If you want to avoid the Mardi Gras crowd, you might find something in this edition of the Weekly Update.

I can't believe the headline, but it's TRUE!  I mean, you'll find some films playing this week, but Tuesday is the only day were no special events are happening.  NOTHING!  Maybe it was just a coincidence, or maybe no one wanted to compete against Fat Tuesday parties.  Regardless, your only option to avoid the crowds seems to be in a movie theater this year.

 I love having the theater to myself.  Strange that everyone left when I walked in...

But that doesn't mean the rest of the week isn't loaded with great movies and live stage events.  Just take a look below, and you'll find an interactive murder mystery, music, ballet and MORE!

While you're here, check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for a look at what's coming in 2022.  You'll find details on the Kaiju Comic Show 3 in Portland, OR, the 10th Annual Oregon Ghost Conference in Seaside, OR, the Mermaid Festival at the International Mermaid Museum in Aberdeen, WA, and, as always, MUCH MORE!  I've got a lot more to add, so check back next week for more movies, events and a list of local theaters showing The Batman.  After all, why give a multiplex money when you can buy a ticket from a local theater!

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Stay safe, stay healthy and I'll be back next week with more great events happening under The Shadow Over Portland.

Playing This Week   

 

Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) will show writer/director Sean Ellis' horror film The Cursed through Wednesday, March 2.  

The Oregon Ballet Theatre will perform Ben Stevenson's Dracula, with performances running through Saturday, February 26, at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR).

 

Get ready to Scream again, as the fifth film in the franchise comes to CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Porland, OR) through Sunday, February 27. 

Central Cinema (1411 21St Ave in Seattle, WA) will show the anime classic Ghost in the Shell through Thursday, March 3.

 

The journey through the Potter-verse concludes at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II playing through Thursday, March 3. 

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will show Mamoru Hasoda's animated fantasy Belle through Thursday, March 3.

 

The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) will screen the sci fi romance Strawberry Mansion, where our dreams are programed with ads and taxed, on Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27.

 

Ghostbusters: Afterlife continues at the McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR) through Thursday, March 3.

 

The Olympic Film Society will continue screening Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light, a black-and-white version of Guillermo del Toro's latest film, continues to screen at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) on Thursday, February 24 and March 3.

 

Sure, you'll have no problem watching Spider-Man: No Way Home at some big corporate multiplex.  But why not support local and independent theaters, as the film continues this week at Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) through Wednesday, March 2.

 

The Crypticon Seattle Horror Film Festival is taking submissions until March 8, 2022.  Northwest filmmakers can contact the con for a submissions waiver to avoid the fee.  Visit the link for all the details.

February, 2022

 

Friday, February 25

 

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the kung fu/fantasy film Kung Fu Hustle tonight at 10:30 pm.

 

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will show the Japanese sci fi/horror film Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell tonight at 10 pm.

Saturday, February 26

The candy colored, whacked out in all the best ways, Japanese haunted house movie Hausu will be screened at 9:35 pm tonight and tomorrow in GLORIOUS 35mm at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).

The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) continues the series It's Alive! with the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein today at noon.

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm.

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week. 

King Ghidora will play with Fathoms and Egotones tonight at the Lay Low Tavern (6015 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR)

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will present a "Be It Yourself" screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight.  Doors open at 11 pm, pre-show starts at 11:30 pm.

 

The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will also screen the film with the Denton Delinquernts doing the Time Warp across the stage starting tonight at 10 pm.

 

The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) will also screen the film, this time with a super hero theme.

Sunday, February 27

Church of Film presents The World of Yuri Norstein at 7 pm tonight at the Red Fox (5128 N Albina Ave in Portland, OR).  The set of films includes the beloved Hedgehog in the Fog, Tale of Tales and more!  The screening will be outdoors, in a covered and heated area.

The Rio Theatre (1600 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the film Gerald's Game, followed by a conversation with writer/director Mike Flanagan and the film's star, Garla Gugino.  Doors open at 5:45 pm, with the event starting at 6:15 pm.

Tonight at 9:30 pm is the final screening of New York Ninja at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC)

 

Monday, February 28

 

Scattered Brains presents My Bloody Valentine-Till Death Do You Part, an interactive murder mystery, at 6 pm tonight at Raven's Manor (235 SW 1st Ave in Portland, OR).

March, 2022

 

Wednesday, March 2

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will show 1972's Top of the Heap tonight at 7:30 pm.  Written, produced, directed by and starring Christopher St. John (Shaft), the film is a blend of Blaxploitation, Afrofuturism and European avant-garde cinema.  Does sound interesting.

