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 the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.

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…

How have artists tried to capture the paradoxes of the cross through their work?

Swan Lake is a beautiful, tragic story. The delicate art of ballet sensitively describes both the joy and turmoil of its main characters.…

An exploration of the Christian themes and imagery in 'The Silmarillion' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…

A list of some films that will generate some great discussions for a film evening - or just to enjoy with some friends.

Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.