There's something in his apartment. A man looking for an insect-like thing devolves into a bout of insanity as his subconscious mind begins to strangle his waking one. Directed by Christopher Nolan while studying English literature in 1997, Doodlebug foreshadows some of the techniques that would become hallmarks of his later work.
In a franchise that spans eight movies and stars some of the wildest custom rides to put rubber to pavement, making a top ten list is a challenge. From the originals like the 1970 Charger R/T to the shogun-styled RX-7, any one of these cars could be number one. Donut Media took on the difficult task of a definitive ranking of Fast and the Furious rides from all eight films.
Birds aren't the only males that sport flashy plumage. Leaving the house with an unkept pile of dead cells on your is a definite no — as illustrated by John Turturro and Bobby Cannavale Hair, a short film directed by Turturro as part of a campaign for rag & bone. This hilarious, unscripted short gives a lighter take on the sometimes too-serious world of fashion and our own obsession with how we look.
The return to routine deserves a wardrobe that can keep pace. Nike's Back to School Collection is built for wherever the season takes you. The Nike Par ADV Golf Jacket delivers weather-ready protection from the first tee to rainy commutes, while the Nike Club Wool Varsity Jacket brings timeless athletic style into cooler evenings. Heading beyond the pavement, the ACG "Misery Ridge" GORE-TEX Jacket is ready for changing mountain conditions. Complete the look with vintage icons like the Air Jordan 4 Retro or lace up the Nike Alphafly 3 when it's time to chase your next personal best. Whether you're heading back to campus, back to the office, or simply back into your routine, Nike's latest collection is built for the season ahead.
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
During World War II, thousands of Belgian, British, and French troops were surrounded by the German army in the Battle of France. For Christopher Nolan's Interstellar follow-up, he takes you back to 1940 to relive what's been called "a colossal military disaster" — the Dunkirk evacuation. The film will star Aneurin Barnard, James D'Arcy, Tom Hardy, and former One Direction member Harry Styles. Dunkirk is slated for release July 21, 2017.
25 years ago, one of the most prolific directorial careers in Hollywood history launched with a film called Reservoir Dogs. In the intervening years, a library's worth of criticism and thousands of hours of video essays have been produced about Quentin Tarantino's work — not to mention the huge influence his films have had on others. Nerdwriter looks back at Tarantino's first film, how it's aged, and how it compares to the director's later efforts.
After trading in Brendan Fraser for Tom Cruise, Universal is leading off their upcoming Monster series with a reboot of The Mummy. Cruise's Nick Morton becomes the mortal plaything for a 2,000-year-old Egyptian princess who's wreaking havoc on the world after she awakens from her tomb. The trailer gives a glimpse into the possible second film in the series with a shot of Russell Crowe as Dr. Henry Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Also starring Sofia Boutella and Annabelle Wallis, the film is slated for release June 9, 2018.
Synthesized in a lab, accidentally ingested, made illegal, and expanding the minds of people everywhere: LSD has had quite trip. Beyond mind control experiments and conspiracy theories, LSD is making a comeback in research for things like depression and anxiety. AsapScience looks at how new uses are being discovered and what the chemical does to your brain when you trip.
Kenneth Cole's latest men's sandal collection is proof that summer footwear can be both polished and practical. The lineup pairs premium leather uppers with cushioned insoles and flexible arch support, creating sandals built for everything from weekend errands to vacation getaways. Styles like the Worly and Willy offer classic thong silhouettes with elevated finishes, while the Wassen introduces a modern two-tone look and the Wooper delivers a refined leather slide that works just as well with linen trousers as it does with shorts. Comfortable enough for all-day wear and versatile enough for nearly any warm-weather outfit, these are the kind of sandals that earn a permanent place in your summer rotation.
Fresh ink deserves more than a tube of generic ointment, and the Hustle Essentials Tattoo Care Kit delivers everything needed to protect it from day one. The travel-friendly kit combines the brand's signature Tattoo Balm, a gentle foaming tattoo soap, and an easy-to-apply aftercare wrap into one streamlined system designed to keep new tattoos clean, moisturized, and protected throughout the healing process. Vegan, dermatologist-tested, and trusted by tattoo artists around the world, the collection removes the guesswork from aftercare while helping preserve crisp lines and vibrant color long after you leave the studio.
The most elegant solution is often the simplest. Making robots walk requires lots of hardware — in the form of motors, servos, gyroscopes, and the structure of the robot itself — and software to process those data points and translate them into movement. The Planar Elliptical Runner is a prototype bipedal robot that uses mechanical design to ditch much of the hardware and all of the software required to make it move, using only a motor and remote control.
Professional drivers — people that drive the UPS trucks, big rigs, courier services and many others — are one of the biggest employee groups in the US. With the self-driving car revolution already under way, they stand to be hit hardest in the first salvo of automation. WIRED looks at the current state of the technology, how it will affect drivers and whether autonomous vehicles are really ready for the road.