For the Rest of Us

Robert makes an early prediction about the arts after the mid-term election of 2026. He also recommends a movie that tells a good story without being artsy or woke.

Robert considers the play "August; Osage County," arguably one of the most important American plays of the 21st century. But will it stand the test of time? Is it just too reflective of our culture's tendency to dramatize misery with little hope for redemption or meaning?

Robert laments the rioting and unrest in France, but particularly the destruction of the Limoges Town Hall, which represents  cultural heritage that the Left and its minions look to emulate elsewhere. When will cities in the US look like Limoge?

Robert looks at a performing art he has little familiarity with, yet one that conservatives embrace: the ballet. The question is, has the Left gotten hold of ballet or is there any hope to salvage it?

Robert compares the play "The Velocity of Autumn" with the powerhouse drama "August: Osage County." Can they even be compared as works of art? One has a great deal to recommend it to critics and theatre scholars. The other has much to recommend it to Mr. And Mrs. Front Porch. Which one should we rally behind?

Robert looks at the diminishment of literature as a useful study in high schools by comparing the literature curriculum of 1926 to that of today. We've lost so much in 100 years and we need to get it back!

Robert considers the play "August; Osage County," arguably one of the most important American plays of the 21st century. But will it stand the test of time? Is it just too reflective of our culture's tendency to dramatize misery with little hope for redemption or meaning?

Robert looks at two issues: 1) the new film, "Buddy," which attempts to show the dark side of childhood and the antithesis to shows like "Barney & Friends," and 2) an article from "National Review' discussing how important it is for young conservatives to make their voices heard, even in the arts!

Robert takes a look at the world of classical music and how the forces of intolerance have made it a battleground for poor decisions and social experimentation.

Robert talks about the way the late Dolly Parton remained on the surface apolitical yet managed to offer compelling subjects and themes in her songwriting In fact, she may not have been so apolitical afterall! Also, people are reading "The Odyssey" again!

Robert talks about two newsworthy stories. One is about the drag show in San Francisco that mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk, bloody short and all. That's the bad news. The good news is people seem to be going back to the movies in greater numbers and we have "The Odyssey" to thank. Hear Robert's take on both these stories!

Robert examines the posting of a theatre goer who dared to condemn a production of "Heathers: The Musical." Hear about the thin-skinned reaction by community theatre members and why we need more people like this theatregoer to speak up about theatre, or any artform, that does not meet with their approval.

As a follow-up to last week's show, Robert reviews the aftermath of Broadway actor Geno Segars' firing from "Hadestown" because of some allegedly controversial social media postings. Now Geno has apologized and Robert talks about the response to his mea culpa. Also, Robert talks about Boy George's bravery in sticking to his principles in another tale of the theatre.

Robert explores the controversial casting of an actor in the long-running Broadway musical "Hadestown" and his ultimate firing for expressing views that do not align with those of the theatre world. Whatever happened to inclusion and tolerance?

Robert offers his take on Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, "The Odyssey," still encouraging people to see it but also pointing out its flaws and asking if we really need modern-day adaptation of a classic piece of Western literature.

Robert discusses the new Chritopher Nolan film, "The Odyssey." Although he hasn't yet seen it, Robert weighs the pros and cons before he ventures into the movie theatre for a screening.

Robert reviews an article about diversity on the Broadway stage and comments on how it always seems to embrace only one point of view. How ironic, given that in a piece about diversity, very little is shown!

Robert Cooperman

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Disagreement Does Not Equal Hate!®

Robert shares his thoughts on the film "Young Washington," the story of Geroge Washington's formative years as a young soldier assisting the British. Listen to hear Robert's recommendation!

Robert Cooperman

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Disagreement Does Not Equal Hate!®

Robert looks at a couple of issues of relevance as we celebrate America's 250th birthday. First he looks at the Reflecting Pool controversy where some fringe lunatics are celebrating the destruction of beauty, as is typical in the arts. Second, he discusses an article by an LGBTQ+ activist who talks about how the AIDS crisis led to the development of art as a "lifesaving" endeavor. Robert equates that technique to the need for conservative and traditionally-minded people to create art to salvage the good, the beautiful, and the true.

It's a show about not the good, not the bad, but definitely the ugly! 

Robert starts by discussing the unattractiveness of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, comparing it to the general distaste for beauty in contemporary architecture and art, but then segways to a Facebook posting that ignorantly and incorrectly characterizes Stage Right Theatrics and its purpose.