Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
The Spiderwick Chronicles
A review of the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Jumper
A review of the SF film Jumper.
Juno
A review of the film Juno.
Rationality: a critical review
An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters
The Gospel According to Beyoncé
Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?
The White Ribbon
‘I don’t know if the story I want to tell you is entirely true,’ confesses the narrator at the opening of Michael…
Torchwood: Children of Earth
The Torchwood team have come a long way since their first rather dubious dealings with extraterrestrial invaders back in 2006. Billed as…
The Invention of Lying
What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…