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.
True Detective and Se7en thrive in the darkness of their characters, setting, and plot. But by the end, both the HBO series and the film reveal a surprising capacity for hope and change in their characters. This episode of Lessons from the Screenplay compares True Detective and Se7en to show how their characters find the light while swimming in darkness.
With all the recipes and cooking videos available on the internet and the rise of bacon flavored everything, finding out how to make yours back at home takes some research. The good news is that it can be done, and it isn't terribly difficult. Free to Cook shows you how to make the best cut of pork in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Duer's performance denim made them famous. In these slim-cut jeans, it comes in their popular, light, ocean wash. The fabric incorporates stretch fibers for added comfort and range of movement, the latter boosted by their signature athletic-inspired gusset. Performance fibers regulate temperature to help keep you cool and dry, and an antimicrobial treatment keeps odors at by between washes. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
Whether your Ford has a few miles on it and needs a few upgrades or if it's new and just needs some personalization, Ford Accessories has you covered. For the performance-minded, there are upgraded suspension and exhaust systems, cold air intakes, and brake kits. Exterior upgrades include custom-fit running boards, splash guards, aerodynamic roof racks, and cargo carriers, while inside there are premium floor liners and cargo management systems. Technology moves fast, so upgrades like infotainment updates, advanced driver-assist technologies, and blind-spot monitoring systems can bring aging vehicles into line with modern lifestyles.
From Snowpiercer director Bong Joon Ho comes a different kind of monster movie. Unlike the traditional destructive creatures, crushing buildings and creating mass hysteria, this animal is more of a gentle giant. He's being kept safe by a young girl in South Korea's Gangwon Province, but one corporation will stop at nothing to get it. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Okja stars Ahn Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Paul Dano. The film comes to Netflix June 28, 2017.
If it weren't for the all the films made in basements and on kitchen tables by LEGO fans, The LEGO Movie as we know it wouldn't exist. The look, feel, and "is it stop-motion or CGI?" all came from passion projects of amateur LEGO films. Vox looks at the history of LEGO fan films and how Animal Logic, the studio behind The LEGO Movie, used them for inspiration.
BOLDR has revolutionized home heating with Kelvin. The smart appliance uses sustainable infrared technology to keep you and your wallet comfortable. The option reduces consumption and is 30% more cost-effective than traditional convection methods. Owners stay in control with a wireless thermostat that connects to their phones. The accompanying app allows users to adjust the heat based on consumption and spending, schedule heating on a room-by-room basis, and see real-time monitoring of their bills. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. With a sleek and modern design, the Kelvin integrates seamlessly into interiors and is easy to install, while its software continuously updates for maintenance-free use.
Inspired by a simpler time when life was tactile and analog, Shinola's The Mechanic is a throwback timepiece. Among the heritage details are a domed black dial, curved hands, bold Arabic numerals, and a box crystal. It's fittingly powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement visible through the exhibition back of the 39mm case, made from stainless steel and given a brushed PVD khaki finish that varies between watches, making each one unique. Finished with a tapered black whip-stitch leather strap.
Neo Magazin Royale is a German satirical late night talk show hosted by Jan Böhmermann, and has one of the biggest bands in late night TV. The 15-piece orchestra is headed by rapper Dendemann, and features a rotating cast of musicians. This amazing cover of Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" wasn't even for the live TV show — it was a band warm up in front of the live audience.
It was the first shot in a war that could undermine the most highly prized value in the United States Constitution: Freedom of speech. When Gawker leaked the Hulk Hogan sex tape, billionaire Silicon Valley entrepreneur Peter Thiel saw his chance to get back at the publication for a slight against nine years prior. Thiel financially backed the Hogan in the lawsuit and crushed Nick Denton's Gawker into bankruptcy. Nobody Speak looks at the super rich and efforts among them to stifle speech by buying the press.