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,...
Review: Angels in America
Kezia Lock reviews the first student Playhouse production of Hilary
Review: Yo La Tengo – Fade
Natasha Frost takes a liking to the latest release by the godparents of indie rock.
Out in the Spotlight
With Angels in America opening at the Playhouse, Peter Junger criticises how sexuality is approached in the acting world
Review: Whipping It Up
Samuel Graydon simply cannot laugh at this satrical political production
Movies and Shakers – Episode VI
Huw and Hattie make their triumphant return to kick off a series focused on Oscar season. This week - Les Miserables (SPOILERS)
Blabberwocky – Episode 1
In a new podcast, Viccy Ibbett and Huw Fullerton aim to ramble aimlessly about books until someone makes them stop. This week: What we Got for Christmas
Preview: Bluebeard
Thomas Blower enjoys a 17th century folk tale brought up to date
Review: Villagers: {Awayland}
Anna McIntyre is blown away by Villagers' sophomore effort
Review: Utopia
Huw Fullerton takes a look at C4's new 'slick and stylish thriller.'
Best Songs from Soundtracks
The best songs from movie soundtracks OF ALL TIME
Review: As You Like It
Victoria Morrish reviews a student film adaptation of Shakespeare's play
Interview: Samuel Barnett
James Fennemore discusses drama school and 'queening it up' with the former History Boy
Camera in Cambodia
Wat's up? Flo Barnett visits the Angkor Wat Temples in Cambodia, and returns with images carved in stone
Photo Competition Winner – ‘Beginnings’
Congratulations to the winner of Cherwell Photo's first competition
