'Superman' Review: Embracing Hope and Humanity
The Man of Steel soars onto the big screen once more in Superman (2025), a film that triumphantly redefines the iconic hero for a new generation.
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Travelling Alone as a Woman in 2025 America
Solo travel for women has always carried unique challenges but in America in 2025, those challenges are compounded not only by concerns about physical safety but by ideological divides. Yet for all its complexities, the U.S. remains a compelling destination, known for its vast landscapes and iconic cities that many …
What ‘The Muppets’ Tells Us About Saying Goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D
In the 2011 film The Muppets, Walter, a lifelong Muppets superfan (and Muppet), travels to Los Angeles with his (human) brother Gary, only to find the old Muppet Studios abandoned and on the verge of demolition. With a greedy oil tycoon eager to bulldoze the theatre, the brothers help reunite …
Witch Tourism in Salem: America’s Spookiest Summer Escape
When people think of a witch, they often picture a green-skinned, wart-nosed hag with a black cat for company — a caricature shaped by pop culture. The reality is, victims of witch trials weren’t fairy-tale villains, but real women and men who simply didn’t fit into society’s status quo.Salem, Massachusetts, …
5 Enjoyable Things to Do in Edinburgh : The Indiependent
While the Edinburgh Fringe Festival may steal the spotlight each summer, the Scottish capital is brimming year-round with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences just waiting to be explored.One of the city’s greatest assets is its abundance of green space—Edinburgh is the greenest city in the UK, and it shows. From …
Travelling To: Porto, Portugal : The Indiependent
Porto is a city that stays with you, long after you’ve departed. The Douro River winds through its heart, separating it from Vila Nova de Gaia, resting peacefully across the river. The Dom Luís I Bridge, an elegant iron and steel marvel with its graceful two-tiered arches, stretches across the …
Travelling to: Madrid, Spain : The Indiependent
To live and travel in Spain is to wander slowly, through a land that saves its sweetest secrets for those who linger. Among its many jewels, Madrid shines brightly. What might begin as simple sightseeing soon deepens into something more: sunlit mornings, lazy afternoons, and nights filled with laughter, all …
What To Do When The World Stops Working: Blackout across the Iberian Peninsula : The Indiependent
It began at 12:13 with a flicker. The lights in the staffroom blinked off, then just as politely, back on. Odd.Classroom to ChaosThirty minutes later, mid-class with thirty eight-year-olds, the power cut out again. Lights, the whiteboard, internet. Gone. At first, I assumed it was just our classroom. Maybe the …
The Camino: The Walking Adventure You Didn't Know You Needed : The Indiependent
When people talk about the Camino de Santiago, they often imagine a singular path such as the iconic Camino Francés which stretches 800 kilometres over northern Spain. In reality, the Camino is a vast network of pilgrimage routes, represented by the shell symbol, where all roads lead to Santiago de …
Book Review: Say Nothing // Patrick Radden Keefe : The Indiependent
Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland is a gripping, masterfully told deep dive into the heart of The Troubles—one of the bloodiest chapters in modern Irish and British history. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Keefe reconstructs the 1972 abduction and …
Album Review: SABLE, fABLE // Bon Iver
Deep loss flows through Bon Iver’s veins, but they were able to transform it into strength. Strength to move on, strength to reinvent themselves. This album is not comparable to previous works, simply because it doesn’t have the structure for it.
