About the Author

Alison Hallett

A native Oregonian, Alison Hallett's writing has appeared in Slate, The Magazine, Wired.com, The Stranger and the Portland Mercury. By day, she's the marketing and community engagement director at Portland's historic nonprofit Hollywood Theatre — where yes, she eats a lot of popcorn.

Oregon Film Tour: “The Librarians”

October 21, 2016
TNT’s “The Librarians” is an Oregon-made action series with an endearingly goofy, all-ages appeal — like if the doctor from “Doctor Who” relied on a card catalog instead of a sonic screwdriver. The librarians at the show’s core are a band of exceptional misfits who have been recruited to serve the magical, interdimensional Metropolitan Public… More
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Oregon Film Tour: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Many great movies have been shot in Oregon, but 1975’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” tops them all for critical acclaim. “Cuckoo’s Nest” swept the Academy Awards the year it was released, becoming one of only a handful of films ever to win in all five major categories. (It won Best Picture and Best… More
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Oregon Film Tour: “Portlandia”

“Portlandia” has long been accused of being more documentary than satire. Just walk down Northeast Alberta Street, the argument goes, and you’ll see scenes just as outlandish as what the IFC series airs every week: Clowns riding tall bikes, mustaches waxed to twirly perfection and cafes serving exquisitely brewed single-origin coffee, poured by the same… More
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Oregon Film Tour: “Animal House”

At 755 East 11th Avenue in Eugene, an unassuming plaque sits on the sidewalk in front of the Oregon Foot & Ankle Center. Here, the plaque notes, once stood the home of noted pioneer settlers A.W. and Amanda Patterson. Almost as an afterthought, the last two lines read: “In the 1950s and 1960s, the house… More
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A Theater Lover’s Guide to Oregon

August 23, 2016
Oregon is home to a diverse range of theater companies big and small, from experimental warehouse shows to rollicking musicals to polished, professional contemporary and classic work. Our performing arts scene is sophisticated, diverse, and yes, great. Here’s a behind-the-scenes tour of the state’s stages — a whirlwind introduction to everything you need to know about theater in Oregon. More
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