LAIKA Studios specializes in traditional stop-motion animation — but combines that with modern CGI effects and technology like 3D printing. A packed roster of talented artists seamlessly combines traditional techniques and modern movie making processes to create an experience unlike any other. Watch the people behind LAIKA describe the creative and practical process behind their work in this short.
The Shins latest video from their 2017 album Heatworms is a stop-motion affair — but not like any stop-motion you've ever seen. Made by LAMAR+NIK, the entire video was filmed on a white backdrop. Then, over 5,000 stickers were cut from almost 5,000 frames to create the animation.
Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound of time. In this minute-long supercut by Art of the Film, the films of Christopher Nolan count down in anticipation of the release of Dunkirk, the director's latest film.
Roborock's Qrevo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop does the work of several devices all without user intervention — the smart sensors within make it better at snuffing out the dirty areas than your naked eye. Using its unique FlexiArm Design, the machine can easily mop, dry, and vacuum, hitting both high-traffic areas and those pesky corners and edges, covering 98.8% of surfaces with a precision margin of 1.85mm. Then, when it's done, it passes over its same route using its auto-drying function, meaning you get the convenience of a clean, dry mop without the work of wringing the first one out. That said, this machine also senses when its mop water isn't running clear anymore, triggering a self-clean at its dock, which uses 140º F water to sanitize and remove the dirt and grime from the dual spinning mops, making it more efficient and your floors far cleaner. Enjoy Black Friday savings of $400 through December 2nd.
Built to withstand whatever nature throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made for the outdoors and looks natural in this Loden Green colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. The jogger-like fit is relaxed through the thigh but tapered from the knee down, with gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
With films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky isn't known for making subtle, easy-to-watch films. mother!, billed as a psychological thriller, definitely looks to be an Aronofsky work. Starting Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Ed Harris, the film is set for a September 15, 2017 release.
Spoiler warning. After years of waiting for these three dragons to grow up and their mom to find a place to finally use them in anger, HBO unleashed the nuclear option in "Spoils of War", the fourth episode of season seven. Dragon mom Daenerys met the Lannister army column escorting the haul from the sack of Highgarden — and all that was left was ashes. Cast and crew of Game of Thrones describe what it was like creating one of the biggest battles yet in a show full of them.
OOFOS got its name making impact-absorbing sandals and slides for post-workout recovery. With the new OOmy Stride sneaker, they're applying their signature OOfoam™ technology to every day wear. The proprietary technology absorbs 37% more impact than traditional footwear and is paired with a signature footbed design to reduce stress on the feet and body. The upper is made from a breathable, 4-way stretch mesh for mobility, engineered knit collar for added comfort, odor-fighting antimicrobial footbed lining, and pillowed heel for Achilles protection. All to help you recover in stride.
The shoe that started it all. OOFOS' top-selling OOahh Slide is ideal for post-workout recovery. It has proprietary OOfoam™ technology to absorb impact, so your body doesn't have to, and a patented footbed to take pressure off key joints. They're lightweight and flexible, so they're easy to slip into a gym bag, and machine washable to help keep unpleasant odors at bay. Slide into a pair to step up your recovery game and feel the OO.
24-year-old Chicago hip-hop phenom Chance the Rapper stopped by the Tiny Desk for a surprise performance. NPR staffers filled a stairwell to hear him, and he had a special track to share — a poem he'd written on the way from the hotel. Chance's laid-back songs and candid manner make this one of the most intimate Tiny Desk's ever.
The third and final film in Robert Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy, Once Upon a Time in Mexico finds Johnny Depp as a CIA agent recruiting Antonio Banderas' El Mariachi to assassinate an assassin. Sitting in a cafe, Depp introduces Banderas to puerco pibil, a slow-roasted pork dish. Babish shows you how to create it yourself. And you can also watch director Robert Rodriguez make the dish himself here.