November 12, 2018
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Innovative Identity Exploration
by Doniphan Blair
Part of the inevitable tension between uni- and multi-cultural structures, tribe versus civilization must be solved for modern societies to function.
Romanticism and Its Discontents, East & West
by Doniphan Blair
Japan had a romantic revolution in the 11th C. and a big shift in female-male relations post- WWII.
The Incredible Korea Phenom
by Lauren Jiang
Ironically, while Korea has produced great art, its personal romanticism has suffered.
The Story of K-Pop and Its Biggest Hits
by Lauren Jiang
Not only has Korean pop's fresh sound conquered the world, it's bringing in many non-Korean singers, writers and producers.
Adventures in K-Pop Fandom
by Lauren Jiang
K-pop inspires fanatical followers to both positive and negative effect.
The Collapse of Chivalry
by Karl Cohen
Lassater was completely creepy, according to long-time colleague, Cassandra Smolcic.
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?
Our Doc Blogger: Don Schwartz
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If you read only one cineSOURCE expose this year, this will be the most revealing
by Doniphan Blair
The history of moneylending, Jewish involvement and civilization should be exposed and understood, not hidden or allowed to be controlled by fake news.
Film and Art Around the Bay
By Steven Middlestein
When two local filmmakers found out about the little known Harkness Ballet, they knew they had an art mystery worth solving.
Rich Sampler of New Animation
by Karl Cohen
The short collection 'Show of Shows', which starts Nov 2, has some great pieces.
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.
Cohen’s Cartoon Corner: Sept 2018
by Karl Cohen
Disney, Art Institute, 'Space Butthole' and Snoopy highlighted in this month's survey.
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 Unressolved
by Steven Middlestein
The much lauded Fantasy Studios produced dozens of hits and one bummer: its treatment of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
The National Film Scene
by Joanne Butcher
An interesting African-American cineaste and entrepreneur has tackled the growing Christian media market.
Nervous Breakthroughs: Heinz Emigholz’s Films
by Gerry Fialka and Will Nediger
Architecture films, hardly a well-known genre, are fascinating in master's hands.
Finding Film Investors: Dos and Don’ts for First Timers
by Joanne Butcher
One of the Bay Area's top film wranglers reveals the secrets to getting started.
Our Tenth Annual Oakland Issue
by Doniphan Blair
In terms of murder rates, new biz, filmmaking and art, Oakland is doing better than it has in decades—perhaps ever!
Sorry to Bother Busts Wide Open Oakland Cine
by Doniphan Blair
Rapper Boots Riley surmounts most obstacles in his tour-de-force, sci-fi satire about Oakland, capitalism and love.
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.
cineSOURCE Is Ten!
by cineSOURCE staff
Celebrating ten years on the N. California film/art beat and planning for ten more.
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History of Advertising and Capitalism
by Doniphan Blair
Although advertising can seem grotesque, it is the combo of information and art used by all living entities from bugs to people, from politics to religion.
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.
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
Although advertising can seem grotesque, it is the combo of information and art used by all living entities from bugs to people, from politics to religion.
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.
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.
Tribe Versus Civilization Manifesto
by Doniphan Blair
Part of the inevitable tension between uni- and multi-cultural structures, tribe versus civilization must be solved for modern societies to function.
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
Part of the inevitable tension between uni- and multi-cultural structures, tribe versus civilization must be solved for modern societies to function.
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.
