At an early age we are taught not to judge a book by its cover, but I made this grave mistake when my copy of Rob Franklin’s debut novel Great Black Hope arrived. The title is boldly set in bright ...

Since its explosive debut in 1996, the Mission: Impossible franchise has evolved from a sleek spy thriller into one of the most daring and consistently entertaining action series in modern cinema.

For Mohammed, this is a long way away from Ted Lasso. In Deep Cover he is not just the butt of the joke but also a bonafide action hero by the end. Hugh makes every scene he appear in funny, ...

Slow-burning, high stakes and undoubtedly guided by its score, Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning is an explosive addition to the beloved franchise led by Tom Cruise. Taking over from the work ...

6 Set on the windswept outcrop islet of Muckle Flugga—the northernmost inhabited point in Scotland’s Shetland Isles—Michael Pedersen’s debut novel, which takes its name from this remote place, unfolds ...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our higher education institutions is proceeding with startling speed. Universities, once deliberate and reflective spaces, are now scrambling to ...

Jessie Elland’s haunting debut The Ladie Upstairs is a masterclass in the gothic genre. The combination of female rage and lengthy personification of the house’s power makes for a weird but wonderful ...

Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2002) is a modern mastering of the fairytale genre, its older lead bringing new life to the underdog. Wrapped in a Dior box, it reminds me to have hope in the world. Lesley ...

‘Love Having You Around’ (Music Of My Mind, 1972) As the opening track to what critics call Wonder’s “classic period”, ‘Love Having You Around’ sets the tone for one of the greatest winning streaks in ...

Support The Indiependent We’re trying to raise £200 a month to help cover our operational costs. This includes our ‘Writer of the Month’ awards, where we recognise the amazing work produced by our ...

The Sims 4 has announced its latest expansion pack, Enchanted by Nature, releasing in July. This is the second expansion pack of 2025, following the “Businesses & Hobbies” pack, back in March.

I am sitting in a plush VIP room in the Dominion Theatre, interviewing a group of performers. However, they are not the cast of the current show, The Devil Wears Prada. They are actually the theatre’s ...