Art House

Tosin Morohunfola in a scene from "RIDE."

Art House | Rideshare Driver’s Life Takes a Turn in ‘RIDE’

By John G. McGrath | December 2, 2022

“RIDE” offers a glimpse of the very real risks and rewards faced by rideshare drivers in the emerging gig economy.

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A man with a gun in a scene from "The Pulpit: Prelude.".

Art House | Panic in ‘The Pulpit’

By John G. McGrath | November 18, 2022

“The Pulpit: Prelude” is a short film that tracks growing tensions surrounding a progressive pastor in a small rural community.

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A scene from the short film, "Body Paragraphs."

Art House | ‘Body Paragraphs’ Ponders Teen Struggle for Self-Esteem

By John G. McGrath | November 4, 2022

Here’s a bit of advice. Keep an eye on emerging writer/director Erika Lobati, whose latest short film is a compelling and comedic mediation on body image.

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A scene from the film "The Unexpected" depicting a man in a white suit accompanied by three men in combat gear carrying weapons.

Art House | Expect ‘The Unexpected’ to Affect You

By John G. McGrath | October 28, 2022

The filmmakers behind “The Unexpected,” a new short film about organ trafficking, discuss how they made the movie in Kansas City.

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A boy in a laundromat stares at the camera in a scene for the movie "Vie."

Art House | KC Filmmaker Vies to Share Black Perspective

By John G. McGrath | October 7, 2022

More diverse representation in local cinema comes through strongly in two compelling short films by DeVonte Brown, “Vie” and “Now What?”

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