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The Pinball Doctors
Mike Hooker and Jon Erhlich are the last of a dying breed — New York pinball repairmen. Pinball games are complex, and they were never intended to last more than maybe five years in the field. So they break down — a lot — and there are a very few left with the skills to repair them. Here's what it takes to keep this uniquely American pastime going.
Bruce Lee With Lightsabers
The only thing ever keeping Bruce Lee from being a real-life Jedi was a lightsaber. Well not anymore. Patrick Nan took a scene from 1972's Fist of Fury and added in some weapons from the Star Wars universe, giving the martial arts master a Nunchuk saber that would rival even the crossguard of Kylo Ren.
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You Were Never Really Here
Director Lynne Ramsay's first film in six years finds grizzled enforcer Joe taking on a rescue mission for a state senator. It's a straightforward job — until it very much isn't. Based on the novella by Jonathan Ames, You Were Never Really Here stars Joaquin Phoenix, Ekaterina Samsonov, and John Doman. In select theaters April 6, 2018.
Fahrenheit 451
Guy Montag might have the most important job in his society — burning every book he can find. Guy's future is happy and carefree, but he begins to seriously question what it is he's doing and how it affects the people around him when he meets a young girl. Based on the Ray Bradbury novel, Fahrenheit 451 stars Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon with an upcoming release on HBO.
Beirut
Penned by Bourne Trilogy's Tony Gilroy, Jon Hamm goes back to 1982 and heads to Beirut. The former U.S. diplomat attempts to negotiate for the life of a colleague while trying to find the man responsible for his wife's murder. Also starring Rosamund Pike and Dean Norris, the film is slated for release April 13, 2018.
Going Fishing
Sculptor and animator Guldies has created a PES-quality stop-motion. Using 2,500 pictures, he turned his desk into a campsite and cooks up some lakeside grub.
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Leesa Mattress
New year, new mattress, new you. A quality night's sleep helps you recover from distractions faster, prevents burnout, helps you make better decisions, improve your memory, and overall make fewer mistakes. It's not marketing, it's science. Leesa used 30+ years of experience and hundreds of hours of testing (science) to develop the perfect mattress for all body shapes and sleeping styles. The Leesa mattress is THE only bed in a box with over 10,000 verified 5-star reviews. That's 10,000 people that love the Leesa mattress so much they wrote in to rave about it. Head over to leesa.com for $100 off the Leesa mattress plus a free pillow. Offer valid for a limited time.
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Care/of Personalized Supplements
It's January: your motivation to eat better and be healthier is at its peak. While you're making time to hit the gym, make sure you're getting the nutrients and fuel your body needs. Care/of takes the guesswork out of finding the right vitamins and supplements for your individual needs. After a short quiz about your diet and health concerns, they recommend the vitamins you need and deliver a month's supply directly to your door in convenient, travel-friendly daily packets. Plus, they even have your name on them. It's an easy health hack if you're focused on taking care of yourself this year.
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Tully
Being a mother is a full-time job, with three kids, a husband, and a home, and Marlo needs a break. And some help. Marlo's brother gets a night nanny for her to relive some of the pressure, but sometimes taking a helping hand isn't easy. From the writer and director of Juno, Tully stars Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, and comes to theaters April 20, 2018.
Altered Carbon
In the future, humanity has achieved a kind of immortality, digitally storing memories for implantation into other bodies known as sleeves. Takeshi Kovacs is an Enovy, a soldier specially trained for the mental rigors of being continually resleeved for faster-than-light travel. When a very rich man thinks he's been murdered after being resleeved, he hires Kovacs to investigate. Altered Carbon comes to Netflix February 2, 2018.
Staying In The Pocket
For David Letterman's upcoming Netflix special, one of the guests is none other than President Barack Obama. The former POTUS describes how he kept his dad moves in check while on stage with Prince during an interview with the Late NIght host. Hopefully, he'll be sharing more wisdom when the series premieres tomorrow, January 12, 2018, on Netflix.
Aliens: The Ride
It's a movie franchise begging for a roller coaster — Aliens. There have been rumors and reports of stalled projects over the years, but nothing has ever been built. Hin Nya did us all a virtual favor by creating his own Aliens-themed coaster in the Planet Coaster game.
Silicon Valley / Season 5
Minus T.J. Miller, the Pied Piper gang is back for another season. The startup has grown to a 50-person company which has Richard face down in a trash can. We'll see how they hold up being a man down when Silicon Valley returns to HBO March 25, 2018.
The Ultimate Paper Airplane
Forget everything you thought you knew about paper airplanes. For almost 10 years, designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has been crafting a Boeing 777 that puts all those folded pieces of notebook paper to shame. The one-sixtieth scale model is incredibly detailed and features everything from tiny reading lamps above the first class seats to retractable landing gears.
The Best Indian Food in LA
Some of the best Indian food in LA doesn't require reservations or an entire paycheck. You just need to stop by the gas station and you can take it home. Siblings Hiram and Priyanka opened The Bombay Frankie Company in their families gas station, serving Mumbai's street food staple, the frankie.
Barry
No matter what your job is, you're probably not doing what you love — even if you're an international assassin. Barry is on the job in Los Angeles when he finds out that his true calling is to be an actor. Starring Bill Hader, the series comes to HBO March 25, 2018.
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Active Speaker
Enjoy Bang & Olufsen-quality sound anywhere with the portable but sturdy A2 Active Bluetooth speaker. Six total speakers, three on each side, provide 360-degree sound and true stereo can be achieved when pairing two A2's via the Beoplay app. A single sub-three-hour charge via USB-C yields up to 24-hours of playback at moderate volumes. The smart charging system automatically adapts to match the energy being provided from the source, meaning you'll never have to worry about overcharging and subsequent loss of battery life. Water and dust resistance, plus the ability to be fine-tuned to your preference via the Beoplay app, makes the A2 the most refined yet rugged portable Bluetooth speaker around. Available in stone grey and silver.
