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How not be British

Rasha Al-Dabagh on why the producers of Making Bradford British should first have answered some questions themselves.


   

March video games roundup

Hassan Dar runs through the notable releases.


   

The only way is sequels

Manh Pham on a worrying long-term trend in the video games industry.


   

Review: King Lear, Rose Theatre Bankside [*]

Laurence Vardaxoglou on a lacklustre and obtuse new production.


   

John Talabot – ƒIN

Russell Beets listens to John Talabot’s new record a number of times (because it’s that good).


   

Food for Thinkers: Luc Bovens

We talk to philosopher Luc Bovens about food.


   

The Social Animal by David Brooks

Edward Larkin finds the book’s greatest value to be in its exploration of what guides human behaviour.


   

Always foolish, always hungry, always different

Hassan Dar on Karen Blumenthal’s efficient and accessible new biography of the late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs.


   

Beyond the House of Wisdom

Laurence Atchison reviews Jim Al-Khalili’s Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, a timely book that illuminates a neglected area of history.


   

Review: La Grande Illusion [*****]

Venessa Chan on Renoir’s anti-war masterpiece.



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