Sep 11, 2019
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Adventures in Beatnikdom
by Doniphan Blair
Writers Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and especially Gary Synder bridged the East-West divide, popularizing Buddhism in US.
Ferlinghetti Forever, or At Least 100
by Doniphan Blair
City Lights Bookstore founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti turned 100 in an orgy of poetry, beer, sexy statements and prophecy.
Should We Re-Censor Henry Miller?
by Doniphan Blair
Is it time for Miller's #MeToo moment, or was he maverick enough to legitimize his shocking revelations mixed with porn?
Film and Art by the Bay
by Doniphan Blair
Alt-film master Nilsson, 79, is touring with his second film, shooting his last, writing his autobiography and doing art shows.
Frida and Diego in Love
by Doniphan Blair
One of history's great art couples, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera make today's poly hipster artists look like pikers.
2018: cineSOURCE's Year of Radical Culture Analysis
by Doniphan Blair
The history of moneylending should be exposed and understood, not hidden and ceded to haters, fascists or fake news.
The Tribe Versus Civilization Manifesto
by Doniphan Blair
Part of the natural tension between uni- and multi-cultural structures, tribe vs civilization must be solved for societies to function.
Romanticism and Its Discontents, East & West
by Doniphan Blair
Japan had the earth's first romantic movement in the 11th C; it flourished until WWII brought negative consequences.
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Breaking News By The Bay
by Doniphan Blair
Rizzo's critically-acclaimed 'Quest' might get picked up if distributers read the lofty accolades of an Arkansas prison warden.
Cohen’s Cartoon Corners: Sept 2019
by Karl F. Cohen
This month's CCC covers a free show of new Canadian animation, SF's upcoming Green Film Fest, new Pixar shorts and a memorial for the inimitable Paul Krassner.
Student Debt Scandal Continues
by Karl F. Cohen
The Trump administration gives to for-profit schools while taking from taxpayers.
Small Acting School Makes Big Shorts
by Doniphan Blair
Two shorts from Film Acting Bay Area are taking awards at film festivals.
Recent Movie Reviews
by Karl F. Cohen
Trump's bullying, backbiting and bluster derives directly from the vicious, right-wing lawyer Roy Cohn, according to new doc from the talented Matt Tyrnauer.
Remarkable New Docs on Miles Davis and Water
by Karl F. Cohen
While Davis was a musician and water is an element both can be tough and unforgiving as well as incredible and life sustaining.
A Thrilling ‘60s Rewrite by Quentin Tarantino
by Doniphan Blair
'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' is Taranino's most personal, examining age, his profession, MeToo, hippies and even love.
Eco-Doc Bests Bond Thriller
by Karl F. Cohen
Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, Richard Ladkani's 'Sea of Shadow' turns eco-activism into a big screen thrill ride.
Always Be My Mediocre
by Doniphan Blair
Massive Asian-American talents, Ali Wong and Randal Park, team up to make a less-than-stellar rom-com.
Bay Area Politics
by Doniphan Blair
Oakland native California Senator Harris kicks off ambitious presidential campaign with cool Oakland rally.
People’s Park Rejects University Takeover
by Doniphan Blair
After 49 years as a Berkeley park, the university is still trying to build student housing; protestors are still opposing them.
2018: Oakland's Greatest Film Year Ever
by Doniphan Blair
Drilling down through 'Blindspotting''s masterful story to the facts on the ground, on cineSOURCE's corner in West Oakland.
Sorry to Bother Busts Wide Open Oakland Cine
by Doniphan Blair
In a tour-de-force, sci-fi satire on Oakland, capitalism and love, local rapper Boots Riley conquers most obstacles.
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Feminist Makes Movie about Boys and Babies plus Interview
by Doniphan Blair
In '39 and a Half', Kara Herold moves from art film to features in a fresh, feminist AND funny look at motherhood and her mother.
History of Advertising and Capitalism
by Doniphan Blair
Advertising can seem strange, but it is the logical combination of info and art used by all living entities from bugs and people to politics, religions and, of course, markets.
Summer of Love Shows, Movies & Festivals Beg Question: What Went Wrong with Hippie Intellectuals?
by Doniphan Blair
Although Blair came late to The Haight, he studied it and surveys '60s art and ideas, successes and failures, AND its future.
The Nude in the Age of Trump and Porn
by Doniphan Blair
Can the nude, as an art form, survive a time of open sexuality, aggressive misogyny and misguided attempts to control both?
