If you've seen more than one Quentin Tarantino film, you know that severed body parts and pools of florescent blood are standard practice. His portrayal of extreme violence ranges anywhere from kinetic release to a comedic punchline. In this video essay, The Discarded Image examines Tarantino's films to explore his signature use of blood, battery, and brutality.
It's hard to imagine Tim Burton's black comedy classic Beetlejuice without Michael Keaton — or as an actual horror film. Beetlejuice in Hawaii, Beetlejuice the homicidal winged demon, Sammy Davis Jr. as Beetlejuice — these are just a few of the close calls Beetlejuice had on the way to the screen. CineFix has the details on what Beetlejuice almost was, and thankfully wasn't.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are coming back to the auto world with their Amazon series The Grand Tour. Since they don't really qualify for Carpool Karaoke, James Corden put the guys up against each other for a timed test lap around the Willow Springs Race Course. Not only do the hosts need to make the best time, they also have to correctly answer a series of ridiculous trivia questions.
With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
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Combining elements of tactical boots with training shoes, the Nike React SFB Carbon Low is built for outdoor pursuits. It's built with Flyplate technology that uses a full-length carbon fiber plate to optimize stride, support the Achilles, and protect from sharp rocks. Lightweight React foam provides cushioning and energy return, while the mesh upper has a durable fabric midfoot overlay, heavy-duty stow-away laces, and a solid rubber toe reinforcement. It all sits atop an outsole of hand and sticky rubbers with rubber teeth in the arch for added grip on challenging terrain.
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NPR's Tiny Desk was taken over by three humanoid aliens — or robots, or maybe even real men in heavy blue makeup — as the Blue Man Group brought their eclectic ambient sounds to the office. The Rube Goldberg of musical acts brought their own Rube Goldberg instruments for 13 of the most unique minutes in the history of the Tiny Desk series.
At one time, there 48 slot car shops operating in New York City. Now, there's one. "Buzz" Frank Perri owns and operates Buzz-A-Rama, the last place to swap plastic on the great slot car tracks in New York. Since 1965, Frank has been running the slots, and looks to a younger generation to keep the sport alive.
NERRĀ has transformed the mundane daily routine into a soul-nourishing ritual. Embracing ancient bathing practices, their products turn everyday self-care into a moment of connection, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's not just about cleansing; it's about creating a sanctuary at home where each action is an act of self-love and mindfulness. Their four-step process soaks, exfoliates, purifies, and nourishes the skin, providing a spa-like experience at home. Upgrade your body care routine and experience the difference with the Ritual collection.
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Over the past 35 years, Golden Krust has grown from a single restaurant in the Bronx to a Caribbean-owned Goliath with over 120 locations in North America. Now they're partnering with Vita Coco on a special deal to celebrate tropical flavors. Through June 30th, guests can add a Vita Coco drink — Juice or Original — to their order for just $1 with the purchase of one of the chain's signature jerk chicken meals. By pairing the refreshingly sweet coconut drink with savory, spicy, and slow-cooked jerk, it's a great summer treat.
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The Milk Way is about 160,000 light years wide, with our planet only taking up a mere fraction of that. Considering our only spacecraft in transit is taking 2.5 billion years to make the trip through it, human domination doesn't seem likely. But there could be a better way. Roey Tzezana explains the idea of von Neumann machines and how they could aid in getting civilization across our galaxy.
Wrestler André the Giant was huge in the ring, and even the big screen was barely enough to contain him. André had smaller parts in other films and television series, but it was The Princess Pride, in a role written specifically for him, that André's penchant for acting was brought to the fore. No Small Parts looks at André's career in film and how being the biggest guy in the room wasn't always a good thing.
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