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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.
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
Misericordia
Is Sexy, French, Unpredictable
Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [
smolders in French
] Do you?
Robert Ham
Theater & Performance
Mar 27
1:00 PM
With
Tootsie
, Stumptown Stages Leans Into Gender-Bending Roles and Progressive Themes
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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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.
Robert Ham
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?
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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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.
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
&
Suzette Smith
Music
Oct 2
3:00 PM
Portland Opera Makes History Come Alive
Our Oregon debuts commissioned work about poet and advocate Shizue Iwatsuki.
Robert Ham
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Music
Sep 20
11:00 AM
Portland Opera Makes the Forgotten Resistance of Shizue Iwatsuki Come Alive
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
Music
Mar 26
11:00 AM
Portland Has Two Great Listening Bars, Both Alike in Dignity
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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.
Robert Ham
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