Culture
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 few intelligent and readable things left in those outlets, has produced an excellent account of...
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,...
The Conservative Effect, 2010-2024 review: “Comprehensive and damning”
If you only read one book on British politics this year, make it this one.
Review: Biutiful
Bardem delivers the performance of a lifetime in this uncompromisigly gritty and painful story of a family living on the edge of Barcelona's criminal underworld.
Review: Black Swan
Cherwell is underwhelmed by Darren Aronofsky's latest effort.
Twilight of the Superhero Movie
Cherwell considers the futures of the Marvel and DC franchises.
Review: The Seagull
Carla Neuss discovers her inner Chekhov lover.
Interview: Athol Fugard
The director of Statements talks to the South African playwright.
Review: Mitsuko Uchida
Rachel Coombes is spellbound by the world famous pianist.
Review: British Sea Power
Cherwell is impressed by Valhalla Dancehall, BSP's confident 5th album.
No Such Thing As Cool?
Cherwell looks at the richness and diversity of the music we hear today
Interview: Helen Statham
Annabel James talks to the director of the O3 Gallery
Last chance to see – Ben Johnson at the National Gallery
Joe Lloyd considers the inherent artifice of landscape painting.
Review: Blue Valentine
A moving tale of good times lost
A Critical Profession
Guardian theatre critic Michael Billington on the joys and pitfalls of drama writing.
A First Sight of a Bright Talent
Francesca Wade talks to Oxford graduate and playwright Barney Norris.
Etheral, Timeless, and a Size 10
The costume designer for The Seagull writes on the challenges and importance of her job.
