Culture

Oxford on-screen: Historical atmosphere and fantasy worlds

Ideally, we should strike a balance; an awareness of the reality of life at Oxford can co-exist with an appreciation of its grand architecture and historical atmosphere.

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The rise of Stats.fm: Music as a signal of identity

It is far harder to maintain a separation between your taste, your identity, and how you are thought of by others.

Culture Suzi Sharp -

‘Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?’: ‘Ulster American’ in review

Arun Lewis reviews Grá Productions' staging of David Ireland's 'Ulster American', and finds fault in an otherwise fascinating performance.

Culture Arun Lewis -

Subs, dubs, and AI flubs: Lost in film translation

How hard could it be to watch an entire film in German when I could not even introduce myself in the language? Quite hard, it turns out.

Culture Emma Heagney -

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Land of the Rising Sun

Rachel Savage and her camera take a trip around Japan.

Review: The Vaccines – Come of Age

Olivia Arigho Stiles' love affair with the London indie rockers is sorely tested by this lukewarm follow-up record.

Review: The Castaways of the Fol Espoir

An anarcho-socialist theatre commune who live in a disused factory turn out to be theatrical visionaries

Track Review: Muse – Madness

Susan Yu is entranced by the electronica inspired harmonies of Muse's latest single

Ned Beauman and the Booker

Viccy Ibbett talks writing, Cambridge and the creative appeal of Weimar Germany with Booker long-listed novelist, Ned Beauman.

Review: Wayne Krantz Trio

Alexander Chalk reviews the veteran jazz musicians' performance at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Ellie Halls finds that this forbidden play might have more literary than theatrical value

Review: The Revenger’s Tragedy

Clever casting and inspired performances make this play a hidden gem

Films for Freshers

A Guide to Five Movies that Sort of Explain How Your First Term at Oxford Will Be

The Freshers Guide to the Oxford Music Scene

Stand and deliver: Cherwell Music outlines the best venues in which freshers can experience Oxford's vibrant music milieu.

Review: One Love 2012

Olivia Arigho Stiles reviews the UK'S self proclaimed No.1 reggae and dub-step camping event.

In a new column, Cherwell takes a look at the musical legacy of various cities around the globe. First up is Edinburgh, home to the Fringe festival, the Scottish Crown Jewels and a surprisingly illustrious musical milieu. Just don't mention Tony Blair ...

Culture

Oxford on-screen: Historical atmosphere and fantasy worlds

The rise of Stats.fm: Music as a signal of identity

‘Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?’: ‘Ulster American’ in review

Subs, dubs, and AI flubs: Lost in film translation

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