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Portland Dive Bars Clean Up Their Acts Under New Owners Without Sacrificing Grungy Charm

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Filmmaker Sean Baker to Attend Cinema 21’s Centennial Celebration

Filmmaker Sean Baker to Attend Cinema 21’s Centennial Celebration

The Oscar-winning “Anora” writer-director will help the independent theater ring in the big 1-double-0.

Your Roundup of New Movies: “Twinless” Is an Unpredictable New Portland Classic

Your Roundup of New Movies: “Twinless” Is an Unpredictable New Portland Classic

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