‘First Reformed’ is a film from American screenwriter, film director and movie critic, Paul Schrader. You’ve probably never heard of him but he’s the guy who wrote ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Raging Bull’ and ‘Affliction’.
Winter…sorry…the prequel, is coming, giving ‘Game of Thrones’ fans something to look forward to.
Most of us are looking forward to leaving the pandemic behind, whilst others seem to want to permanently memorialise it.
Both seasons of ‘The Bachelor SA’ have failed to produce anything resembling a successful relationship, but perhaps ‘The Bachelorette SA’ can do better.
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, took some cute pictures of Prince George on his seventh birthday.
America finds itself in a situation where multiple states are experiencing outbreaks, with the mortality rate climbing in 13 states, and infections rising in more than 30.
Britney is back in court, and #FreeBritney is once again trending on social media as concerned fans plan to gather outside the courthouse.
Scientists have been studying yeast, and they think that their findings could be the first step towards delaying ageing in humans.
The Restaurant Collective (R|C) has penned an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, outlining ways in which the industry can work with government going forward, and asking for increased assistance.
Johan Goosen was touted as a potential Springbok great from a young age, but these aren’t the headlines rugby fans expected him to make.
COVID-19 “bio-hazard” hijacking. Ukraine’s bizarre hostage crisis. Twitter hits QAnon accounts. Kommetjie surfer dies. UCT study slams tobacco ban. Kim K’s Kanye nightmare.
I hope your liquor cabinet, or wine rack, is fairly well stocked, because there are suggestions that the current ban on the sale of alcohol could last for a while.
You stopped drinking cheap wine years back, and the same should be true for the cannabis you toke, which is why it’s important to be able to tell good weed from bad weed.
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
For staff and gym owners alike, the pandemic has all but obliterated the bottom line, and massive pay cuts and ‘temporary layoffs’ have now been announced.
If you had a few million lying around and wanted to spend it on some premium whiskey, you missed your chance to get the most expensive bourbon in the world.
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
The next time you overindulge, you might want to try a few of these expert-approved hangover cures.
This week, we’re covering a humble frog that became a central part of a culture war, Nikola Tesla, a football coach, and a ‘power pill’.
In July last year, Carte Blanche looked into the so-called ‘Drug Squad’, which was a fake organisation run by a conman. It appears that old habits die hard.
Mark Zuckerberg waged war on the sun with more sunscreen than most would wear in a lifetime while surfing in Hawaii.
Pierre Naudé may not be a household name in South Africa, but his fintech company is making headlines across the pond in the US.
The pandemic has left more than 300 sex workers in the red-light district without an income for almost four months.
Should you land a gig, you’ll get employer contributions toward medical aid, as well as a provident fund, employee wellness programmes, and a monthly stipend towards an internet connection.
It’s Amber Heard’s turn to testify in Johnny Depp’s libel case against The Sun. If you thought things couldn’t get more disturbing than Depp’s testimony, strap in.
The latest Stats SA release, focused on non-retail food and beverages data for April and May 2020, is perhaps best described as a bloodbath.
SA’s farm murder stats. Bar Refaeli guilty. Bezos’ single-day loot. A night with Jozi cops. Harry hits back over charity. Kanye’s very public meltdown.
Whilst we are still very much in the middle of the pandemic, there will come a time when lockdown measures are further eased, and then dropped altogether.
I really don’t feel like putting on my hazmat suit and traipsing off to Woolies or Pick n Pay, just to buy my favourite olive oil, or a tray of Usana free-range eggs. I don’t feel like leaving the house at all, to be honest.
Trump and Epstein were once good friends, and often partied together, but eventually, Donnie knew that it was toxic to be associated with the convicted paedophile.