Movie Reviews: Tár (2022)

It would be difficult to name another actor other than Cate Blanchett who could carry the emotional weight of the movie Tár. She has taken all film – and not just this movie- into another dimension. Photo: Lydia Tár (Cate…
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It would be difficult to name another actor other than Cate Blanchett who could carry the emotional weight of the movie Tár. She has taken all film – and not just this movie- into another dimension. Photo: Lydia Tár (Cate…
The difference between truth and fiction in current news reporting has not really changed all that much. After all, ‘fake news’ and propaganda are both cut from the same cloth. Ground News might help make sense of it all. The…
David Lindley gave new meaning to the term ‘multi-instrumentalist.’ He said he had “no idea” how many instruments he could actually play: ADDED Henry Kaiser’s REQUIEM for DAVID LINDLEY 04 March 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News Well,…
New Fiction by James Porteous After decades of war, climate change, and corruption, the wealthiest 1% are preparing to move into The Hawkins Bay Freedom Bunker. Those Left Behind will indeed be left behind. Got war? Got a Revolution #ebook…
Whether it is $20 fine for scaring pigeons, “gender-neutral” toy aisles, fines for singing in a public place while wearing a swimsuit, or $535 fines for rescuing a baby woodpecker, The Nanny State is thriving. 28 February 2023 | John W.…
True to form, it has taken Iris DeMent many years to record a new collection, but as usual, it is worth the wait. 27 February 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News Iris DeMent Is Worried About the World.…
The next phase of ‘deep fake’ has arrived in the form of a TV show that appears to show celebrities in everyday situations. Photo: Deepfakes of Idris Elba and Kim Kardashian in Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. Tiger Aspect Productions 24 February…
It seems like we can barely get through a day without encountering a scam. Here are some tips on how to avoid one of the best. 22 February 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News Long before the “cost…
Live at Bush Hall, their first release since singer Isaac Wood left the band, comprises entirely new material Photo: Holly Whitaker WARNING: This is YouTube. Keep the remote handy throughout 22 February 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News Black…
Check out a video and song based on singer/songwriter Bo Carter’s observation of the daily protests in Portland, OR in 2020. The song is featured in the fictional biography, Stinky Karma. Photo: Screenshot from a typical protest stream. 21 February 2023…
We live in strange times, a world where we are told peace is anti-progress, war is peace, and it is unconstitutional to consider life in our communities without endless automobiles. Photo: Ivan Marc / shutterstock 20 February 2023 | James…
Three videos from Stinky Karma, the new novel by James Porteous 16 February 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News See more information at This song is featured in the book Stinky Karma by James Porteous. The fictional…