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Winnipeg Free Press
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Maritime whodunit revels in the unexpected
Finding a right-wing senator's daughter who hasn't been seen for a few hours around a Bay of Fundy lobster fishing port is really well below homicide detective Kes Morris's capabilities, but it's a chance for her to show she's off the pills, off the depression, she's got her head screwed on straight again. Who could possibly have foreseen that Morris would stumble upon a murder — neigh, make that murders — most egregious? Or that horses, fast boats in the night and exceptionally powerful people might be involved? As one character says, there are different rules for the wealthy and, indeed, there appear to be. Salt on Her Tongue Morris first appeared in the stunning murder mystery Beneath Her Skin in January of 2022, and hasn't been seen since. Given that author C.S. Porter is a pseudonym for a Canadian crime writer, she (or he, or they) may have been writing other works in the interim. We all feel the loss. Morris has made a mess of her life in those intervening years, but as in the first book, we don't get all the answers we crave; no one goes through life reiterating what's gone on before. Some authors besiege you with so much backstory that there's no point in buying the previous books, and readers may despair of ever getting into the new adventure. Not so with Porter. Once again where we are is a tad mysterious, though members of your book club who are sleuthing fiction aficionados may seize upon the publisher's being in Halifax and the Nova Scotia government's assisting with grants, and point to them as, as we lovers of crime fiction call them, clues. Porter says only that this is happening on the Bay of Fundy, about two hours' drive from a major city, unnamed; there's one reference to Toronto, a couple mentions of the RCMP, and that's it for proper names. Currently on hiatus A review of funny, uplifting news in Winnipeg and around the globe. Salt on Her Tongue is a mere 250-odd pages, but feels far longer. The secondary characters all read quite real: the contemptuous and contemptible powerful and wealthy, the pushed-aside local police chief in a town where nothing much ever happens, the fishing boat skipper who gets constantly underestimated, the devious, manipulative scheming young student, Kes's ex (glad to be rid) of her and their daughter, whom Kes rarely sees, being married to the job and all. Kes has a long-suffering boss who appreciates her talent but has had it up to here with her lone-wolf insubordination. And, of course, there's the requisite genius hacker who breaks umpteen laws to help Kes. The plot takes us in directions entirely unexpected, which is always to be cherished, and to unanticipated outcomes — well, those you'll have to read for yourself. Salt on Her Tongue is not the extraordinary debut that Beneath Her Skin was, but it's darned good; it just quietly puts its hooks into you, and before you know it, you're turning the final pages, totally entranced. Retired Free Press reporter Nick Martin wonders how many Canadian senators have the clout to order a major police department to do their bidding; better yet, how many senators can your book club name?
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
DCI releases viral TikToker Kakan Maiyo after arrest over alleged anti-police remarks
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released viral TikToker and logistics businessman Godfrey Mwasiaga, popularly known as Kakan Maiyo, after detaining him over a video that allegedly incited violence against police officers and their families. Kan Maiyo has been released without charges. The rogue regime has lost its direction entirely. TikTok star Kakan Maiyo walks free after DCI interrogation Maiyo's release comes just hours after his arrest triggered an online storm, with supporters calling the move a clampdown on digital dissent. His vocal critiques of government and law enforcement have earned him both praise and controversy on social media. Blogger Kakan Maiyo released on a a Kes 10, 000 cash bail. TIKTOKER ARRESTED FOR INCITING VIOLENCE AGAINST POLICEGodfrey Mwasiaga Kakan Maiyo, the suspect behind a viral video inciting violence against police officers and their families, has been arrested. The video had been uploaded to his TikTok trailed the… Dramatic arrest sparks public aeaction Earlier this week, a video went viral showing three plainclothes officers cornering Maiyo at what appeared to be a corridor inside his office building in Nairobi's Kimathi House. His company, LetaPeleka Logistics, was operating there discreetly. He is free , Kakan Maiyo released on cash bail, finally free thank you God Thank you everybody who has made noise about @KanMaiyo_ #FreeKakanMaiyo The DCI later confirmed that Maiyo had been 'trailed and arrested' for allegedly inciting violence through a video clip that condemned enforced disappearances and warned police officers of divine retribution and public backlash. What triggered the arrest? In the now-infamous TikTok clip, Maiyo directed a scathing message at security officers accused of abducting government critics. He suggested that there would come a time when such officers might not return from missions alive, and warned that their families could soon suffer the same grief as the victims' loved ones. He also stated that no amount of arrests or killings would silence Kenyans, a statement authorities claimed could fuel public unrest. President Ruto's warnings loom large Maiyo's arrest came a day after President William Ruto issued an aggressive warning during a press conference in Nairobi. The president declared that anyone attacking police would be treated as a terrorist, and even instructed officers to shoot looters in the leg if caught vandalising property during protests. Although the DCI has now released Maiyo, the move has not cooled public debate. Supporters view the release as a small victory for free speech, while critics argue that the influencer crossed a dangerous line. It remains unclear whether Kakan Maiyo will face formal charges or if this release marks the end of the case. Meanwhile, he has not posted any new videos since the arrest, leaving fans and critics alike speculating on whether he will continue to speak out, or lay low.
