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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.

Interview: Dirty Beaches

Cherwell Music chats to Alex Hungtai of Dirty Beaches about leather jackets and living life

Where Are They Now: Vengaboys

In our regular feature, Helen Thomas explains that Vengaboys' latest efforts are more terrifying than titillating

Review: John Powell – How To Train Your Dragon 2

Stephen Bradshaw reviews the soundtrack to the latest Viking Hollywood invasion

Review: Jack White – Lazaretto

Jack White's new album struggles to escape the eclipse of his current personal problems

Review: Kasabian – 48:13

Kasabian's latest effort is nothing earth shattering, but inoffensive nonetheless

Review: Mametz

Bethan Roberts finds National Theatre Wales' latest production to be a moving and innovative look at one of the key battles of the First World War

Live Review: Schola Cantorum

Tom Stafford reviews the latest concert from Oxford's top chamber choir.

Best of Cherwell etc. TT14

Cherwell rounds up the best of this term's creative output

Cherwell Festival Guide II- Reading and Leeds

Unfortunately, Cherwell Music cannot literally hold your hand as you drunkenly stumble around a cider tent somewhere in the home counties to the sound of a thrash metal Mumford & Sons tribute act. But we can guide you through the highs and lows of the British festival season, and help you to separate your Glastonbury from your Glamorgan & District Annual Cub Scout Jamboree.

Cherwell Festival Guide I – Bestival

Unfortunately, Cherwell Music cannot literally hold your hand as you drunkenly stumble around a cider tent somewhere in the home counties to the sound of a thrash metal Mumford & Sons tribute act. But we can guide you through the highs and lows of the British festival season, and help you to separate your Glastonbury from your Glamorgan & District Annual Cub Scout Jamboree.

Cherwell’s #1 Summer Playlist

It's that time of year again, and as always, Cherwell has you fully prepared (although you may want to invest in an umbrella).

Review: Grace of Monaco

Grace of Monaco is a saccharine mess of a film that is utterly unengaging in every respect

Review: Maleficent

Anna Corderoy finds this a confused effort that doesn't really know what it wants to achieve

Think on your sins, the apocalypse is nigh!

Since the Cold War, we've been blaming ourselves for the end of the world, observes Luke Barratt

Top 3… Cliffhangers

Emma Simpson lists three jaw-dropping conclusions

Milestones: The Berlin Wall

Jack Doyle looks at the fall of the Berlin Wall and its cultural impact

Failed Novelists: the epitome of unselfconscious cool

Isaac Goodwin and Joel Nelson talk anthologies and collaborations with the Failed Novelists President

Review: Othello

Luke Barratt enjoys an excellent evening of outdoor Shakespeare

Review: Back To The Excellent Hot Tub Time Machine

Libby Wicks questions the excellence of this hot tub time machine

Live Review: Drenge

Helen Thomas compares the sound of Drenge to treacle.

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