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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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15 years since

In our regular column, we take a look at the impact of Maxinquaye by Tricky

In praise of Evensong

James Maloney examines one of Oxford's great musical institutions

Ayck-born for the stage

Olivia Hanson talks to the playwright about his life's "fortunate series of events"

Haiti benefit concert: watch online from 20th February onwards

Berliner Philharmoniker (Sir Simon Rattle/Mitsuko Uchida)

Courtney Love speaks at the Union

The controversial Courtney Love talks depression, commericalism and dealing with life after Cobain

First Night Review: The Invention of Love

An ambitious but flawed production.

First Night Review: Blithe Spirit

Rozina Bashir on the first night of Coward's supernatural farce

Win tickets to see Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s MICMACS

A unique opportunity for Cherwell readers

Review: The Lovely Bones

Sophie Adelman picks over the bones of a lacklustre adaptation

The Empire strikes back, or just a clone war?

The sub-par and the sublime in two London subcontinent shows

To infinity and beyond

Umberto Eco's lists leave us wanting more

Review: Life is sweet! Nice to meet you

Lightspeed Champion's latest offering is an exclamation of exuberance

To Kingdom Come

Our music editor chats to Animal Kingdom's Richard Sauberlich

The breaker of boundaries

Novelist Louis de Bernieres charms Cherwell with his gentle humour

Review: Crazy Heart

Star wattage illuminates an otherwise dull film

Cherwell’s Weekly Photo Blog: Take Five!

Take a look at some excellent Oxford photography - and send in your own!

Ruddigore: First Night Review

A riotous romp at the O'Reilly

Review: The Invention of Love

This evocative production left Alex du Sautoy misty-eyed

Review: Crave

Will Granger reviews this brave attempt at a daunting script

Review: Vinegar Tom

Go to be provoked rather than entertained, says Ellie Hindes
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