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.
Interview: Paul Roseby
Cherwell sits down to chat with the director of the National Youth Theatre
Review: The King’s Speech
This brilliant British film will put Firth in line to the Oscar throne.
Five People To Watch In 2011
Cherwell Film takes a look forward to the stars destined to have a very good year.
Let’s Hear It For 2011
Cherwell's Music editors look ahead to the year in beats.
Review: The Fall
A Christmas present from Gorillaz sees them in a lower gear than before.
Review: Apollo Kids
Cherwell is impressed with Ghostface Killah's latest offering.
Armageddon?
It’s just one year until the Mayan apocalypse, but for those who take their eschatology with more of a modern twist, Cherwell finds some interesting new books on their way.
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
