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

Some guidelines on how to run a film discussion evening and how to choose a suitable film.

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A review of Doctor Who, Series 4 starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

I'm not sure exactly what makes someone a phenomenon, but anyone who has managed to win 62 music awards in two years and has produced a…

Vampires are currently one of the biggest phenomena in popular culture. They are central to hit television series like True Blood, Being…

The sun rises over the townships of South Africa on 10th May 1994. And the question at the back of everybody's mind is posed aloud by the…

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…