According to some people I know, March is not only the start of spring, but the time for the college basketball championship games. Of course, here at The Shadow Over Portland office, we don't mind a bit of basketball at times, but our office pool has categories missing from other workplace pools.
For example, I don't know many other office pools
with a most likely-to-lose-their-heads-to-a-basketball bracket.
I don't know why I can't interest too many people at my other job to join in my pool. Maybe I find interested gamblers at some of the events listed in this edition of the Weekly Update! The rest of the March has so much for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans to do, it might drive you a bit mad!!
And don't forget to check the
Horror Calendar for early look at April's events.
The Overlook Film Festival has announced a new lodging package, the
Cherry City Comic Con and
Norwescon take place, two different markets take place in Seattle, WA, and some pretty great movies are hitting local theaters throughout the area.
If you keep scrolling on the calendar, you'll find information on film festivals, conventions and a few movies in local theaters in the coming months. Get to October, and you find the Pacific Northwest cities and dates for Bruce Campbell's
Hail to the Chin Book Tour! Be sure to keep checking back for more details on these, and other events coming in 2017!
If you'll like to have your event listed at The Shadow Over Portland, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll take care of the rest. Not only is getting your event on the site easy, but it's FREE!
And remember, should you attend any of these events, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
Now, here's the latest edition of the Weekly Update.
Buy tickets NOW!
Tickets are still available for the screening of
Interstellar, in GLORIOUS 70mm, at
The Hollywood Theatre
(4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) on April 8. Tickets for the original
Tron and the original
Ghostbusters have sold out, and I expect
Interstellar
will sell out as well, so get your tickets NOW! For a link to showtimes and advance
ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Ongoing
Feathers and Teeth, a mix of "dark comedy, family drama and fantastical horror," runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage of the
Artists Repertory Theatre
(1515 SW Morrison St in Portland, OR). A young girl, grieving over her
mom's recent death, deals with her father's new girlfriend (her
mother's ex-nurse), the boy next door and a few freaky little
creatures. This mix of monster tale and revenge tragedy, set in 1978,
is "a meaty exploration of grief and obsession." For additional details, including showtimes and
advance ticket sales, visit the
Artist Repertory Theatre website.
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The new horror film
Get Out
continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR)
through Thursday, March 30. This has received rave reviews from
critics and horror fans alike, and now you have until the end of the
month to see it on the big screen. For more details and showtimes,
visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Jekyll in Chains, a grunge musical based on the classic Robert Lewis Stevenson tale, opens tonight at
The Headwaters Theatre
(955 NE Farragul St, # 9, in Portland, OR). This world premiere
musical, produced by Torchsong Entertainment, is set in 1990's Seattle
and features music by Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M and others.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The show runs through
March 26. For more details, including a link to showtimes and advance
ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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You might want to bring a box of tissues with you to
The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 East Burnside Street in Portland, OR) as
Sci Fi Month presents Tim Burton's modern fable,
Edward Scissorhands, to the big screen. Yes, wonders will be seen and tears will flow during this one. The film plays through
Thursday, March 23. You'll find showtimes at
The Laurelhurst Theater website.
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Personal Shopper, described as a ghost story taking place in the fashion underworld of Paris, plays through March 30 at
Cinema 21
(616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). The film stars Kristen Stewart (and
NO sparkling vampires), Lars Eidinger and Sigrid Bouaziz, and is
presented in English, French and Swedish with English subtitles.
Showtimes vary, so check out the
Cinema 21 website for more details and advance ticket sales.
Haunted Attractions
Mental Trap Escape Room Game (3855 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton, OR) presents
Escape Blood Forest, The Awakening.
You and your friends have one hour to gather the weapons and artifacts
needed to escape before your hour is up. Designed for 2 to 6 players,
this trap room will be open for a short time and NO ONE is expected to
survive this game! Be aware, the game features lifelike gore and decay,
loud noises, realistic collapsing buildings and possible dense fog and
strobe lights. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales,
visit
Mental Trap website.
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Please visit the
Haunted Attractions page for details on other trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest.
Open Film Submission
NEW LISTING: The third annual
Ax Wound Film Festival is accepting submissions. The festival will be held on Saturday, November 19, at the
Hooker-Dunham Theatre and Gallery
in Brattleboro, VT. All selected filmmakers have the option to be
interviewed in the 'zine-style program handed out to all attendees.
