In honor of Regina King’s outstanding debut feature One Night In Miami, we asked our contributors to write about some of their favourite actors-turned-directors. Who made the list? Brady Corbet When discussing actors-turned-directors, many attempt to work out how these distinct professions fit together. What I admire in Brady Corbet is that there is a […]Read More
*Spoilers ahead* (although I must admit, I would be shocked if you did not already know the plot) Another year, another adaptation of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. Ordinarily, such news would be accompanied by an eye roll, or a sarcastic comment about the seeming lack of originality in modern film plots. However, in a […]Read More
Monsoon is the perfect kind of film for those who love an emotionally-intelligent slow burn—and it doesn’t hurt that the main character is played by a man as beautiful as Henry Golding. However, Golding eschews his typical ‘charismatic, likeable romantic lead’ character and instead flexes his subtler acting muscles in the role of Kit, a […]Read More
Last week, fans of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, or ATLA as it is commonly referred to, were dealt a heavy blow. Michael Dante DiMartino, one of the original creators of the show, posted an open letter on Facebook addressing fans about the upcoming live-action series of ATLA on Netflix – more specifically, […]Read More
The powerful trailer for the new Shaka King film Judas and the Black Messiah, released last Friday, has already garnered almost one million views on YouTube. The film marks King’s studio feature film directorial debut and centres around Chairman Fred Hampton, the leader of the Illinois Black Panther Party in 1968, and the true story […]Read More
Here’s everything you need to get started writing for us This webpage contains everything you need to know about contributing to the site, from how to go about pitching your first piece, to how to earn money by republishing your articles with The Indiependent’s Medium publication. Take some time to digest the information on this […]Read More
Train to Busan was an undeniable success upon its release in 2016. In a genre saturated with iconic films, the South Korean zombie movie managed to become a fan favourite through its ability to interweave excellent character development, subtle social commentary and a straightforward plot line. The result is a well-paced and surprisingly emotional film […]Read More
With the wave of protests and important activism currently sweeping the world, social media platforms such as Twitter have been utilised positively by many to share information, petitions, and support. However, the social media platform can also be a place where problematic viewpoints are freely shared—such is the case with J.K. Rowling and her most […]Read More
Warning – contains spoilers The BBC Three adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People has captivated people all over the world. Released on April 26th, the series has garnered vast amounts of praise for the depiction of the complex relationship between its two young Irish protagonists, Marianne (played by Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (played by Paul […]Read More
As COVID-19 continues to upset the cinematic calendar, film festivals have been forced to cancel or postpone en masse. In the wake of such disruption, YouTube and Tribeca Enterprises (the organisation behind New York City’s Tribeca Film Festival) have partnered to bring us an entirely virtual film festival named “We Are One: A Global Film […]Read More
Last week we were treated to the first clip from Stardust, the David Bowie biopic directed by Gabriel Range. Set in 1971, the film focuses on Bowie’s first trip to America after the release of his 1970 album, The Man Who Sold the World. In this clip, Bowie (played by Johnny Flynn) can be seen […]Read More
The Indiependent Magazine In 2020 The Indiependent produced two magazine editions, giving budding young journalists the opportunity to see their name in print. The May 2020 issue raised money for the British Lung Foundation, and the December 2020 edition raised money for Shelter UK. Future editions are in the works – if you’d like to […]Read More
SPOILER-FREE! Same monarchy, new faces – but are they up to the task? After two exceptionally long years, Netflix have finally released the highly anticipated third series of The Crown. The extravagant show is undoubtedly the jewel in the streaming giant’s collection of original series and focuses on the lives and dramas of the British […]Read More
Beth Kirkbride Founder & Music Editor Beth Kirkbride Founder & Music Editor Beth is a 23-year-old NCTJ-accredited journalist who lives in Oxford. She also has a BA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University. As well as music, she is interested in tech, political communication & data ethics. Phone:07481548384 Email:[email protected] James Reynolds Music Editor […]Read More
On Wednesday the 23rd of October, our Health and Social Care secretary, Matt Hancock, laid out his plans to improve NHS patient wellbeing through the use of the arts. The idea behind this proposal is that every NHS patient in the country should have as great an access to arts prescriptions as they do medical […]Read More
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