13 things we've learnt since the Syria debate

1. Tony Blair has profoundly devalued the office of prime minister and the Dodgy Dossier should be placed on the Fourth Plinth to mark his dishonour.

2. “Something must be done” and “never again” are understandable human reactions, not policy positions.

3. No.10 is no longer the natural home of the national interest. The natural interest resides in about 14 different places across the country at any one time.

Film review: Elysium (15)

FILM
Elysium
(15) 109mins
★★★★✩

IN A NUTSHELL
Neill Blomkamp follows District 9 with another gritty socialist sci-fi saga with Matt Damon suited up to nobble the nobs.

Film review: Kick-Ass 2 (15)

FILM
Kick-Ass 2
(15) 103mins
★★✩✩✩

IN A NUTSHELL
Laboured sequel lacks the confidence and verve of the original but there are still some nuggets of delicious pleasure.

Film review: Lone Ranger (12A)

FILM
Lone Ranger
(12A) 149mins
★★★★✩

IN A NUTSHELL
Johnny Depp dons Tonto warpaint and Armie Hammer adopts the mask in this right rollicking, roller coaster of a re-imagined Western.

Technology: The shape of the future - in 3D

"We have an incredibly strong science base in the UK, second only to America. We have a very strong technology base - manufacturing is not dead - and we have a strong design base but they don't work together as much as they can."

Film review: Only God Forgives (18)

FILM
Only God Forgives
(18) 90mins
★★★✩✩

IN A NUTSHELL
Director Nicolas Winding Refn's gory Bangkok revenge flick is full of stylish flair but, ultimately, feels empty.