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Every Cut Of Meat Explained
You may think you know your cuts of beef, but there's a lot more than just ribeyes and brisket — 36 to be exact. For instance, there's the oyster steak — a tender cut on the loin that butchers don't usually share with everyone else. Starting with half a cow, Jason Yang from Fleisher's Craft Butchery breaks down the beef while sharing some secrets of the trade — explaining all of the cuts you'd see at your local butcher shop along the way.
Cooking Cheap Steak vs Expensive Steak
Whether it's an expensive cut of ribeye or a cheap hanger steak, there's no reason to be nervous about cooking it to perfection. While cooking a steak isn't difficult, there are a few lesser-known tips to get it just right — and like everything in life, the waiting is the hardest part.
Rakka
Neill Blomkamp has dropped the first film in his experimental sci-fi series Oats Studios. Starring Sigourney Weaver, the short takes place in a dystopian Texas in the not too distance future where lizard-like aliens have taken over Earth and our minds. If you like what you see, you can donate to the project and possibly help get these shorts made into feature films.
The Foreigner
At 63, Jackie Chan is still the best at what he does. Based on the 1992 novel The Chinaman, Chan goes AWOL on Pierce Brosnan after his daughter is killed in a bombing — seeking revenge and roundhousing anyone who gets in his way. Headed by Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, the films is scheduled for release October 13, 2017.
Stranger Things / Season 2
Probably the best thing to come out of Comic Con is our first look at season two of Stranger Things. It appears that Eleven and the whole gang is back (minus Barb of course) and judging from the Ghostbusters costumes, there will be no shortage of glorious 80s sci-fi references. Catch back up with the residents of Hawkins, Indianan and how they're dealing with the aftermath of the Upside Down when the series returns for streaming October 27, 2017.
Ready Player One
Based on Ernest Cline's best-selling novel, the first look at Ready Player One is Spielberg at his best. The sci-fi heavy feature takes us to a dystopian 2045 where the only escape from the depressing reality is a virtual reality — the OASIS. Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg, and T. J. Miller, the film is slated for release March 30, 2018.
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Brooklinen Sheets
You're going to spend a third of your life in bed — given much thought to the sheets you've got on there lately? Brooklinen can help. They're a Brooklyn-based startup, founded by a husband and wife team, dedicated to getting you top-quality bedding without the luxury price tag. Woven from 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen sheets are crisp, cool, and get better with every use. Keep it classic with all-white sheets, or mix-and-match to customize things to look exactly the way you want. Shop the best sheets ever now.
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Squarespace
Summer is the best time to finally get started on that website you've been meaning to make. And with Squarespace's all-in-one platform, it's never been easier. Get access to a comprehensive set of marketing tools to engage with your audience, get found across search and social, and grow your following. You also get access to award-winning templates, and the setup is easy, with the around-the-clock support of the Squarespace team as your backup. So whether you're on vacation or taking it easy on your porch, you can get started with Squarespace today.
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
This is going to be the longest two years of your life. Currently under construction at Disneyland and Disney World, the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is scheduled to open in 2019, and Disney has finally taken the wraps off an excruciatingly detailed scale model. An unknown planet, trading post, and the last stop before outer space are planned, along with AT-AT walkers and some familiar spaceships.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The headquarters of the Kingsmen has been destroyed and the world is in need of saving — again. Our hero Eggsy and the rest of the independent international spies are going to need some help this time, and they find it across the Atlantic. The Statesmen, a spy agency from the US with a very similar history to their British counterparts, joins the Kingsmen to rescue the globe from their common enemy. All-star doesn't even begin to describe the cast, with Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Halle Berry, Sir Elton John, Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong in an amazing ensemble. Kingsmen: The Golden Circle comes to theaters September 22, 2017.
World's Oldest Cigar Merchant
James J. Fox has been selling premium cigars since 1881. First opening in Dublin and later moving to London, their customer list includes Sir Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, and members of the royal family. The flagship store is home to their Freddie Fox Museum displays vintage tobacco, the oldest box of Havan cigars, as well as memorabilia from some of their notable clients.Not only is it the oldest merchant in the world, but also one of the last remain places you can enjoy their products indoors.