Boston Globe
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Kes the Band will be the first soca act to headline Leader Bank Pavilion
'There was this group called Van Halen, and they also had a German name, and they were also brothers, so that's where the dream started,' he recalled. Advertisement Twenty years ago, that dream became Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The show also includes Nailah Blackman, a Trinidadian soca queen whose grandfather Lord Shorty is credited with releasing the first soca record, as well as helping develop the Indio-Caribbean sound now called 'chutney soca.' 'A show like this is a good look for soca,' says Advertisement Kes the Band has also distinguished itself by presenting full-band performances in a genre where even major stars often appear with just a backing track. These days, 'it's Kes the Band, not Kes the man,' says its lead singer over a Zoom call from his Trinidad home. 'Because the mission is to spread the music as far and wide as possible, people can relate to a band more than they can relate to a track,' the frontman added. ' Maybe there's a fan who isn't even looking at me, they're fixated on the DJ or the drummer. I love that there are so many more points of contact that come with a band.' Today the group still includes Kes's brother Jon and their childhood friend and bassist Riad Boochoon, as well as drummer Dean James. The live outfit also features a pair of keyboard players and a DJ. Kes the Band hit its stride with the song ' Kes admits that before the song broke, he was focused on working with Los Angeles-based producers to make crossover tracks that he loved, but that failed to connect with audiences. ''Wotless' showed me the power of soca in its real form,' he said. Caribbean and African music have been in conversation with each other for decades. Kes's open musical mind meant the group was well positioned when Afrobeats began to sweep the world over the past decade. Their fusion track ' Advertisement 'I love the Afro side of things, because I think that they lay back while the beat is kicking,' said Kes. 'Calypso had that element, and soca lost some of that as it got a little more hyper. As we started to tap into more of the R&B and the Afrobeat and mixed with that soca feel, it was the beginning of the development of our sound.' That same laid-back feel powered Kes's most recent hit, ' 'Cocoa tea is something that we grew up with at home. It's that comfort drink you have when it's raining outside,' explained Kes. 'It's a love story about coming home to what you're familiar with and what you cherish the most.' Considering the band's omnivorous musical approach, it's little surprise that one of their most recent songs, ' Kes points out that decades before Beyoncé released her 2024 album 'Cowboy Carter,' Black audiences on islands like St. Lucia and Jamaica were known for their love of country music. Today he feels a kinship with country acts like Advertisement 'They're trying to keep their core sound, but still touch other spaces, so there's a similarity,' he said. Even as Kes the Band have become year-round ambassadors of soca, they still draw their inspiration from Carnival culture. 'What we do every year is create these beautiful costumes, and then we destroy them, just to build it all back again in a few months,' Kes observed. 'So it's that love of life that we're trying to put into our music. We celebrate creativity.' KES THE BAND With Nailah Blackman. Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston, July 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$100.45. Noah Schaffer can be reached at
Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Harris Dickinson's directorial debut born of gut feeling
Harris Dickinson is sitting on a rooftop terrace in Cannes, trying to find all the movie tattoos on his body. There's a little one for 2001's 'Donnie Darko,' but there's a much larger one on his arm for 'Kes,' Ken Loach's seminal British social realism drama from 1969. 'I'm sure there's a few more on my legs,' Dickinson says, smiling. 'I can't remember.' But the spirit of Loach runs strong in Dickinson's directorial debut, 'Urchin.' The film, which premiered the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival, stars Frank Dillane as a homeless London addict. A sensitive and preceptive character study, 'Urchin' has been widely hailed as a standout at Cannes. Just as the 28-year-old Dickson, who starred in last year's 'Babygirl,' is emerging as a major movie star, he's revealed himself to be a filmmaker to watch, too. 