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Christopher Nolan’s first movie is waiting to be rediscovered (and for free)
Polygon revisits Christopher Nolan’s rarely discussed debut feature, 1998’s *Following*, arguing that it deserves rediscovery and noting it can now be watched cheaply or for free. The piece frames Nolan’s rise as unusually rapid — unlike most directors, he has almost no back catalogue, making *Following* the sole stepping stone before his 2000 breakthrough *Memento*.…
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Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase? is hypnotic, healing, and hopeful
Matmos are an incredibly accomplished duo between their own solo records like the masterpiece A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure and production classic Bjork records like Vespertine. But Drew Daniel, one half of Matmos, is fiendishly prolific. When he’s not literally dreaming up new viral music genres, he’s also putting out records…
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Dad and his kids think they’ve captured Bigfoot on video after spotting something in the woods
A dad's TikTok video of a dark figure standing in the woods has over 17 million views, with his kids claiming they spotted Bigfoot from the road.
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After The Odyssey, Matt Damon can’t wait to get stranded again: ‘I’ve seen those memes’
In a press junket interview for Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey, actor Matt Damon spoke light-heartedly about the running joke that so many of his characters end up stranded and in need of rescue. Damon said he is well aware of the internet memes on the subject — shared with him by friends and…
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NIGHTWISH’s FLOOR JANSEN Is Going Back To Her ‘Metal Roots’ With Some Of Her New Solo Music
During a July 10 livestream on her YouTube channel, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen answered a few fan-submitted questions about her new solo single, “Run”, which was released in late June via Revamp Music in collaboration with Warner Music. The track, which can be heard below, is the first taste of F…
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England reach World Cup semi-finals as Bellingham double downs Norway
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the Miami quarter-final, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to settle a tense and controversial knockout tie. Bellingham cancelled out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener just before the interval before striking again in extra time to send Thomas Tuchel’s…
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England soccer manager goes viral for angry, combative interview after World Cup victory over Norway
England manager Thomas Tuchel drew attention on social media following his side’s 2-1 quarterfinal win over Norway, which secured their place in the World Cup semifinals. Rather than celebrating the result, Tuchel used his post-match interview with Fox Sports to focus on his team’s errors and came across as combative towards the interviewer, prompting the…
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How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
A young grey seal named Neil has become an unlikely internet sensation after spending a stretch of time hauled out on land in southern Tasmania, Australia. The BBC video, presented by Helen Livingstone, recaps how the animal’s presence generated both widespread affection and considerable disruption in the local community, illustrating the way a single wild…
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After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
The Nopia synthesiser, which went viral among music-gear enthusiasts when it was first teased in 2023, is now reported to be “basically finished” and nearing release. Its creators, Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal, showed the device to the MusicRadar team for a detailed first look and confirmed it will launch in “a couple of months”…
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Go Inside ‘The Infinite Dreams Experience’ At IRON MAIDEN’s EDDFEST (Video)
The Neil Martin YouTube channel has posted a video tour of “The Infinite Dreams Experience”, a centrepiece attraction at Iron Maiden’s Eddfest, a two-day celebration of the band’s roughly 50-year history taking place on 10–11 July 2026 in Knebworth, United Kingdom. The exhibition assembles props and memorabilia from across the band’s career, marking a milestone…