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NAZA: The most important film of the year

The filmmakers of NAZA clearly know that beyond physical distance, emotional distance is what allows the violence in Gaza to continue, and shows us just how easy it is to ignore what is going on right under our noses.

In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.

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.

Review: The Cure- Bestival Live 2011

Jake Hills is underwhelmed by The Cure's latest live record

Light

Angelika Benz captures the fleeting beauty of light in this captivating photo essay.

Puerto Morelos

Lauri Saksa shows us his holiday in Puerto Morelos in black and white.

Into the Wild

Benjamin Bronselaer's trip to Kruger National Park in South Africa gives us a peek into the life of a wild animal.

Review: Rebecca Ferguson – Heaven

Sophie Jamieson is pleasantly surprised by a brilliant debut from X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson

Arrangements in ballet music: missing the pointe?

Sophia Lambton examines how transferable excerpts from classical arrangements can be

One to watch: Clean Bandit

Natasha Frost introduces a new classical/hip hop/electronica band

Quality Street?: Michaelmas drama

James Fennemore looks back at the treats offered last term

Political pens

Christy Edwall explores the role of South African Fiction under the Secrecy Bill and post-Apartheid

Vacation in Vienna

Alice Bullough gives us a glimpse into the lives of the people of Austria's capital.

Review: Amy Winehouse – Lioness: Hidden Treasures

Susan Yu finds a mixed bag of new songs and old favourites on the singer's posthumous album

Santa among the Victorians

Jack Powell looks into our literary heritage for the roots of our Christmas traditions

Review: Nuel – Trance Mutation

Harry Scholes enters into a trance with techno stalwart Nuel's hypnotic new album

Review: One Man, Two Guvnors

Daniel Frampton visits the Adelphi Theatre for a welcome change from the Christmas pantomime

Review: The Human Centipede 2

Joseph Newall is under-stimulated by Tom Six's latest helping of 'torture porn'

Short and Sweet

Benjamin McEvoy reviews the short films at the Leeds International Film Festival

Where the Wild Things Are

Patrick Thorpe interviews Wild Beasts singer Hayden Thorpe

Review: Hugo

Jacob Williamson is touched by Martin Scorsese's unexpected offering

Review: Moneyball

Jacob Williamson is impressed by this intelligent sports film

Limp Pens

Christy Edwall considers the quirks of literary anti-prizes in general, and the 2011 Bad Sex in Literature Award in particular.

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