Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

A helpful talk for understanding transgender issues and thinking about how to respond to a transgender person.

An examination of a life falling apart in the film 'Locke'.

A review of the film The Great Gatsby.

M (Judi Dench) is nothing if not pragmatic. Before the opening credits of Skyfall have even rolled, she has allowed not one, but two of her…

James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…

"Make them remember you." The Doctor’s advice to Amy and Rory as they faced the Parliament of the Daleks (episode 1: 'Asylum of the…

According to the Romans, ‘bread and circuses’ were the key to keeping a population content. As long as their immediate physical…