs. Hyde (AKA Madame Hyde), a new take on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, through August 5 at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  For more details and showtimes, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rusty Grape Vineyards (16712 NE 219th St in Battleground, WA) presents a Movies on the Lawn screening of Jumanji tonight starting at around 9 pm.  Low chairs are fine, higher chairs must be in the back, and no outside food or drinks are allowed (you can purchase food and drinks in the tasting room to enjoy with the film).  All ages are welcome.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Friday Late Night Movie tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is the Pacific Northwest favorite, The Goonies.  Showtime is 11:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy  Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late Tab Hunter with a screening of Polyester, presented in GLORIOUS Odorama!  Yep, you'll get a scratch n' sniff card to use during key scenes in the movie!!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Saturday, August 4

Shock Opera - An Alice Cooper Story returns to Seattle at 7 pm tonight at the Columbia City Theater (4916 Rainier Ave South in Seattle, WA).  This multimedia theatrical experience is presented by GuignolFest Productions.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Eventbrite link.

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Cold War Shivers: Sci-Fi Scare Films of the 50s continues at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) with a screening of the Ray Harryhausen classic Earth vs. the Flying Saucers.  The series will feature six classic films and include a post screening discussion with film programmer and film studies instructor Elliot Lavine.  Advance tickets for the series are $79.99.  Showtime is 11 am.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Vancouver Toy Junkies return to The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) for a free mini vintage toy show starting at 10 am ($1 gets you in at 9:30 am).  The event also includes a free screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon at noon.   For more details, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.

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The Proctor Arts Festival FREE Movie, the Pacific Northwest favorite The Goonies, screens at noon today at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  For more details, visit the Blue Mouse Theatre website.

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Cinema Classics at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the dark fairy tale Night of the Hunter at 2 pm today and tomorrow in GLORIOUS 35mm!  This is one not to be missed!! For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The campy Sci Fi romp Barbarella plays at the McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, August 9.  For showtimes and advance tickets sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Marathon of the Apes starts tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Sunday, August 5

Davis Graveyard (8703 SE 43rd Ave in Milwaukie, OR) is hosting a class on Creating a Skeleton Stone Monument today from 9 am to 1 pm.  You'll learn how to use "monster mud" and foam texturing techniques to create a creepy time monument to adorn your yard, or hallway.  The class costs $175 per person (includes a material fee) and is limited to 8 students, so visit the Facebook Event Page as soon as possible to reserve your slot.

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Portland's Movies in the Park present a screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi tonight at Sellwood Park (SE 7th Ave and Bidwell St in Portland, OR).  The event kicks off with music from the Neil Young tribute band Harvest Gold at 6:30 pm, with the movie starting at dusk.  For more details about the event, including park policies, visit the Portland Parks website.

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Marathon of the Apes continues tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Beneath the Planet of the Apes at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Monday, August 6

Marathon of the Apes continues tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Escape from the Planet of the Apes at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Tuesday, August 7

MOR-TAL KOMBAAAAT!  You can sing along with the awesome soundtrack and play B-Movie Bingo to the cheesy goodness of Mortal Kombat at 7:30 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  And be sure to wear your B-Movie Bingo t-shirt to enter the Grand Prize Raffle.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) presents presents the Sci-Fi Extravaganza #7, Cosmos: War of the Planets, tonight starting at 7 pm.  Admission is $5, which includes food item credit.  Doors open at 6 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, August 8

Tonight's Weird Wednesday feature at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) delves into Lovecraftian horrors, as Hellbender Media presents a 15 year anniversary showing of the animated film The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath tonight at 9:15 pm.  Admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  The event includes a screening of the award-winning short film Miasma, and a Q and A with the directors!  And remember, only you can keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand before the screening for some tasty treats and beverages.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, August 9

The Northwest Film Center Rooftop Cinema presents the Japanese kiaju film Gojira (AKA Godzilla) tonight at the Portland State University PS2 parking structure (1724 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 7 pm with food and beverages available for purchase.  Music begins at 8 pm, and the film starts at dusk.  Advance tickets are available and ensure you easy entry until 8:30 pm.  A limited number of chairs are available at a first come basis, so feel free to bring your own chair, pillow or blanket.  No outside food and drinks or pets are allowed.  Be sure to dress for the weather!  For all the details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Portland's Movies in the Park present a screening of Kubo and the Two Strings tonight at Seawallcrest Park (SE 31st Ave and Stephens St in Portland, OR).  The event kicks off with music from Afro-reggae artists Chata Addy and Susuma at 6:30 pm, with the movie starting at dusk.  For more details about the event, including park policies, visit the Portland Parks website.

Friday, August 10

The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with two classic fantasies, The Princess Bride and the animated version of The Lord of the Rings.  Both shows play through August 16.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Friday Late Night Movie tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is the controversial Tod Browning feature Freaks.  Showtime is 11:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, August 11

Cold War Shivers: Sci-Fi Scare Films of the 50s continues at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) with a screening of the 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers.  The series will feature six classic films and include a post screening discussion with film programmer and film studies instructor Elliot Lavine.  Advance tickets for the series are $79.99.  Showtime is 11 am.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Portland's Movies in the Park present a screening of Coco tonight at the Festival Latino, taking place at Thomas Cully Park (NE 72nd Ave and Killingsworth St in Portland, OR).  The film is being presented in English with Spanish subtitles.  The event kicks off with music from Colectivo de Son Jarocho de Portland at 6:30 pm, with the movie starting at dusk.  For more details about the event, including park policies, visit the Portland Parks website.

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The dark comedy Death Becomes Her plays at the McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) through Tuesday, August 14.  For showtimes and advance tickets sales, visit the Mission Theater website.