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Dry Cleaning , the South London art-rock quartet composed of Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar), Lewis Maynard (bass) , and Nick Buxton (drums) , have become one of the UK’s most distinctive voices in contemporary rock. Since their emergence, the band have fused angular post-punk textures with a cerebral sense of humor and emotional detachment, fronted by Shaw’s unmistakable spoken-word delivery  that transforms the mundane into the profound. Building on their acclaim

Radium Dolls , storming out of Brisbane/Meanjin , are one of Australia’s most electrifying new rock acts — a four-piece powerhouse  defined by sharp wit, relentless energy, and unfiltered emotion. Known for their bone-rattling live shows  and fearless attitude, they’ve quickly become a standout force in the country’s modern rock landscape. In March 2024 , the release of their debut album Legal Speed  catapulted the band into the national spotlight, pairing gritty storytelling

The Cribs  — brothers Gary, Ryan, and Ross Jarman  — remain one of the UK’s most enduring and authentic indie-rock bands. Formed in Wakefield in the early 2000s, they’ve built a legacy on unfiltered honesty, sharp melodies, and that unmistakable blend of northern grit and emotional vulnerability. Over two decades, their catalogue has evolved from DIY rawness to widescreen anthems, but their core spirit — loud, heartfelt, and defiantly human  — has never faded. Following years

Summary of the Movie: When privileged teacher seduces vulnerable refugee, forbidden romance reveals exploitation disguised as generosity Psychological drama meets power critique. High school teacher married to mayor begins affair with young asylum seeker, their relationship escalating toward fatal consequences while exposing how privilege corrupts compassion into self-serving exploitation. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/pl/film/dont-call-me-mama (Poland) Link IMDB

Summary of the Movie: When accident-devastated husband's portrait begins terrorizing wife, reality blurs between supernatural possession and grief-induced psychosis Psychological horror meets domestic grief. Wife Sofia obsesses over mysterious portrait resembling pre-accident husband, confronting escalating terror while unable to determine if painting possesses supernatural malevolence or her grief manifests as mental breakdown. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/mo

Summary of the Movie: When parents' sudden engagement shocks four teens, cross-country journey transforms reluctant strangers into chosen siblings Family comedy-drama meets road trip. Four soon-to-be step-siblings embark on 1,400-mile journey after parents' surprise engagement, navigating personality clashes and family tensions while discovering connection through shared experience. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-wedding-party-2025 (US), https://www.j

Summary of the Movie: Marriage becomes negotiation once romance turns procedural Seks dla opornych  treats long-term marriage not as emotional continuity but as a system that must be actively managed once desire loses spontaneity. The film reframes intimacy as performance, revealing how effort, embarrassment, and social comparison replace instinct over time. Rather than escalating toward erotic renewal, the narrative accumulates awkward interruptions to show how intimacy coll

Summary of the Movie: Pregnancy exposes the collision between self-destruction and institutional care Vena  frames unplanned pregnancy not as a moral dilemma but as a stress test for individuals already living at the edge of stability. The film positions addiction and bureaucracy as parallel pressures, revealing how care becomes conditional when behavior fails to conform. Rather than moving toward redemption, the narrative accumulates confrontations between chaos and structur

Summary of the Movie: Friendship becomes motion inside institutional stasis L’été de Jahia  treats youth not as a promise of the future but as a present lived under suspension, where time advances without direction. The film reframes friendship as a temporary engine that allows movement within systems designed to stall lives. Rather than progressing toward resolution, the story accumulates moments of shared vitality to show how joy operates as interruption, not escape. Where

Summary of the Movie: Love emerges as a survival tactic when family, state, and economy collapse Baby  reframes intimacy as infrastructure, showing how affection, mentorship, and desire become practical tools for endurance once institutional support disappears. Love functions simultaneously as shelter and leverage, stabilizing life while reproducing imbalance. Rather than building toward resolution, the film accumulates emotional, physical, and economic exchanges to show how

Summary of the Movie: When temptation replaces terror as the engine of violence The Demoness  operates as a stripped-down supernatural horror that treats seduction not as erotic fantasy but as a practical tool of manipulation. Its core consequence is the reframing of evil as patient, curious, and observational—less interested in punishment than in studying how easily humans unravel when offered exactly what they want. Where to watch: https://www.amazon.com/Demoness-Andrew-Bur

Summary of the Series: When West Texas oil fuels modern boom, upstairs/downstairs dynamics reveal how energy fortunes reshape climate, economy, and human costs Contemporary Western meets industry drama. Crisis manager Tommy Norris navigates brutal West Texas oil industry where roughneck workers and billionaire wildcatters pursue fortunes through boom "reshaping climate, economy, and geopolitics"—examining personal sacrifices and moral compromises energy extraction demands. Wh

