Literary Arts presents Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker and writer Tom Hanks, in conversation about his new novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at the
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $30 to $90 at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/tom-hanks-conversation. Hanks’ novel is about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film…and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II. Tickets in the $90 range include a copy of the book.