Torchwood: Children of Earth
The Torchwood team have come a long way since their first rather dubious dealings with extraterrestrial invaders back in 2006. Billed as…
Transformers
Based on the iconic 1980s cartoon series and film of the same name, Transformers is the story of Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), an ordinary…
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…
Jumper
A review of the SF film Jumper.
Lifeblood
A review of the Manic Street Preachers' Lifeblood album.
Is There Freedom in Running Away with the Circus?
An exploration of the themes in The Greatest Showman, with questions for reflection and discussion.
How (Not) To Be Secular - a review
This helpful summary of philosopher Charles Taylor's work examines what it means to live in a secular age.
Transgender
A helpful talk for understanding transgender issues and thinking about how to respond to a transgender person.
Ben Hur - revenge or redemption?
An introduction to the new Ben-Hur film, with details of resources for churches and other groups.