John G. McGrath

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

John McGrath

Art House Extra: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Serves as a Great Sequel to ‘The Shining’

"Art House" host John McGrath touts "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to film legend Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," as a great streaming recommendation for folks seeking to keep their social distance during the coronavirus scare.

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Art House Extra | John McGrath Reviews ‘You Were Never Really Here’

"Art House" host John McGrath reviews "You Were Never Really Here," starring Joaquin Phoenix.

John McGrath, Erin Hamer-Beck and Emily Woodring discuss the role of women in film on "Art House."

‘Art House’ Examines the Role of Women in Cinema

Flatland's new episode of “Art House,” a program for cinephiles, explores the role - or lack of them - of women in cinema.

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Art House Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’

Art House reviews Best Picture Oscar contender "Jojo Rabbit."

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Art House Recommendation | ‘U Shoot Videos?’

Art House's Blake Miller recommends "U Shoot Videos?" a Kansas City-based film written and directed by Morgan Cooper.

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Art House Review | “Parasite”

Art House host John McGrath reviews "Parasite."

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Art House Preview: “Pickup on South Street”

Tivoli at the Nelson-Atkins curator Jerry Harrington discusses "Pickup on South Street."

Vanessa Lacy is a painter and gallery owner

Behind the Mise En Scène | Vanessa Lacy

Vanessa Lacy's landmark-themed paintings adorn corporate offices and private homes in Kansas City and across the country. But she also uses her gallery to help foster a thriving artistic community.

Westport Landing on the Missouri River.

Kansas City: What’s in the Name?

Flatland's curiousKC team explains why there's a Kansas City in Missouri and not just Kansas.

John McGrath, Jerry Harrington and Blake Miller discuss film topics on the premiere episode of "Art House."

Coming Now: The Premiere of “Art House” – a Show for Cinephiles

Flatland is producing “Art House,” a monthly show for cinephiles, featuring Tivoli curator Jerry Harrington..