Grant Phipps

A Madison transplant, Grant has been writing about contemporary and repertory cinema since his contributions to No Ripcord and LakeFrontRow; and he now serves at Tone Madison’s film editor. He also heartily indulges in art songs and avant-progressive music, which he showcased on WSUM 91.7 FM from mid-2016 thru early-2020. Ⓥ🌱

Daveed Diggs (left) and Rafael Casal (right) as best friends Collin and Miles, respectively.

“Blindspotting,” Mingus meditations, and PUP

By Grant Phipps, Steven Spoerl, Scott Gordon & Lewis Peterson ● Music ● September 4, 2022 September 6, 2022

Plus more events we recommend checking out in Madison, September 5 through 11 edition.

The band Free Dirt performing at Madison's High Noon Saloon.

Outdoor blowouts on both Monona and Mendota

By Emili Earhart, Jason Fuhrman, Grant Phipps, Steven Spoerl & Scott Gordon ● Music ● August 28, 2022 September 6, 2022

Plus more events we recommend checking out in Madison, August 29 through September 4 edition.

Film projection illustration by Shaysa Sidebottom.

Outdoor cinema continues, and Mad Lit DJ Block Party lights up State Street

By Scott Gordon, Grant Phipps, Maxwell Courtright & Steven Spoerl ● Film ● August 21, 2022 September 6, 2022

Plus more events we recommend checking out in Madison, August 22 through 28 edition.

An image collage that features Leopold's owner Sam Brown seated at a table in front of the business after closing time (top left), a framed Italian art print poster of Fitzcarraldo by Rotolitoservice (top right). Both photos were taken by Grant Phipps. The bottom wide shot of the audience watching the film Fitzcarraldo on July 17 was captured by Sam Brown.

Leopold’s patio series unites its caffè regulars and movie buffs downtown

By Grant Phipps ● Film ● August 19, 2022 August 21, 2022

Regent Street Books Bar Caffè owner (and burgeoning programmer) Sam Brown takes us to the movies.

(Don't) call them "before and after" shots. Before the podcast recording, Cap Times critic Rob Thomas (right) joins Grant Phipps (left) and Lewis Peterson (center) as they pose with sunglasses in front of the Four Star Video Rental counter. The bottom photo was taken after recording without Rob Thomas, with Jason Fuhrman taking his place on the right. Grant and Lewis assume similar poses and face the camera with sunglasses again.

The Four Star podcast on cinema in the great outdoors

By Grant Phipps, Lewis Peterson & Jason Fuhrman ● Film ● August 16, 2022 August 16, 2022

With special guest Rob Thomas, Jason Fuhrman, Lewis Peterson, and Grant Phipps share their thoughts on and a short history of the all-too-brief Madison outdoor movie season.