Om Prakash Sharma: Painting, Post-Colonialism and Tantra
by Doniphan Blair
Indian artist and sitarist Sharma provides breathtaking images but also sophisticated mixing and ideas reaching back in time.
Bruce Conner: A Filmmaker/Artist’s Cracked Vision
by Doniphan Blair
The enigmatic artist dominated many media, from sculpture to film, and provided high art guidance to the hippies.
Cine Collectives Come Back, Finally!
by Doniphan Blair
CineSource looks at the trend to collectivize from Brooklyn to Bombay, Oakland to Hollywood's Aussie darlings, Blue-Tongue.
Film Manifestos: Hot or Just Hot Air
by Doniphan Blair
Although art manifestos are often flamboyant fluff, their fascinating history shows entrenched ideologies can be effected through 'mere' words.
by Doniphan Blair
In '39 and a Half', Kara Herold moves from art film to features in a fresh, feminist AND funny look at motherhood and her mother.
History of Advertising and Capitalism
by Doniphan Blair
Advertising can seem strange, but it is the logical combination of info and art used by all living entities from bugs and people to politics, religions and, of course, markets.
Summer of Love Shows, Movies & Festivals Beg Question: What Went Wrong with Hippie Intellectuals?
by Doniphan Blair
Although Blair came late to The Haight, he studied it and surveys '60s art and ideas, successes and failures, AND its future.
The Nude in the Age of Trump and Porn
by Doniphan Blair
Can the nude, as an art form, survive a time of open sexuality, aggressive misogyny and misguided attempts to control both?
Om Prakash Sharma: Painting, Post-Colonialism and Tantra
by Doniphan Blair
Indian artist and sitarist Sharma provides breathtaking images but also sophisticated mixing and ideas reaching back in time.
Bruce Conner: A Filmmaker/Artist’s Cracked Vision
by Doniphan Blair
The enigmatic artist dominated many media, from sculpture to film, and provided high art guidance to the hippies.
Cine Collectives Come Back, Finally!
by Doniphan Blair
CineSource looks at the trend to collectivize from Brooklyn to Bombay, Oakland to Hollywood's Aussie darlings, Blue-Tongue.
Film Manifestos: Hot or Just Hot Air
by Doniphan Blair
Although art manifestos are often flamboyant fluff, their fascinating history shows entrenched ideologies can be effected through 'mere' words.
African American Museum Opens—Just in Time!
by Doniphan Blair
National African American Museum opening in DC and Prez Obama's address inspires Oakland artist and many others.
The West Oakland Multicultural Manifesto
by Doniphan Blair
If Oaklanders can’t create the earth’s most advanced multiculturalism, who can?
Holocaust Films/Books: What’s Been Achieved/Missed
by Doniphan Blair
We survey 138 different Holocaust films and books, including fresh findings on Kafka and film noir, in our first book-length article.
The Black Panther Filmography
by Doniphan Blair
Although Stanley Nelson's new doc is excellent, movies about the radical group may need to get more penetrating to impress West Oaklanders, where the Panthers originated.
CAN ALL BE FORGIVEN? Art, Sufism and Radical Islam
by Doniphan Blair
Our lack of defense of art and Sufism, Islam's peaceful path, has given a great opening to radical militants.
‘The Green Prince’ of Peace Documentary
by Doniphan Blair
A son of Hamas, who spied for Israel, tells all and achieves peace, at least within.
by Doniphan Blair
National African American Museum opening in DC and Prez Obama's address inspires Oakland artist and many others.
The West Oakland Multicultural Manifesto
by Doniphan Blair
If Oaklanders can’t create the earth’s most advanced multiculturalism, who can?
Holocaust Films/Books: What’s Been Achieved/Missed
by Doniphan Blair
We survey 138 different Holocaust films and books, including fresh findings on Kafka and film noir, in our first book-length article.
The Black Panther Filmography
by Doniphan Blair
Although Stanley Nelson's new doc is excellent, movies about the radical group may need to get more penetrating to impress West Oaklanders, where the Panthers originated.
CAN ALL BE FORGIVEN? Art, Sufism and Radical Islam
by Doniphan Blair
Our lack of defense of art and Sufism, Islam's peaceful path, has given a great opening to radical militants.
‘The Green Prince’ of Peace Documentary
by Doniphan Blair
A son of Hamas, who spied for Israel, tells all and achieves peace, at least within.
