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Bugonia Is a Good Time Yorgos Lanthimos Film

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/30

Dom Sinacola by Dom Sinacola Bugonia, the ninth and latest feature from Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, distrusts the human body. Bodies, for Lanthimos, are ill-fitting shells. Uncomfortable carapaces. We wear them, often awkwardly, because we have to, but we’re typically struggling with the urge to take them off, trade them out, or—having failed to control our own—control those of others. Bodies betray us, fall

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What Wanders Through a Body?

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/29

A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque. by Lindsay Costello The myth of feminine hysteria didn’t start in a Victorian sanatorium. Long before Freud heard about it and thought it sounded super legit, ancient Greek doctors imagined the uterus as a restless “wandering womb,” traversing the body and wreaking emotional havoc. In The

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Tony-Nominated "Musical About Corn" Shucked Is a...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/29

TJ Acena by TJ Acena Similar to Hollywood, Broadway has spent the last decade mining existing intellectual property for most of its biggest hits. This feels especially obvious to West Coasters because those are the ones that tend to come through on national tours. But every so often a completely original work breaks through. You might know Shucked as "that musical about corn." And you wouldn't be wrong. The

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Good Morning, News: States Sue Over Access to Food...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/29

by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland. We're due for a bit of sun today, with temps in the high 50s. Expect some rain this Halloweekend. We live in the Pacific

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Trump Stymied Again; Appeals Court Will Rehear...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/29

The 9th Circuit Court's decision will prevent any troops from deploying for now. A trial in Oregon’s case starts Wednesday. by Courtney Vaughn The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will rehear an appeal regarding Oregon National Guard deployment. By agreeing to reconsider the case, the court vacated an earlier ruling that would have allowed for troops to deploy to Portland. The decision comes after a panel of

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Introducing the Portland Mercury’s Newest Reporter,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/28

by Jeremiah Hayden Hello, fans and haters of the Portland Mercury. My name is Jeremiah Hayden. If all goes well, this will be the last time I am the news and you can instead count on me to bring you some uncompromising journalism as the latest addition to the Mercury’s news team. You may be familiar with my work at Street Roots, where I worked as a staff reporter for the past few years. I’ll say, despite the risk of turning this into a

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SAVAGE LOVE: Cage Match

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/28

He can't find a cage to fit his cock, and she's sad her brother touched her tits. Another week in the life of Savage Love! by Dan Savage The fact that I’m in an LTR with a partner who knows I’m bi, is fine with me exploring with other guys, allows to me seeing professional dominants, and has experimented with me over the course of our relationship is probably all down to what I have learned reading your column and

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Good Morning News: Investigators Doubtful That Fire...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/28

Attorneys in Chicago are asking a judge to block federal immigration agents from using tear gas, alleging Department of Homeland Security agents have violated the terms of a current temporary restraining order that restricts the use of the chemical irritant. by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism

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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/27

This week, the veil thins with queer Halloween comedy and screenings of horror classics. by Lindsay Costello As with most major holidays, celebrations leading up to Halloween are just as important as (if not more than) the main event. In Portland this week, the eves before All Hallow's Eve promise cauldrons of tom yum pozole, classic horror screenings, and the real Big Scary—a novel that asks, "What if the Cascadia

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Music To Go Rockhounding By

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/27

Experience the ambient country Alison Jean Cole takes with on her expeditions. by Alison Jean Cole There is a music that is made for me. I’m a girl who drives infinite miles on long dusty roads in an old 4x4 in search of treasure. My profession is to hunt the high deserts for rocks, gems, and fossils, and eventually lead people to the places of their hiding. I am often adrift in such lonesome country, but I am

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THE TRASH REPORT: Kings are Bad, but (Stolen) Tiaras...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/27

Line up for this week's hot soup of creamed gossip. by Elinor Jones Hi! Welcome to the Trash Report. I'm Elinor Jones, doing my damnedest to write and think about anything besides this season of Love is Blind, which sucked so bad. I have very little time to watch television, so when something I consistently make time for lets me down, I feel personally attacked and wonder why I bother with new shows when I could

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Good Morning, News (UPDATED): Investigators Find...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/27

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive "No Kings,"...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/26

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • Trail Blazers' Head Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested in Connection to

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UPDATE: National Guard Deployment Paused Again in...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/25

A district judge was expected to rule whether to allow out-of-state troops to deploy to Portland. Then, in a Friday twist, an appeals court temporarily halted any deployments until October 29.by Courtney Vaughn Updated: 5:44 pm October 24. Originally published 2:04 pm October 24. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has paused any deployment of National Guard troops to Portland until Tuesday evening, October 28. The

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Mercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/25

Portland parks are on the ballot in this November's special election. by The Mercury Election Strike Force Portland voters only have one decision to make in this November’s special election and it should be a relatively easy one. But that doesn’t mean this year’s special election for a new Portland parks levy is without complexity. We’ll get to those nuances, but first, let’s be clear: the Mercury recommends voting

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Trail Blazers Fandom Goes Hard For Home Opener

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/24

A photo essay featuring fans before the first regular season game at Moda Center. by Corbin Smith As I sat in the Portland Trail Blazers' press room and watched Chauncey Billups answer anodyne questions about if Matisse Thybulle was going to suit up for the Blazers’ home opener, no one had any idea that in 12 hours time he was going to be arrested by the FBI for allegedly serving as a front man for Mafia-controlled

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/24

QDoc Film Festival, Fall Wild Mushroom Show, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20 by EverOut Staff We're taking weekend planning off your plate with fun event suggestions from the QDoc 2025 Film Festival to the World Famous Kenton Club Honky Tonk and Chili Cook-Off and from Portland Fruit Tree Project's Free Cider Fest to the Oregon Mycological Society's Fall Wild Mushroom Show. Plus, our weekly top picks

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Good Morning, News: Trump Pardons Binance...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/24

by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: And good morning RAIN—today. Rain—tomorrow! Rain—Sunday! That's just Portland being Portland; let's hit the news! IN LOCAL NEWS:• On Thursday afternoon,

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Ticket Alert: The Last Dinner Party, Echo & The...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/23

Plus, Daniel Tosh and More Event Updates for October 23 by EverOut Staff Need a dose of escapism? Plan your next big outing with the latest batch of ticket releases. London indie rockers The Last Dinner Party will play tunes from their sophomore album From the Pyre at the Schnitz. British post-punk band Echo & The Bunnymen brings “more songs to learn and sing” to Portland. Plus, comedian Daniel Tosh hits the

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Trail Blazers' Head Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/10/23

The latest details and what it means for the young team's coming season. by Nolan Parker Of all the squares on Portland’s “Let’s Get Rid of Trail Blazer Head Coach Chauncey Billups” bingo card—Mafia ties, extortion, and illegal gambling perhaps weren’t on the top of the list. Last night—October 22, 2025—the Portland Trail Blazers played the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing the energetic home game 114 to 118. Though

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