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.

Recent Articles

Album Review: Slowing Down with elijah jamal asani

,,, as long as i long to memorise your sky ,,, explores both inner and celestial heavens.

Film Review: The Shrouds Is a Shallow Grave

The new film from Body Horror director David Cronenberg barely cracks the topsoil of all he unearths.

Misericordia Is Sexy, French, Unpredictable

Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [smolders in French] Do you?

Movies & TV Mar 18 3:00 PM

This Horror Double Feature Is the Exploding-Head Crown Jewel of March's Women in Film Series

The star of Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet, Kelli Maroney discusses the films at Clinton Street Theater.

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Spring Arts 2025 Mar 13 3:42 AM

Tootsie Answers the Call

With a lineup featuring gender-bending roles and progressive themes, Stumptown Stages leans into timely conversations.

Music Feb 19 2:30 PM

Pickathon Hopes To Raise $1 Million by March

Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets?

Movies & TV Jan 21 3:45 PM

Dig! XX Revisits the Friendship and Fall Out of Two Famously Eccentric Indie Bands

Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre were best-friend bands that eventually became bitter-enemy bands.

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Music Jan 14 2:30 PM

Portland's Folk Festival Breaks Down the Genre's Walls

Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.

Music Jan 7 2:06 PM

Where's Portland Music Month This Year?

MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.

Music Oct 2 3:00 PM

Portland Opera Makes
History Come Alive

Our Oregon debuts commissioned work about poet and advocate Shizue Iwatsuki.

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Fall Arts 2024 Sep 5 3:40 AM

Portland Opera Makes
History Come Alive

Our Oregon debuts commissioned work about poet and advocate Shizue Iwatsuki.

Music May 9 2:28 PM

Spend the Night Celebrates Nine Years of Electronic Dance Music Parties

Todd Edwards and Conducta headline the anniversary at Holocene, which also features STN resident DJs tag-teaming the warm up set.

Movies & TV Apr 17 10:15 AM

The Hype About The People’s Joker Is Entirely Warranted

The hilarious debut feature from Vera Drew parodies comic book icons to tell a trans coming out story.

Spring Arts Preview 2024 Mar 18 3:54 AM

Portland Has Two Great Listening Bars, Both Alike in Dignity

We compare Sonder Listening Bar and Decibel Sound & Drink, and recommend they swap names.

Theater & Performance Feb 22 12:30 PM

Theater Review: Oregon Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan Is Exciting for Kids and Enthralling for Adults

Trey McIntyre's choreography excentuates the divide between youth and adulthood that is so central to J.M. Barrie's treasured tale.