Thursday 14th May 2026

Culture

The Devil is Sponsored by Dior: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in review

In the world of The Devil Wears Prada 2, there is one thing that could have never existed: The Devil Wears Prada.

Hidden Gems: ‘The Storytellers’ at Worcester College

From the first moments, The Storytellers feels unusually thoughtful, generous, and alive.

Toni Servillo shines in thoughtful assisted dying drama: ‘La Grazia’ in review

Does Big Tobacco sponsor Paolo Sorrentino’s films? Almost certainly not, but their money would be worse spent elsewhere.

Galliano for the masses (on the Zara sale rack)

The fashion world is mourning the loss of John Galliano. Not a literal death, but something closer to a fall from grace.

A Bluffers’ Guide to: First Wave Hardcore

In what might be the final Bluffers' Guide, Matt Robinson examines the origins of Hardcore

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Actor’s Blog

Barney Iley- Williamson on why he's having more fun than you are

Review: Out Through The In Door

Natasha Frost is disillusioned by Alex Mills' efforts

A Bluffers’ Guide to Scandipop (Twee)

Natasha Frost showcases some fine Scandinavian wares

AKB48: Seriously big in Japan

Natasha Frost embarks on a cultural journey of discovery, winding up somewhere on the internet

Review: Dirty Three – Toward The Low Sun

Thomas May is left stunned by Dirty Three's latest offering

Review: Monolake – Ghosts

Harry Scholes sits down with his idol's latest release. It's a new Monolake ladies and gentlemen

The Complete ‘BrazenCheek’

James Fennemore and Joshua Phillips share their witty theatrical musings

The final curtain call

Charlotte Lennon on the ups and downs of Hilary theatre

Review: Snookered

Flora Zackon reviews a well crafted and playful exploration of the lives of four young Muslims

Bops, Bhangra and Break-ups

Anirudh Mandagere on Oxford’s annual Bollywood extravaganza, 'Chutney and Chips'

Bourne to be mild

Ben McEvoy is disappointed by Sam Bourne's recent thriller

A towering presence

Emma Zacharia looks up at London's brand new landmark

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Director’s Blog

Kate O'Connor on the sex in Shakespeare

Andy Warhol: Billy Name and the superstar game

Jack Powell interviews Billy Name, Warhol’s lover, friend, and one of his ‘superstars’

Andy Warhol: Your 15 minutes of fame

Ceri Fowler discusses Warhol’s notorious hangout Studio 54

Andy Warhol: The Sound of the Underground

Natasha Frost on Warhol’s less than typical approach to his role as music producer for The Velvet Underground

Andy Warhol: Walking with the ghost

Cherwell Film take a look at Andy X, Jim Sharman’s ‘cinematic seance’ with Warhol

Culture Vulture 8th week

Cherwell’s culture editors gorge and feast on the remains of this term’s cultural offerings

Playing the politics of the piano

The pianist Lang Lang reveals China’s volatile relationship with classical music, writes En Khong

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