Submissions will be accepted in any horror sub-genre and must be written
and/or directed by women-identified filmmakers. Submissions are
accepted through September 1. For more details, including rules, a
timeline of registration dates and a link for submitting your film,
visit
this link.
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Please visit the
Open Film Submission page for details on other film festival accepting submissions at this time.
Open Auditions
Horrific 3: A Night of Horror-Themed Belly Dance, hosted by
Tacoma Bellydance,
is looking for performers. Acts must be based on horror movies and can
not be a themed costume with regular dancing. Strong dance background
and well rounded, specific ideas with a story are a must. For more
details and an application, visit the
Horrific website.
The performance takes place on Saturday, January 27 of 2018, in Tacoma,
WA (location to be announced). Registration is open until April 25.
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Please visit the
Open Auditions Page for details on local movie and theater productions looking for performers.
March, 2017
Wednesday, March 22
Wow,
Weird Wednesday at
The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) lives up to it's name tonight with a screening of
Las Luchadoras vs. el Medico Asesino (roughly translated by Google:
The Woman Wrestlers vs the Killer Doctor).
But that's not all, as the film also features ape men, along with a
comic relief cop! Oh yeah, that's WEIRD!! The show starts at 9:15 pm
and, as always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to get
in. And on your way into the theater, stop by the concession stand for
some snack and beverages to enjoy during the show and to help support
The Joy's weekly efforts to keep Wednesdays WEIRD! Remember, no outside
food or drinks are allowed in the theater. This is for your safety, as
such behavior can result in a luchadora practicing her wrestling moves
on you! For more details, visit
The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, March 23
Cloud 9 Comics
(2621 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) celebrates its two year
anniversary with a huge, all day sale event from 11 am to 7 pm. Head
in, buy some stuff, enter the raffle, then head to
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm for a screening of Joss Whedon's cult classic
Serenity, hosted by Cloud 9 Comics! For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Friday, March 24
Sure, the ending has been spoiled countless times thanks to pop culture, but you don't want to miss
Soylent Green on the big screen tonight at
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). Presented by
Movies in the Dark and
Projekt Records,
the film follows a police detective (Charlton Heston) through a
dystopian New York City as he investigates a murder that leads to the
truth about the only food source available to the masses. The film
starts at 9:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket
sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Sci Fi Month at
The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 East Burnside Street in Portland, OR) concludes with a high octane finish, George Miller's
The Road Warrior (AKA
Mad Max 2). If you've never seen this film on the big screen DO NOT miss this! The film plays through
Thursday, March 30. Showtime is 9:45 pm daily. Visit
The Laurelhurst Theater website for more details.
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The Lure, a demented Polish musical about vampire mermaids, plays tonight at the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 9:20 pm. The film is presented in Polish
with English subtitles. Doors open a half
hour before showtime. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more details, including a
link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website.
Saturday, March 25
Frankenstein's Comicbook Swap 9: Your Wedding/My Funeral takes place today at the
East Portland Eagle Lodge 3256
(4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR). Admission is $1 (kids and
elders are free) and doors open at noon. Or you can pay $5 for an early
bird ticket and get in at 11 am! You can also donate canned food to
the Oregon Food Bank at the event. For more details, and a link to rent
table space, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Also at the E
ast Portland Eagle Lodge 3256 (4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) today is the return of
Comix Thing,
starting at 9 pm. Entry to this underground comix show and VHS tape
swap is just $1 for all ages. For more details on the event, and
information on exhibitor tables, visit the
Facebook Event Page.including a
link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website.
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Sharing space at the
East Portland Eagle Lodge 3256 (4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) with
Comix Thing is the
Fifth Annual Gotham A Go Go,
Portland's only Batman themed dance party! Swinging 60s music and
DANCING starts at 9 pm, with a costume contest at midnight. For more
details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Well, I don't get to write this every day.
Geekenders returns to the
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) with
We All Float Down Here: A Burlesque Tribute to Stephen King.
Yep, I have nothing else to add. The show starts at 8 pm (doors open
at 7 pm) and you must be 18 or older to attend. Tickets are $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. For more details, including a list of
performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website.
