Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
The Golden Compass
A review of the film of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.
Whydunit?
Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.
Gravity - film review
A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.
The Hunger Games
According to the Romans, ‘bread and circuses’ were the key to keeping a population content. As long as their immediate physical…
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives
Mark Meynell is disoriented by the reality-probing of Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives. There are three deaths. The first is when…
Exploring The Shack
This resource provides extracts from Dr Paul Coulter's extensive study of The Shack.
Little Miss Sunshine
A Study Guide to the film Little Miss Sunshine.
A Prophetic Inspector Calls
What does J.B. Priestley's play An Inspector Calls have to say to us about sin, responsibility and being human?