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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.

The 21st Century Freak Shows

Anya Metzer considers the weighty issue of TV diet shows

Interview: Jamie Cullum

Jack Chown talks to the piano-playing prodigy about a change in musical direction...

Review: The Great Gatsby

After a rocky start, Georgina Pollard finds plenty worth praising in this opulent film

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Delia Lockey reviews Opera Lyrica's production of The Barber of Seville

Preview: Alice in Wonderland

A promising sneak-peak of 6th week's Trinity Garden Play

Review: The Wind in the Willows

An energetic and unexpectedly humourous production which didn't quite manage to blow our reviewer away

Review: Il Barbiere di Siviglia @ St. Peter’s College

Sophia Lambton casts an eye over Opera Lyrica's version of this classic

The Cherwell Profile – Philip Pullman

Cherwell meets the His Dark Materials author and Exeter College alumnus

Review: The Cosmonaut’s Last Message

Camilla Rees gives four stars to this production of the Cosmonaut's Last Message at the Keble O'Reilly this week.

Review: Deathtrap at the Burton Taylor

Hannah Dewhirst gives two stars to this production at the Burton Taylor studio in 5th week.

Preview: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

An wildly unpredictable production that succeeds in transporting its audience

Review: Some Funny

This new show had Pascal Crowe in stitches with some of the best student comedy Oxford has to offer

Review: Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City

Marc Pacitti doesn't think these vampires suck!

Review: Treetop Flyers – The Mountain Moves

Jack Chown enjoys an album that walked right out of the past

How to have great taste and alienate everyone

Eleanor Sharman gets all twee, and tells you how to do the same

Did Made in Chelsea deserve that BAFTA?

Following MIC's BAFTA win, Veronica Heney gives her opinion on the controversial show

Review: Frost/Nixon

Kate Tuohy gives four stars to the production of Frost/Nixon at the Union this week.

The Top 12 – 5th Week

Marc Pacitti looks ahead to the top cultural events of 3rd week.

Review: I’m So Excited

Despite some funny lines, Joel Casey finds the latest film from Pedro Almodóvar substandard

Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

Georgina Pollard finds the latest Star Trek film a spocktacular triumph

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