Paul Boakye

“THE MISFITS” (1961) dir. John Huston

Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, Thelma Ritter, Kevin McCarthy

🎬 United Artists

He always looked as if he wanted to vomit.

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members

U-turn in 1, 2, 3.
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They’ll u-turn in 1, 2, 3…

The Secret Life of H.G. Carrillo A celebrated writer and professor, H.G. Carrillo challenged his students to take hold of their own narrative. But his was a work of fiction.

Should you only write what you know? An ethnic literary hoax.

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We used to think so highly of America and Americans, and the fact is it was never anything like we thought it was from watching their portrayal in the movies.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators filling the streets with signs and banners

Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.

A private view at the 1957 Gallery on Thursday evening, where they turn basic painting techniques and rags stitched onto plastic bags and mats into money. They will be lucky if even one of these works of art sells at these prices, though they claim to clean up. Nice work if you can get it.

O Canada A heartfelt thanks to the truth-telling prime minister to our north.

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I've said it before and I’ll repeat it, Mark Carney is the best of them. If only he were the British PM we’d maybe have some pride and greatness left. But Canada has the benefit of his insight and strategic vision while our lot are simply bowing before a con artist.

The discipline required to write alongside a full-time job - Accomplish Press Writing alongside a full-time job isn’t about grand gestures or weekend retreats. It’s about showing up when you don’t feel like it. Choosing consistency over intensity.

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Baltimore Mayor @mayorbmscott.bsky.social:

“The more united we are, the more powerful we are.”
#MLK2026

YouTube video by BGB 1989: When Black Queer Cinema Fought Back Against Censorship

Before Pose | Moonlight: The 1989 Black Queer Film TV Tried to Silence
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Movie poster for Sorcerer. A huge truck is driving across a very fragile bridge

Just watched Sorcerer. Holy shit. Really puts the Westfield car park experience into perspective

Hey Jason,

Sent a message to your Hotmail re a story for you in The Guardian. Hope it didn't go straight to spam. 😊

All the best,
Paul

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I'll take Miss Ross over Beyoncé any day. Now, don't all you behivers come at me. 😆
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Happy New Year everyone.

Do you know the only thing that hasn’t changed in 800 years? You’ll be surprised at the answer.

Delroy Lindo On The "Brilliant" And "Contemporary" Story In Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' [Interview] Delroy Lindo already deserved an Oscar nomination. He might finally get one for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler's Sinners.

Delroy Lindo is on a long list of actors long overdue for an Oscar nomination. He might finally break that ceiling with his role in Sinners. We caught up to talk about Ryan Coogler's "brilliant" epic, and, as always, he has some keen observations to share

It’s so immoral. Young people all over the world must wonder what it’s all about, why strive for anything good in life if these are the standards the president of America upholds?

YouTube video by BGB James Brown at 66 - Funking ‘Sex Machine’ - Live at Woodstock

James Brown at 66 - Funking ‘Sex Machine’ - Live at Woodstock
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Side hustles to help you make more money in 2026 Side hustles offer flexibility, allowing people to work around their schedules and earn meaningful income. Here are a few you can easily try

These so-called moneymakers are not the same opportunities they once were. Has AI killed traditional side-hustles? That’s the article!

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I hope you mute the volume.

US discovers a million more possible Jeffrey Epstein files The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a

How long’s a piece of string?

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I can't fool myself
I don't want nobody else to ever love me.

Why do you suppose they’re seizing boats in the Caribbean Sea to “control” narcotics? It’s to keep Don-dada in the good stuff. The very best stuff, actually.

Off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush.

Ghost jobs, robot gatekeepers and AI interviewers: let me tell you about the bleak new age of job hunting | Eleanor Margolis In my six months of looking for work, I’ve found that from fake ads to AI screening software, the search is more soul-destroying than ever, says columnist for the i newspaper and Diva, Eleanor Margoli...

“I can confirm – as someone who graduated 15 years ago bang into a recession – not only is this the worst job market I’ve ever seen, but it’s also impacting people like me with many years’ experience.”

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