A Classic Reborn for the Age of Desire and Control Hedda  reimagines Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 masterpiece “Hedda Gabler”  as a lush, emotionally charged exploration of gender, repression, and self-destruction. Set in 1950s England , director Nia DaCosta  crafts an intoxicating mix of period drama and modern psychology, reframing the iconic antiheroine for a new generation. Starring Tessa Thompson  in a daring, layered performance, alongside Nina Hoss , Imogen Poots , and Tom Batem

When Grief Forces a Family to Face Themselves Regretting You  is a 2025 romantic drama directed by Josh Boone  ( The Fault in Our Stars ) and adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover . The screenplay, co-written with Susan McMartin , translates Hoover’s signature blend of heartbreak, family conflict, and redemption to the screen. The story centers on Morgan Grant  (played by Allison Williams ) and her teenage daughter Clara  ( McKenna Grace ), whose strained relat

When Silence Speaks Louder Than Redemption Anemone  is a 2025 British-American drama directed by Ronan Day-Lewis , co-written with his father, Daniel Day-Lewis , marking the legendary actor’s return to the screen after his 2017 retirement. Set in the rugged landscapes of Northern England , the film follows Jem  (Sean Bean), who ventures deep into the woods to reconcile with his estranged brother Ray  (Daniel Day-Lewis), a hermit haunted by decades of guilt and family tragedy.

When Home Becomes a Prison and a Window Becomes the World Amerikatsi  (2022) is a deeply moving drama written, directed, and starred in by Michael A. Goorjian , exploring what it means to belong to a homeland you’ve never truly known. Set in 1947 Soviet Armenia , the film follows Charlie Bakhchinyan , an Armenian-American who returns to his ancestral country after surviving the genocide as a child — only to find himself wrongly imprisoned by the Soviet regime. From his prison

Tom A. Smith  is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Sunderland, rapidly emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting young talents. Backed by glowing praise from Sir Elton John , who declared, “I think he is going to be a big star,”  Smith’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. His music blends heartfelt lyricism with infectious indie-pop energy, capturing the intensity of youth, ambition, and self-discovery. Beyond his solo work, Tom has collaborated with notable art

Kissmet  are a British trio making a dazzling entrance onto the pop scene with a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Though newcomers, the band already display a striking understanding of what makes great pop tick — catchy melodies, emotional clarity, and effortless charm. Their music feels universal: simple but not shallow, designed to connect across generations. “ Darling Don’t You Know Me”  marks Kissmet’s debut single — a radiant slice of pop perfection built on smoo

Nadedja  is a Brazil-born, UK-based artist whose music fuses Western and Brazilian influences into an evocative, genre-defying sound. Backed by the PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music Award , she introduces a powerful new chapter with her debut album Daughter Of The Equator Sky  — a deeply personal journey of self-acceptance and resilience. Recorded and co-produced with Bob Mackenzie , the album explores her experience of moving to the UK for love, the joy and heartbreak of bui

Mel Denisse  is a Nashville-based artist and producer whose music thrives in duality. She blurs the lines between alt-rock, left-field pop, and cinematic sound design — pairing delicate, spectral vocals with jagged guitars and distorted textures. Constantly walking the tightrope between vulnerability and volatility, Denisse builds worlds that feel both intimate and otherworldly. Her past releases have earned spins on BBC Radio 1’s Alternative Show , placements on Spotify’s Al

Dead Pioneers  emerged as a bold extension of vocalist and performance artist Gregg Deal’s  creative vision — a project that fuses music with critical cultural commentary. Rooted in themes of identity, resistance, and reclamation, the band’s sound channels the raw intensity of punk and alternative rock into a visceral statement of Indigenous experience. Completed by Josh Rivera  and Abe Brennan  on guitars, Lee Tesche  ( Algiers ) on bass, and Shane Zweygardt  on drums, Dead

A Low-Budget Post-Apocalyptic Redemption Story The film is an independent action-drama set in a dystopian future where a second Ice Age has left the world a frozen, anarchic wasteland. It follows James (Lenni Uitto), a ruthless and broken lone bounty hunter, who finds an unexpected path to redemption when he saves a little girl named Meg (Riley Hardy) from the various factions fighting for power in the collapsed world. The film is noted for being a passionately produced indie

