Carmen CP
@carmenchloie.bsky.social
Writing and editing others' writing about film, opera, and performing arts. Tragedy enjoyer, usually thinking about Sondheim. Views my own.
Amidst the physical media release I finally finished my piece on the two 28 Years Later films
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Green and (Un)Pleasant Land
Specific and general horror in 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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February 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Amidst the physical media release I finally finished my piece on the two 28 Years Later films
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Great film! I never want to watch it again! But you should!
"Mary Bronstein’s portrait of a mother pushed to her limits would be almost comedic in extremity were it not for the brutal, brilliant construction of its cyclone of horrors"
★★★★ for IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU – review by @carmenchloie.bsky.social
★★★★ for IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU – review by @carmenchloie.bsky.social
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Film review – The Skinny
Rose Byrne gives a brilliant, harrowing turn as a frazzled mother being put through the wringer in this impeccably put-together black comedy that's as repellent as it is compelling.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Great film! I never want to watch it again! But you should!
bought tickets to see Ramin Karimloo in Sweeney Todd last week and just now saw the Meow Meow Mrs Lovett casting news, everything is coming up Carmen!!!
February 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
bought tickets to see Ramin Karimloo in Sweeney Todd last week and just now saw the Meow Meow Mrs Lovett casting news, everything is coming up Carmen!!!
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UK people, please do this consultation before tonight
The UK government has launched a consultation on 'earned' settlement with the aim of making immigration more difficult and, if you wish, you can tell them what you think of those plans before 11.59pm on Thursday (12 February). www.gov.uk/govern.../co...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM
UK people, please do this consultation before tonight
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I used this guide to fill out the consultation which was useful bc it's purposefully not very clear and also biased! do it before midnight tonight please www.gov.uk/government/c...
Amnesty International have put together a handy guide if you're against these hostile environment changes but don't quite know what to say! media.amnesty.org.uk/documents/Am...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
I used this guide to fill out the consultation which was useful bc it's purposefully not very clear and also biased! do it before midnight tonight please www.gov.uk/government/c...
I'm so excited to be running the Belfast City Marathon in May (a great excuse to go back to one of my favourite cities!) with the goal of raising £500 for Refuweegie, supporting new Glaswegians in this wonderful city
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Carmen's fundraiser for Refuweegee
Help Carmen Paddock raise money to support Refuweegee
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February 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I'm so excited to be running the Belfast City Marathon in May (a great excuse to go back to one of my favourite cities!) with the goal of raising £500 for Refuweegie, supporting new Glaswegians in this wonderful city
www.justgiving.com/page/carmen-...
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The UK government has launched a consultation on 'earned' settlement with the aim of making immigration more difficult and, if you wish, you can tell them what you think of those plans before 11.59pm on Thursday (12 February). www.gov.uk/govern.../co...
www.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The UK government has launched a consultation on 'earned' settlement with the aim of making immigration more difficult and, if you wish, you can tell them what you think of those plans before 11.59pm on Thursday (12 February). www.gov.uk/govern.../co...
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Ooo, this is very incorrect, @apnews.com. You may not have to get permission from a long-dead composer, but you absolutely do need permission from the people who own the specific recording you’re using, which is generally not in the public domain yet.
February 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Ooo, this is very incorrect, @apnews.com. You may not have to get permission from a long-dead composer, but you absolutely do need permission from the people who own the specific recording you’re using, which is generally not in the public domain yet.
the news I was waiting for! Only a month and a half to go 🥲
Step into the radical world of Ann Lee. 🙌
From filmmaker Mona Fastvold, The Testament of Ann Lee stars Amanda Seyfried in a transformative, awards‑nominated performance that illuminates the fierce conviction behind the Shaker movement.
🍿 Screening from Friday 13 March - book now
From filmmaker Mona Fastvold, The Testament of Ann Lee stars Amanda Seyfried in a transformative, awards‑nominated performance that illuminates the fierce conviction behind the Shaker movement.
🍿 Screening from Friday 13 March - book now
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
the news I was waiting for! Only a month and a half to go 🥲
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For this week’s Silents Sundays I wrote about when HUAC came for Charlie Chaplin after he spoke up about fascism.
The Great Dictator, Or How (Capitalist) Greed Has Poisoned Men's Souls
Silent Sundays: Silent Film Streaming Picks
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January 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM
For this week’s Silents Sundays I wrote about when HUAC came for Charlie Chaplin after he spoke up about fascism.
