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Books
Dr Who and the scourge of capitalism
JOHN GREEN surveys the remarkable career of screenwriter Malcolm Hulke and the essential part played by his membership of the Communist Party
Cinema
Cinema
Film round-up: March 13, 2025
The Star's critic MARIA DUARTE reviews Last Breath, Sister Midnight, Opus, and The Electric State
Film of the week
Film of the week
Mid wife crisis
The Star's critic MARIA DUARTE recommends a deliciously dark thriller that explores the complex loyalties within a marriage
Cartoon
Cartoon
The unkindest cuts of all
DEE HUEZ contemplates the cruelty of the Chancellor
21st Century Poetry
21st Century Poetry
Lollipops
by Tracey Rhys
Poetry Review
Poetry Review
Through fire and water
RUTH AYLETT recommends two anthologies: one that bears witness to refugee and immigrant experiences, and the other to our political relationship to water
Exhibition review
Exhibition review
Resist and connect
JON BALDWIN appreciates the way Steve McQueen has curated the evidence of our resistance, and is inspired by their cumulative effect
Books
Books
Wasters
SETH SANDRONSKY appreciates a fresh take on a 100-year-old novel that helps to contextualise the current moment of conspicuous wealth, waste and climate chaos
Crime fiction
Crime fiction
Crime fiction with Mat Coward: March 11, 2025
A no-nonsense ex-Garda female cop, Scandi-noir’s newest flawed hero, the lure of Aussie gold, and unexpected decency in Silicon valley
Music
Music
Album reviews with Ian Sinclair: March 10, 2025
Reviews of Ella Fitzgerald, My Morning Jacket, and Toria Wooff
