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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.
Culture Willow Jopp -
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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

Preview: Chekhov’s Shorts

Barbara Speed is given a tantalising taste of an intriguing production of Chekhov Shorts

The elephant in the room

Viccy Ibbett takes a tour of Indian treasures at the Ashmolean

And the Oscar goes to…?

Georgina Pollard looks forward to the glitter and glamour of the 84th Academy Awards

Decades in Film: the 60s

Emelen Leonard delves into 60s youth culture with a close look at The Graduate.

Review: Phantasm, Magdalen College Chapel

Sam Parsons finds Phantasm's brand of English consort music an absolute pleasure, from beginning to end

One to Watch: Big Hat

The vast majority of ex-sixth form bands are usually very bad. Big Hat, says Natasha Frost, are quite the reverse

Press Preview: The Blind Spot

Alex Sheppard is entertained by this piece of new writing, though it's no royal flush.

Review: Cabaret

There are two ways to a reviewer’s heart: a brilliant production, and free wine. Unfortunately, Joshua Phillips received neither.

Review: Vagina Monologues

Claire Harrill feels that, whilst there are many well observed moments, this production of the Vagina Monologues could have benefitted well from a little more rehearsal

Press Preview: Never Say Never

Jack Powell is nonplussed by this new adaptation.

Review: Under the Mask – OAM

Henry Asson unmasks the Oxford Art Movement

Review: Messiah Man

Daniel Frampton is disappointed by a chaotic and under rehearsed performance of Messiah Man at the Burton Taylor

Review: Wit

Daniel Frampton is impressed by a moving and thought provoking production

Press Preview: Orpheus in the Underworld

Claire Harrill is delighted by this witty operetta.

Review: Of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks

James Black expresses some misgivings about Of Montreal's latest release

Magdalen Film Society: In the Mood for Love

Goh Li Sian reflects on the first film scheduled for MFS's 'Lovesick' week, showing on Sunday 12th February

Life in Film: Chris Foster

Goh Li Sian kicks off our new Life in Film feature by interviewing Chris Foster, Corpus porter

Sneak Peak:The Blind Spot

A sneak peak into the first play from Royal Court young writer Alexander Darby in which a vicious poker game in an elite boarding school exposes public school morality, fractured ego and callous teenage humanity.
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