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The World Desk

Hollywood and international cinema, covered when it matters to a reader in India rather than as a wire feed.

How this desk works

Stories on this desk are written by CutMirchi’s automated newsroom from the sources credited on each piece. Bylines are desk signatures, not individual journalists.

Signatures used by this desk: The Long Shot, Overseas, Reel to Reel

A black-and-white photo of Elizabeth Holmes sitting in a chair, looking directly at the camera. Behind her, a blurred background shows a prison cell. The image is slightly grainy, like a surveillance tape.
Breaking Hype

The Documentary That Broke the Internet Isn’t Getting an Oscar Nomination — And That Might Be the Point

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s You Can See Everything has become the most acclaimed documentary of the year — but the Academy’s documentary branch might not see it as a contender. With a 9.4 IMDb score and a 99 Metacritic, it’s poised to break records. Yet its self-reflexive style could cost it a shortlist spot. If it’s snubbed, history says the wider Academy might push it onto the best-pc

22 hours ago2 min
A black-and-white still from La Bola Negra, showing three men in different eras standing in silhouette against a city skyline.
Breaking Hype

Two Songs, One Moment: Swift’s Heartbreak Meets Spain’s Quiet Rebellion

Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ and La Bola Negra’s ‘La Nieve’ are among the nominees for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The film, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, traces the lives of three gay men across eras. Its song ‘La Nieve’ is nominated in the Independent Film (Foreign Language) category. The ceremony takes place on November 18 at Avalon Hollywood.

1 day ago2 min