Festival wristbands are a nice way to remember 2011 Coachella or that time you went to SXSW. You might wear them for a while or keep them in a special drawer. But those wearable mementos are actually really gross. Triple J's Veronica and Lewis take some to a microbiologist to find out just what's growing on your arm.
There are thousands of moving pieces that have to come together to shoot a scene in film. Directors, actors, extras, cameras, props — the choreography has to be impeccable. Even more amazing is when a scene comes together in one take, often with a pleasant accident that makes it memorable. Screen Rant put together their list of 10 of the best one-take scenes.
"American Woman", the iconic 60s anti-Vietnam War song, was written in a place that had nothing to do with protest, war, or even America. The Guess Who guitar player Randy Bachman describes the genesis of the hit: a cancelled gig, the sport of curling, and a broken guitar string.
Tap water contamination is one of the biggest issues facing Americans today due to deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate regulation. Over 95% of tap water tested in the US was contaminated with carcinogens and is getting worse, enter Rorra. Their new 2.5 Gallon Countertop System is built using medical-grade stainless steel and features a proprietary Enfinity™ Filter (Electrokinetic Nanofiber Filtration) to target and reduce a wide spectrum of harmful contaminants such as PFAS, Lead, Microplastics and many others. Their filters are engineered and made in the USA and last for 200 gallons per filter (or 90 days of normal use). The system features a convenient indicator system to let you know when the filter needs to be changed or when you need to add more water. Designed to last for decades and is ready to use out of the box — no installation, electricity, plumbing, or handyman needed. Tap into clean water with Rorra today.
Back before screen-sporting digital cameras existed, you had to wait to see the photos you'd taken. The Camp Snap Camera aims to return to this simpler time with a vintage-style, screen-free build. It has only a shutter button and flash selector switch for controls and uses an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash to capture film-like photos. The rechargeable battery can take 500 photos per charge and the camera can hold 2,000 photos at a time; they can be offloaded via USB-C or SD card. Thanks to its sturdy build and simple design, the camera is extremely rugged, and offers no distractions, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
Season six is over and season seven is already delayed. So, what's a Game of Thrones junkie to do? Looks like we're going to have to settle for some fan edits. David Garuchava has steadily been feeding our appetite with his character profiles of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Ned Stark. Now he's back with a tribute to The Kingslayer Jaime Lannister.
This is what we've dreamed of since we were a kids — being able to swing all the way around the bar. Professional backyard engineer Colin Furze has taken that concept to the next level, with a massive, 30-foot tall 360 swing.
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Designed in-house and crafted in their family-owned and -operated leather tannery and factories, Moral Code's selection of handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories is built to last. They're also built ethically as certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for production and employment practices. During their Cyber Monday, select timeless styles are up to 50% off, making them easy on your conscious and your wallet.
For his Evil Dead follow-up, director Fede Alvarez ups the creep factor several hundred notches. Dubbed the best American horror film in 20 years, three teens scout out a blind man for an easy robbery, but of course they were wrong and he turns out to be the most terrifying man on the planet. As the trailer implies, it's pretty f'd up. Starring Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, and Stephen Lang, the film is set to hit theaters August 26, 2016.
Movies and violence have been intertwined since the beginning. In today's modern world of superhero films and Michael Bay explosions, striking the balance between action that furthers the plot and action simply for the sake of action has skewed mostly in the direction of the latter. This video essay looks at the excellent, awkward action in the work of writer and director Shane Black.