In 1991, the rock legend passed away after confirming the day before that he had contracted AIDS. It was the height of the AIDS epidemic and Mercury kept his illness from all but his closest friends and family. This montage of clips from documentaries, interviews, and news shows gives a look at what Mercury's life was like in the weeks and months leading up to his untimely death.
Free Solo is a documentary following Alex Honnold's 2017 ascent up El Capitan without the use of any ropes or safety equipment. The feat would be historic but also dangerous. In this mini-doc, filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin reflect on capturing the monumental event but also the ethics behind filming the risky and possibly fatal climb.
Matt Daw is a Canadian transplant doing custom fabrication and mechanic work on motorcycles in Brooklyn. WIRED spent a day in the shop with Matt as to stripped a vintage 1974 Harley-Davidson Sportster he just bought down to the frame in preparation for a rebuild. Matt goes step-by-step over the process, explaining each part and some advice on getting your hands dirty with an old bike.
It's the thinnest Roborock ever, thanks to a RetractSense Navigation System that lowers the LDS to pass low-clearance spots. It has a new VibraRise 4.0 Mopping System, which increases the mop's vibrating area by 27%, uses AI to identify stains, and raises the front wheels to provide more mop pressure on stubborn messes. Its industry-first AdaptLift chassis lets it clear thresholds up to 1.57" high. It's the Roborock Saros 10, and it's ideal for large homes with deep-cleaning demands. It also offers 22000Pa suction and zero tangle technology, ridding the house of dust and hair, and making it a complete cleaning machine. Enjoy $200 off through 2/16.
Founded in 1984 by Argentine brothers Fernando and Santiago Aguerre, Reef has evolved from a passion project into a leading name in casual footwear. Their vision was to craft high-quality, ultra-comfortable sandals that seamlessly transition from beach to street, embodying the essence of a laid-back, beach-centric lifestyle. Today, Reef's commitment extends beyond footwear; the brand is dedicated to ocean conservation and preserving our beaches, recognizing the intrinsic link between well-being and coastal environments. Offering a wide variety of footwear — including sandals, slides, shoes, boots, and flip-flops — Reef delivers comfort and style for everything from beach strolls to everyday adventures, all while supporting environmental stewardship. That includes their women-specific Vista collection, which employs their signature footbed in styles and silhouettes like clogs, platform sandals, and slides that pair as well with a dress and a cocktail as they do with a swimsuit and sand.
Following their films No Country for Old Men and True Grit, the Coen Brothers head back West for their latest offering. The film is set up as a six-part anthology series following an array of characters as they navigate the American frontier. Each chapter will tell a new story and feature actors like James Franco, Liam Neeson, Tim Blake Nelson, and Tom Waits. After a limited theatrical release, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs will begin streaming on Netflix November 16, 2018.
In the food landscape, few things could be further apart than burgers and sushi. One is the ubiquitous American staple and the other is as much an art as it is a meal. But sometimes worlds collide, and sushi legend Masa shows how he cooks burgers at his restaurant in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.
Looking your best while traveling can be a challenge. Made from a wrinkle-resistant, stretchy, and moisture-wicking fabric, the Maverick Performance Blazer from Collars & Co. handles it in stride. In addition to looking great straight out of a weekender or suitcase, it's also double-vented for added comfort, with a secure internal pocket, a pocket for sunglasses or other quick-access items, and a built-in pocket square that hides away until it's needed to elevate your look.
Getting fit requires more than just staying active or watching what you eat. Caliber uses a science-based approach that incorporates strength training, cardio, and nutrition to help you achieve your wellness goals. The program's coaches keep an eye on your progress 24/7 and check in with you throughout the week to keep you motivated and on track. That real-time visibility across workouts, nutrition, and habits helps them provide personalized, actionable guidance that helps members make progress up to 50% faster than training alone. For a limited time, all their coaching programs are $100 off for January 2025.
In 1987, Senator Gary Hart announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for President, hoping to run the Republican nominee in the 1988 election. Hart looked to be the clear frontrunner for the nomination — and then allegations of an extra-marital affair began to surface. Not only did it completely derail Hart's political career, but also marked the beginning of American-style tabloid politics. Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, and J.K. Simmons, The Front Runner comes to theaters November 21, 2018
No ropes, no net, no partners — Alex Honnold is one of the top free solo climbers in the world. Honnold scaled the 3,000-foot vertical face of Yosemite's El Capitan totally alone and spent decades preparing for the climb of his life. From worrying about getting lost to carefully measuring each movement, Honnold talks about what it was like performing one of the most dangerous climbs ever.