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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.

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.

‘One Night Only’ (2026) and the death of romance

Romance movies are, on the whole, my favourite movie genre. But good romance movies, like good romantic relationships, are hard to find, and easy to mess up.

Caught between grief and hope: ‘On Some Far Shore’ reviewed

Fresh off the back of 'Our House' and 'Macbeth', Cross Key Productions presents an original three-hander focused on the complexities of grief and young love.

If You Liked… Album by Girls

In a new regular feature, Marc Pacitti recommends an artist on the basis of a well-loved album

Norwegian Wood

Daniella Shreir takes a look back at twenty-two hour summer days in Tromøya and Oslo

The Peter Pan(to) Effect

Heather Young ruminates on a very British tradition

Review: Ripper Street

James Fennemore pines for Jack in this soulless Ripper drama.

Review: Restless

James Fennemore takes a look at the BBC's latest spy thriller adaptation

Review: The Snowman and The Snowdog

Xin Fan questions whether this update on a childhood classic can truly cut it against the original

Oxford University helps take a "snapshot" of Serengeti life

Zooniverse's latest project, 'Snapshot Serengeti', sees the Serengeti wildlife photographed via camera traps for species identification and classification within the ecosystem.

Review: Bastille: Other People’s Heartache, Pt. 2

Luke Barratt is impressed by Bastille's post-modern extravaganza

Review: Only Connect

Alexandra Sutton takes a look at Only Connect: BB4's highest rated programme

Review: Strictly Come Dancing 2012

Alexandra Sutton on her favourite Christmas Comfort Food: The Strictly Come Dancing Final

Review: Downton Abbey Christmas Special

Emily Hislop wonders if Matthew Crawley made a lucky escape in the Christmas Special of Downton [Sh]Abbey

Review: ‘Homeland’ Series 2

Huw Fullerton defends 'Homeland' against the criticism its second series has inspired

Review: Merlin: The End

Huw Fullerton takes a look at Merlin's conclusion

Review: ‘Pitch Perfect’

Cherwell Film and TV finds the latest acapella-fest doesn't exactly fulfil its title's promises

An alternative nativity

Huw Fullerton looks back on some of the most embarrassing moments of his life

Val Thorens in Pictures

Richard Nias shares some photos from the home of Varsity Trip 2012

Review: Blink-182 – Dogs Eating Dogs EP

Thomas Stewart is underwhelmed but optimistic about the latest chapter in Blink’s apparently never-ending story.

Review: Life of Pi

Becca Meier was unimpressed with Ang Lee's latest 3D spectacular

Review: Emmy & Tim @ Scala, London

Luke Barratt gets into the Christmas spirit at Emmy & Tim’s special event

Playing (the mother of) God

Tess Colley reminisces about her starring role in the school nativity

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