Culture
On Leadership by Tony Blair, Precipice by Robert Harris, and Oxford crime – Books of the Month
On Leadership by Tony Blair; Precipice by Robert Harris; Lessons in Crime: Academic Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards
North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order review – “An excellent account”
Dr Edward Howell, whose columns in the Spectator and the Telegraph are among the...
A Revolution Betrayed by Peter Hitchens review – In Defence of Grammar Schools
Review – A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter...
Veranilda by George Gissing review – The best historical novel never written
George Gissing remains the most underrated novelist in the English language. He wrote twenty-three...
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart review – “The prime minister we never had”
This is a marvellous book, a memoir of Rory Stewart’s nine years in Parliament,...
Preview: Lungs
Jenni Ashby takes a look at the play about different types of love being performed as part of Brasenose Arts Week
Not your ordinary Odeon
Fergus Morgan uncovers the secret world of alternative cinemas
From Page to Stage
Luke Rollason chats to two directors of Lord of the Flies and Frankenstein, literary adaptations coming to the stage in Trinity
Colours of Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Interview: Hudson Taylor
Lucy Thompson chats to the Irish folk-pop duo about their journey from YouTube to the charts, and why they still enjoy playing impromptu on the underground
Review: Pixies – Indie Cindy
Pixies release their first original studio album in 23 years, to a mixed response
Imaginary eating: food in art and literature
In the build up to Live Below the Line, Emma Simpson connects consumption and creativity
Review: The Love Punch
Predictable and unsophisticated though it may be, The Love Punch is nevertheless an enjoyable ninety minutes of foolish nonsense
Milestones: Feed the world
Luke Barratt looks at the Geldof-led 80s upsurge in charity rock
Loading the Canon: Peanuts
Cherwell's weekly call for new additions to the literary establishment highlights Schulz's Peanuts comic strip
Interview: Ben Macintyre
Isaac Goodwin discusses the intricacies of espionage with author, historian and columnist Ben Macintyre
Review: History Boys
Naomi Polonsky is tickled and touched by the Oxford Playhouse production of Bennett's hit drama
Review: Transcendence
Wally Pfister’s directorial debut is a subtly thought-provoking exploration of humanity that suffers from its own admirable ambition
In Memoriam: DJ Rashad
Matt Broomfield looks at the career highlights of the late Chicago Juke House pioneer
