Marathi musical ‘Gondhal’ is India’s official entry to Oscars 2027
Scroll.inby Scroll Staff18 Sept 2026
First-time feature director Santosh Davakhar’s Marathi-language Gondhal will represent India at the Oscars in 2027.
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top 49%Belle and Sebastian play spontaneous gig in local park after Perth show cancelled
The Independentby Isobel Lewis18 Sept 2026
Belle and Sebastian played an impromptu concert in a park in Perth, Australia, after being forced to cancel their concerts in the area.
Film of the Week: 'Resident Evil' - How to resurrect a dead franchise
Euronewsby David Mouriquand; Amber Louise Bryce18 Sept 2026
It's taken six attempts, one reboot and one doomed Netflix show... But now, after 24 years, we have a good Resident Evil film.
On This Day: Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey dies in 1964
IrishCentral.comby Larry Kirwan18 Sept 2026
Editor's Note: On September 18, 1964, Sean O'Casey, the beloved Irish playwright famous for plays such as "Juno and the Paycock," "The Plough and the Stars," and "Shadow of a Gunman," passed away.
How a dissident poet became Ukraine’s moral compass
Kyiv Independentby Kate Tsurkan18 Sept 2026
Ukrainian poet Vasyl Stus. (Collage by Anastasiia Starko / the Kyiv Independent) Editor's Note: This story is part of the "Hidden Canon" – a special series celebrating Ukrainian classic literature...
‘World of Vettuvam’ glimpse: Pa Ranjith takes us through the gritty backdrop of his next
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau18 Sept 2026
Neelam Productions today, September 18, unveiled a new glimpse video of ace filmmaker and producer Pa Ranjith’s upcoming feature film, Vettuvam.
At $8,900, Could You Muster Some Interest In This 1978 Ford Mustang II? - Jalopnik
Jalopnikby staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie)18 Sept 2026
At $8,900, Could You Muster Some Interest In This 1978 Ford Mustang II? While long maligned as a malaise-era misstep, today's Nice Price or No Dice Mustang II offers a T-top roof and louvered hatch...
Oscars 2027: Spain selects ‘La Bola Negra’, France picks ‘Minotaur’ as Vatican City makes historic first submission
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau18 Sept 2026
The 2027 Oscars International Feature race is taking shape as Spain and France have announced their official selections, while Vatican City is preparing its first-ever submission to the Academy...
Shakira’s master stroke
El País Englishby Carlos Marcos18 Sept 2026
In January 2023, Shakira’s career was floundering. Her last full-length album had come out five years earlier, in 2017. El Dorado was rated 2.3 out of 5 on the Rate Your Music page.
HT Evening Brief Sept 18: Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll; Marathi film is India's Oscars 2027 entry
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk18 Sept 2026
HT Evening Brief Sept 18: Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll; Marathi film is India's Oscars 2027 entry Good evening, readers.
When Is People v. Gorilla Grodd Series Set in DCU Timeline? Superman Star Has Answered
ComingSoon.netby Devanshi Basu18 Sept 2026
Skyler Gisondo has given DCU fans their clearest hint yet about when The People v. Gorilla Grodd takes place. The actor, who returns as Jimmy Olsen, mapped out the spinoff’s spot on the timeline.
Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's pick for Oscars 2027
The Hinduby PTI18 Sept 2026
Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars 2027, the Film Federation of India announced on Friday.
How music festivals are becoming launchpads for indie artistes
The Hinduby Narendra Kusnur18 Sept 2026
When keyboardist Abhijit Pohankar and his Global Varkari group presented Marathi abhangs for the Delhi crowd, they were aware that a language barrier might cloud the audience grasp.
Photographer Accidentally Double-Exposes Wedding Photos With Pictures of Her Dog and Cat
PetaPixelby Matt Growcoot18 Sept 2026
Anyone who’s ever tried out film photography knows that it can be a minefield — easy to get wrong or receive unexpected results. But some of those quirks turn out to be happy accidents.
This DIY Creator Is Building a Compass That Only Points to Taco Bell
Gizmodoby Matthew Phelan18 Sept 2026
Tru Narla remembers when the latest tech—the cutting-edge consumer hardware itself—was colorful. You probably do too, even if it feels like we’re a long way away from flip phones, bedazzled digital...
‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war
The Guardianby Patrick Barkham18 Sept 2026
Derek Gow and Derek Banbury should hate each other. Gow is an outspoken rewilder widely credited with bringing back the beaver in England.
‘Eating is my superpower’: Nigella turns up the heat on Bake Off
The Guardianby Michael Hogan18 Sept 2026
Like the Cleopatra of cake, new Great British Bake Off judge Nigella Lawson reclines on a chaise longue throughout our interview, gently fanning herself.
James Gunn Is Trying to Temper Your 'Man of Tomorrow' Expectations
Gizmodoby Germain Lussier18 Sept 2026
Expectations can be a killer. These days, people will often read and speculate about things for so long that they somehow become real, even if they’re not.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Has A Complicated Place In The Video Game Timeline - SlashFilm
/Filmby staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai)18 Sept 2026
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Has A Complicated Place In The Video Game Timeline Warning: Zombies ahead. This article contains spoilers for "Resident Evil."
Japan’s Top Broadcasters Unite for First Joint Delegation to MipCancun (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran18 Sept 2026
Ten major Japanese broadcasters are joining forces for the first time to send a joint delegation to MipCancun, marking the country’s first coordinated television market presence outside Asia.