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison in Corvallis, OR) will show Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man, starring Johnny Depp, tonight at 7 pm.

Thursday, March 3

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will show the Romanian animated sci fi film Delta Space Mission tonight at 7:30 pm.  The theater claims the film "...defies all rules of perspective and logic, like M. C. Escher and Moebius teaming up on a Romanian Saturday morning cartoon."  Well, I'm sold! 

 

If you plan on seeing The Batman, why not skip the big multiplexes and spend your money at a small, local theater like The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR), the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR), Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR), the Liberty Theatre (312 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) and more to follow.

Friday, March 4

If your movie description starts with "If He-Man and the Masters of the Universe dropped acid with the Shaw Brothers...", COUNT ME IN!  The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) screens the wild Thrilling Bloody Sword tonight at 8:30 pm.  Just look at the photo and tell me this won't be AMAZING!

The Eastside Theater (3445 SE Hilyard Rd in Gresham, OR) presents Law and Order: Nursery Rhyme Unit, and tongue-in-cheek play for young children, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 4-6 and 11-13

Saturday, March 5

The Northwest Film Center brings the Oscar nominated animated sci fi/comedy film The Mitchells Vs. The Machines to the Whitsell Auditorium at the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) today at noon.

The Grand Illusion (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen New York Ninja in GLORIOUS 35mm through Wednesday, March 9.  Directed and starring martial arts actor John Liu, the film was abandoned during production, resulting in all original sound materials become lost.  35 years later, Vinegar Syndrom found the negatives and completed the film.  The voice talents include Don "The Draagon" Wilson, Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman,Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Ginger Lynn Allen and Cynthia Rathrock. Check it out if you can!!

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will show Peter Jackson's true crime drama Heavenly  Creatures tonight at 7:30 pm, and on Monday, March 7, at 7 pm.

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm. 

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week.

 

Tuesday, March 8

 

The March edition of Burlynomicon celebrates the birthday of Poison front man Bret Michael with a star studded showcase, trivia prizes and a raffle to benefit one of Bret's favorite charities.  The doors at The Coffin Club (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR) at 7 pm, with the show starting at 8 pm.  Advance tickets are recommended.

 

The weather might be getting colder, but February still has some great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events to keep Pacific Northwest fans warm!

The weather's been pretty warm around the area, but don't put away your winter coat yet.  The temperature will be dropping next week and, as always, the media is dangling the possibility of snow in the forecast.  Don't get caught out in the cold unprepared!

 Okay, the chance of snow is VERY slim, but how could I not find a way to use this scene.

But the dropping temperature doesn't mean you won't find lots of great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events to keep you warm.  This edition of the Weekly Update is full of great movies to check out, as well as a vampire ballet and an interactive murder mystery!  For such a short month, February has been full of great things for Pacific Northwest fans to enjoy!!

But I've got lots more to share over at the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar.  Sure, I'll be making a list of local theaters showing The Batman (because who isn't going to see that film), but I'll be adding the list of John Carpenter films coming next month to The Grand Illusion theater in Seattle, a guest update from Crypticon Seattle, details on the egg hunt/screening of Critters 2 (with Mick Garris in attendance) at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, and MUCH MORE!  I work on updating the calendar every few days, so be sure to keep checking back!!

I'll be back next week with more of the great things happening under The Shadow Over Portland.  Until then, stay safe, wear a mask and let's make sure this Halloween is the best since 2018!

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Playing This Week   

 

Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) will show writer/director Sean Ellis' horror film The Cursed through Thursday, February 24. 

 

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen the sci fi/horror classic Alien through Thursday, February 24.

 

The Potter-verse returns to the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark ST in Portland, OR) with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part One playing through Thursday, February 24. 

 

More Potter-verse hits theaters this week, as the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) celebrates the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this week.

 

The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) will screen the sci fi romance Strawberry Mansion, where our dreams are programed with ads and taxed, through Thursday, February 24.

 

Ghostbusters: Afterlife continues at the McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR) through Thursday, February 24.

 

Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light, a black-and-white version of Guillermo del Toro's latest film, continues at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) through Thursday, February 24.  The Olympic Film Society is also screening the film at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).

 

Sure, you'll have no problem watching Spider-Man: No Way Home at some big corporate multiplex.  But why not support local and independent theaters, as the film continues this week at Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, February 24.

  

Woah!  The Matrix: Resurrections continues at McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR).

McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR) will show the film through Thursday, February 24.

 

The Fear PDX Haunted House is looking for monsters to inhabit their 2022 events.  Apply at the link provided.

