‘Arts’ Archives
The Best Films of 2025
from the series Movie Corner... By HOWARD MCQUITTER II Howard McQuitter II Sinners - Director: Ryan CooglerOne Battle After Another - Director: Paul Thomas AndersonHamnet - Director: Chloe ZhaoMarty Supreme - Director: Josh Safdie*The Dance is Not Over - Director: Mark Wojahn*Regretfully at Dawn - Director: Sivaroj KongsakulThe Life of Chuck - Director: Mike FlanaganGood Boy - Director: Ben LeonbergWeapons - Director: Zach CreggarBugonia - Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Suggested Film:Eddington - Director: Ari Aster 50th Anniversary of Films:Jaws (1975) Director: Steven Spielberg, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) - Director: Milos Forman *Appeared in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
Spirit of Phillips March ’26
DAVE MOORE & LINNEA HADAWAY have lived here since the Reagan 80s and became life partners while originating the cartoon series “Spirit of Phillips.”
2020 Vision
Plagued by uncertainty and stress? It’s our never-ending story. When will l gather with my community in joy instead of fear? I’m constantly anxious and questioning who will still be here. “Be palatable or the token to survive” seems like nothing about this lived-experience is fair. Though some are blinded by greed and hatred while others are naive; I, however, still see it clear. Even when they question the validity of my citizenship, I still see it clear. As I deal with the everlasting trauma that comes with being unequivocally Black… I still see it clear. Through all of their cruel and divisive tactics, I still see it clear. How could I not? How could I ever lose focus or get distracted when society generously reminds us of their hatred for our complexion? I’m tired of drowning in oppression and fear. For once, I’d love to float effortlessly and enjoy the stillness of life. But instead, I’m trapped in the current; while still trying to see [...]
