“As I recall, we first reported on the hijacking of buildings around 20 years ago. Back then, I was struck by the number and types of people involved in this criminal enterprise, including the shady lawyers willing to fight eviction applications lodged by frustrated landlords. Not much has changed on that front, although it appears… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 18 January 2026
Golden Globes 2026 Winners
Film categories Best film – drama Best film – musical or comedy Best non-English language film Best animated film Best actress – drama Best actor – drama Best actress – musical or comedy Best actor – musical or comedy Best supporting actress Best supporting actor Cinematic and box office achievement Best director Best screenplay Best… Continue reading Golden Globes 2026 Winners
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 11 January 2026
“It says much about where we find ourselves politically that some among us look back on elements of the apartheid ecosystem with nostalgia. Bophuthatswana was a construct of a divisive and abusive system and yet, for many who lived and worked there, its current state is indicative of the impact of the ANC’s shortsightedness. It’s… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 11 January 2026
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards – Winners List
Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress Best Director Best Original Screenplay Best Adapted Screenplay Best Stunt Design Best Score Best Movie Made for Television Best Variety Series Best Animated Feature Best Song Best Drama Series Best Actress in a Drama Series Best Actor in a Drama Series Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Best… Continue reading 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards – Winners List
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 4 January 2026
Under the Counter They come in their hundreds, day in and day out; smugglers, hauling illegal cigarettes across the border. On the ground, it’s a warzone as landowners face a choice: pack up and go, turn a blind eye, or take a cut. A multibillion-rand criminal economy is bleeding the nation’s coffers dry. South Africa’s… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 4 January 2026
DaVinci Resolve Webinar Schedule: January – March 2026
Certification Classes The Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve – Certification class (Portuguese) Date: January 19 – 23, 2026Time: 1pm – 5pm Pacific Time (PT)Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9E3SDCxjQbudEPRHFo7ULw The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve – Certification class Date: February 2 – 6, 2026Time: 8am – 12pm Pacific Time (PT)Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n14o2pXOTtmLlhcO2y867w The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve – Certification class (Spanish) Date: February 2 – 6, 2026Time:… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve Webinar Schedule: January – March 2026