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CONTINUE TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT AI IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
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January 20, 2026 at 10:17 PM
CONTINUE TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT AI IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
New Year Same Me (but better)
Gamifying resolutions
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January 21, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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this is because Dolly Parton is the equal or better of most strung- instrument players you can name, a fact often obscured by the vocabulary of iconography sometimes used to discuss her work. thanks for coming to my presentation this’ll take about half a hour
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
this is because Dolly Parton is the equal or better of most strung- instrument players you can name, a fact often obscured by the vocabulary of iconography sometimes used to discuss her work. thanks for coming to my presentation this’ll take about half a hour
my thoughts about Barbican Sunday -
- The leads are *excellently* cast
- It's not a bad thing an entirely new audience will be introduced to one of Sondheim's (imo) trickiest and most beautiful works
- If said new audience misbehaves, it's war
- The leads are *excellently* cast
- It's not a bad thing an entirely new audience will be introduced to one of Sondheim's (imo) trickiest and most beautiful works
- If said new audience misbehaves, it's war
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
my thoughts about Barbican Sunday -
- The leads are *excellently* cast
- It's not a bad thing an entirely new audience will be introduced to one of Sondheim's (imo) trickiest and most beautiful works
- If said new audience misbehaves, it's war
- The leads are *excellently* cast
- It's not a bad thing an entirely new audience will be introduced to one of Sondheim's (imo) trickiest and most beautiful works
- If said new audience misbehaves, it's war
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Girl Scout cookies don't ship internationally (a tragedy among all the others) but Americans wanting to treat themselves really ought to order from here
Check out Troop 350064 digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop3...
A trans immigrant troop in Mpls MN who cannot safely do cookie booths this year because of ⓘⓒⓔ activity. These girls will use funds from purchases & donations to support their hurting neighbors and community.
A trans immigrant troop in Mpls MN who cannot safely do cookie booths this year because of ⓘⓒⓔ activity. These girls will use funds from purchases & donations to support their hurting neighbors and community.
Order your Faves on my Digital Cookie Site Today
That's right! You can order your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from me online, all while helping my troop and I do great things in our community and beyond! Check it out.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Girl Scout cookies don't ship internationally (a tragedy among all the others) but Americans wanting to treat themselves really ought to order from here
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"The world of the B-movie, of scientists gone mad, is a very interesting place"
Ben Wheatley is changing track from directing mega-blockbusters like Meg 2 to micro-budget sci-fi indie BULK – read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's interview
Ben Wheatley is changing track from directing mega-blockbusters like Meg 2 to micro-budget sci-fi indie BULK – read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's interview
Ben Wheatley on micro-budget sci-fi BULK – The Skinny
Ben Wheatley goes from Hollywood behemoth Meg 2 to his new film BULK, a micro-budget wonder that he's taking on tour across the UK.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"The world of the B-movie, of scientists gone mad, is a very interesting place"
Ben Wheatley is changing track from directing mega-blockbusters like Meg 2 to micro-budget sci-fi indie BULK – read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's interview
Ben Wheatley is changing track from directing mega-blockbusters like Meg 2 to micro-budget sci-fi indie BULK – read @carmenchloie.bsky.social's interview
A treat to speak to Ben Wheatley on his latest film BULK and making the art you want to see in the world!
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Ben Wheatley on micro-budget sci-fi BULK – The Skinny
Ben Wheatley goes from Hollywood behemoth Meg 2 to his new film BULK, a micro-budget wonder that he's taking on tour across the UK.
www.theskinny.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A treat to speak to Ben Wheatley on his latest film BULK and making the art you want to see in the world!
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/intervi...
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/intervi...
Huge news!!
GFF26 news!
BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary, Everybody to Kenmure Street, will open our 22nd edition on 25 February.
Tickets for both Opening and Closing Galas will go on sale 10am Monday 19 January on our website.
Read more: bit.ly/GFF26_OpeningGalaAnnounced
BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary, Everybody to Kenmure Street, will open our 22nd edition on 25 February.
Tickets for both Opening and Closing Galas will go on sale 10am Monday 19 January on our website.
Read more: bit.ly/GFF26_OpeningGalaAnnounced
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Huge news!!
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Every character in Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins"
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Every character in Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins"
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
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Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Print isn't dead! A few of the magazines and programme books I edited this year, and some of the writing on the side 🧵
December 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Print isn't dead! A few of the magazines and programme books I edited this year, and some of the writing on the side 🧵
My final Best Of list has dropped (plus some bonus reflections on an art-filled year)
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The best of 2025
Books, films, theatre, and a few things in between
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December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My final Best Of list has dropped (plus some bonus reflections on an art-filled year)
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Our staff's individual top 10 lists of best films of 2025 is live! 😍 Here are 83 recommendations of best movies of the year from 28 of our writers! 🤩
Come back on Monday for the site's top 20! 🔥
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Come back on Monday for the site's top 20! 🔥
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Best Films of 2025: Our Individual Top 10 Lists
The Loud And Clear Reviews team share their individual top 10 lists for the best films of 2025; here are 83 movies to watch that all came out this year!
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December 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our staff's individual top 10 lists of best films of 2025 is live! 😍 Here are 83 recommendations of best movies of the year from 28 of our writers! 🤩
Come back on Monday for the site's top 20! 🔥
loudandclearreviews.com/best-films-2...
Come back on Monday for the site's top 20! 🔥
loudandclearreviews.com/best-films-2...
I'm in this contributing a little blurb on Eephus!
December 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm in this contributing a little blurb on Eephus!
I've had three different top 10 of 2025 lists published in three different film publications, and a fourth on its way, and NONE of them are the same
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I've had three different top 10 of 2025 lists published in three different film publications, and a fourth on its way, and NONE of them are the same