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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.
Culture Ruya Oral -

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 -

‘One Night Only’ (2026) and the death of romance

Romance movies are, on the whole, my favourite movie genre. But good romance movies, like good romantic relationships, are hard to find, and easy to mess up.
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Huw Fullerton isn't as excited about Doctor Who as a grown man ought to be.

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.

City Collection: Edinburgh

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 ...

Review: OUDS Tour: Much Ado about Nothing

Steffan Blayney finds the latest OUDS production discordant, but masterfully acted

Review: A Doll’s House

Finola Austin is enthralled by this realisation of Ibsen's classic

Viewers for women

Lizzie Greene argues that the Olympics has given us definitive proof that women's sport deserves TV time too

Review: Ted

Huw Fullerton somehow finds Ted more than Bear-able...

Review: Brave

Hattie Soper is left baffled but oddly charmed by Pixar's latest outing.

Faces of Russia

Kathleen Bloomfield takes us through the trials and styles of her year abroad in Russia
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