Reviews – November 2021

02/11/2021 | Reform

Desert visions

DuneDirected by Denis VilleneuveCertificate 12a, 155 minutesReleased 22 October

This adaptation of the phenomenally successful science fiction novel Dune boasts spaceships, political intrigue, a desert planet and giant sandworms. So, why review it in Reform? Because, in adapting … Read More

Do you want to be an influencer?

02/11/2021 | Reform

What can Christians bring to the world of politics? Andy Flannagan introduces the Influence Course

Christians know how to make noise. It’s in our DNA. Whether it’s trumpets at Jericho, cymbals in the Psalms, or worship bands with huge PAs. … Read More

I am… a Rwandan refugee

02/11/2021 | Reform

Alphonsine Kabagabo tells of her escape from Rwanda

When we learnt about the death of the Rwandan President, Juvénal Habyarimana, on 7 April 1994, we knew that it was over for every Tutsi person in Rwanda. On that day, I … Read More

Wheatley 2

02/11/2021 | Reform

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It’s my funeral

02/11/2021 | Reform

Or is it? Donald Norwood argues for mutual respect in the complexities of farewells

Is it only mine? ‘No man is an island,’ said John Donne, adding, ‘Every man’s death diminishes me’. Often it is only at a funeral that … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I am haunted by gloomy hymns’

02/11/2021 | Reform

Perhaps it is the time of year, but I am haunted by gloomy lines from hymns. ‘Change and decay in all around I see’ keeps coming to mind. The lawn is covered with fallen leaves. So much dead-heading is needed … Read More