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 stay for tea and coffee: At some mainstream comedy clubs I was the only one in a mask

02/11/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa goes live

It’s been a funny old year, by which I mean not funny at all, and not old but weirdly new. Thankfully, cautiously, gradually, live events have begun tiptoeing back. Personally, I’ve been doing my bit to … Read More

Sitting in the road to disaster

02/11/2021 | Reform

Ruth Jarman, environmental activist, talks to Stephen Tomkins

A founding member of Christian Climate Action, Ruth Jarman has been arrested repeatedly in an attempt to get Britain to tackle the climate crisis. At the time of our interview, she was … Read More

A good question: Local or global: Where should our priorities be?

02/11/2021 | Reform

One question, four answers

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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

Eco Church Gold

02/11/2021 | Reform

Tamsin Morris reports on the first two United Reformed churches to win the highest award for care for creation

United Reformed churches have been achieving gold in the Eco Church award scheme run by A Rocha UK. St John’s Marsh … Read More