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The Indiependent publishes music, books, film, tv, gaming, theatre, opinion and lifestyle content by early career stage journalists.

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Federica C. Battiato

Hello! I'm Federica and I'm a freelance writer, video producer, content creator, and social media manager. I'm a MA student in Television, Cinema and New Media and I mainly write …

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First Class Journalism with Politics graduate looking to expand his experience within the field. I specialise in culture, music, politics and human interest. Contact me on William.millar99@gmail.com

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A London based critic and arts writer reviewing theatre and opera.

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Latest Articles

TV Diaries: Everything I’ve seen this month and what I’m excited about

Are you looking for a watchlist but overwhelmed by online recommendations? Hannah Bradfield breaks down everything she’s watched recently and delivers the verdict on what’s worth the watch, what isn’t, and what she’s planning to watch next. While this isn’t a super recent release, it’s had a resurgence after landing …
By Hannah Bradfield
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In Defence of BookTok: Why it Doesn't Deserve the Backlash

In March, I noticed a particular video on TikTok was garnering a lot of attention from the BookTok community. The video, posted by a user named Daisy, commenced with text that read “I’ll never forgive TikTok for what it’s done to literature.” A provocative opening gambit, that’s for sure. Next, …
By daisy couture
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How ‘Coraline’ Paved The Way For A New Age Of Stop-Motion Animation

This much revered—and sometimes feared—film was the first of its kind, using 3D printing technology alongside classic stop motion techniques. Using new animation techniques was a challenge from the start. According to Coraline’s lead animator Travis Knight, Laika initially struggled with pitching Coraline at the beginning due to its stop-motion …
By Libby Jennings
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Former Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Expressed Interest In Buying TikTok

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly interested in buying TikTok if ByteDance decides to sell the social media platform. TikTok is currently under scrutiny in the U.S. as lawmakers are worried that the Beijing-based company, ByteDance, might share users’ data with China and potentially spread propaganda and/or shape the …
By Libby Jennings
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Children Fear Being Bullied If They Do Not Buy Items In Free-to-Play Video Games

A study has found that children and teenagers can face bullying if they do not pay for items in free-to-play games such as Fortnite and Roblox. The Norwegian-based study was conducted by OsloMet PhD student Clara Julia Reich, specialising in consumption research, alongside OsloMet behaviour analyst Kamilla Knutsen Steinns. They …
By Libby Jennings
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Plastic Profits: Mattel's New Business Plan is to Make You Cry While You Buy

Greenlit hastily in the wake of Barbie’s immense success, an influx of gritty film adaptations based on childhood toys is furtively slinking towards our screens. From Daniel Kaluuya’s modern iteration of Barney the Dinosaur full of “millennial angst” to a horror comedy starring a Magic 8 Ball, there are reportedly …
By Elise Barry
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‘Fortnite Festival Season 2: Unlock Your Talent’ Welcomes Lady Gaga To The Stage

Lady Gaga has announced that she will be headlining the Fortnite Festival Season 2: Unlock Your Talent, launching on 22 February. The collaboration between Lady Gaga and Epic Games has fans going gaga as opportunities arise to unlock new instruments, songs and iconic outfits. The Jam Track song bank includes …
By Libby Jennings
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TV Review: ‘Trigger Point’ season two is far-fetched but does it matter?

You might have to suspend belief when watching season two of Jed Mercurio’s Trigger Point, but when it’s this good, does it matter? “The Met is under a constant state of alert. We need to adapt to new threats, new techniques, new enemies,” says Lana Washington (Vicky McClure), as episode …
By Hannah Bradfield
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Disney Invests $1.5 Billion Into Creating An ‘Expansive’ Universe With Epic Games

Disney has announced its $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games as the pair team up to make an “expansive and open games and entertainment universe.’ Players can expect to see their favourite characters and content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Avatar. The pixie dust magic doesn’t stop …
By Libby Jennings
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The Absurdity Of Jason Statham Films: And Why We Need Them

Jason Statham is a man often associated with comically large sharks and absurd narratives. His latest flick The Beekeeper has just surpassed $100m worldwide, but Statham creates a rollercoaster ride of cinematic experience—cementing his films as the secret sauce Hollywood didn’t know it needed.
By Gemma Nettle
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Safe In Our World's Largest-Ever Charity Game Bundle Is Now Available To Download

Safe In Our World has launched its biggest-ever charity gaming bundle featuring over 20 PC games on Fanatical, all for just £15. All sale proceeds will directly go towards supporting Safe In Our World’s future initiatives within the mental health sector. Customers can also opt to donate more if wanted. …
By Libby Jennings
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Planet Zoo Is Finally Coming To Consoles This March

Frontier Development has announced that Planet Zoo is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 26 March. Zoo Tycoon’s successor Planet Zoo lets players create, customise and manage zoos with intuitive console controls all from the comfort of your couch. The zoo management simulator has been loved for …
By Libby Jennings
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Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Pulled Offline Over Game Completing Glitch

Rocksteady Studios’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been pulled offline after just one hour of activity of the Deluxe Edition’s early access due to a bizarre glitch that automatically completes the game. The Deluxe Edition, costing an extra £30 from the £69.99 price tag, enabled players to access …
By Libby Jennings
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Louis Theroux: why is he such a great interviewer?

Following another successful series of BBC Two’s Louis Theroux Interviews, we explore what has cemented Theroux as one of today’s most iconic interviewers. “I’ve got a high tolerance for awkwardness, but yours is off the charts.” “Explain,” Chelsea Manning replies to Louis Theroux, sitting inches away from her, his sensible …
By Hannah Bradfield
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Arriving at the Who-niverse 18 years late — why I’ve only just watched ‘Doctor Who’

After almost two decades without, I have finally welcomed Doctor Who into my life. To celebrate this incredibly significant moment, here are my thoughts on this glorious show — 18 years late. My dreams have been Dalek-themed ever since. What took me so long? I was five when Doctor Who …
By Hannah Bradfield
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The Reaction To Molly Marsh's TikToks Highlights A Problematic Attitude Towards Being "Cringe"

Can a gal not have a boogie now without being called cringe? “If you cringe at something, you feel embarrassed or disgusted,” understands the Collins English Dictionary. The Cambridge Dictionary agrees. To cringe, it says, is “to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened” or “to …
By Hannah Bradfield
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Grimmfest: Director Raymond Wood Discusses His New Horror 'Faceless After Dark' and The Power of Imagination

The Indiependent caught up with Wood at the 15th edition of Grimmfest to discuss the film’s influences and how the fear of the unknown paired with our fervent imaginations provides fertile ground for horror.
By Katie Heyes
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