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April Lloyd UK

Freelance journalist, sports producer and radio journalist. Fellow and Editorial Assistant for JournoResources. Get in touch if you have any questions!

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Alexander Cohen

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

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Alex Green

An aspiring gaming writer who graduated from the University of Birmingham with an M.Sci. in Chemistry. A former writer and Gaming Editor for Redbrick Newspaper. Bylines in The Indiependent, Startmenu, …

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Isabella Ward

Physics undergraduate, freelance blog author, and aspiring science and data journalist.

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Dolly Carter

• Reporter for Archant's Suffolk titles the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star• Highly Commended for Outstanding Commitment at the 2022 Student Publication Association's National Awards• Described by …

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Latest Articles

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, …
By Hannah Bradfield
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September TV column: What to watch this month

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for season three of Emily In Paris and The Jetty.I’m ready for Autumn. There, I said it. Not everyone will be on my wavelength, but there’s just something about those early Autumn evenings: settling in with a new drama and a cuppa, feeling cosy …
By Hannah Bradfield
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Album Review: Cacophony // Paris Paloma : The Indiependent

Paris Paloma’s Cacophony is a treasure chest of contradiction. The 23-year-old artist’s generally delicate song-writing, mismatched music and lyrics, and contrasting imagery flawlessly translate the intensity of emotional turmoil into music. Though only a debut, she cements her maturity as a singer-songwriter and emerges from this album as the hero …
By Harriet MacDonald Eggers
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How 'Love, Simon' Redefined LGBTQ+ Representation In Cinema

As Pride Month’s celebrations come to a close, it’s important to recognise films that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year round. One standout example is the 2018 box-office hit Love, Simon, notable for being the first major studio coming-of-age film with a gay male lead character. This groundbreaking film not …
By Libby Jennings
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TV Diaries: Everything I’ve seen this month and what I’m excited about

In the latest instalment of her TV Diaries column, Hannah Bradfield recounts her month in TV and what she’s excited to watch next. Spoiler alert: This feature contains spoilers for season two of The Outlaws. May was a stressful one. Full of exams and farewells, I didn’t have much time …
By Hannah Bradfield
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How ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ Saved Disney Animation

In the latest instalment of our ‘Changed Film Forever’ series, Libby Jennings tells the story of Disney’s lesser-known mouse: Basil of Baker Street. The Great Mouse Detective (1986) is an often-overlooked Disney classic, but behind the scenes, it is recognised as the film that saved Disney. Disney had struggled with …
By Libby Jennings
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EA Forms New ‘The Sims 4’ Team Dedicated To Improving The “Core Game Experience”

Electronic Arts (EA) has formed a team to invest in the The Sims 4 “core game experience” after years of reported technical difficulties from players. The developers acknowledged players’ frustrations within the game and pledged to tackle the reported concerns by increasing the number and frequency of fixes. Players can …
By Libby Jennings
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TV Diaries: Everything I’ve seen this month and what I’m excited about

Spoiler alert: This feature includes spoilers from the first season of Blue Lights. In the second instalment of her TV Diaries column, Hannah Bradfield recounts everything she has watched recently and what she’s excited about next. And so, in the blink of an eye, it’s May. The mornings are lighter, …
By Hannah Bradfield
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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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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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