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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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Siena Tracey
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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.
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Suzi Sharp
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‘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.
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Arun Lewis
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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.
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Emma Heagney
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A flag for all seasons
Michael Brooks on the symbolism of the rainbow flag
Review: The Descendants
Donal O'Hara applauds Clooney's understated performance
Leader of the Pack
Barbara Speed talks to Sue Sanders, founder of LGBT History Month
Orchesrated Optimism
Venezuelan conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa discusses why classical music isn’t dead with Cecilia Stinton
Decades in Film: the 70s
Amy Hadfield reflects on the 1970's ch-ch-ch-changes
Preview: Teechers
Charlotte Lennon is entertained by this classic Godber piece
Review: Jake’s Progress
Angus Hawkins is disappointed by the lacklustre music and insincere dialogue of this new musical
Preview: The Truth
Katharine Terrell applauds this funny and engaging comedy
Review: James Vincent McMorrow, O2 Academy
Natasha Frost finds herself close to tears by James Vincent McMorrow, despite misgivings about the venue
From Page to Stage
Victoria Weavil muses on translation in the theatre
Turl Street Arts Festival, 2012
Natasha Frost is delighted by the array of artsy goodies in this year's extravaganza
Review: Freshwoman
Daniel Frampton is left in fits of laughter by this new piece of comedic writing
Preview: The Barefaced Night
Daniel Frampton eagerly awaits the first night of this original and intriguing dance production
Knockin’ on Heaven’s door
Sophie Jamieson talks to the still nervous, but strikingly honest, Rebecca Ferguson
Nightclubbing in Oxford
Cherwell Music talks to the organisers of their favourite Oxford clubnights and events
A Bluffers’ Guide To: Shoegaze
Natasha Frost introduces the scene that celebrates itself
Review: Ital – Hive Mind
Adam Piascik ain't too keen on Ital's debut album on Planet Mu
Review: The Twilight Sad – No One Can Ever Know
Simon Torracinta digs his teeth into The Twilight Sad's third album
Manfred Eicher: Sound, silence and the importance of clarity
In a rare interview, Manfred Eicher, founder of the influential ECM label, talks tradition and production values with En Liang Khong
Milja, Movies and Mephisto
Daniel Frampton interviews Milja Fenger, director of Mephisto showing at the Oxford Playhouse during 6th week
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