Friday 27th March 2026

Culture

Bridging Communities: Vocatio:Responsio’s Liverpool Tour

Vocatio:Responsio, meaning Call:Response in Latin, is an early music ensemble founded and directed by the Merseyside-based violinist Samuel Oliver-Sherry, a current third year music student at St Anne’s College....
Culture Evelyn Lambert -

‘Comedy is very deceptive’: Seán Carey on ‘Operation Mincemeat’

As a history student, you occasionally come across stories so strange they feel almost fictional. Operation Mincemeat is one of them.
Culture Hattie Simpson -

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

The recent Oscar nominations have allowed us to reflect on how fundamental musical scores are to film, and the highlights of last year’s film soundtracks.
Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

Translating Oxford into Urdu

It’s a different emotion whenever I read the Urdu language. I’m not a native speaker, nor have I actively pursued learning the language, but as someone who finds solace in reading shayari (Urdu poetry), I wanted to follow it even in Oxford.
Books Manya Singh -
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Review: Mad Men

Matthew Main finds the first two episodes a promising start to this final series

Preview: Lungs

Jenni Ashby takes a look at the play about different types of love being performed as part of Brasenose Arts Week

Not your ordinary Odeon

Fergus Morgan uncovers the secret world of alternative cinemas

From Page to Stage

Luke Rollason chats to two directors of Lord of the Flies and Frankenstein, literary adaptations coming to the stage in Trinity

Colours of Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

Interview: Hudson Taylor

Lucy Thompson chats to the Irish folk-pop duo about their journey from YouTube to the charts, and why they still enjoy playing impromptu on the underground

Review: Pixies – Indie Cindy

Pixies release their first original studio album in 23 years, to a mixed response

Imaginary eating: food in art and literature

In the build up to Live Below the Line, Emma Simpson connects consumption and creativity

Review: The Love Punch

Predictable and unsophisticated though it may be, The Love Punch is nevertheless an enjoyable ninety minutes of foolish nonsense

Milestones: Feed the world

Luke Barratt looks at the Geldof-led 80s upsurge in charity rock

Loading the Canon: Peanuts

Cherwell's weekly call for new additions to the literary establishment highlights Schulz's Peanuts comic strip

Interview: Ben Macintyre

Isaac Goodwin discusses the intricacies of espionage with author, historian and columnist Ben Macintyre

Review: History Boys

Naomi Polonsky is tickled and touched by the Oxford Playhouse production of Bennett's hit drama

Review: Transcendence

Wally Pfister’s directorial debut is a subtly thought-provoking exploration of humanity that suffers from its own admirable ambition

In Memoriam: DJ Rashad

Matt Broomfield looks at the career highlights of the late Chicago Juke House pioneer

La Dolce Vita

Venice, Italy

A History of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Dynamic Duos

Leading to some of the most iconic films of all time, take a look at greatest partnerships in Hollywood's history

Preview: History Boys

Jordan Reed takes a sneaky peek at the Oxford Playhouse's first offering of term

Preview: Dan and Jon vs. The Funsultancy

Don't miss the Ultimate Picture Palace screening of this bewilderingly brilliant student film

Review: The Lunchbox

A formulaic rom-com which is nevertheless warm-hearted and thought provoking
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