In 1995 when Northern Lights was first published, few could have imagined the impact it would have on the literary world. From our first encounter with Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon as they hid in a ...

In a fast-paced, modern world dominated by rapid digital consumption and the rise of social media platforms, the traditional book review might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, as we navigate the ...

“All grown ups were once children… but only few of them remember it.” This quote from The Little Prince, one of the many stories featured in the Princeton University Press’ newly released Worlds of ...

Let’s play a word association game, shall we. If I say ‘model’, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of a tall, leggy Victoria’s secret model. Maybe you think of ...

The humble DVD game may have a myriad of rivals these days and may not be the cutting edge product it once was but in this article I’m going to give you three reasons why interactive DVD games (for ...

There is something of an elegant neatness to Sasha Dugdale’s most recent collection of poetry, The Strongbox. It is a slender book, in which not a word feels extraneous and internal characterisation ...

In literature, film, television, and beyond, one trope continues to capture hearts across cultures and generations: the “Found Family.” Whether it’s a ragtag group of misfits on a spaceship, a gang of ...

For anyone working or even interested in film in the UK, there are few resources as invaluable as the website of the British Board Of Film Classification. The BBFC are the people required to watch and ...

At one point in Andrew O’Hagan’s state-of-the-nation novel, Caledonian Road, one character tells another: “A real writer doesn’t reveal the truth. He hides it beautifully.” And that statement could ...

The 20 th century was a time of rampant political change and unrestrained tyranny. One needs only to mention the word ‘fascism’ for such disturbing images to appear before our eyes: Hitler’s Nazi ...

Brilliant lead performances, witty set pieces, and cleverly constructed plot twists ensure BBC One’s new puzzle-themed cosy crime series barely puts a foot wrong. It may seem counterintuitive to begin ...

More than 25 years since its premiere, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar still makes for a fun and joyous viewing experience. Following three drag queens—Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze), ...