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Black and white picture of film composer Rachel Portman

‘Music, to me, is always suggesting images or stories or emotions’: In conversation with Rachel Portman OBE

by Lilia Goldstein May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Relationships in Films: a reflection on RomComs

by Elisabetta A Molteni October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Quantum Physics is Everything Everywhere All at Once

by Iona Bennett May 5, 2023May 6, 2023

Guilty Pleasures: You

by Katerina Lygaki November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

November Review: Dune

by Hetta Johnson November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

Halloween Watch List

by Zahra Grieve and Imogen Front October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

September Review: Young Royals

by Jessica Steadman September 6, 2021September 6, 2021

The Modern Problems of an Ancient University with Dr. Matt Williams

Luke Erly Nov 12, 2025 10 min read

Dr. Matt Williams stands in the hall of Jesus College, Oxford.

“‘Hi everyone! My name’s Dr. Matt Williams. I’m a tutor in Politics and what is known as the Access Fellow here at Jesus College at…

Risk Appetite: On Bubble Tea and Home

Valerie Wu Nov 12, 2025 5 min read

A man sits at a table alone, eating a bowl of ramen.

“In the absence of another activity, the simple invitation to get bubble tea can be an opportunity to connect over culture, over identity, and over…

Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants: a modern-day drama of stolen clothes

Grace Gordon Nov 12, 2025 5 min read

Two young sisters eating ice cream in a field.

“Sisterhood, according to Delia Ephron, is “essentially uncivilised”. I think that sums it up — two wild animals thrown together into a random family, similar…

Ugly Feelings: Send me to the Seaside

Briony Arnott Nov 12, 2025 3 min read

This image shows a picture of a pin-board wall, with a calendar and image of flowers on.

“While I am endlessly thankful for antibiotics, vaccinations, and the establishment of the NHS, something deep within me longs to be sent to the seaside.…