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Made in Oregon: 16mm Industrial Films from the Pacific Northwest (12 November 2014)

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Made in OregonThe Oregon Historical Society presents Made in Oregon, an evening of 16mm films produced by local area businesses on Wednesday 12, November 2014 at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd).

From the vaults of the Oregon Historical Society comes Primarily from the 1960s through the early 1980s, these films were created as public service announcements, training films and as plain old goofy advertisements. Learn why it might make sense to open an Organ Grinder franchise, how Son of Hibachi makes the party or why Homer Groening thinks we can make the world a better place. Some of the local institutions that will grace the big screen with their weirdness include: The Organ Grinder, The Oregon Zoo, Tektronix, Jantzen Swimwear, Blitz Beer and more.

The screening begins at 7:30 PM, admission is $8. Advance tickets are available.

“The Wake of Vanport” Premier Screening (15 November 2014)

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Photos from The Sunday Oregonian, 13 December 1942

The Wake of Vanport, multimedia works produced by the 2014 Vanport Multimedia Project, will be publicly screened for the first time at 2 PM Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church (3138 N Vancouver Ave).

“The Wake of Vanport” honors the death of a city and the viewing of its history through the collection of Vanport stories told by the voices of those who lived there. It is also a celebration of life after loss. Vanport is a lost city of Oregon with a rich history for all Oregonians.

Discussions with the survivors and producers will follow the presentation, which is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

The Vanport Multimedia Project is a production of the North Portland Multimedia Training Center (NPMTC), which aims to to collect and archive oral history from individuals in the Portland African American community.

Oregon Experience ‘Portland Noir’ Documentary Screening (11 October 2013)

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Portland NoirWatch a preview screening of Oregon Experience‘s Portland Noir on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).

From shanghaied sailors to opium dens, Portland’s illicit past is legendary. In the 1880s, the city had an international reputation for vice and violence. But what is real and what is lore? ‘Portland Noir’ unveils the true story behind the city’s sordid history.

The screening is free. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m. Minors permitted with parent or guardian.

Breakfast: From Silver Screen to Small Screen (1 October 2013)

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Portland ecologist and food writer Heather Arndt Anderson presents Breakfast: From Silver Screen to Small Screen, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Jack London bar (basement of the Rialto, SW 4th and Alder)

Why was Scarlett O’Hara depicted enjoying breakfast in bed after being subjected to marital rape? Why does Walter White make pancakes for his family? Why does Agent Dale Cooper like his coffee black?

From scruples and stability to sex and masculinity, come see how breakfast has been used as a device in film and television, from the beginning of cinema to cable TV.

Heather knows breakfast – here latest book is Breakfast: A History. The presentation begins at 6:30 PM, and it’s free. The Jack London has a full bar and menu – sorry, no one under 21 allowed.

And lucky you, it’s two-fer Tuesday – at 7:30 PM Finn John presents Mysterious Skeletons of Old Oregon: If only these bones could talk ….

Noir City: Portland’s Vintage 35mm Film Noir Festival (September 20-22, 2013)

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Noir City 2013The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Boulevard) presents Noir City Portland, this weekend Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2013.

[T]he full lineup of titles boasts the Film Noir Foundation’s latest preservation efforts, Try and Get Me! (1951), and High Tide (1947), along with an impeccable selection of vintage noir titles including Alias Nick Beal (1949), Street of Chance (1942), The Come On (1956), and more! Hosted by the Czar of Noir himself, Eddie Muller, Noir City Portland will present these films on beautiful 35mm prints! None of these films are available on DVD, so don’t miss this incredibly rare opportunity.