We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…

A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.

A New Testament scholar reviews Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.

A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.

Why do people disagree about the big questions? Part of the answer is that we all see the world differently.

David Cronenberg built his reputation on making challenging, boundary-breaking films which explore sexuality, violence and death. So…

The colour red suffuses We Need to Talk About Kevin. Red paint is smeared across walls and car window screens, red jam oozes out of…

The world's only consulting detective steps into the 21st Century in the BBC series Sherlock. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the titular…

Big Mike walks as though every step is an effort. Head and shoulders taller and a good few inches broader than everyone he passes, dressed…