Culture
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar saga
Since the rise of hip-hop in the 1990s, diss tracks (short for disrespect or disparage) have been a staple of the genre. These tracks aim to tarnish a person’s...
Cherwell Introduces: Tongue
Joining me this week are the up-and-coming Oxford rock band, Tongue. After a gorgeously...
The Two Gentlemen of Verona review: ‘A hilarious modern take’
It was, then, a testament to this commitment that the performance was as good as it was. The production was a hilarious modern take on Shakespeare’s comedy, with several scenes updated, modified, or introduced entirely for this play.
A Future in the Light of Darkness review: Imagined engines of desire
Modern Art Oxford’s exhibit Frieda Toranzo Jaeger: A future in the light of darkness...
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department: Who tortures the poet?
The most tortured love affair on Taylor Swift’s new album is her relationship with...
Coldplay @ The O2 Arena
Bestsellers pound out an energetic, energising live show
Review: Che (Part 1)
the revolution will not be televised
Theatre isn’t supposed to be grey
So why do so many professional performances of classic plays look exactly the same?
Review: Gonzo
Fear and Loathing in the Cinema
Review: Baz Luhrmann’s Australia
Luhrmann's visual treat is no Dr. Zhivago
Review: The Baader-Meinhof Complex
Uri Edel's latest offering surpasses all expectations
Book Review: Oxford Poetry ’08
As the 99th birthday of Oxford Poetry approaches, Cherwell takes a belated look at this year's offering.
Go West
A new wave of European films grapples with immigration
Golden Globe Nominations
Brits on top in this years Golden Globe Nominations
The Pillowman First Night Review
The Pillowman proves to be a thought-provoking evening
The Films of 2008
What rocked the box office this year?
Lost kids and exploding dogs
Two blockbusters are heading to cinemas this week. We take a look...
The Pillowman Preview
Wilner's direction of The Pillowman both distresses and impresses
Chain Reaction: Spinal Tap
How the original rockumentary changed music