Sweat flows down the faces of the players as they decide how to drive the ball down the field. They only thing on their minds is how to avoid getting tackled or losing possession of that leather-covered oval ball that is the key to scoring and, therefore, winning.
He’s still here
Actor James Franco and local filmmaker Gus Van Sant screened My Own Private River at Northeast Portland’s Hollywood Theatre Sunday. The film is comprised of excess footage of actor River Phoenix from Van Sant’s 1991 film, My Own Private Idaho.
So You Think You Can Dance?
In the past few years, shows featuring dancing celebrities and non-celebrities alike have taken over the airwaves. If you’re anything like me, you’ve seen these shows and want to learn some sweet moves yourself. Unfortunately, the prices of many ballroom dancing classes can damper anyone’s dancing spirit.
Skid Road floats into Portland
Once again, it’s getting toward the end of the term. For most of us, this means we’ll be getting lost in our textbooks.
Pumping Lairon at the Pok퀌�-gym
Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? If that phrase sounds familiar, you probably grew up either when “Pokémon” was the hottest thing around, or you had kids who grew up during that time.
Masters of arts
Everyone likes to feel that their work is appreciated. Whether praise comes in the form of a comment made, or just a show of support, there’s no denying the positive effect it can have on a person.
Meet me in the parking lot
There are movies that most people would agree a person should see at least once in their lives—movies like “Casablanca” or “Schindler’s List.”
Guardian Games: The gathering place
You might remember a while back when we discussed Geek Chic, and the transition from nerdy to cool that gaming has undergone in recent years.
Very superstitious
Friday the 13th is once again upon us—the day which prompts some to stay safe behind locked doors fearing bad luck and others to flout as many superstitions as they can think up to disprove luck altogether.
Cheap eye candy
Going to an IMAX movie can be great way to stay entertained for a few hours, but with the average cost of a ticket at around $13 it can also be a great way to go broke.
Oh Ponta, will you ever learn?
The world of children’s entertainment has changed rapidly in recent years. Live acts performed by talented professionals have gone by the wayside in favor of brightly colored, anthropomorphic cartoon animals.