09 April 2015

           It happened on August 29, 1786.  Protestors, many of whom were veterans of the Revolutionary War, were angry about the distressed economic circumstance that developed in the aftermath of the war.  Hard currency was in short...

Photo from Hunting Ground - girl sitting alone and sad on porch
09 April 2015

An issue-driven documentary like The Hunting Ground aims to spur viewers into action. A common related goal is to make viewers angry.

On this latter point, director Kirby Dick succeeds.

The film focuses on sexual...

02 April 2015

Shadowbox Live has had a series of triumphs over the past few months.

  A Tribute to Joe Cocker: Mad Dog and Englishman was a joyous celebration of the iconic performer. The recently concluded Sex at the Box...

02 April 2015

Joseph Ponder from Rochester, New York now lives in Columbus. Joseph and his brother, Jamell Ponder, are the co-authors of “Bentley’s Revenge” and “The crossover that won the game.” Joseph brings his real-life experience as a...

19 March 2015

  Some subjects are so controversial that it’s impossible to address them without raising extreme emotions.
  The Iraq War is one. Even though director Clint Eastwood avoided addressing the politics behind the war in...

19 March 2015

An occasional column by JP Marat, provides Columbus Ohio artists and activists, the opportunity to speak for themselves.

Alternative / Industrial / House...

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