Bec Oakes, Author at The Indiependent

Armie Hammer Quits ‘Shotgun Wedding’ After Cannibal Scandal

Bec Oakes January 21, 2021

The 34-year-old has dropped out of the upcoming movie Shotgun Wedding after screenshots of disturbing sexts detailing graphic sex acts and cannibalistic fantasies, allegedly from the actor, were leaked online. On 10 January, an anonymous Instagram account named House of Effie accused Armie Hammer of sending the shocking messages, sharing screenshots of Instagram DMs allegedly […]Read More

National Theatre’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ To Be Adapted Into A

Bec Oakes October 28, 2020

National Theatre is reimagining Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, in a made-for-television film featuring Chernobyl’s Jessie Buckley and The Crown’s Josh O’Connor as the titular characters. Set in present-day Italy, the film will follow the two young lovers “in a world where Catholic and secular values clash” as they “strive to […]Read More

‘Frida Kahlo’ – The Love, Life and Loneliness of an

Bec Oakes October 19, 2020

Frida Kahlo, the latest documentary film by Exhibition on Screen, is an in-depth and immersive look into the life of the iconic Mexican artist. Directed by Ali Ray, it goes beyond the bright colours, bold brows and traditional Tehuana styling for which Kahlo is known and delves deeper into her story, who she was as […]Read More

TV Review: ‘Emily in Paris’ is Style Over Substance

Bec Oakes October 13, 2020

Emily in Paris is Netflix’s newest comedy series from Sex and the City creator Darren Star. The titular character (played by Lily Collins) is a Chicago-based marketing executive who moves to Paris to bring an “American perspective” to a French luxury marketing company, sharing her experiences of the city with an ever-growing following on Instagram […]Read More

Britney Spears ‘supports’ #FreeBritney movement in guardianship fight

Bec Oakes September 7, 2020

In the legal battle for guardianship against her father, Britney Spears appears to welcome #FreeBritney, after a statement has been released from her legal team.The hash-tagged movement supports the singer in regaining control over various aspects of her life, including her money, health and daily routine. The stars father, Jamie Spears has been her legal […]Read More

Book By My Bedside: How Do We Know We’re Doing

Bec Oakes September 1, 2020

Title: How Do We Know We’re Doing It Right? Author: Pandora Sykes What I Think So Far: From wellness to fast fashion to social media personas, the essays of Pandora Sykes’ new book, How Do We Know We’re Doing It Right? reflect on issues and anxieties relating to modern life. As a fan of both […]Read More