It's widely considered to be one of the worst films of all time. It's also become a strange phenomenon, inspiring public screenings complete with costumes, crowds shouting dialogue, and references to inside jokes in the film. If it's so bad, why do people love The Room? Vox asked author Tom Bissell what makes people so drawn to terrible movies, and what that indicates to others in our social lives.
Someone straddles the handrail during a grind, faceplants during a parkour run, or bites it on a mountain bike. We love to watch people fail. But why do we get so much enjoyment out of other's failures? The answer is Schadenfreude. It's a German term for taking pleasure our of someone else's misfortune. The term even applies to politics. In this video, Evan Puschak explains the reason we take so much pleasure out of other people's pain.
In 1953, the Lesney company of England began producing a miniature replica of the Queen's Coronation Coach. The success of the toy lead to a line of detailed miniature cars, sold under the Matchbox brand name — and the rest is history. This 1965 documentary shows how Matchbox cars were designed and manufactured with a painstaking attention to detail.
As America's most trusted printer brand, plenty of people rely on HP for everything from personal projects to important business documents. The new HP Instant Ink plan removes the biggest pain point for their printers: running out of ink. Using the plan, their smart printers can automatically order more ink, ensuring they never run out. The original HP replacement ink or toner is delivered at no extra cost with hassle-free delivery and recycling, and plans start at just $1.50/month for 10 pages, saving up to 50% over other options. For extra convenience, add the optional HP paper delivery.
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While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available through May 4th for $80 off.
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In an instant, everything changes. An accident that kills a man's friend sends him to prison, where he becomes the shot caller for a gang. Upon his release, he's called on to perform a major crime against a rival gang on the streets of Southern California. Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Lake Bell, Shot Caller comes to DirecTV Cinema on July 20, and a wider theatrical release August 18, 2017.
Unfortunately, this isn't a trailer for a Dodgeball sequel, but it's the next best thing. After 13 years, The Average Joe's and Globo Gym reunite for the charity dodgeball event of a lifetime and have gifted us with this four-minute face-off between Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. Proceeds from the event will go to The Stiller Foundation, aiming to help kids through educational opportunities.
Vita Coco is introducing Vita Coco Treats, a new coconutmilk beverage crafted for those moments when you're in the mood for something light, sweet, and satisfying. Combining the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet strawberries, Vita Coco Treats offers a refreshingly indulgent drink. In celebration of the launch, Target shoppers can pick up Treats for free by signing up for a full product rebate on the website, while supplies last. Beginning April 15, you can also enter to win a "Treat Yourself" kit, packed with Vita Coco Treats and other popular Target shopper favorites by visiting Vita Coco's Instagram, while supplies last.
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There's a good chance that the modern world wouldn't be possible without the widespread use of coffee. The world's most popular stimulant has remained practically unchanged for millennia — and Four Sigmatic wants to change that. Four Sigmatic's mushroom coffee is made with a unique blend of caps, the most potent part of the mushroom. The result is a brew that does much more than just provide a perk, helping focus and mood throughout the day.
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The Teleguide. The Itera Bicycle. The Ford Edsel. You've probably never heard of these things because they were all flops. Samuel West celebrates these failures in a museum in Sweden. Although it sounds like a depressing place, the collection is meant to unsuccessful items are meant to help others learn from those who failed before them.
Brigsby Bear is a children's show with a very small audience of one person. Like all things, the show must end and does so without warning. James, the one person the show was created for, undertakes a quest to make a film to tell the rest of the story. Brigsby Bear stars Kyle Mooney, Claire Daines, Mark Hamil and comes to theaters July 28, 2017.
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