Culture

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.
Culture Kelly Yu -
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Rachel Savage is left enchanted and a little emotional by Lincoln Music Society's Christmassy opera

Live Review: Holywell Music Room

Alex Chalk enjoys four inventive guitarists.

Preview: Henry VI

Alexander Wilson highly anticipates this adaptation of a trilogy

The Importance of Arts

Lucy Gray responds to the news that arts subjects may become neglected in the new curriculum

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Cherwell Arts guides you through the exhibitions to look forward to this Christmas vacation

Meller Merceux awards prize for contemporary art review

Oxford's Meller Merceux Gallery and Edgar Wind Society team up with art critic Waldemar Januszczak to celebrate modern and contemporary art

Preview: Pergolesi – Stabat Mater

Charles Troup is entranced by the upcoming performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater in St Peter's Chapel

A patchwork of Michaelmas Memories

Cherwell Photo share their favourite autumnal scenes

Diary of a Drama Queen

Charlotte Casey discusses life as a drama student behind the fourth wall

Preview: The Maids

Unnerving, captivating and haunting - a must see

Review: Laughter Track

A myriad of influences make for a highly entertaining evening of comedy

Review: Jane Eyre

Max Long sees a solid production of a novel difficult to adapt

Review: Vagrant

A pontificating script is redeemed by some clever technical performances

Review: Volporne

A fantastic technical production takes centre stage in this highly enjoyable show

Review: Clock Opera – Ways To Forget

Olivia Arigho Stiles thinks this is the best album of the year.

Review: A.C. Newman – Shut Down The Streets

Marc Pacitti enjoys the Canadian songsmith's latest offering

140 Characters in search of a Tweeter

Nick Hilton gives you the low-down on tweeting about Film & TV, and how to make the most of microblogging

Review: The Hour

Lizzie Greene is enamoured with this hour of TV (and Ben Whishaw)

Review: Argo

Georgina Pollard is impressed by Ben Affleck's third stint behind the camera

Review: Freedom of the City

An intimate and brilliantly unpacked piece of theatre
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