'Before we screened, I was debilitated by nerves,' Dickinson said the day after the premiere. 'I felt so vulnerable - which I do normally with acting, but not as much. I suddenly realized what an exposing thing this is. Like you said, it's showing a different side of myself and putting that out there to be obliterated.' But Dickinson, who first emerged in Eliza Hitman's 2017 film 'Beach Rats,' only expanded audience's notions of him with 'Urchin.' As he explained in an interview, making it was important enough to him, even if it meant sacrificing parts at the very moment Hollywood won't stop calling. Next, Dickinson will star as John Lennon in Sam Mendes' four-film Beatles project. How did your artistic journey start? Was acting or directing first? I wanted to direct from a very young age. I wanted to make films. I was making these skateboard videos and I was doing a lot of short films on YouTube. I had a web series where I would release episodes weekly. It was like a sketch show. That was first love, just making things. Acting kind of kicked off a little bit once 'Beach Rats' came out at Sundance. It was weird. I had to earn my stripes, of course, as an actor. But I couldn't go to film school because I was acting. So I just carried on my own interest in it and thought: Hopefully someday I can do it. Then the short film happened and the BBC took a chance on me, commissioning 'Urchin.' Was it hard to juggle your priorities? Hard to figure out, yeah. And particularly when we're in a world where people don't always love someone trying to doing multiple things. And rightly so. There are times when you shouldn't be trying to be a basketball player, or whatever. A lot of people do go, 'Oh, I fancy doing that now,' particularly when they get to a more successful position. But this has always been a love of mine and I've just been waiting for the moment to do it. That must of required a lot of effort, especially after all the attention of 'Babygirl.' Did it mean saying no a lot? Yeah, for sure. But it's easy to say no to things. 'Urchin' was all I could think about it. It was pouring out of me. It was all that was on my mind. It's easy to say no when you've got something to take you away from that, you know? Nothing that came in would make me question my own film, which is a sign that I had to make it at this time. I don't know, maybe that sounds self-important. What was it about this character that compelled you? The discovery of Mike happened over a long time. I really started with the intention to create a very focused character study of someone who was ultimately battling against themselves. I wanted to show a full person in all of their ugliness and all of their humanity and their charm. And that was a hard process to get right. Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Harris Dickinson is one of the most in-demand actors, but he had to direct a film first
CANNES, France (AP) — Harris Dickinson is sitting on a rooftop terrace in Cannes, trying to find all the movie tattoos on his body. There's a little one for 2001's 'Donnie Darko,' but there's a much larger one on his arm for 'Kes,' Ken Loach's seminal British social realism drama from 1969. 'I'm sure there's a few more on my legs,' Dickinson says, smiling. 'I can't remember.' But the spirit of Loach runs strong in Dickinson's directorial debut, 'Urchin.' The film, which premiered the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival, stars Frank Dillane as a homeless London drug addict. A sensitive and preceptive character study, 'Urchin' has been widely hailed as a standout at Cannes. Just as the 28-year-old Dickson, who starred in last year's 'Babygirl,' is emerging as a major movie star, he's revealed himself to be a filmmaker to watch, too. 'Before we screened, I was debilitated by nerves,' Dickinson said the day after the premiere. 'I felt so vulnerable — which I do normally with acting, but not as much. I suddenly realized what an exposing thing this is. Like you said, it's showing a different side of myself and putting that out there to be obliterated.' But Dickinson, who first emerged in Eliza Hitman's 2017 film 'Beach Rats,' only expanded audience's notions of him with 'Urchin." As he explained in an interview, making it was important enough to him, even if it meant sacrificing parts at the very moment Hollywood won't stop calling. Next, Dickinson will star as John Lennon in Sam Mendes' four-film Beatles project. AP: How did your artistic journey start? Was acting or directing first? DICKINSON: I wanted to direct from a very