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Input 2 S6E2: The Repulsion of Polanski

Trigger Warning: On this week’s episode, we delve into the life and career of controversial filmmaker Roman Polanski. Using his film Repulsion as a catalyst for discussion, the team discusses the ethics of watching controversial films and attempts to answer the age-old question: Is it okay to like movies made by bad people?



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Gregory Alan Isakov @ Newport Music Hall, Columbus (1/24/19)

 Gregory Alan Isakov and backing band members put on a breathtaking  performance in their late-January concert at the Newport Music Hall in  Columbus, Ohio. The audience, the ambiance and music all tied together  to create a very suitable folk aesthetic; it was the perfect setting for  this event’s genre. 




Input 2 S6E1: 'Little Miss Sunshine' and dark comedy

Welcome back to Input 2! This week, we will be discussing, "Little Miss Sunshine," and how well this small film made an impact on the industry. Does this film analyze true issues through dark comedy, or is it just another stereotypical film? Tune in to this week's episode of Input 2 to find out more.


REVIEW: ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Vento Aureo’ Episode 15: “The Grateful Dead, Part 1”

 “The Grateful Dead, Part 1” is an episode that begins and ends on a  solid note, but really meanders during the middle act. While the Jojo  staff did an excellent job making Grateful Dead a horrifying Stand and  giving both Mista and Bucciarati some time to shine, there’s so little  going on throughout a lot of the episode that it hurts the episode’s  entertainment value.