 

The Crypticon Seattle Horror Film Festival is taking submissions until March 8, 2022.  Northwest filmmakers can contact the con for a submissions waiver to avoid the fee.  Visit the link for all the details.

February, 2022

 

Friday, February 18

 

OH MY GOOOOOOOD!!!!  Friday Night Frights brings Troll 2 to the big screen tonight.  The show starts at 10 pm at The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  

 

Cinemagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a double feature with Loowit Brewing tonight starting at 6 pm.  First comes a half hour of 35mm trailers, followed by Terminator 2: Judgement Day.  After 30 minutes of more 35mm trailers, get ready for Trancers 2: The Return of Jack Deth in GLORIOUS VHS.  Please note that due to studio requirements, each movie is ticketed individually.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen New York Ninja tonight at 9 pm and on Saturday, February 19, at 10:30 pm.  Directed and starring martial arts actor John Liu, the film was abandoned during production, resulting in all original sound materials become lost.  35 years later, Vinegar Syndrom found the negatives and completed the film.  The voice talents include Don "The Draagon" Wilson, Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman,Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Ginger Lynn Allen and Cynthia Rathrock. Check it out if you can!!

 

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen the sci fi romance Strawberry Mansion, where our dreams are programed with ads and taxed, tonight at 7 pm. 

Saturday, February 19

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen New York Ninja tonight at 10:30 pm and on Wednesday, February 23, at 9:15 pm.  Directed and starring martial arts actor John Liu, the film was abandoned during production, resulting in all original sound materials become lost.  35 years later, Vinegar Syndrom found the negatives and completed the film.  The voice talents include Don "The Draagon" Wilson, Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman,Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Ginger Lynn Allen and Cynthia Rathrock. Check it out if you can!!

Get ready for Freddy as Cinemagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) presents A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Drema Warriors tonight starting at 6:30 pm.  A half hour of 35mm trailers will be shown before each film..  Please note that due to studio requirements, each movie is ticketed individually.

While they are being a bit coy about the title of this only released on VHS movie, VHS Uber Alles promises a post Valentine's Day movie with "LOVE! LOSS! REVENGE! SATAN!"  Sounds like a great time!  If you want to know what the movie is, head to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm and find out!!

The Oregon Ballet Theatre will perform Ben Stevenson's Dracula, with performances running through Saturday, February 26, at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR).

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm.

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week.  

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the Clinton Street Cabaret, tonight.  Doors open at 11 pm, with the pre-show starting at 11:30 pm. 

 

Tuesday, February 22

 

The Grindhouse Film Festival series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen a brand-new restoration of the cult classic Flesh for Frankenstein tonight at 7:30 pm. 

Wednesday, February 23

Church of Film brings Strangler vs Strangler to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  Described as "...a brilliantly macabre, hilarious, and creepy pastiche of Hitchcockian horror, black comedy, and Yugoslovian punk," this film sounds wildly entertaining and worth checking out!

The Re-Run Theater series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen three episodes of the classic Saturday morning cartoon Thundarr the Barbarian, with Saturday marning commercials from the 80s during the breaks, tonight at 7:30 pm.

Thursday, February 24

CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) will show the noir/sci fi/horror film Dark City tonight at 7 pm.

 

Friday, February 25

 

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the kung fu/fantasy film Kung Fu Hustle tonight at 10:30 pm.

 

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will show the Japanese sci fi/horror film Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell tonight at 10 pm.

Saturday, February 26

The candy colored, whacked out in all the best ways, Japanese haunted house movie Hausu will be screened at 9:35 pm tonight and tomorrow in GLORIOUS 35mm at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).

The Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) continues the series It's Alive! with the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein today at noon.

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm.

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week. 

King Ghidora will play with Fathoms and Egotones tonight at the Lay Low Tavern (6015 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR)

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will present a "Be It Yourself" screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight.  Doors open at 11 pm, pre-show starts at 11:30 pm.

 

The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will also screen the film with the Denton Delinquernts doing the Time Warp across the stage starting tonight at 10 pm.

Sunday, February 27

Church of Film presents The World of Yuri Norstein at 7 pm tonight at the Red Fox (5128 N Albina Ave in Portland, OR).  The set of films includes the beloved Hedgehog in the Fog, Tale of Tales and more!  The screening will be outdoors, in a covered and heated area.

 

Monday, February 28

 

Scattered Brains presents My Bloody Valentine-Till Death Do You Part, an interactive murder mystery, at 6 pm tonight at Raven's Manor (235 SW 1st Ave in Portland, OR).