young age. I wanted to make films. I was making these skateboard videos and I was doing a lot of short films on YouTube. I had a web series where I would release episodes weekly. It was like a sketch show. That was first love, just making things. Acting kind of kicked off a little bit once 'Beach Rats' came out at Sundance. It was weird. I had to earn my stripes, of course, as an actor. But I couldn't go to film school because I was acting. So I just carried on my own interest in it and thought: Hopefully someday I can do it. Then the short film happened and the BBC took a chance on me, commissioning "Urchin." AP: Was it hard to juggle your priorities? DICKINSON: Hard to figure out, yeah. And particularly when we're in a world where people don't always love someone trying to doing multiple things. And rightly so. There are times when you shouldn't be trying to be a basketball player, or whatever. A lot of people do go, 'Oh, I fancy doing that now,' particularly when they get to a more successful position. But this has always been a love of mine and I've just been waiting for the moment to do it. It's strange as well because I'm also at a point in my acting where I had to take a lot of time out to make this film. But I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. AP: That must of required a lot of effort, especially after all the attention of 'Babygirl.' Did it mean saying no a lot? DICKINSON: Yeah, for sure. But it's easy to say no to things. 'Urchin' was all I could think about it. It was pouring out of me. It was all that was on my mind. It's easy to say no when you've got something to take you away from that, you know? Nothing that came in would make me question my own film, which is a sign that I had to make it at this time. I don't know, maybe that sounds self-important. AP: What was it about this character that compelled you? DICKINSON: The discovery of Mike happened over a long time. I really started with the intention to create a very focused character study of someone who was ultimately battling against themselves. I wanted to show a full person in all of their ugliness and all of their humanity and their charm. And that was a hard process to get right. It also happened with Frank, who came on and tapped into those things so beautifully. I kept coming back to the no judgment thing, not allowing us to feel sorry for him too much. Just observe him and go through situations and see how he acts. AP: I admire that he's trying to get his life in order, but he's also sabotaging himself. DICKINSON: He can't transcend his own behavior, which is so common for a lot of people, especially when they've been through a certain degree of trauma. How do you get out of that? How do you change your behavior? When your support network's gone, even the institution is not enough to get someone out of these cycles. As people, what interests me is that we're an incredibly advanced civilization but at the end of the day, we're quite rudimentary in our design. We're quite basic in the way we go back to things. AP: Did the film proceed out of work you've done with a charity for homeless people or were you inspired firstly by social realists like Ken Loach? DICKINSON: I'm always a bit reluctant to talk about this because it's something I've been doing in private and not trying to be like a heroic thing of a cause. I'm just a minor, minor part of a much bigger cause that is ultimately made up hundred of thousands of individuals that are collectively working toward change. But it was always important to have the bones of this film lay in that space. It had to have the uncurrent to it. It had to have that factual reality to it. And, yeah, Loach, Meadows. Ken Loach, he's one of the greats, for good reason. He's made incredibly important films. And I don't know if this film has the through line of a social realism drama or a social political film. I think it has the beginnings of it because we enter the world and then stay there very observationally. But then the language changes. AP: Do you expect to keep making films interspersed between acting? DICKINSON: I hope so. I hope people let me do it again. That's the goal. But it takes a lot of you. I think my partner is probably happy for me to not be a neurotic person for a bit. AP: Well, playing John Lennon is no piece of cake, either. ___ Jake Coyle has covered the Cannes Film Festival since 2012. He's seeing approximately 40 films at this year's festival and reporting on what stands out. ___ For more coverage of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, visit:
