The Nowhere Inn

Layered St. Vincent mockumentary warps reality and opens a window to artist's heart

"...best friend in life, Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia fame, also plays herself as the documentary director. “I’m..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"...what causes this overfishing," says Stark. "Remember the show Portlandia, when they asked about the chicken and the server..."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Now Streaming in Austin: #ATown

Females friendships and fucking up in this Austin web series

"...Think of a less snarky Portlandia. After all, series creators Elena Weinberg and Mallory Larson..."

April 12, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...tracks musician St. Vincent hiring friend Carrie Brownstein of Portlandia and Sleater-Kinney fame to make a documentary about her,..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

National Lampoon Takes Aim at SXSW

Exclusive: Comedy institution brings podcast for 50th anniversary

"...his biggest successes from his time at IFC - Portlandia (plus constant re-runs of Kids in the Hall and..."

Jan. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...bed of quinoa. And no. He will never get Portlandia. Not ever...."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

What’cha Watchin’?

Screengrabs from the Chronicle staff

"...Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson (Netflix) Like Portlandia but rougher around the edges, this sketch comedy show..."

June 28, 2019 Screens Column

Meat Master Aaron Franklin Talks Steak

Dive into five different cuts cooked five different ways in his new book

"...so-and-so farms. The cow was named this." Kind of Portlandia, but you know that it didn't have growth hormones...."

April 19, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

The Oath

Promise you'll see this hilarious and timely political satire

"...and his vacuous girlfriend Abbie (Hagner), their sister Alice (Portlandia’s Brownstein), and mom (Dunn) and pop (Ellis). Hot-tempered Chris..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Madeline's Madeline

"...until it turns into "Dream of the '90s" from Portlandia. Strip away the sometimes dreamlike, sometimes vérité camera work..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Split Screen and Nineties Indie Film

AFS celebrates John Pierson’s seminal IFC show

"...With its heavy emphasis on comedies like Portlandia, Documentary Now!, and Stan Against Evil, younger viewers might..."

June 9, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Phoenix Forgotten

Missing teens and mysterious lights in this found-footage sci-fi film

"...an end. Also, discovering Bigfoot somewhere in, I dunno, Portlandia probably, would be equally wonderful. But belief can be..."

April 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Panel: A Conversation With Bob Odenkirk

Two legendary comic voices shoot the shit with warmth and sincerity

"...of him acting out at SXSW. In fact, the Portlandia co-creator credited Odenkirk for jump-starting his career by casting..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Sean L. Malin

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...co-owner Lou Adler, Grammy Foundation president Scott Goldman, and actor/musician/Portlandia co-creater Fred Armisen, who’ll be in conversation with comedian/actor..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

I Like to Watch

Saying so long to Downton Abbey

"...For many, I suspect, it was the Portlandia-esque death of Matthew Crawley that did it. For those..."

March 4, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

I Like to Watch

Counter-programming for the Big Game

"...• Reliable old Portlandia, which always redeems itself in the end, and..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

John Wesley Coleman III

"...bliss with touching astral-drone lullaby "Sleepyhead" and the romantic "Portlandia," comparing one couple's love to a French novel. The..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl

Dysfunction made me a riot grrrl

"...A precocious "unlit firecracker ... eager to ignite," the Portlandia star recounts her suburban Seattle upbringing with five early..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Carrie Brownstein Stays Hungry

Sleater-Kinney slayer reps BookPeople on the Sabbath

"...“I’ve always felt unclaimed.” Exhibiting as much wit as Portlandia and a kick worthy of Sleater-Kinney, the novel adds..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Playback: John Wesley Coleman's Greatest Hits

A Golden Boy gathers his Greatest Hits, there's hope for Hole in the Wall, and F1 Fan Fest contracts, yet expands locally.

"..."Falling out of Love" arrives as a country-rock gem. "Portlandia," an anniversary present commissioned by strangers for $15, shows..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Addicted to Fresno

Natasha Lyonne and Judy Greer co-star as sisters in off-color comedy

"...(producer and writer for numerous TV series, most recently Portlandia), Addicted to Fresno is a dark comedy about twisted..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sleater-Kinney Atomizes Austin City Limits

Reunited power trio warms up for sold-out Stubb’s gig Friday

"...birthed in Austin while referencing her day job on Portlandia. As clear a career single as “No Cities to..."

April 16, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sleater-Kinney

"...band Wild Flag and co-created enduring sketch comedy series Portlandia. Its recording kept under wraps for nearly two years,..."

April 10, 2015 Music Review by Neph Basedow

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...of the world. Sure, it’s easily mocked (a la Portlandia) as the domain of a certain college-educated whiteness, but..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

DVDanger: Horror in 150 Words or Less

Putting a stake through some recent terror releases

"...of Blood is half Kiss of the Vampire, half Portlandia skit, and the perfect antithesis of the Twilight saga...."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Comedy Speed Dating

Fred Armisen, W. Kamau Bell, Chris Cubas, Rob Gagnon's One Hour Comedy Festival, Neil Hamburger, Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, Jonah Ray

"...name here is undoubtedly Fred Armisen. Now famous for Portlandia and Saturday Night Live, the Mississippi native gave Austin..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Arts Feature by Scott Schinder

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest's New Look

New location and grass, same Fun Fun Fun

"...comedy and music tent where artists from Waters to Portlandia's Fred Armisen to J Mascis hold court...."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Pickathon Polishes Off No. 16

Oregon fest boasts IPAs, ATXs, camping, and sustainability

"...a music festival. It encapsulates the very best of Portlandia: local IPAs on tap, camping, an emphasis on sustainability,..."

Aug. 4, 2014 Music Post by Austin Powell

Playback: Tip Jar Etiquette

See that tip jar? Give.

"...Stage lineup Tuesday. Performers at the November festival include Portlandia star Fred Armisen, Dead Kennedys mouthpiece Jello Biafra, comb-over..."

July 4, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy Lineup Revealed

Headliners include director John Waters, actor Fred Armisen

"...John Waters, who’ll deliver a spoken word address, and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen, though even casual local comedy enthusiasts should..."

July 1, 2014 Arts Post by Chase Hoffberger

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