In our summer issue, Curt Ellis wrote about his experience growing one acre of (genetically-modified, pesticide-laden, subsidized) corn in Iowa (All Ears: An Oregonian harvests wisdom in Iowa). Curt reminisced that by the Fourth of July, "the field of yellow dent was up to our chins. Tassels were forming on the tops of the plants, and one perfect ear was sprouting on each stalk, set as if by ruler at the consistent height only a combine could appreciate."

He and his friends made a documentary about that experience, and King Corn is officially out in theaters. It will be opening in Portland at the Hollywood Theatre on November 9th. (Don't worry, we'll remind you.)

Curt will also be blogging about what he learned on EdibleNation.com, the official blog of Edible Communities. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, read what the New York Times recently wrote in their Dining & Wine section: A Movie That Scrutinizes Your Popcorn and Soda.

Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis in Greene, Iowa. Photo by Sam Cullman.