The Pop Culture Philosopher

The late, great Aretha Franklin, who, until her death on Thursday was perhaps the world’s greatest living singer, was the undisputed Queen of Soul, but she was a master of many genres. She grew up[…]

We are Powerful Beyond Measure by April Sunami

April Sunami – 2018

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 Chris SunamiArt

She may sound like a storm in the springtime, but April Sunami is actually my wife, one of the best up-and-coming artists in Columbus, Ohio. Hear her below at Columbus Underground’s Confluence Cast https://www.columbusunderground.com/?powerpress_pinw=1241430-podcast Or[…]

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Zora Neale Hurston and the Problem of Audience

July 26, 2018July 30, 2018 Chris SunamiArt

My first real understanding of the power of affinity on attention came in 9th grade. When my teacher assigned a project called “The African-European Connection,” I was enthralled by history for the first time, as[…]

Top 10 Movies: #1 – Children of Men

July 19, 2018July 18, 2018 Chris SunamiBest

Repost: Just rewatched this amazing film recently, and what once felt like a warning from the near future now feels ripped from the headlines… Today, most people know director Alfonso Cuarón as the first Latino[…]

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2018 US Midterm Elections

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Chris SunamiPolitics

First, a couple of disclaimers. There are many issues I’m conservative on, and some I’m increasingly conservative on. I’ve voted for Republicans in the past, and I’m have a wealth of complaints about the Democratic[…]

"Octavia Butler" by Sandy Oppenheimer

Kindred

June 28, 2018June 27, 2018 Chris SunamiIdentity

Repost in honor of Butler’s birthday, and her selection for a Google Doodle: The late, great Octavia Butler was best-known as a rare black female superstar in a genre –science-fiction –largely dominated by white men.[…]

Alt Classical: The Innovators

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Chris Sunamialt-classical

Reposted from 2015 This week brings a new installment of my series on alt-classical music –music that combines the instrumentation, elegance and sophistication of classical music with the vitality of newer and more modern approaches[…]

Reconstructivist Art: Dr. Horrible

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Chris SunamiPlays and Musicals

In honor of the 10 year anniversary of its release, please enjoy this repost of a post about Dr Horrible. Joss Whedons’ Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) as an example of Reconstructivist Art To avoid[…]

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Wokepedia: Justice Trilogy

June 7, 2018May 26, 2018 Chris SunamiLiterature

Fourth in my “Wokepedia” series of case studies of consciousness-raising Wikipedia edits. The Justice Trilogy: This week’s entry, the “Justice Trilogy,” is a little more involved, because it included not only creating a brand-new page[…]

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In Memory of the Queen of Soul

April Sunami – 2018

Zora Neale Hurston and the Problem of Audience

2018 US Midterm Elections

Kindred

Alt Classical: The Innovators

Reconstructivist Art: Dr. Horrible

Wokepedia: Justice Trilogy