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NAZA: The most important film of the year

The filmmakers of NAZA clearly know that beyond physical distance, emotional distance is what allows the violence in Gaza to continue, and shows us just how easy it is to ignore what is going on right under our noses.
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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.
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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.
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Review: Bj̦rk РBiophilia

En Liang Khong explores Björk's latest ultra-ambitious concept album, Biophilia

Blessing Force: assemble and unite!

Tom May chats to Oxford artists Chad Valley and Trophy Wife about new projects and the Blessing Force collective

Benjamin Bronselaer in Mozambique

Benjamin Bronslaer makes the most of his time in Mozambique

A guide to Oxford’s lesser-loved libraries

Cherwell contributors give a run down of the best places to hide from your friends and hammer out that last minute essay

Review : Pornography – the Naked Truth

Ed Bell discovers how Oxford will deal with the new play

Review: Choir of Merton College – In the Beginning

A strong debut CD for Oxford’s newest choral foundation, writes Katy Wright

Not History, Boys

Matthew Isard allays some Fresher fears: don't worry, Oxford's not all like Alan Bennett

Freshers’ drama guide: thespy A-Z

Budding actor (pronounced ‘acktohr’), director, producer, marketer? Take note. At first glance, drama in Oxford can seem fairly daunting - lots of money floating about and everyone already seeming to know what’s what. Enter Cherwell, your knight in shining stage blacks. Below you’ll find our shiny new guide to thespy enterprise around the town, with everything you could possibly need to know about Oxford's Drama scene.

Stephen Merchant – Hello Ladies

Following his interview with Stephen Merchant, Steffan Blayney goes to see his stand up tour

Rioters’ delight

Rachel Coombes discusses August's riots in London and their ties to status-seeking hip hop culture

Review: Zola Jesus – Conatus

James Manning looks at the slickly-produced latest from goth pop rising star Zola Jesus: Conatus.

Cult Books – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

The first review in Cherwell's new series on cult books

Review: Feist – Metals

Simon Torracinta discusses Metals, the recent and lush release by Canadian indie songwriter Feist

Review of TodaysArt festival

I know what Cherwell did this summer - Harry Scholes reviews TodaysArt in The Hague

Failing at art: Destroyer interview

Tom May describes how he learned to love Dan Bejar’s music after meeting him at this year’s Green Man festival

Michaelmas art termcard

Barbara Speed takes you through this term's free exhibitions

Meet Destroyer

Despite his immense prolificacy, Dan Bejar has often flown sharply under the radar. Cherwell Music recommends some of the highlights of his extensive back catalogue.

Singing a Bonnie tune

En Khong talks to the playwright Bonnie Greer about taking on Question Time with her new opera, Yes

Cherwell Music presents Mixer: Beyond Nevermind

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nirvana album's release, Cherwell Music takes a trip through American alternative rock

Review: Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost

Cherwell's Music Editor, Simon Torracinta, takes a look at Father, Son, Holy Ghost, the much-anticipated sophomore effort by California-based indie rockers Girls
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