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Heckle along with the crowd at
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) as
Ghost Rider,
starring Nicolas Cage, screens in Hecklevision tonight at 9:30 pm.
Text your riffs on this cheesy film and watch your comments appear on
the screen, along with those from others in the audience. For more
details, and to purchase advance tickets, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Horror Happy Hour, a horror filmmaker networking event, takes place today from 2 to 5 pm at
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse
(8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA). Network, pitch ideas and win
cheap prizes in trivia rounds. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, March 26
Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class presents a Heckle Night screening of the 2006 remake of
The Wicker Man,
tonight at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in
Seattle, WA). Tickets are $10 and you must be 21 or older to attend.
The show will start at 6:30 pm For additional details, and a link to
advance ticket sales, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
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Haunted Nightmare on the Nile (6601 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrance, WA) is hosting
The Island of Dr. Moreau Make-up Jam
today at 3 pm. You'll have 3 hours to create a head-to-toe
animal-hybrid character from the island, with a backstory describing
them. Bring along a model and use prosthetic appliances, out of the kit
build up, costumes and props to complete your creation. You'll find
more details at the
Facebook Event Page.
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The
Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder in Portland, OR) opens to the public today from 11 am to 4 pm. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Monday, March 27
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents a Hayao Miyazaki double feature.
Spirited Away starts the evening off at 6:15 pm, followed by
Princess Mononoke
at 8:50 pm. Tickets for each film are $10 in advance, $12 at the door,
or make it a double feature for just $13 in advance, $15 at the door.
Minors are welcome in the balcony for both shows (be sure to purchase
the "balcony" seating option). The films will be presented in their
original Japanese, with English subtitles. For more details, and a link
to advance ticket sales, visit the
Rio Theatre website (Note: This is a link for Spirited Away, but you can buy advance tickets for either film, or the double feature).
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Grindtopia 4: It's the 70's Again! takes place tonight at
Hattie's Hat Backroom (5231 Ballard Ave NW in Seattle, WA). The show is presented by
Grindtopia
and will start around 6 pm. Remember, you must be 21 or older to
attend. No further details are available at this time, so check back,
or visit the
Facebook Event Page, later in the month.
Tuesday, March 28
The Grindhouse Film Festival presents a screening of the insanely violent
Shogun Assassin, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7:30 pm at
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). Compiled from the first two
Lone Wolf and Cub
films, the resulting movie is little more than 90 minutes of thread
bare plot mixed with slashing swords, a weaponized baby carriage,
stabbing, dismemberment and geysers of blood! Don't miss this chance to
see it on the big screen! For more details, and a link to advance
ticket sales, visit
The Hollywood Theatre website.
Thursday, March 30
Hotel Broslin presents a screening of
Return of the Alien's Deadly Spawn (AKA
The Deadly Spawn) tonight at 9 pm at
Obsidian
(414 4th Ave E in Olympia, WA). Man, the monster in this film is worth
seeing! Admission is free, but bringing a canned food donations for
the Thurston County Food Back will enter you in a raffle. Also, the
event will feature a buy/sell/trade event full of VHS tapes, DVDs,
records and other odd ball items. For more details, visit the
Facebook Event Page.
Friday, March 31
Blade Runner: The Final Cut plays tonight at 11:55 pm at the
Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Tickets are $8 in advance, $10
at the door. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales,
visit the
Rio Theatre website.
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The action classic
Raiders of the Lost Ark plays through Wednesday, April 5, at
Central Cinema
(1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). What more do I need to say, other than
you shouldn't miss watching this film on the big screen! For more
details, and a link to
advance ticket sales, visit the
Central Cinema website.
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John Carpenter's cult classic
They Live plays through Wednesday, April 5, at
Central Cinema
(1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). This subversive take on the Reagan years is part of the
2017 Films Against Drumpf series. For more details, and a link to
advance ticket sales, visit the
Central Cinema website. And Wednesday's screening is just $1.99!
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Raw, a French-Belgian horror film about a vegetarian college student who becomes a cannibal, opens tonight at
Cinema 21
(616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). This film caused a stir on the
festival circuit, as several viewers passed out during the film!
Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back, or visit the
Cinema 21 website, closer to the opening date.
