Author: Ewang Johnson
Alamy(Credit: Alamy)Judge Doom shows his true self in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)Robert Zemeckis’s live-action/cartoon Chinatown pastiche highlights the violence and sadism inherent in cartoons, with both “toons” and humans being electrocuted, stabbed, crushed, and generally traumatised in a variety of inventive ways. The final, horrifying scene features Christopher Lloyd’s bad guy Judge Doom being run over by a steamroller, before reappearing the other side as flat as a pancake, revealing himself to be a cartoon in disguise. He peels himself off the floor, walks matchstick-like over to a balloon pump to reinflate himself, and his eyes pop out to reveal…
Every year, January 24 reminds the world of the critical role education plays in building peaceful, equitable, and sustainable societies.For the Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), this date represents more than just the International Day of Education — it’s a rallying point for action, innovation, and inclusion.Under the visionary leadership of Chinenye Onuorah, the Founder and Project Director of RHF, the organization continues to redefine community-based education initiativesthrough programs that empower teachers, students, and young professionals.From Lagos to Owerri, the foundation’s flagship initiatives — the EduStake Conference, the Youth Development Workshop, and the Educators’ Seminar — are proving that educationaltransformation begins…
Our film critic Emma Jones tells us why the Oscar buzz surrounding Dwayne Johnson’s performance in “The Smashing Machine” is deserved and how the film deviates from the average “in the ring” biopic. We also discuss Jeremy Allen White’s turn as Bruce Springsteen in director Scott Cooper’s “Deliver Me From Nowhere”, which zooms in on a difficult period in The Boss’s career. We then discover a new talent in Laura Carreira, who’s captured the precarity of the gig economy and the weight of loneliness in “On Falling”, a social study with shades of Ken Loach. Plus we check out Guillermo…
The two quillsCompounding that friction between the restless flux and sombre stillness of Marat’s discrepant hands is David’s seemingly redundant decision to insert into the stripped-down scene not one ink-dipped quill, but two. Between the lifeless fingers of his right hand, Marat pinches a writing feather, still wet with ink. Follow its shaft upwards from the floor, past the white plume, to the upturned crate that Marat was using as a desk, and we discover a second quill lying beside the crouching inkpot. This quill’s dark nib points menacingly in the direction of the fatal stab wound, and poses a…
Stuart Taylor has been making waves with his new Learner Husband Podcast, a hit with fans who tune in for candid, hilarious conversations about everything between “I do” and “What did I do?” Now, audiences can catch him in real life on stage with his latest stand-up masterpiece, Odd Man Out, this November.Fans in Cape Town can see Taylor from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre, while Johannesburg audiences can enjoy the show from 17 to 23 November 2025 at Theatre on the Square in Sandton. Tickets range from R180 to R220, depending on the venue.Known for his razor-sharp wit and storytelling style,…
Dreaming up creations that resemble a garden of earthly delights, filled with beauty, decay and poetry: Precious Okoyomon is a Nigerian-American artist who embraces dark and light, matter and impermanence. Their new exhibition is called “It’s important to have ur fangs out at the end of the world” and the artist tells us why this new work has a fairytale quality, encouraging the viewer to open up to the softness at its heart. We also discuss the wild and urban Brazilian landscapes that inspired a recent installation, and learn how the unique energy of Lagos and its people was distilled…
By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing AfricaNamibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine pilots: highly trained professionals responsible for guiding large vessels safely into and out of harbour.Today, Namibia faces a shortage of qualified marine pilots, a challenge with both immediate and long-term consequences. Without enough pilots, ships cannot berth on schedule. Cargo handling slows down. Supply chains are…
From creepy costumes to scary movies and games, we tell you how to take advantage of all the thrills that Halloween has to offer, without any of the nightmares. Digital parenting expert Elizabeth Milovidov gives us her top tips for this fun holiday. Source link
PBS(Credit: PBS)9. The American RevolutionNext year will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, and ahead of that landmark Ken Burns takes what promises to be a fresh, bracing look at the US fight for independence and the founding of the country. Beyond the conventional wisdom and familiar images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers, this history has a broader perspective as it also considers the roles of black and indigenous people, of women, and of the loyalists who resisted splitting from Britain. Resisting any simplistic glorified myths, Burns has…
Delta Air Lines strengthens U.S.–Morocco ties and positions Marrakech as a major destination for American travelers with three weekly flightsMARRAKECH, Morocco, 27 October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL)/ – Delta Air Lines has officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity. Operated by a Boeing 767-400ER, the inaugural flight touched down at Marrakech Menara Airport this Sunday, October 26, inaugurating a new three-times-a-week service that opens Morocco’s iconic “Red City” to more than 125 U.S. destinations via…