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 Spiderwick Chronicles
A review of the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.
The Gospel According to Beyoncé
Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?
Route Irish - Corruption and Conscience
What happens when people are given free reign to do what they want with impunity? When there are no consequences for their actions because…
Running a Film Discussion Evening
Some guidelines on how to run a film discussion evening and how to choose a suitable film.
Little Miss Sunshine
A Study Guide to the film Little Miss Sunshine.
Rationality: a critical review
An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters
Locke: cracks in the foundations
An examination of a life falling apart in the film 'Locke'.
Gravity - film review
A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.