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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

The ‘reboot’ will save the world

Our fascination with reinvention is nothing new, says Luke Barratt

Top 3… Births

With Easter just gone, Emma Simpson looks at some cultural representations of births

Milestones: The birth of the alphabet

Emma Simpson examines the history of writing in the ancient world

Loading the Canon: Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions

Cherwell's weekly call for new additions to the literary establishment highlights John Mitchell's collection of stories

The danger of eBooks

Isaac Goodwin warns of the demise of the professional author

Where Are They Now: S Club (7 or 3?)

Cherwell delves into the later careers of one-hit-wonders so you don’t have to.

Review: Kelis – Food

Jack Chown thinks it's all fine dining on Kelis' new record

Review: Damon Albarn – Everyday Robots

He's been the frontman for two of the biggest bands of the past 20 years, but this is the debut as a solo artist for Albarn.

Review: Lily Allen – Sheezus

Helen Thomas is unimpressed with this boring bubblegum record.

European Festival Guide 2014

Helen Thomas and Rushabh Haria talk you through the best European festivals to head to this summer.

Closing Time for Remakes?

Ollie Johnson is fed up with the constant remaking of films

Cézanne and the Modern: Masterpieces of European Art

Helen McCombie enjoys a stunning collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings at the Ashmolean

Review: Calvary

Tess Colley is amazed and amused by John McDonagh's arresting tale of church and community

Cherwell’s Cultural Easter Egg

With Easter weekend fast approaching, Cherwell brings you a selection of Easter facts and traditions from around the globe.

Review: Noah

Clare Saxby finds Noah impressively epic yet lacking in all other aspects

Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Fergus Morgan finds Marvel's latest venture failing to fulfil the promise of it premise

Pokémon and changing media

Luke Barratt explores the recent changes in how we consume media, and examines the implications of Pokémon’s arrival on Netflix
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