Friday 16th January 2026

Culture

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.
Culture Nora Miles -

Falling out of Louvre

In spite of recent events, the expected heightened security was nowhere evident.
Art Beatrix Arnold -

The cost of ‘free’: How streaming undermines the value of music

Monthly subscriptions may seem affordable when compared to vinyl, but the cost quickly accumulates.
Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

2025 releases you may not have seen (but definitely should)

It’s that time of year again: the season in which we are inundated with...
Culture Lara Machado -
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Fantastic Fiction in 2011

An art-dealer’s less than orthodox infatuation, a frustrating memory lapse and an irritating mould growth. All this and more the new year has in store.

Found in Translation

Literary translation is under-appreciated, so Cherwell picks out four forthcoming books to look out for.

From Communist to Surreal

Cherwell examines this year’s artistic offerings in Oxford and further afield.

A Publishing Dream

Cherwell looks at two forthcoming novels offered by Quercus, whose record in prize-winning publications looks set to top even more bestseller lists in 2011.

Varsity sky trip 2010-a photo essay

Clare Richards brings us a first hand perspective on the 2010 Varsit sky tip. You wish you'd been there!

Christmas in the capital

Highlights from London's festive music scene

Review: Tron Legacy

Less legacy, more let down

Review: Catfish

The internet 'reality thriller' fails to pack the punch it promises

A Perspective on the Isle of Wight

Becky Nye gives us an islander's view into the beauty of the Isle of Wight.

High Society

Alisha Patel reviews the Wellcome Collection's show on mind-altering drugs and art.

Festive generosity

A few belated Christmas gifts..

Here comes the beat, all kitsch and sweet

What can we expect to hear at the royal wedding this coming April?

The Joy of Reading

A literary New Year's resolution

Review: Somewhere

Sophia Coppola’s latest film is worth a watch but does not quite match up to <i>Lost in Translation</i>.

The beauty of winter

Snow can mess up travel plans but we want to bring you the beauty of it as seen through our lenses...

Here Comes The Beat…

Rachel looks ahead to the royal wedding with a little musical dread.

Pay Day for tax dodgers

Jessica Goodman was in London to document a day of action against corporate tax evaders

Giant-Baby and The End of Love

Annabel James previews two new shows at Modern Art Oxford

‘Don’t call me Shirley!’

A tribute to Leslie Nielsen and the spoof film

Santa’s Bookbag

We asked our bookworms what's on their wishlists this Christmas; here's what they told us
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