From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The concept of an actor "disappearing into" or becoming "unrecognizable for" a role is a long-standing awards trend. Indeed, critics and awards bodies have long celebrated performers who go to great ...

…are there any self-possessed Disney heroines at all? Yes! These leading ladies have come a long way since 1937, when the ideal princess had "skin as white as snow"; passively pinned hopes on a prince ...

Even the mayor is getting involved.

Shrek has always been described as an adult animated movie, and many subtle and not-so-subtle hints support this claim. There’s a ton of parody ”hidden” inside it, and there’s even a scene where lord ...

We all loved watching movies and cartoons when we were children. There is something special about this unknown world we are about to discover and the characters we are going to meet. Some movies we ...

While extremely popular among mainstream audiences, the adventure genre isn't a monolith, meaning not every single adventure film will be overwhelmingly beloved. However, the publ ...

Whoever says that women have no place in politics or as a warrior have clearly never heard the story of Empress Matilda. A Queen by the age of 10 and a warrior shortly thereafter, Matilda’s actions ...

Alicia Keys joins Usher as a surprise guest during his Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas. The two perform a duet of Alicia's single, 'If I Ain't Got You,' and their 2004 hit, 'My Boo.' ...

To play this audio you need to enable JavaScript. Dick Whittington is a young man from the city who has a big ambition: he wants to be Lord Mayor of London! This is a traditional British pantomime – a ...

Harmonies is a great way to sharpen your critical thinking, put your music knowledge to the test, and enjoy a few “a-ha!” moments along the way. Check back here every day for the latest answers, and ...