Dimensions: 5.6" tall / 10.1" wide / 1.7" deep
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Frequency Response: 55 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Power: 180 W Peak provided via 2 digital Class D AmpsShips free within 24 hours plus easy returns.
Billykirk x Uncrate No. 257 Dopp Kit
There was no better way to round out the Billykirk x Uncrate collaboration than to include their signature No. 257 Dopp Kit. Already one of the finer examples of a "wash bag" around, our American Bison hide was added as the bottom trim to the waxed canvas exterior to give the already sturdy bag even more heft and attitude. The Ranger Tan nylon interior that runs throughout the collection started with the Dopp Kit, as we wanted something that would ensure the smallest of items was easy to identify when rummaging around after a long night. The hinged opening offers the easiest access of any dopp we've tested, while the snap-shut closure ensures everything stays in place when on the move. And, of course, it easily fits inside the Billykirk x Uncrate Carryall when an overnight stay is in order.
Height: 6" / Width: 7.5" / Depth: 4.5"
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Trust
Staging your own kidnapping with the expectation of a multi-million dollar payout from your wealthy grandfather seems like a great idea — until no one seems to want you back. J. Paul Getty, an oil tycoon and the world's richest man, refuses to pay the ransom for his grandson, J. Paul Getty III. J. Paul Getty Jr. won't answer the phone. The kidnappers aren't playing games anymore, and the only person who seems to care is Getty III's mother. Starring Harris Dickinson, Hilary Swank, and Donald Sutherland, Trust comes to FX March 25, 2018.
Surfing Slurpee Waves
A recent blizzard swept the U.S., dumping ice and snow up and down the east coast and freezing the Atlantic Ocean. While most wouldn't consider these ideal surfing conditions, two brave souls ventured out into the frigid Nantucket elements to get a rare chance to shred some slurpee waves.
Skinner's Stew From the Simpsons
Principal Skinner has been searching for a four-rice fish stew since he was a POW in the war — but the spices were never right. Babish attempts to do the good Principal a solid by recreating the fish stew with the right spices. And as an added bonus, you learn how to make a rainbow grilled cheese sandwich.
Kenobi: A Star Wars Story
Rumors are swirling that Obi-Wan Kenobi is going to get his own Star Wars spinoff. A release date of 2019-2020 is suspected, but nothing has been officially announced. In that vein, Smasher has released this concept trailer of what the story might be if the project makes it to theaters, with Ewan McGregor returning to the role.
Mid-Drift Refuel
BMW just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest vehicle drift in 8 hours, crushing the previous by over 140 miles. But that's not the real news. While driver Johan Schwartz was cruising around the track, Matt Mullin and Matt Butts would refuel the M5 from another M5, while in motion. This moving pit-stop allowed for the car to keep going and set the bar for a seemingly unbeatable record.
Five Best Original Movies
In the world of film, a truly original movie is a rare thing. Sequels, remakes, adaptations — finding a story that hasn't been told before can be a rare thing. For a little help, CineFix made this compilation of their five favorite originals of all time.
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Up and Above
The rise of drones has taken aerial photography to new heights, giving us a unique perspective on the world around us. In this short film, Bogdan Teodorescu takes advantage of this medium to capture a different angle of the landscapes of Romania.
The Frozen Atlantic Ocean
The 2018 winter has been one for the ages in the northeastern US. With temperatures regularly in the negative for weeks at a time, if it can freeze, it's frozen. Off the coast of North Falmouth, Massachusetts, something unexpected froze — a huge swath of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Matty Matheson Reviews Food Videos
From glorious cheese pulls to tutorials of popular film dishes, the internet is full of videos about food. Although some reign supreme. With one clocking in at over 90 million views, chef and TV host Matty Matheson takes a look at some of the most consumed videos on the web.
Red Sparrow
Undercover spy. Blonde bangs. Licence to kill. Jennifer Lawrence is giving us major Atomic Blonde vibes in her first reunion with Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence. Based on the novel by Jason Matthews, Lawrence is a prima ballerina turned deadly assassin after being recruited for Sparrow School. Set for theaters March 2, 2018.
Winchester: The House that Ghosts Built
In 1881, William Wirt Winchester dies of tuberculosis, four months after his father, the founding of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Two years later, his wife Sarah began building what came to be known as the Winchester Mystery House — famous for its never-ending construction until Sarah's death in 1922. Claiming she was hounded by the spirits of those killed by Winchester arms, Sarah never stopped construction on the advice of a medium. Winchester: The House that Ghosts Built is her story, and comes to theaters February 2, 2018.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman
Since leaving his late-night show, David Letterman has been doing more than just growing a beard. He's been planning his return to TV — kind of. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, debuting January 12, 2018 on Netflix, will feature single-guest interviews covering 60 minutes. And the partial guest list looks impressive: George Clooney, Malala Yousafzai, Jay-Z, Tina Fey, Howard Stern, and Barack Obama to name a few.
Smells Like Teen Spirit in Major Key
Nothing is sacred anymore. The gunge anthem of your youth is now the upbeat pop song you never wanted. You can thank Sleep Good for that. The Austin-based musician remixed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in a major key, turning them into merely a pop-punk band from La Jolla, CA.
The Best Philly Cheesesteak In Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love is known for many things but one in particular reigns supreme — the Philly Cheesesteak. Although the anatomy of a cheesesteak is fairly simple — steak, cheese, and a hoagie bun — some just manage to shine brighter than others. In a search to find the best one the city has to offer, Alex Delany hits up 16 of the most renowned sandwich shops to find out who is the king, and he does it in just 12 hours.
