Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

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  1. America
  2. Culture
The 47th President of the United States of America

God goes public: the inauguration and the return of faith-talk

Jack Chisnall
This Inauguration Day, Jack Chisnall explains why the 'Church and State' separation just can't hold.
3min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A hunched man wearing dark glasses and a dark suit, walks down a New York Street at night, with his hands in his pockets.

A complete unknown: the enigma of Bob Dylan

Krish Kandiah
Chalamet commands but this biopic denies the audience its aha moment.
5min read
Column
  1. Culture
  2. Football
TV presenters stand eith side of a large screen showing football team badges.

Football transfers are just cheat codes to success

Jonathan Rowlands
Not every problem in the game, or life, can be fixed overnight.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A cartoon scene depicts a robot gnome marching out a shed while its inventor and his dog look on.

New episode: Seen & Unseen Aloud

Natalie Garrett
Where are the mystics? What with the free speech? And the humanity of a dog. Listen now.
1min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Two male cousins converse across the aisle of a train.

The battle between seen and unseen pain

Krish Kandiah
Jesse Eisenberg explores how the generations cope with pain.
5min read
Review
  1. AI
  2. Character
A still from a claymantion film shows three characters, Wallace, Gromit and a robot garden gnome marching out a garden shed.

The utter humanity of Wallace and Gromit

Jonathan Rowlands
Choices in front of and behind the camera tame technology.
4min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Economics
a hand hold a black payment card that reads 'buy'.

Acquisitiveness is the key modern vice

Joel Pierce
When it comes to consumption, we keep our ethics on a lead.
9min read
Essay
  1. Art
  2. Culture
an all seeing eye hovers above a renaissance style picture of the supper at Emmaus.

Symbols in culture – the interface between the Seen and the Unseen

Theodore Brun
Open your eyes.
5min read
Review
  1. Culture
A painting of the Last supper showing Christ and the disciples at a table.

Most popular 2024: the contributors

Nick Jones
From politics and media, to sporting controversy, our top writers’ takes on the year.
3min read
Article
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
Scrabble letters read 'Happy New Year' against a red starry background.

Why good wishes resonate across cultures

Rahil Patel
Hmm… and where did you get that idea from?
4min read
Review
  1. Culture
On a TV chat show, guests look to one of their own talking to the audience.

Most popular 2024: Belle Tindall

Nick Jones
From wildness to digital hurting, Belle's top takes of the year.
3min read
Snippet
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
A child lies under a bed, resting his chin on his hands, contemplating.

Home Alone reminds me of another kid

Jamie Mulvaney
Home for the holidays hints at much, much more.
2min read