Blade Runner 2049
In a future of a disintegrating society, blade runner Officer K stumbles upon a secret that could shred what's left. The discovery puts Officer K on the hunt for Rick Deckard, a blade runner who disappeared thirty years ago. Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto, the sequel to the legendary Blade Runner comes to theaters October 6, 2017.
Shot Caller
In an instant, everything changes. An accident that kills a man's friend sends him to prison, where he becomes the shot caller for a gang. Upon his release, he's called on to perform a major crime against a rival gang on the streets of Southern California. Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Lake Bell, Shot Caller comes to DirecTV Cinema on July 20, and a wider theatrical release August 18, 2017.
A Bad Lip Reading of Mayweather Vs. McGregor
The mayhem that is Mayweather Vs. McGregor is in full effect with a worldwide press tour ending today in London. Before their face-off on August 26th, the two have faced off in a series of conferences and the verbal hits were predictably on fire. With two mouths like this, there's really only one thing to do — give them a bad lip reading.
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson meet up outside the Marvel Universe, and it looks like there's going to be plenty of action, comedy, and Motherf*ckers. The former is sent as a bodyguard for the latter in a strange world where Samuel L. Jackson needs protection. Yeah, he doesn't think so either. That's why Reynolds ends up chasing Jackson through a series of gunfire, car chases, and explosions, all set to Whitney Houston's "'I Will Always Love You." Also starring Gary Oldman and Salma Hayek, the modern-day Bodyguard is slated for release August 18, 2017.
Ice Cube Schools Bill Maher
Bill Maher is no stranger to crossing the line, but last week on Real Time he stepped way too far even for him. During a segment with Republican Senator Ben Sasse, the controversial host used the n-word, leaving many people — including Ice Cube — very angry. Coincidentally, the former NWA rapper was scheduled to promote the re-release of his album Death Certificate , but instead took the time to confront Maher for his racial slur.
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$100 Bass vs $10,000 Bass
It's really easy to throw a lot of money at a guitar or bass. But much like having a supercar doesn't make you a race car driver, dropping thousands on a bass doesn't make you Bootsy Collins — it's all in your hands. Davie504 puts a $100, $700, and $10,000 bass guitars to the test, and not surprisingly, it's the player that makes all the difference.
Ozark
Making yourself disappear in today's world isn't easy. It's even harder when you're trying to make your entire family vanish with you. Marty Byrde is trying to quit his job and ditch his employer — except that his job is laundering money for a massive drug cartel. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, Ozark comes to Netflix in July 2017.
Black Panther
Marvel is expanding its universe into yet another realm with its latest spinoff. Directed by Creed's Ryan Coogler, the film follows the events of Captain America: Civil War after T'Challa returns home to the mysterious nation of Wakanda. But the homecoming is short-lived when Erik Killmonger tries to take over the kingdom. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong'o, the film is slated for release February 16, 2018.
Silicon Valley Title Sequence Explained
Don't blink. There are a lot of references in the title opening for HBO's Silicon Valley. From the obvious tech company logos to the tiny, extremely subtle references, unless you pause it repeatedly, you'd never know they were there. Shots Fired did it for you, breaking down each one with a great explanation.
Bedtimes / WoodSwimmer
Electronic band Bedtimes video for the single WoodSwimmer visually recreates the experience of swimming through liquefied wood. Animator Brett Foxwell painstakingly created the effect using stop-motion animation, photographing each piece of wood as it was thinly shaved down by a milling machine. Check out more Brett's amazing work on his website.
McGregor vs Mayweather
It's really happening — Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Connor McGregor enter the ring on August 26, 2017 in Las Vegas. On one side, you have who is widely recognized to be one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in history with a 49-0 record. On the other, a mixed-martial artist with a killer instinct, lightning reflexes, and hands of stone. Already looking to be one of the biggest events in sports, McGregor-Mayweather might be the shot in the arm the flagging sport of boxing desperately needs.