‘Twiggy’ Review: A Starry Docu-Celebration of an Icon
Once again, Sadie Frost steps back into the stylish heart of the 60s, shaping up her ongoing exploration of Swinging London’s most enduring fashion icons. With Quant (2021), she captured the visionary behind the revolutionary mini skirt and mod culture designs and now, Frost moves from designer to muse in …
‘One of Them Days’ Review: Sisterhood Anchors The Absurdity
Lawrence Lamont’s feature debut One of Them Days may be the latest entry into the buddy comedy genre, yet it exudes a classic ‘they don’t make ‘em like this anymore’ feel that’s drawn resemblances to the 1995 cult-comedy classic Friday since its conception. And it’s not exactly an off-base comparison, …
Album Review: People Watching // Sam Fender : The Indiependent
Sam Fender’s People Watching is a blockbuster. The North Shields-born singer-songwriter announced his third studio album last November, igniting excitement among his ever-growing, devoted fanbase. There’s no denying Fender’s meteoric rise since the release of his last album, Seventeen Going Under. Now armed with an upcoming sold-out stadium tour and …
Live Review: Valley // Scala, London 25.01.25 : The Indiependent
An infectiously joyful energy spread through the crowd as soon as Canadian indie-pop group Valley stepped on Scala’s stage. Their excitement to be back on tour after last year’s release of Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden was clear as the band immediately took control of the auditorium, opening …
Album Review: Balloonerism // Mac Miller : The Indiependent
Last Friday marked the release of Mac Miller’s second posthumous album, Balloonerism. After years of unofficial versions circulating online, his estate announced back in November that they felt it was time for an official release of the late rapper’s work. The album is poignant, haunting, and woefully existential. Balloonerism begins …
Album Review: Perverts // Ethel Cain : The Indiependent
The album is the complete antithesis of its predecessor, relying heavily on instrumentals, occasionally accompanied by sparse, faint vocals. Perverts is composed of nine tracks,...
New Year's Resolutions: How To Successfully Make And Break Them : The Indiependent
As the new year approaches, I find myself once again sitting in the living room of my childhood home, with a large chocolate Santa staring at me. An annual recurrence, as I, along with many of my peers, make the pilgrimage back from adult life to my childhood bedroom for …
Seven of Literature’s Greatest First Lines : The Indiependent
Sometimes the most difficult thing about writing is getting started. A writer may have an idea about how they want their story to end but they may not know where, or even how to begin. There is no exact formula to make the perfect opening but it is certainly easy …
Carry-On Review: An Airport Action That Struggles to Take Off : The Indiependent
TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) finds himself finally progressing in his career when he is offered the responsibility of supervising hand luggage checks. With a pregnant girlfriend Nora (Sofia Carson), this promotion is a step towards the job security he needs. Unfortunately, on Ethan’s first day on the X-ray …
Interview: The Murder Capital
Evolution and change are good, and they certainly solidify The Murder Capital’s career and credibility as artists. When speaking of their path so far, McGovern opens up on what’s really “inside of us”, as he put it: “There’s an equal balance of intensity and emotion [in the new singles] that …
RNIB Launch New Initiative To Make Games More Accessible For People With Sight Loss : The Indiependent
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched a new initiative to help video game developers make their games accessible for people with sight loss.The initiative, known as Design for Every Gamer, will include a player testing panel. The panel is made up of gamers with sight loss. …
Theatre Round Up: What To Watch In December 2024 : The Indiependent
It’s time to dust off the decorations, crack open the mince pies and don your glitteriest clothing, because December is finally here. If you find yourself with some free time between Christmas shopping and present wrapping, here are our top theatre picks for December.Oor Wullie: Dundee Rep, running until 30 …
Album Review: GNX // Kendrick Lamar : The Indiependent
On Friday, Kendrick Lamar delighted fans with the surprise release of his new album, GNX. The release caps off a legendary year for the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, who not only emerged victorious in a high-profile feud with Drake after delivering a string of chart-topping singles, but was also confirmed in …
TV Diaries: Everything I watched in October and what I’m excited about : The Indiependent
While I’m still relishing the cosy autumn evenings, I’m not as happy about the cold, dark mornings kicking in. “Go on, just one more episode” feels like such a great idea at the time, but it does make waking up on a gloomy Monday morning that little bit harder. Now, …
Fortnite's Original Map Set To Return And Is 'Here To Stay' : The Indiependent
Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, has announced that the original season one map is set to return in a special in-game event, and it is “here to stay”.
Books to Read if You Liked Normal People : The Indiependent
Three books to fill the Normal People shaped hole in your heart.
Brat: How Charli xcx’s album has become a cultural phenomenon
Charli xcx decided to shake things up: mundanity, drugs and friendship seem to have been brought to the surface by Charli’s music, followed by smaller examples like Addison Rae and The Dare. Nothing matters, actions have no consequences, and life is too short to worry about anything ever.
Track Review: Your House // Inhaler : The Indiependent
Irish rock band Inhaler release addictive new single, ‘Your House’.
Team Fortress 2 receives update fixing 17-year-old bug : The Indiependent
Valve, the developers of Team Fortress 2, have recently announced an update to the 17-year-old game that has irritated players since day one.