Portland's film culture thrives with independent cinemas and unique programming. Second Run Portland column focuses on deeper cuts and overlooked films. It features a queer take on yakuza themes in The Clan's Heir is a Transwoman, where a trans woman emerges as a potential successor to a yakuza clan. Notable selections include avant-garde works like Jeanne Dielman, reflecting the diverse cinematic landscape. Monthly recommendations aim to encourage audiences to leave their streaming habits for enriching in-person viewing experiences.
"The Clan's Heir is a Transwoman (2013) plays like a lo-fi passion project, but it's also a surprising, queer-centered take on the yakuza genre."
"A weirdly heartwarming question emerges: Will a trans woman be accepted into the hypermasculine world of Japanese organized crime?!"
"Each month, I'll round up what movies are worth leaving your laptop for, and tell you why."
"Chantal Akerman is typically referenced with Jeanne Dielman, a three-and-a-half hour, avant-garde, slow cinema classic."
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