March 29, 2019
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cineSOURCE's Top Four Exposees of 2018
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.
When Flawed Men Make Awed Art
by Doniphan Blair
Is there a difference between Weinstein, Hitchcock and Keillor, grey areas that must be tolerated to protect the romantic project?
Oakland's Fabulous Film Year
by Doniphan Blair
Poet, impresario and versatile cineaste Jamie DeWolf opens up about Oakland, his stellar shorts and great feature 'Smoked'.
Great Year at Oakland’s Grand Lake
by Doniphan Blair
Theater mogul Allen Michaan reveals his views on restoration, radical politics and Oakland's incredible film boom.
Can Oakland Save the World?
by Doniphan Blair
In terms of murder rates, new biz, filmmaking and art, Oakland is doing better than ever—except in gentrification.
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.
Black Panther Rules Cinema Earth
by Doniphan Blair
'Black Panther' highlights a high-tech, indie African culture but also Oakland and its Black Panthers, if not quite enough.
Cheryl Fabio Makes Masterful Oakland Blues Movie
by Jerry McDaniel
West Oakland's stellar post-war music scene captured in this great city-produced doc.
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Breaking News
by Karl Cohen
Disney buys Bart, Thompson disses Lasseter and more in our monthly anime survey.
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?
March's Articles
by Steven Middlestein
2018 was spectacular year for both Oakland film and its film magazine, which covered some amazing films, artists and ideas.
Kamala Harris’s Kickoff Rally Speech
trancribed by cineSOURCE
Since no one else did, we transcribed Senator Harris's Oakland rally speech.
Fight for Europe Manifesto
by Bernard-Henri Lévy
30 public European intellectuals make impassioned plea to resist the nationalist xenophobes attacking their civilization.
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.
Blindspotting Shows Heart of West Oakland
by Doniphan Blair
Drilling down through 'Blindspotting''s masterful story to the facts on the ground, on cineSOURCE's corner in West Oakland.
Film, Art & Politics 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.
Cohen’s Cartoon Corner: Feb 2019
by Karl Cohen
Pixar, Animation Fest, Crusader Rabbit and Watts Towers are featured this month.
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.
The Harkness Ballet Was Camelot!
By Steven Middlestein
When two local filmmakers found out about the little known Harkness Ballet, they knew they had an art mystery worth solving.
Photographer Hank Wessel: A Remembrance
by Nicholas Blair
A student and friend of Wessel recalls his elevated humanist as well as artistic talent.
Fantasy Closes, Zaentz-Fogarty Still Open
by Steven Middlestein
The much lauded Fantasy Studios produced dozens of hits and one bummer: its treatment of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
The K-Pop Phenomena
by Lauren Jiang
Not only has Korean pop's fresh sound conquered the world, it brings in many non-Korean singers, writers and producers.
The National Film Scene
by Joanne Butcher
An entrepreneurial African-American filmmaker tackles the growing Christian need for interesting films.
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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.
