Robert Ham
Robert Ham is the Mercury's former Copy Chief. He writes regularly about music, film, arts, sports, and tech. He lives semi-consciously in far SE Portland with his wife, child, and four ornery cats.
Posted inMusic
Record Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Sex & Food
The Avant-Pop Band’s Latest Is a Snapshot of Our Current Era
Posted inArts
Portland Opera’s Rigoletto Is a Safe but Worthwhile Choice
With Top-Tier Vocal Talent, Verdi’s Classic Has Energy and Texture
Posted inMovies & TV
Super Troopers 2 Review: Because Someone Demanded It?
Here’s a Movie No One Needs!
Posted inArts
Yoko Ott’s Vision for Yale Union
A New Executive Director Brings Administrative Chops and a Curatorial Focus to the Gallery Space
Posted inCannabis
A Cannabis Cinema Crash Course
Forget the Dopey Comedies: Feed Your Stoned Brain with These Nutzoid Films
Posted inMovies & TV
Final Portrait Review: It Should Be Art. Instead It’s a Slog.
Stanley Tucci’s Drama Is Less Than Meets the Eye
Posted inMusic
Kelly Pratt Premieres New Work as Bright Moments with the Camas High School Choir
The Hour-Long Piece Draws from Doo-Wop, Afrobeat, and Metal
