John G. McGrath
Multimedia Producer
John McGrath hails from Ottawa, Kansas, and attended the University of Kansas where he majored in film. A filmmaker since the age of 10, John has written and directed a number of short films he is always eager to show you or talk about. If it's film related, he's your go-to guy. With more than 15 years experience in journalism at two local television stations, he is eager to lend his skills to Flatland.
Stories by John G. McGrath
Art House Extra: Anthony Ladesich Recommends ‘Time Bandits’
Kansas City-area filmmaker Anthony Ladesich recommends director Terry Gilliam's “Time Bandits.”
Art House Extra: ‘The Road Warrior’ Will Rev Your Engine
Art House host John McGrath recommends "The Road Warrior."
Art House Extra: Imagining ‘The Day After’ a Nuclear War
Art House host John McGrath reviews "The Day After," the most famous film ever made in the Kansas City area.
Art House Extra: A Masterpiece Created ‘In Cold Blood’
Flatland producer John McGrath reviews Richard Brooks' classic 1967 true crime film "In Cold Blood" in this Art House extra.
Art House Extra: John McGrath Recommends ‘McCabe and Mrs. Miller’
Flatland producer John McGrath recommends "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," an idiosyncratic Western directed by Kansas City native Robert Altman.
Art House Extra: ‘October Sky’ Can Lift Your Spirits During the Age of Coronavirus
“Art House” host John McGrath strongly recommends watching the 1999 film “October Sky” for folks looking for a little escape and inspiration during the stay-at-home order.
Art House Extra: Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott Reviews ‘Seven Beauties’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott reviews Lina Wertmüller's 1976 film "Seven Beauties" for "Art House."
Art House Extra: Filmmaker Morgan Cooper Recommends ‘Juice’
Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper recommends "Juice" as a movie to watch during the stay-at-home order prompted by the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Art House’ Returns With Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott and Filmmaker Morgan Cooper
"Art House" host John McGrath is joined by Oscar-winner Kevin Willmott and emerging Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper to discuss the creative process.
Outpouring of Love for Fire-Ravaged Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club
A devastating fire Saturday morning at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club has prompted an outpouring of reaction among members of the Kansas City performing community.