6/8 screenings of The Devils at my local cinema are *sold out* in advance of Friday's release, this is huge
Carmen CP
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American in Scotland who writes and edits others' writing about film, opera, and performing arts. Tragedy enjoyer. Usually thinking about Sondheim. Views my own.
I haven’t slept a full night in three weeks ahead of the polls opening in Brazil today. I might be shouting into a void here, but if you can spare a few seconds to send good energy towards our elections today and for the largest country in South America to beat fascism, please do so. 🇧🇷
FATHERLAND is out in UK cinemas today! I loved it (for @takeonecinema.net) takeonecinema.net/2026/fatherl...
Fatherland | TAKE ONE Magazine | BFI London Film Festival 2026
FATHERLAND is a taut character study that ripples out from the central contradiction of its subject and typifies Paweł Pawlikowski’s continuing exploration of postwar Europe’s psychic scars.
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"FATHERLAND is a taut character study that ripples out from the central contradiction of its subject and typifies Paweł Pawlikowski’s continuing exploration of postwar Europe’s psychic scars." - @carmenchloie.bsky.social reviews: takeonecinema.net/2026/fatherl...
Fatherland | TAKE ONE Magazine | BFI London Film Festival 2026
FATHERLAND is a taut character study that ripples out from the central contradiction of its subject and typifies Paweł Pawlikowski’s continuing exploration of postwar Europe’s psychic scars.
takeonecinema.net
My first piece for the return of @theskinnymag.bsky.social!
The Skinny@theskinnymag.bsky.social · 5d agoScottish Ballet's first feature-length film is a new take on Romeo & Juliet, and a fresh look at showing dance on screen @carmenchloie.bsky.social chats to its co-directors as it hits cinemas across the country www.theskinny.co.uk/film/intervi... @tullstories.bsky.social
Sometimes a dream commission comes your way. Thank you @parterrebox.bsky.social and @harryrose670.bsky.social for letting me combine two of my favourite topics parterre.com/2026/10/13/a...
Aria Force One - Parterre Box
Ahead of the world premiere of Lincoln in the Bardo next week, Carmen Paddock looks at how presidents in opera can be both symbols of an idealized past and trenchant commentaries on the present.
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Boosting my half marathon fundraising page for Refuweegee considering the latest nonsense from R*f*rm - please donate to help welcome new Scots! ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/carmen-pa...
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About us The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is the biggest and best running event in Scotland. Starting in the heart of the city, runners soak up the incredible atmosphere and music all the way to the fin
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I almost vibed with Elsinore but the montage-biopic complex sunk the film. My review for Movies We Texted About #LFF movieswetextedabout.com/elsinore-rev...
‘Elsinore’ Review: A Towering Performance in Maudlin Packaging (London Film Festival)
Hamlet is an Everest, as director Richard Eyre (Johnny Flynn) announces to his assembly of actors early on in Elsinore, Simon Stone’s film opening the London Film Festival. The title role alone has 41...
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tickets secured for Lise's Brünnhilde I can't actually believe it
#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle our water. Sign Foxglove's petition to stop data centres harming our communities and environment now. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban data centres that harm our communities and climate
Big Tech’s giant data centres swallow as much power as millions of homes, guzzle our water, and risk driving up our energy bills - all with zero limits. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Ze...
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I ran my fourth half marathon yesterday (in very Glasgow weather!) and the legs are feeling the pain today! I've set up a fundraising page for Refuweegee, a wonderful charity helping people settle in this wonderful Scottish city ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/carmen-pa...
Carmen's page
About us The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is the biggest and best running event in Scotland. Starting in the heart of the city, runners soak up the incredible atmosphere and music all the way to the fin
ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com
I wish I wasn't hearing a prizewinning author saying that "no AI" is a line we won't be able to hold. Especially since IMHO "ethical AI" does not exist and I am personally doubtful it ever good
September has been a month of very high highs and very low lows so if nothing could happen for the rest of the year I'd appreciate it
MovieJawn summons the spirits of the living to order our Fall 2026 print zine featuring CINEMATIC AFTERLIFE Order here, now shipping: www.moviejawn.com/shop/fall-2026 Ghosts, spirits, specters and hauntings! This is no parlor trick... join us in celebrating the great beyond 🪦
Our FALL ZINE features writing and artwork from: @rosaliekicks.com @averys-crypt.bsky.social @gayofthedead.bsky.social @carmenchloie.bsky.social @cinemasips.bsky.social @gennyradosti.bsky.social @maxgrobinson.bsky.social @murphofilmo.bsky.social Order here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/fall-2026
I've forgotten to post about it, but I'm on the latest episode of @oliviagiovetti.bsky.social's ever-insightful and fun podcast Decanonized, talking about Così fan tutte in all its catastrophically horny glory: www.decanonized.com/episodes/moz...
Episode 012: Così fan tutte with Aksel Tollåli — Decanonized
Do you want Albanians? Because that’s how you get Albanians.
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Some thoughts on a tumutuous past ten days carmencp.substack.com/p/how-not-to...
How (not) to make money in the arts
Random reflections
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the speed at which bad/inexpert writing has just been taken over by AI 'writing' is somewhat terrifying
If I had a nickel for every time I planned my summer around a production of SITPWG that was then cancelled
The danger of a walkable city is that you can find too many Little Treats
The Skinny were tastemakers, culturally curious, proudly Scottish, and a vital part of the country’s creative scene. This is a deep wound to the artistic landscape.
The Skinny@theskinnymag.bsky.social · 2mo agoAfter 20 years of independent cultural journalism and with a very heavy heart, September’s edition of The Skinny is our final issue 💔 www.theskinny.co.uk/music/news/t...
Making an exception to my Stop British Productions of Tennesee Williams campaign for Harriet Walter only
Devastating news. The Skinny has been a home for my writing for eight years, and I've loved working with the best team of editors in the Scottish media scene. It won't be the same 💔
The Skinny@theskinnymag.bsky.social · 2mo agoAfter 20 years of independent cultural journalism and with a very heavy heart, September’s edition of The Skinny is our final issue 💔 www.theskinny.co.uk/music/news/t...
(Friendly heads-up that if anyone wants to commission any articles, talks, whatever, on Elsinore/celebrity Hamlets/Irish Shakespeareans, you should slide into my DMs)
Willem Dafoe plays a forgotten poet who gets embraced by a new generation in this rueful comedy-drama poking fun at the New York literati while celebrating the city's bohemian past ★★★★ film review: LATE FAME, out now www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-rel... [Review by @carmenchloie.bsky.social]
Late Fame review: Willem Dafoe is a winning everyman - The Skinny
Willem Dafoe plays a forgotten poet who, much to his surprise and delight, gets embraced by a new generation in this rueful comedy-drama.
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it's one month until my next race and I'm fundraising for Refuweegee again! All donations support those setting up new lives in Glasgow after displacment (and every pound is greatly appreciated by me!) ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/carmen-pa...
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About us The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is the biggest and best running event in Scotland. Starting in the heart of the city, runners soak up the incredible atmosphere and music all the way to the fin
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since this is literally my job, I have to share this excellent article with a hearty "hell yes" @vanmusicmag.bsky.social van-magazine.com/mag/defense-...
In Defense of the Program Note
On his first visit to London in 1851, Hector Berlioz attended several chamber music concerts at The Musical Union, a subscription series run by impresario John Ella. His dispatches from the city were ...
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