Portland At The Movies

This film, starring Bruce Campbell and Lori Loughlin, tells the true-life crime story of a modern day Bonnie and Clyde. It also features more shots of Portland than any movie we've done -- but ironically the movie is set in Chicago. Strap on your fake beards! The post “In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory” (1997) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

It's telling that this supposedly sexy thriller is just bland enough that we kept referring to the star as "William Hurt" instead of the actual star Timothy Hutton. In any case, "The Temp" was released in the wake of the Basic Instinct and several other grabs at the erotic mystery such as Body of Evidence, Sliver, and Disclosure. So will "The Temp" earn a permanent spot in our list of good movies made in Portland, or will it see itself through the door once we're done with it? The post “The Temp” (1993) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Who would have guessed after all the movies we've reviewed that there would not only be a good movie filmed in Portland, but that the good film would star Nicholas Cage? Well here we are. The first 10 or so minutes are spoiler free review of the film, then we give a spoiler warning for those that still want to see the film - which we recommend you do. I don't know that we've ever non-ironically recommended one of our movies before (usually there's at least a b-movie element to the movies we've enjoyed), so we truly are in the weirdest timeline. The post “Pig” (2021) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Is it a sequel? Is it a remake? Is it a tax shelter? We jump in the river to find out just what is going on with this 2009 movie, which has an opening credit of "Based on the movie 'Without a Paddle.'" Oregon looks gorgeous, but does it reach the same level of "almost mildly amusing" as its 2004 predecessor, which starred Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, and Dax Shepherd? Find out on this month's show! The post “Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling” (2009) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

This month we travel to the Ilwaco Lighthouse with Dee Wallace, a playwright haunted by the reflections of her dead fiancee, and pursued by her would-be brother-in-law. Is the movie the psychological thriller it's trying to be, or will you want to throw yourself off a lighthouse after you watch? Find out on this episode. The post “Shadow Play” (1986) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Mark surprises Todd and Brian mid-show with a phone call from Sean McGrath, the main star of 2015's "Deep Dark," a psychological thriller about an artist who finds his muse in the form of a sentient hole in the wall. He was an amazing guest, and he talks about the filming, the cast and crew, and how a director sells an actor on taking the role of a character who has sex with a wall. The post Special Edition: “Deep Dark” (2015) with actor Sean McGrath appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

This month we indulge ourselves by taking a long, hard look back at what has become of our lives as we discuss the best and the worst of the 50 Portland-filmed movies we've reviewed so far. The post 50th Movie Spectacular! appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

This 1993 made-for-USA TV movie is surprisingly watchable (and available for free on YouTube), although it features only a couple blink-and-you'll-miss-it Portland locations. A sci-fi/detective thriller, this movie dares to ask the question Wonder Woman 1984 didn't: what are the ethical ramifications of hijacking someone else's body? The post “Duplicates” (1993) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

A post-Brat Pack Mare Winningham meets a pre-"Happy Gilmore" Shooter McGavin in this 1991 made-for-USA-TV-network movie "Fatal Exposure." Oddly, this is probably the most intriguingly in-depth discussion of a plot of any movie we've done so far. If you love clothes made from reams upon reams of billowy, pleated fabrics, this is the movie for you! Does it rise above its generic title, or does it sink under the weight of its own silky blouses? The post “Fatal Exposure” (1991) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

We ride the rails back to 2008 for this movie filmed around West Linn, Willamette, Canby, and more! It's a delightful kids movie that's cornball and low-budget enough to thoroughly enjoy, and well made enough that it goes down surprisingly well. Join us as we hop the train for 2008's "Train Master." The post “Trainmaster” (2008) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore reunite for the first time since "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in this made-for-TV thriller about a rogue cop who harasses Moore and her family after she testifies against him in court. So is it a worthy vehicle for the reunion of these two beloved actors? Find out on this month's episode. The post “Payback” (1997) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Join us for this Halloween episode as we take a look at the 1981 horror slasher flick "Just Before Dawn," which is not only shockingly competent, but actually pretty good -- and includes a truly insane final kill. Watch the movie on YouTube (or heck - buy the Blu-Ray!), start a campfire, and head down to Silver Falls for this sadly forgotten genre film. The post “Just Before Dawn” (1981) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

We travel back to 1993 for this movie about real-life events that happened in 1975, which contain some of the most gripping and interesting alien abduction scenes out there. Filmed in Roseburg and Oakland, Oregon, this film takes place in a small logging town of northern Arizona, and follows the story of a man who was (supposedly) abducted by aliens in front of his friends, and who returns 5 days later. The post “Fire in the Sky” (1993) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

A zany late-90s stoner comedy with an incredible cast including Luke Wilson, Alicia Witt, Jack Black, Jamie Kennedy, and more sounds like a sure-fire hit. Let's unroll this joint and find out if there's any solid nuggets, or if it's all just stems and seeds. The post “Bongwater” (1997) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

This month we try to escape the real-life deadly virus by diving into a movie about a deadly virus, the remake of the 2004 Eli Roth film "Cabin Fever," filmed outside of Mollala, Oregon. Come for the gore, stay for the baffling supporting cast performances! The post “Cabin Fever” (2016) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Last year we reviewed the horror movie sequels "Harvest of Fear" and "Path of Evil," and to say that we weren't very kind would be an understatement. We pretty relentlessly mocked both movies. Now it's our chance to see if we can take what we give when we speak with Ted Pfeifer, co-writer of both films, about his experience writing and acting in the films, as well as his experience listening to us trash his movies. Join us on this very special clapback episode of Portland at the Movies. The post Special Edition: An Interview with Ted Pfeifer, Writer of “Harvest of Fear” and “Path of Evil” appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

We finish our look at the trilogy of Steven Miller films (the "Millergy") with his first movie "Visions," a mystery/thriller from 1989. After really enjoying Miller's final film "Backtime," and only sort of enjoying "Love & Dynamite," how did we feel about his first stab at movie making? How many knife-wielding arm stumps up do we give it? Tune in to find out. The post “Visions” (1989) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

This month we explore the middle chapter of the Steven Miller's trilogy ("Millogy"?) with our take on "Love & Dynamite," starring Grizzly Adams's Dan Haggerty. Billed as an "action-comedy," this movie is more an exercise on improv and how to do a disservice to your actors by withholding judicious editing. But just like last month's "Backtime," there's more going on under the surface, which is what makes this movie pretty interesting. This "movie." The post “Love and Dynamite” (1990) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

Every once and awhile we find a little gem in the stark landscape of movies filmed in Portland, and what "Backtime" lacks in budget, it more than makes up for in heart, costuming, and passion. Clearly this film wasn't up for any Oscar noms, but considering the dreck we usually get from writer-producer-editor-director passion projects, this one ticks all the right boxes. The movie is available to watch on YouTube, and it's worth watching before you listen! The post “Backtime” (1996) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.

What can we say about "Brain Smasher: A Love Story," starring Andrew "Dice" Clay and Teri Hatcher? Whatever we'd say, we'd have to say it in an impenetrably thick Brooklyn accent even though we live in Portland, just like the Diceman. Is it a comedy? An action movie? A satire? We dive into this straight-to-video (except for the theatrical release in Brazil) on this month's episode. The post “Brain Smasher: A Love Story” (1993) appeared first on Portland at the Movies.