We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…

A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.

An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters

A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.

'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.

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

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

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

What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…