If you haven't seen Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, be warned that there are major spoilers ahead. Go watch it. And then come back to the Nerdwriter's exposition on how the film takes the safe-bet swill that Hollywood cranks out on a monthly basis and shreds it. Nerdwriter looks at the high concepts of Arrival — time, language, communication — and how a film is, in the words of Andrei Tarkovsky, "a mosaic made of time."
Apple pie, baseball, block-long cars, Woody Allen: few things are more American. From comedies, dramas, Oscar-winners and critical bombs, and the sordid rumors of his personal life, Woody has been kicking out nearly a film a year for over half a century. This retrospective from The Solomon Society breaks the director and actor's long career down into ten of his most fascinating, memorable lines.
The Alps stretch for over 750 miles across eight European countries, creating some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. From the 15,000-foot peak of Mount Blanc and the legendary Matterhorn to the green foothills of Switzerland, the Alps have watched over the continent for millions of years. Joshua Cowan captured these images of the Alps in all their winter glory on a recent road trip through Europe. See more of Joshua's work on his Instagram page.
Bring the simple luxury of well-cared-for footwear home with this well-stocked walnut briefcase from the Swedish champion of shoe shining, Paul Brunngard. Featuring everything you need to bring a pair of dull leather shoes back to life, this all-in-one kit comes with ingredients and tools for every step of the process from restoration and cleaning, to polishing, with a Brunngard-made Sole Edge Iron for ridding the visible sole of scratches, smudges, and other blemishes. Whether you stow this briefcase away at home or take it with you on the road, it helps keep every component organized, thanks to its dedicated slogs and magnetic attachments, which ensure nothing shifts when the briefcase is in motion.
Moral Code worked directly with decorated NFL receiver Donald Driver and his son, Cristian, on a collection of both casual and formal footwear meant to help wearers feel, look, and do good. With silhouettes named after Driver's own personal creed, the shoes, made in small batches by Moral Code's family-owned leather tanneries, are crafted from premium materials the old-fashioned way, featuring signature red stitch detailing and red leather accents. There's something for every style, from loafers and low-top sneakers to high-top kicks and running shoes. Best of all, Moral Code is SA8000 certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for its production and employment practices, and the brand has pledged to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Donald Driver Foundation, which focuses on career development programs for underserved children and families.
It's February, and February means Valentine's Day. Significant others the world over begin a mad scramble for flowers, chocolate, and all the things that supposedly say "I love you". Brad Hall was out of ideas and nearly came home to his sweetheart empty-handed, when he got a great idea: giving his wife his brand-new pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Breds. Nothing says love like sneakers that won't even fit.
From the mass-production Beetle to the most successful endurance race car ever produced, the company founded by Ferdinand Porsche has become synonymous with performance. The heart of any performance machine is the motor, and the unique flat cylinder arrangement Porsche is famous for produces an aural assault unlike any other. Porsche pulled five of its most iconic vehicles from the Porsche Museum and recorded the exhaust notes for an official list of the best Porsche engine sounds.
Sight is widely recognized as our strongest sense, but the sense of smell might be the most impactful. What is pleasing to the eye can easily be let down by scent — which Contieri wants to prevent with its Dinner Mirth perfume. An initial hit of incense and grapefruit grabs attention, warmed by bergamot and amber. Earthy notes of patchouli and rugged birch are finished with a base of musk, ambergris, ambroxan, and oud — all for an evening not soon to be forgotten.
Highlight plays. High-flying dunks. Ankle-breaking crossovers. Brutal blocks. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant can do it all — and in style. Now, you can wear his signature on-court kicks, too, the Nike Ja 1, a mid-top sneaker with a bouncy forefoot Air Zoom unit for when you're taking off, a cushioned midsole for when you land, a foam collar so you don't roll an ankle, and plenty of grip and a forefoot strap so you can easily break others'. Subtle touches like Ja's custom 12 a.m. graphic, handwritten signature, hand-drawn logo, and jersey number add a truly custom feel, even if this player exclusive is up for grabs to everyone to wear their own way. These do, however, fit a bit small — so size a half-size up for the best fit and performance.
The PBS carpentry classic This Old House and Nick Offerman go together like two sides of a dovetail joint. So it's only fitting that host Kevin O'Connor made the trip out to Los Angeles to visit Nick in his monument to woodworking. Nick takes Kevin on a tour of the grounds, and peppers the conversation with enough kiln-dried carpenter humor to fill an HBO special.
After saving the Earth with The Avengers, Thor decided to take some me time and head back to Australia. We catch up with the crown prince of Asgard and his roommate Darryl to see how things are going. Apparently, there's still a few kinks to work out.