An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters

Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.

'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.

James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…

A review of Doctor Who, Series 4 starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Pete Atkinson considers the difference the Christianity made to the Roman Empire. 'Are You Not Entertained?' – The Gladiator Who…

I'm not sure exactly what makes someone a phenomenon, but anyone who has managed to win 62 music awards in two years and has produced a…

Yet another film foray into Wonderland demonstrates the abiding charm of Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories. But Tim Burton’s…

Big Mike walks as though every step is an effort. Head and shoulders taller and a good few inches broader than everyone he passes, dressed…