Science Fiction Movies: our new mythologies?
It seems like we can't do without God; or anyway something like him. 'In each of us there is an empty hole in the shape of God', said…
The Golden Compass
A review of the film of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.
Western Literature and the Death of God
This essay attempts to do two things. Firstly, it seeks to offer a brief tour of some of the developments in western literature,…
The Bourne Ultimatum - "Know Thyself"
A review of the film The Bourne Ultimatum.
Jodi Picoult's 'Keeping Faith'
Jodi Picoult is not an author to shy away from controversial topics. Her novels cover issues such as rape, suicide pacts and genetically…
The Loss of God in the Novel
English literary history is a curious thing. And one especially curious thing about it is that it contains very little of importance which…
Having Some Faith in the Grey Matter
A review of Ian McEwan's Saturday.
Bruce Almighty
What can we learn from the film Bruce Almighty?
Lifeblood
A review of the Manic Street Preachers' Lifeblood album.