The Art of Science Fiction and Fantasy Films
Siva Thangarajah proposes science fiction and fantasy films are far more than just intellectually empty profit-machines.
Culture & Arts
Why aren’t novels age-rated?
Sam Nicholls questions whether an age-rating system for books should be enforced.
Newcastle hosts its first ever Comic Con
And it was beautiful, writes Lucy Kissick.
Literary Warfare: The Danger of Burning Books
Siva Thangarajah explores the controversial issue of book-burning.
Preview: Durham University Choral Society Epiphany Concert
Michael Vasmer previews Durham University Chamber Choir’s Epiphany Concert, interviewing composer Ben Rowarth.
Russian Literature: Smiling Through Tears
Maria Zaikina explores the self-contradictory nature of Russian literature.
Enter the Minds of Great Artists…
Ellen Finch reviews exhibitions of artwork by the likes of Hepworth, Moore and diLorca at The Hepworth Wakefield.
Review: Frankenstein
Penny Babakhani reviews Castle Theatre Company’s highly satisfying stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Two Poems
Natalie Crick shares two more poems, ‘Head in My Mouth’ and ‘This Is a Metaphor’.
Harry Potter and the Problem of Authorial Control
Julia Sanderson wonders how far J.K. Rowling can extend her authorial control beyond the printed page.