BioShock Infinite
Sweet Digital Jesus! If you haven't been paying attention to the incredibly upward movement in video games, this clip of Bioshock Infinite might crack your brain. And to think Ebert said "video games...
View ArticleThis Could Have Been You Onstage with Pavement
Remember when we posted about the contest where you could play guitar with Pavement on national television? Maybe not, because that's not you up there. Instead that's Pavement fan Steve Goss on...
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Win Tickets to Neon Indian!Win Tickets to Neon Indian!
Well that's the last time I make you a mixtape. *** UPDATE: Stop emailing me! The contest is over, we have our winners. ****Wanna chillax to the chillwave sounds of Neon Indian (plus excellent openers...
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Win Tickets to Neon Indian!
Well that's the last time I make you a mixtape. We have a ton of tickets to see Neon Indian at the Wonder Ballroom next Tuesday, September 28. Win them right here. [ Subscribe to the comments on this...
View ArticleNew Conan Teaser! (Now with Strippers)
Conan O'Brien returns to TV on November 8, people! So get ready for an onslaught of funny teasers from TBS, starting with this one! It has a stripper in it. And a lonely old man. What does this have...
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Obama Backs Down on Don't Ask, Don't Tell: The prez objects to immediately ending the ban on gay soldiers, saying it "might harm military readiness." Israel? Compromise? Israel says it is up for...
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Weekend Shopper: IdomWeekend Shopper: Idom
If you've got any shopping on your agenda this weekend, don't forget to hit the (smooth, un-potholed) NW 23rd for a huge sale at Idom. This week only, all S/S '10 pieces are marked a whopping 50% off,...
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BREAKING: The Creators of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Have...
So this Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole nonsense that opens today? So much dumber than you think it could possibly be. And yet the film's director, Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen), and...
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Q&A: Does Portland Need More Arts Funding?Q&A: Does Portland Need More Arts...
With tight economic times, schools across the state are rolling back arts education in schools across the state. I got the rundown on local arts funding from Jessica Jarratt, director of the Creative...
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The Spring Prada AccessoriesThe Spring Prada Accessories
The fur stoles at the Prada S/S '11 trouble me, but damn the colors were brilliant. I am somewhat weary of stripes in general, but the wide brimmed hats in orange and black have way got my number. And...
View ArticleIs This the HP Slate?
Is this HP's new tablet, running Windows 7? And if so, are they nuts? The hardware looks fairly nice—complete with Windows and "Intel Inside" advertising stickers!—but as always, trying to run a...
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Physical Element's Fall SpeakeasyPhysical Element's Fall Speakeasy
Physical Element's got the magic recipe: cocktails and fashion. They're hosting two evenings of "casual interactive discussions of this season's looks while viewing live mannequins," on Thursday Sept...
View ArticleAngry And Confused Old White Bigot—The Remix
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View ArticleThis Week's Mercury Food Section: The Road to Tacoville
I know many of you have had enough of my taco madness. In fact, you probably had enough of it after the first Tacoville series last summer. Did I listen? No. Callously, I pushed forward in my...
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Lindsay Lohan: Go Straight to Jail!Lindsay Lohan: Go Straight to Jail!
Though she successfully completed a recent jail stint as well as rehab, Lindsay Lohan failed two scheduled alcohol and drug tests this week, and has just been sent back to the pokey. And according to...
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Lady Gaga's Beef Jerky DressLady Gaga's Beef Jerky Dress
Shall we inflict our eyes once again? Yes, we shall: Take a moment to finish barfing quietly into your lap. Done? Okay. So, according to the Huffington Post, Argentinian flank steak designer Franc...
View ArticleTonight in Music: Zola Jesus, Drew Grow and the Pastor's Wives, Tender...
THE VERY BEST, WARPAINT, ZOLA JESUS (Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison) The days of Zola Jesus opening shows—as she is tonight for this fabulous triple bill—will soon be over. With a stunning voice and...
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WarpaintWarpaint
Almost exactly one year ago some friends and I put on a show. It was outside on a deck in L.A., up in the hills near the top of Mulholland Drive. The weather was sublime, as was the view. Midway...
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Now Hiring: A Food Critic!Now Hiring: A Food Critic!
The Mercury is looking for a new food/restaurant/drink critic to add to our stable of great writers. COULD THAT BE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Let's find out: The successful candidate will have...
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Superchunk to Play Free Acoustic In-StoreSuperchunk to Play Free Acoustic...
We're already excited about the Teenage Fanclub/Superchunk show on October 15. But there's more—and happy news if you're under 21 (sorry kids, the Wonder show is 21 and over). The downtown Jackpot...
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