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Final Presidential Debate! It's the third and FINAL presidential debate for Barack Obama and John McCain, the candidates' last chance to swing for the fences in front of a national audience. Don't miss the fun, and join the Mercury as we drink beer and watch this slice of history at the Clinton Street Theater (on the big screen in high-def), or at Roots Organic Brewing. Roll, Obama, roll! WSH Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton, Free, 5:30 PM Todd Haynes Todd Haynes has made some incredible, dreamlike films, and from Velvet Goldmine to last year's Bob Dylan lovefest I'm Not There, Haynes' oeuvre has developed into one of the more exciting in recent film history. Find out how he does it in an interview with film writer Scott McDonald. PAC Northwest Film Center's Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave., $8, 8:00 PM Hot Victory, Jippedo and Hide & Go Hustle What's the coolest instrument in the band? ...No, not the guitar. Sit down, mullet-head. It's the drums, of course! And it's obvious why: If you've got one drum, you've got a beat. Two drums? You got a beat and a melody. A whole drum kit? Instant dance party. Hot Victory goes one step further, pairing two insane drummers for thwacking, cracking, and smacking, with occasional found sound provided by a third member on the decks. The resulting wash of sound is clattering, adrenaline-surging, avant-garde noise that sounds like an all-night drum circle getting molested by a jumbo jet. Hot Victory's music won't just make your body sweat—your brain will be dripping bullets, too. You thought drum solos were awesome? Try drum trios. NL Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., $5, 9:00 PM

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- by Marjorie Skinner
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Achewood: The Great Outdoor Fight

Beloved webcomic Achewood has, at long last, made the jump to print. Theon Weber talks with the comic's creator, Chris Onstad.
- by Theon Weber
- Oct 9, 2008
Sarah Vowell's Love Affair with the Puritans

The Wordy Shipmates demonstrates that Puritans are more relevant than you think.
- by Alison Hallett
- Oct 9, 2008
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Mirror Universe

With the merely serviceable Vladimir Vladimir, Imago Theatre falls far short of the mark they've set for themselves.
- by Temple Lentz
- Oct 9, 2008
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The Wrong Guy

First, Clifton Brooks is assaulted by two strangers. Then, he's Tasered by the cops. Tough day.
- by Matt Davis
- Oct 9, 2008

Hall Monitor

Watch out! "Brand awareness" is coming.
- by Amy J. Ruiz
- Oct 9, 2008
Traffic Control

Commissioner Randy Leonard wants to close part of the city to auto traffic.
- by Amy J. Ruiz
- Oct 9, 2008
Pins and Needles

As super pure heroin doubles Portland's overdoses, some addicts swap syringes for acupuncture pins.
- by Sarah Mirk
- Oct 9, 2008

Music

Banjos to Bit-Synths

Artist/musician Chad VanGaalen's new album is only part of the story.
- by Ned Lannamann
- Oct 9, 2008

Hail to the Chief

Murs is the president of this hiphop shit.
- by Graham Barey
- Oct 9, 2008
Lights Out

The creeping death of Grails' Doomsdayer's Holiday.
- by Ezra Ace Caraeff
- Oct 9, 2008
Gray Dawn

The growth of Nachtmystium.
- by Mike Meyer
- Oct 9, 2008

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Film

True Lies

For a film dealing with eeeevil terrorists, Body of Lies is better than most. As to whether that makes it actually good or not, well....
- by Erik Henriksen
- Oct 9, 2008

This Week On Television

Humpy picks this week's best programs on television.
- Oct 9, 2008
I'm Staying Home

Probably the biggest problem in the world right now is that there aren't enough movies with Bill Murray in them.
- by Erik Henriksen
- Oct 9, 2008
FILM SHORTS
- Oct 9, 2008

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Food and Drink

Knock Out

Even though Bar Avignon is a mild-mannered wine bar, the food is good enough to make you do something rash.
- by Patrick Alan Coleman
- Oct 9, 2008

Food News

There are a handful of new and anticipated restaurants planning to serve us lucky Portlanders
- by Patrick Alan Coleman
- Oct 9, 2008

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Beloved webcomic Achewood has, at long last, made the jump to print. Theon Weber talks with the comic's creator, Chris Onstad.

The Wordy Shipmates demonstrates that Puritans are more relevant than you think.

With the merely serviceable Vladimir Vladimir, Imago Theatre falls far short of the mark they've set for themselves.

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Portland Fashion Week 2008 proves that while some things change, others stay the same.

The creeping death of Grails' Doomsdayer's Holiday.

With the excellently imagined City of Ember, director Gil Kenan creates a post-apocalyptic adventure even kids can enjoy.

As super pure heroin doubles Portland's overdoses, some addicts swap syringes for acupuncture pins.

First, Clifton Brooks is assaulted by two strangers. Then, he's Tasered by the cops. Tough day.

Watch out! "Brand awareness" is coming.

Commissioner Randy Leonard wants to close part of the city to auto traffic.

As super pure heroin doubles Portland's overdoses, some addicts swap syringes for acupuncture pins.

Artist/musician Chad VanGaalen's new album is only part of the story.

Murs is the president of this hiphop shit.

The creeping death of Grails' Doomsdayer's Holiday.

The growth of Nachtmystium.

For a film dealing with eeeevil terrorists, Body of Lies is better than most. As to whether that makes it actually good or not, well....

Humpy picks this week's best programs on television.

Probably the biggest problem in the world right now is that there aren't enough movies with Bill Murray in them.

Even though Bar Avignon is a mild-mannered wine bar, the food is good enough to make you do something rash.

There are a handful of new and anticipated restaurants planning to serve us lucky Portlanders

Author Marjorie Skinner asked a stranger for the opportunity to be tied up and kidnapped. You should always be careful what you wish for...

Beloved webcomic Achewood has, at long last, made the jump to print. Theon Weber talks with the comic's creator, Chris Onstad.

Welcome to the concept of "north." In fact, welcome to the concept of directions.

Hey, guy: I was watching that rerun of Seinfeld at the gym.

Take cuts, and he'll cut you!

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