The Book Thief is the latest in a new genre of films showing the conflict from a German point of view. Have we reached a watershed moment in our ability to recognise – even empathise – with victims on both sides? Hollywood has dreamed up some dastardly baddies over the years. But since the Second… Continue reading

Was the Home Secretary right to ban Dieudonné M’Bala M’Bala from entering the UK this week? The answer hinges on whether you think the controversial Frenchman is a comedian or preacher of hate. The performer planned to visit London in support of footballer Nicolas Anelka, who faces a Football Association ban for performing Dieudonné’s reverse… Continue reading