By Andrew Jenck A common criticism towards filmmakers is repetition of themes, plot structure, and characterization in their work. Makoto Shinkai isn’t exempt. Despite his earlier works receiving acclaim, there was concern…
Category: Arts
EVERYONE DANCE – TILLAMOOK PRIDE QUEER PROM EVENTS MAY 20TH
The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to support, sponsor and announce that the Queer Prom will be happening despite the various barriers and attempts to stop this event over the last two…
Drew’s “View from Here”: MY EXPERIENCE IN BOSTON
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are all so proud of Andy’s accomplishments, and especially his drive and tenaciousness to go for what he wants. Here’s the story about his journey of running and taking…
Drew’s Reviews: SUPER MARIO BROS. – HOW TO MAKE A PASSABLE MOVIE: A Strategy Guide
By Andrew Jenck 1. Have Snappy Pacing Make sure the speed of the film is quick, constantly moving. Taking characters to new locations and having Mario meet new characters. Condense the runtime…
Trash Bash Art Festival 2023 – Bigger, Better, More Events! Starts May 5th – May 20th
Heart of Cartm organization recognizes that caring for the land and creating art together isn’t just for one weekend. A tiny seed planted in 1999 is now a 24-year-old event reaching well…
CALLING ALL WRITERS, WANNA-BE WRITERS, READERS, Those that Enjoy the Written Word … Welcome to the opening year of the Rockaway Writers Rendezvous – April 28-30
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous – EST. 2023 WHAT/WHERE/WHY The Rockaway Roastery, at 2nd & Miller in Rockaway Beach) in conjunction with local published authors, are creating an annual educational fun event around all…
Nehalem Business Builds Artisan Co-op Alternative to Etsy with Funding from Start.coop & AARP
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County – the land of co-ops, now is home to another, an “Artisans Cooperative.” As founderValerie Franklin explains, “Our studio is located across Hwy. 53 from a dairy farm…
Tillamook County Retired Educators and Teachers/TREAT Newsletter Special Edition: Books and Book Bans – Do You Read Books?
Two out of five Tillamook school board members reveal they don’t read books At the April 10th Tillamook School District board meeting, a group of 3rd graders from South Prairie Elementary shared…
POETRY: Mother Nature
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you are a regular Pioneer reader, you’ll likely remember our prolific Pioneer poet at 98 years young, Virginia Carrell Prowell. For decades she wrote a poem a month (or…
Adam Driver Slays a T-Rex
Where do I even start with the latest Adam Driver vehicle “65”? The film, written and directed by Scott Beck Bryan Woods, is an absolute masterpiece that quickly replaced many of my…