TogetherEffect  are a British-American contemporary indie band  blending indie and rock with a modern pop twist . Rising fast through word of mouth and viral TikTok moments, the group have built a devoted following, known for selling out shows  and delivering live performances that pulse with authenticity and energy. With the release of their debut EP Mid 20s  (2024) , TogetherEffect established themselves as one of the most exciting new names in the alternative scene — a ban

RISE  are a dynamic four-piece rock band from Liverpool, England , known for their high-tempo sound and emotionally charged performances. The band — Sam Kinley (bass, vocals) , Paul Kinley (keyboards, backing vocals) , Alex Mahoney (drums) , and Brian Petch (guitar)  — craft an instantly recognisable sound that fuses melodic hooks with propulsive rhythm and rich synth textures. Their music bridges the gap between classic melodic rock and modern progressive influences , creati

Teen Creeps  are a Belgian indie rock trio  on a mission to bring the heart and grit of 90s alternative back to life. Channeling the emotional intensity of Dinosaur Jr , the drive of Cloud Nothings , and the melodic weight of early Foo Fighters , the band blend fuzzed-out guitars, soaring vocals, and pounding rhythms into a sound that feels both nostalgic and vital. Their upcoming third album, Today Is the Day  (out September 2025) , promises to be their boldest statement yet

Ra Ra Viper  are a Fremantle-based five-piece  defining a new wave of West Australian alternative rock  — sun-drenched, gritty, and bursting with livewire energy. Known for their sweaty, euphoric performances  and magnetic stage presence, the band has rapidly built a national reputation for transforming every show into a full-body experience. After the success of their 2022 Australian tour, sold-out WA headline runs, and high-profile supports for Slowly Slowly , Sly Withers ,

Summary of the Movie: When daughter infiltrates mother's wellness retreat, self-improvement rhetoric masks cult violence requiring brutal rescue Cult horror meets family drama. Daughter Olivia infiltrates dangerous self-actualization community after mother Rebecca falls under enigmatic leader Curtis Clark's influence—discovering wellness rhetoric conceals escalating physical mutilation as "healing" culminating in violent confrontation Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com

Summary of the Movie: When teenage accident becomes family test, parents' protective instincts meet possible supernatural consequences on Halloween night Contained thriller meets ambiguous horror. Parents race to daughter's hit-and-run accident scene, navigating moral choices via phone while driving through increasingly ominous night—with Halloween date and mysterious revelations suggesting supernatural dimension to their nightmare journey. Where to watch: https://www.justwat

Summary of the Movie: A New York Love Story Under Siege The narrative functions as a high-tension portrait of intimacy weaponized by the state, where personal milestones are shadowed by legal precarity. It inhabits a New York that is both a landscape of romantic possibility and a clinical maze of administrative tragedy. Oday Rasheed crafts a haunting exploration of how systemic bureaucracy can dismantle the sanctuary of new love. The film serves as a visceral reminder that fo

Summary of the Movie: A Time Capsule of Downtown Soul Set within the confines of a New York apartment, the narrative recreates a lost interview between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. This "Anti-Epic" journey reimagines the biopic as a sensory data-dump, trading traditional plot for the rhythmic beauty of 1970s intellectual gossip. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/peter-hujars-day (US) Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34250044/

Summary of the Movie: A Sci-Fi Fable of Exile and Synthetic Solidarity Set on a harsh frontier planet, the narrative follows Dek, a young Predator outcast, who forms a disruptive bond with Thia (Elle Fanning) to hunt a common enemy. This "Badlands" odyssey reimagines the hunt as a path to cultural redemption, blending Weyland-Yutani robotics with a visceral coming-of-age journey. Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/predator-badlands-2025 (US), https://www.just

Summary of the Movie: When ideological collapse creates meaning vacuum, psychic charlatanism fills void through absurdist military quest Post-communist satire meets conspiracy folklore. High-ranking Bulgarian Army officers, led by psychic channeler, dig massive hole searching for mysterious artifact promising "ultimate triumph" after communism's fall—transforming real historical mystery into tragicomic meditation on institutional delusion. Where to watch: https://pro.festival

Summary of the Movie: A Jazz-Infused Pilgrimage Through the French Heartland The narrative follows Lino, a successful lawyer who, afflicted by a neurological condition that forces total honesty, embarks on a whimsical cross-country journey to rediscover his soul through music. This "musical fable" treats the French landscape not as a backdrop, but as a staff upon which Lelouch composes a mosaic of dreams, disappointments, and serendipitous encounters. Where to watch:...

Why the trend is emerging: When control becomes ambient, resistance turns psychological Power in the mid-2020s no longer announces itself through singular authorities or visible repression. It operates through systems—surveillance, bureaucracy, reputation, and social norms—that feel constant, impersonal, and unavoidable. Key forces driving the emergence of this trend From authority to infrastructure:  Control embeds itself into systems rather than individuals. Power feels pro