Home Counties  is a sharp, witty UK band whose second album, Humdrum , marks a significant, dance-driven evolution in their sound, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most inventive new acts. Home Counties is known for their highly kinetic and politically-charged approach to post-punk music. On their second album, they make a deliberate shift by trading prominent guitars for restless grooves and twitchy synthesizers . The band features the dual vocal attack of Will

Party Dozen is a Sydney-based noise-rock duo composed of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle  and percussionist/sampler Jonathan Boulet . Their sound is an explosive, abrasive fusion of industrial, no-wave, and post-punk , built upon live improvisation and intense sonic experimentation. Tickle's saxophone is heavily processed through effects pedals, often sounding more like a snarling electric guitar than a typical horn, while Boulet provides a powerful, often tribal drum foundation la

The track "The Good Life" is a collaboration featuring the English post-punk/electronic duo Sleaford Mods , actress Gwendoline Christie  (known for roles like Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones  and Lucifer in The Sandman ), and the post-punk band Big Special . Sleaford Mods is an influential British musical duo consisting of vocalist Jason Williamson  and musician Andrew Fearn . They are known for their minimalist, yet abrasive, electronic backing tracks paired with Willia

A Darkly Quirky Tale of Escape and Connection Sunlight  is a hilariously dark and unconventional love story that follows two people on the edge of life who find purpose and romance through an unlikely connection. The film is the feature-length directorial debut of comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti , who also co-wrote the script with co-star Shenoah Allen . It centers on Jane ( Nina Conti ), a woman hiding from her toxic life inside a full-sized monkey costume, and Roy  (

The Incendiary Crisis of Masculinity The film is a raw, psychological drama about a man's collapse into a misogynistic cult, nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. Manodrome  is a 2023 American-British drama and thriller film with a 15 certificate  and a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes  (95 minutes). It is written and directed by South African filmmaker John Trengove  (in his U.S. debut). The plot centers on Ralphie (Jesse Eisenberg) , a working-class man

A Dark, Gritty British Crime Horror Protein  is a British crime and horror film with an 18 certificate  and a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes  (100 minutes). Written and directed by Tony Burke , the film is a dark, provocative take on gang violence and extreme fixation. The plot centers on an ex-soldier  turned gym-obsessed serial killer  who begins murdering and eating local drug dealers for their protein. This act of cannibalism inadvertently sparks a brutal and bloodthir

Chalk is a three-piece electronic/post-punk project based in belfast, northern ireland , formed in 2019 by irish musicians and filmmakers ross cullen  (vocals), benedict goddard  (guitar/synth), and luke niblock  (drums). their sound is a compelling hybrid of genres, often described as "trauma techno"  or "industrial punk,"  blending the loud, noisy traditions of post-punk with the pulsating, rapturous rhythms of belfast's huge dance and techno scene. Their cinematic approac

Softcult i s a canadian grunge duo composed of twin siblings mercedes arn-horn  (vocals/guitar) and phoenix arn-horn  (vocals/drums/production). they are a central force in a modern, digital-age riot grrrl  movement, known for blending grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock  with a fiercely activist and diy ethos. softcult's music is explicitly political and social, addressing endemic issues like misogyny, sexual assault, and mental health. phoenix handles the production and

An Experimental, Heartfelt Horror Film Good Boy  is an American horror and thriller film with a 15 certificate  and a brisk runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes  (72 minutes). Written and directed by Ben Leonberg  (in his feature debut), the film tells a familiar supernatural story from a wholly unique perspective: that of the titular dog, Indy , who is also the director's real-life pet. The plot follows the loyal pup as he moves to a rural family home with his owner, Todd (Shan

A Psychological and Erotic Horror-Thriller Bone Lake  is an American horror and thriller film with an 18 certificate  and a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes . Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan  and written by Joshua Friedlander , the film follows a couple, Sage (Maddie Hasson)  and Will (Alex Roe) , whose romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is ruined when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and unsettling couple, Diego (Marco Pigossi)  and Cin