If there’s something we have plenty of in the majestic Pacific Northwest, it’s urban legends and folklore. We’re the birthplace of Sasquatch, the UFOs at Mount Rainier, The Bandage Man of Cannon Beach, and of course, D.B. Cooper. Obviously, D.B. Cooper is a bit different since he was a person who definitely existed and is […]
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Shell Games
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ reveals its layers
There’s something that makes me feel a little like I’m chewing sour grapes when I sit down to pick apart a movie that ultimately exists just to wildly entertain people. Like, there’s nothing inherently “bad” about the movie or that makes it a lesser exercise in cinema, but ultimately feels like the popcorn we munch […]
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A Call to Action
Unlocked Films and World Muse present a movie focused on LGBTQIA2S+ lives in Central Oregon
If there’s one person that you can feel safe and comfortable around, let it be yourself, because if the whole world is telling you that you can’t let it out, don’t beat yourself up as well. Be the one person who knows it’s OK.” —Ocean Robinson, “A Reflection of Self” Right as I sat down […]
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May the Source Be With You, November Edition Resorts, Kitchens and SADness
Now Streaming: White Lotus season 2, and another show Jared likes more
Quick question: is it Seasonal Affective Disorder when you look outside, see snow on the ground and then instead of taking care of business for the day, you crawl under a pile of blankets and pillows so thick and tall that, for all intents and purposes, you no longer exist in the rational human world […]
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Champagne Problems
No one is safe in the "Triangle of Sadness"
Hollywood has been making films about the gulf between the haves and the have-lesses since long before I was born, and it’s probably getting more difficult for filmmakers to mine anything new from the subject. Considering that the gulf has only gotten larger as time goes on and that the tech boom has only exacerbated […]
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Cate Blanchett is Note Perfect
Tár is a symphony in self immolation
I was talking to a friend before the screening of the new Cate Blanchett movie, “Tár,” last weekend, discussing the movies that intimidate us—movies that are crafted by genuine auteurs whose vision is so distinct and personal, it can almost be a losing battle to try to craft a review of them. There are certain movies […]
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The Unbeatable Rock
Black Adam is just fine
Hey there! Welcome to this review of The Rock’s new DC superhero movie “Black Adam.” Before we get to the fireworks factory, let’s talk for a second about the craft of writing and thinking about movies critically. I watch hundreds of movies a year, some of which are so bad they get a big, fat […]
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They Shoot Horror Films, Don’t They?
The state of spooky in 2022
Now, don’t get me wrong, there have been a few quality horror films that were released so far in 2022, but this has also been one of the worst years for horror movies I’ve ever lived through. Even the best horror flicks of the year still lose steam in their third acts or fall apart […]
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May the Source Be With You: Special BendFilm Wrap-Up Edition
Memories of the best lil’ film festival in Central Oregon
Last week, the 19th Annual BendFilm Festival concluded and gifted me with one of the most magical experiences of my life. To my very specific wavelength, I’m not sure there’s anything more fascinating than experiencing a piece of art and then immediately getting to interact with the creator and learn about their process and intention. […]
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Making the Moments Count
The Source Weekly’s film buff plots an entire BendFilm Festival schedule so you don’t have to
Between working for BendFilm, Tin Pan Theater and the Source Weekly, I haven’t been able to go to the BendFilm Festival just as a spectator in several years. I’m either working at one of the venues, writing about the movies or, if I’m really lucky, interviewing the filmmakers as they roll through Bend. This year […]
