Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

Review: Cause Celebre

Francesca Wade finds cause for celebration in this revival of Rattigan's final play

Celebrating the life of Elizabeth Taylor

Students, peers and critics remember Taylor\'s life-long contribution to Oxford theatre

Review: You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger

Jacob Williamson is underwhelmed by Woody Allen\'s latest sermon on the philosophy of life

Back in Black?

Jo Sarchet reflects on minimalism and modernity in Yohji Yamamoto\'s first major solo show in the UK

Review: The Adjustment Bureau

It's been compared to 'Inception' and 'Blade Runner', but how does George Nolfi's supernatural thriller really fare next to these greats?

Review: Theatre Uncut

Rebecca Tatlow experiences theatre at its most political

Out of Oxford

Airport life

Out of Oxford – 1. Airport life

In this new photo blog, we journey with Lauri Saksa as he escapes Oxford for the vacation

Out of Oxford – 2. Sights from my car

We travel home from the airport with Lauri Saksa and his captured curiosities

Review: Norwegian Wood

How does the film measure up to Haruki Murakami\'s best-selling novel?

Review: King Charles at The Jericho Tavern

King Charles tears up Jericho Tavern with his hippy, folky, musical escapades

Ballet: Back on point

Rebecca Tatlow investigates how Tchaikovsky\'s \'Swan Lake\' is bringing ballet back

Tim’s got the Key to success

Emily Callaghan-Sloane and Tim Key wax lyrical about poetry, politics and the Perrier award

Intelligent Design

Henrietta Landells talks to Alessandra Branca about fashion, furniture and the Romans

Review: Lemonworld (New Writing Festival)

Andrew McCormack drinks up at the New Writing Festival

Review: The Tea Party

Ben Jacobs has a whale of a time at this haunting tea party

Never Let Me Go: Responses

Two more perspectives on the cinematic interpretation of Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian Britain

Interview: Glyn Maxwell

A conversation with the playwright on Troy, poetry, and how verse can make it from the stage to the pubs

Review: Dr Faustus

Oliver Moody watches Marlowe's perennial classic lavishly resurrected in Blackwells.

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