Reviews October 2023

26/09/2023 | Reform

On the front line

20 Days in MariupolDirected by Mstyslav ChernovCertificate 18, 94 minutesReleased 6 October

Some films are incredibly tough to watch, yet you know you need to watch them. This documentary is one of those. The experience of … Read More

Editorial: We are not the same but we are related

26/09/2023 | Reform

Lucy Letby was found guilty in August of the murder of six babies in her care as a nurse and the attempted murder of seven others. It is one of the most shocking crimes in my lifetime.

Those of us … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Each Monday he asked me how church was. I was no longer a dot. We were a line!’

26/09/2023 | Reform

In praise of Christians in the media, with Paul Kerensa

I recently attended an advance film screening. I know, fancy – I thought there had been some mistake. I rarely get invited to anything more impressive than a Next mid-season … Read More

On the pilgrim way ‘What I am finding in the emptiness is something else – a new gift’

26/09/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds inspiration in empty spaces

‘Empty’ feels such a negative word and yet I am beginning to question that. I have a very dear housebound friend whose diary and calendar are almost always empty. That means that whenever … Read More

Here & now Luke Framji

26/09/2023 | Reform

Luke Framji enjoys being revolting at Greenbelt

This year, I volunteered for the second time at Greenbelt festival, a vibrant and special three-day burst of joy which feels like a complete oasis from the bad news which often surrounds us. … Read More

Chapter & Verse: Matthew 25:31-46

26/09/2023 | Reform

Anthony Reddie finds Christ in surprising places

There has always been a tension in the Church between what’s more important: believing the right thing or doing the right thing. And the Church has always been clear: it’s the first, not … Read More