All articles by Martin Saunders – Page 5

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    The Hunger Games: A Mirror to the World

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    The Hunger Games has appeared almost from nowhere to become one of the biggest films in recent history. Martin Saunders asks, what does this horrific vision of a fictional future have to say to us about the hidden horrors of our present reality?

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    God save the King?

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Everyone will be talking about it over the next few weeks, but how much significance do the nuptials of Wills and Kate actually hold? Martin Saunders gets excited about the wedding of the year...

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    Greater than the Sum of its Parts

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Philosopher Alain de Botton’s new book tries to steal the best bits of religion and leave God behind...

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    Have talent shows grown up?

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Is it possible to breathe new life into a tired old talent show format? Martin Saunders thinks The Voice has pulled it off.

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    Master of Manipulation

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Britain’s most notable illusionist may be a confirmed atheist, but he grew up as a Christian. Martin Saunders asks: Is Derren Brown a dark and dangerous influence on modern culture, or is he shedding vital light on areas of deception – including those within the Church?

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    The Ministry of Mr Tumble

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    The ailing children’s TV sector has been single-handedly revived by one man, who drives adults crazy, but is a hero among the under-5s. Martin Saunders on the rise and rise of Justin Fletcher...

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    Reality and Rewards

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Although Reality TV is waning in popularity, The Apprentice still draws a huge audience. Martin Saunders explores why our fascination with the series remains...

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    Restless Wanderers

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    They made folk music cool again. Their lead singer has well-known Christian parents. And they sing about God. Surely Mumford and Sons are a Christianity culture columnist’s dream? Martin Saunders is not so sure.

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    Who do you think you are?

    2013-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Is Dr Who Christianity’s greatest allegorical resource, or is he a subverted Messiah?

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    Skyfall: Does The World Still Need James Bond?

    2012-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Spoiler-free review!50 years ago, Sean Connery's 007 burst into cinemas with an explosion of fast cars, politically-incorrect one-liners and an endless supply of beautiful women. In the years since, Bond has become the world's most popular and enduring movie franchise, and his high-adrenaline appeal remains to this day: latest instalment ...

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    The Hunger Games: Mirror To The Real World

    2012-03-30T00:00:00Z

    'I volunteer as tribute!' The voice of teenage heroine Katniss Everdeen reverberates around a packed but silent town square, setting in motion a chain of events that will almost certainly lead to her death.Katniss has just volunteered to take her sister's place in The Hunger Games, a twisted TV show ...