Daniel Craig
007’s licence to thrill is renewed
‘No Time to Die’ suggests that Daniel Craig’s James Bond will be a hard act to follow
Strictly Come Tory
Who will win the hearts of the nation?
Dancing with Beethoven
Beethoven: String Quartets, vol.2 (Chandos)
Must-Miss TV
Your regular Critic round-up of the hottest shows and films.
The Old Vic under siege
The King’s favourite Shakespearean need hardly trouble himself with such dreary details
Israel, the ICJ and the plausibility of genocide
Commentators are misunderstanding the provisional measures of the International Court of Justice
Piano in wartime
War poems (Somm)
Brutalist beauties
These monstrosities were imposed on the population, not desired
They call it Poppy love
Poppy is, simply, a dog who knows what she wants
Hatred without end
A year on from October 7th, mutual dehumanisation and refusal of moral responsibility characterises our “debate” over the Gaza war
Gender identity ideology is undermining healthcare
There is nothing “gender-affirming” about having cancer
Gifted children
How does one wrap a bank transfer?
