Black Swan
Swan Lake is a beautiful, tragic story. The delicate art of ballet sensitively describes both the joy and turmoil of its main characters.…
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…
12 Rules for Life - a critical review
An in-depth look at Jordan Peterson's 'antidote to chaos'.
Does Astronomy Reveal Joshua’s Long Day?
A popular story gives a salutary warning of the need to check our sources carefully and be careful in the arguments we use.
Mamma Mia!
A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
A review of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Does Science Have Limits?
Will science lead us to complete knowledge of everything, or are there areas science can't touch?
The Great Gatsby
A review of the film The Great Gatsby.
The King's Speech
The King's Speech is book-ended by two speeches. The first is a disaster, a deeply humiliating experience for Prince Albert, Duke of York…