A powerful new gig-theatre piece, 'A Giant on the Bridge', uses songs co-written by ex-prisoners to explore the complex reality of life after incarceration. Premiering in 2024, it tours Scotland next month.
Danny Patrick's low-budget Holocaust thriller 'Aryan Papers' is released to scathing criticism for its poor production and performances. Read our full review.
Our review of MIO: Memories In Orbit, the new indie Metroidvania Soulslike. Stunning visuals can't mask frustrating difficulty and flawed mechanics in this Hollow Knight-inspired space adventure.
London's pioneering BFI Flare LGBTQ+ film festival marks its 40th anniversary this March. Discover the 2026 programme, how to submit films, and its vital history.
Our review of the indie sci-fi comedy 'Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox', starring Samuel Dunning with cameos from Keith David and Danny Trejo. Out on digital from 26 January.
A gamer explains why he purchased Code Violet, the PS5 title dubbed 2026's worst game, praising its ambition, dinosaurs, and indie spirit despite its bugs. Discover the full story.
The developers behind the comedy game Baby Steps discuss creating Nate, the whiny, unprepared protagonist, and why players grow to love him as he struggles up a mountain.
Iconic Australian label Sass & Bide is closing all stores to relaunch, aiming to recapture its original indie sleaze magic and attract a new generation. Can it succeed?
Our review of Cassette Boy, a unique Japanese indie game that blends Zelda-style adventure with Fez-like perspective puzzles. Discover if this charming oddity is worth your time.
Our review of 'A Gangster's Life', a low-budget British crime comedy starring Tony Cook. The film, out on digital platforms from 19 January, is a mixed bag of quirky ideas and poor production.
Ralph Fiennes delivers a career-best performance in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the finest chapter of the zombie horror saga. Read our full review of this gruesome, energised fourquel.
The acclaimed indie game Despelote arrives on Nintendo Switch. Our review explores this personal, semi-autobiographical adventure about childhood and Ecuador's 2002 World Cup run.
Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis celebrated turning 50 by holding a symbolic wedding to her cockapoo, Bobby Rhubarb. The star-studded event featured performances from Ben Gibbard and Alex Greenwald.
Johannes Roberts's brutal creature feature 'Primate' delivers slick, gory fun. A pet chimp with rabies terrorises a family in this unpretentious horror, in cinemas 9 January.
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
Our review of Clawpunk, the 2025 pixel-art brawler mixing feral cyberpunk with arcade chaos. Discover why this feline-themed action game is a must-play. Read the full verdict now.
Daisy Ridley stars in a contemplative zombie film, We Bury the Dead, focusing on grief over gore. A solid twist on the undead genre, out now in the UK. Read our review.
Beat the January blues with our guide to the best live music in London this month. Get tickets for Dijon, Mariah the Scientist, Soulwax and more unmissable shows.
Discover the most promising independent video games launching in 2026, including successors to Shovel Knight and Little Nightmares. Get the full list and release dates here.
Bristol indie duo Getdown Services are poised for a massive 2026 after a sold-out year. Discover their high-octane shows, scatological lyrics, and surprising social conscience. Read the full interview.
Our 2025 gaming year review reveals how indie developers thrived while traditional publishers faced layoffs, AI issues, and corporate failures. Discover the titles that defined the year.
A new Israeli-Belarusian Holocaust film, 'Stork of Hope', is released digitally on 5 January. Critics label it cliché-ridden and an act of nationalist self-soothing. Read our full review.
Chicago-born artist Prewn (Izzy Hagerup) discusses her new album 'System', the life-changing power of DIY music communities, and finding light through dark emotional honesty. Her UK/European tour starts in May.
Discover the under-the-radar cinematic treasures of 2025, from a charming baseball comedy to a powerful prison documentary, as selected by top critics.
Metro GameCentral unveils its definitive list of the best video games from 2025, where indie titles lead the charge and a French RPG takes the crown. Discover the year's must-play hits.
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
The Indie Game Awards has revoked two awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after developers admitted to using generative AI, sparking debate on AI ethics in game development.
Director Jessica Marsh's 'Light Needs' is a chilling sci-fi thriller exploring plant consciousness and climate grief. Read our review of this haunting cinematic experience.
Irish indie game The Séance Of Blake Manor earns a stellar 9/10. Our review explores this 1897-set supernatural detective mystery, one of the best games of the year. Read the full analysis.
Consume Me, the award-winning autobiographical indie game about a student's struggles, is one of the year's most unique titles. Read our review of this PC-exclusive gem.