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.

Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A father walks with his son away from the camera, his hand on his son's shoulder.

Adolescence reflects our darkest corners, here's how we can respond

Lauren Westwood
Each one-take episode is an exercise in empathy.
4min read
Snippet
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A worried looking adolescent boy slumped in a chair looks up.

Can we ever understand the ‘whydunnit’ of Adolescence?

Josh Richards
An acclaimed Netflix series convicts the viewer.
2min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Feminism
In a still from Wicked, the witch stands and looks to the sunset.

Why are we so bewitched by witches?

Belle Tindall
We’re so post-Christian, we’re actually becoming pre-Christian.
6min read
Column
  1. Culture
  2. Justice
A classical court house with a statue on top of a dome.

Do victim statements offer up drama or justice?

George Pitcher
Recent tragic cases highlight the changing audience for impact statements.
4min read
Article
  1. Culture
Julie Canlis, Graham Tomlin and NT Wright as part of our Lent recommended reading

Easter and Lent with Seen & Unseen

Nick Jones
Explore our Editor’s top picks ahead of Holy Week
1min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Eating
A woman stands at a kitchen island with a chopping board on it.

The hidden messages in Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show

Jessica Norman
How With Love, Meghan taps into ancient rituals
3min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A news cameraman holding a camera, stands back to back to a police officer.

Fear of the news means it needs to change

Steve Dew-Jones
Here's how to rethink reporting.
6min read
Review
  1. Art
  2. Community
A projected image of a person dressed as a mermaid being pushed on a trolley falls on the wall and windows of an old barracks.

Ceremony's superpower is on show at Berwick Parade

Susan Gray
Reinventing historic touchpoints between faith and community.
5min read
Article
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Culture
A vicar stands arms in front of himself, behind him is a cathedral

Why you need more cathedrals in your life

Pat Allerton
A TV tour of the ancient landmarks showcases their relevance to today.
5min read
Explainer
  1. Biology
  2. Culture
An artistic visualisation of a DNA strand growing flowers from it.

Ethics needs to catch-up with genetic innovation

John Bryant
Are we morally obliged to genetically edit?
9min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A man dressed in 1930s clothing, sits with others at a table looking pensive.

Bonhoeffer: how to rouse a deaf world to moral action

Theodore Brun
Comparing today to the past is risky, a new biopic helps us do it well.
6min read
Essay
  1. Character
  2. Culture
Timothee Chalamet, wearing light yellow suit reposes in a seat a the Oscars, clasping his hands, his eyes closed.

In pursuit of greatness: a prayer for Timothée Chalamet

Roger Bretherton
Fame is the new heaven, and the star is just being honest about getting there.
8min read