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American born, Canadian & British educated writer based in London. Politics and Media junkie. Proud owner of one of the world's most mispronounced last names. @jamiepohotsky

Nostalgic Nuptials in a Big Country: A Week in Myrtle Beach

Nostalgic Nuptials in a Big Country: A Week in Myrtle Beach

Sharon drives a blistering 85mph down South Carolina Route 40 – a dual carriageway that barely deserves the term. We are surrounded by a mixture of burned trees, dirt roads and fields of motor homes – I see our third ...

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My First Job: Boarding School Teacher

My First Job: Boarding School Teacher

Let me start with two scenarios: Scenario one: It’s 2 am on a Wednesday night. There are four boys in the corridor of your halls rather homo-erotically wrestling and making a lot of noise – they’re so loud that they’ve ...

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TV Review – Borgen (BBC Four)

TV Review – Borgen (BBC Four)

Jamie Pohotsky reviews Denmark's latest political drama on BBC Four.

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Theatre Review: Beasts and Beauties (Hampstead Theatre)

Theatre Review: Beasts and Beauties (Hampstead Theatre)

Rating: **** It’s the holiday season and by popular demand the Hampstead Theatre has revisited their  2010 retelling of Europe’s greatest fairy tale hits in a collection entitled Beasts and Beauties. The stories, as retold by Britain’s first openly gay ...

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Interview: Writer/Director Mike Mills (Beginners)

Interview: Writer/Director Mike Mills (Beginners)

Many of our readers have gone through the hardship of coming out to friends, family, and co-workers. But, for one moment, imagine what it must be like to be on the receiving end of such an announcement – especially when ...

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Interview: Jane Espenson talks ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’

Interview: Jane Espenson talks ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’

Jamie Pohotsky continues his conversation with Jane Espenson, discussing 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' and more.

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Interview: Jane Espenson and Jeff Greenstein (‘Husbands’)

Interview: Jane Espenson and Jeff Greenstein (‘Husbands’)

Jamie Pohotsky interviews Jane Espenson and Jeff Greenstein, about their new marriage equality sitcom, Husbands.

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Michele Bachmann: Why George W. Bush Really Needs to Rethink his Drag Persona

Michele Bachmann: Why George W. Bush Really Needs to Rethink his Drag Persona

Jamie Pohotsky profiles Minnesota congresswoman, presidential contender and Tea Party darling, Michele Bachmann.

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Opinion: Why Torchwood censorship is no bad thing

Opinion: Why Torchwood censorship is no bad thing

As the BBC cuts gay sex scenes from Torchwood, Jamie Pohotsky explains why those who hurl accusations of homophobia should think again.

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TV Review: Torchwood – Miracle Day

TV Review: Torchwood – Miracle Day

Jamie Pohotsky is cautiously optimistic about the Americani(z)ed return of Torchwood.

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Album Review: Ricky Martin – 17: Greatest Hits

Album Review: Ricky Martin – 17: Greatest Hits

James Photosky doesn't think Ricky Martin's 'Greatest Hits' are quite worthy of the title.

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Theatre Review: Belongings (Hampstead Theatre in the West End, Trafalgar Studios)

Theatre Review: Belongings (Hampstead Theatre in the West End, Trafalgar Studios)

Jamie Pohotsky is impressed by 'Belongings', a darkly humorous new play examining sexuality, war and the family.

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