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NAZA: The most important film of the year

The filmmakers of NAZA clearly know that beyond physical distance, emotional distance is what allows the violence in Gaza to continue, and shows us just how easy it is to ignore what is going on right under our noses.

In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

The problem with Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Nolan had all the tools for greatness. Instead, to my eternal frustration, his 'Odyssey' will always only be just alright.

Review: A Long Way Down

It's a long way down and still a ways to go for this underwhelming Nick Hornby adaptation, writes Cody Gifford

Review: Boyhood

Richard Linklater's most ambitious project to date is a masterful landmark in the history of cinema, writes Tom Barrie

Review: In Lambeth

Emma Hewitt is entertained but left disatisfied by Jack Shepherd's exploration of 18th-century revolutionist philosophy

Review: Beryl

A new play about a cycling legend is timely, compelling, and told with warmth

Glastonbury 2014: The People and the Place

Emma Simpson gets lost at Glastonbury and makes some new discoveries

Exploring the unexplored in Oxford drama

Could immersive theatre be the next big thing for student productions?

Cynicism and idealism in cinema

Tom Barrie looks at how contemporary filmmakers approach their subjects and the insight it provides into ourselves

Review: 22 Jump Street

Self-aware humour saves this sequel from mediocrity, writes Tom Barrie

Glastonbury 2014: Kasabian

James Chater evaluates Kasabian's latest appearance at Glastonbury

Glastonbury 2014: Highlights & Playlist

Jack Chown picks some of his favourite Glasto moments.

Glastonbury 2014: What’s it all about?

Glasto veteran Jack Chown tries to get to the bottom of Britain's biggest music festival.

Where Are They Now: Westlife

The boys from Ireland had a career of ups and downs before packing it in for good in 2012

Review: tUnE-yArDs – Nikki Nack

As ambitious with new sounds as with breaking the rules of spelling, punctuation, and grammar for album titles, Merrill Garbus AKA tUnE-yArDs delivers a promising release in Nikki Nack

Where Are They Now: Chumbawumba

Despite a career of varied music-making with a political charge, Chumbawumba were ultimately only known for their 1997 hit 'Tubthumping'

Review: Bo Ningen – III

Bo Ningen's experimental vibes don't strike the right chords for Adam Piascik

Review: Black Keys – Turn Blue

Daniel Sperrin is impressed by the new directions The Black Keys have travelled in for their new album

Where are they now: Crazy Town

A group that managed to be loud, annoying, and orange simultaneously

Review: Echo & The Bunnymen – Meteorites

The New Wave veterans' first studio album since 2009 is a dark but reflective one

Review: Cher Lloyd – Sorry I’m Late

Cher Lloyd's back with a vengeance, and with none of the ASDA bling from her X-Factor days

Review: Hercules & Love Affair – The Feast of The Broken

Helen Thomas is tapping her toes with delight at this the New York-based DJ's latest effort

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