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Love Island’s formulations have begun to seem increasingly sinister. Last summer’s season (series twelve) saw a particularly high number of complaints.

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The Hollywood blockbuster and what it says about us

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The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), reviewed

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The ‘Silent’ Film

Not speaking does not necessarily mean having nothing to say. As much can be said with an image, movement, or glance as with a word.

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Sir Roger Moore 1927-2017

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Film

Questioning the nation’s obsession with ‘Love Island’

The Hollywood blockbuster and what it says about us

The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), reviewed

The ‘Silent’ Film

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