Hayao Miyazaki is a master of animation and imagination. Films like Porco Rosso and Howl's Moving Castle are some of the best anime works ever produced, and helped bring the genre to worldwide audiences. One of Miyazaki's recurring themes is the airship — from delicate and small to massive and impossible, they capture a bygone age that never really existed.
Joker is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year. One of the most memorable scenes is when Arthur Fleck creepily dances in the bathroom as fluorescent lights flicker around. It's so perfectly orchestrated, it's almost hard to believe the moment was unscripted. Director Todd Phillips runs through the creation of the scene and how Hildur Guðnadóttir's haunting score inspired Joaquin Phoenix's performance. He also breaks down the movie's opening scene in this clip.
What do Drake's dad, soul legend Al Green, and the Beatles all have in common? The same chair is featured prominently on their album covers. The ubiquity of this particular chair has a long history buried in photography and Asian roots — all as expertly explained by Vox in this video.
The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
Skechers is making a serious push onto the hardwood with a basketball collection built around the demands of modern play. Headlined by the same models worn by OG Anunoby, the lineup balances speed, control, and explosiveness across two distinct silhouettes. The low-top SKX Nexus is engineered for quick cuts and all-around stability, delivering the comfort and responsiveness needed for players who thrive in transition. For those who rely on lift and grip, the SKX Reign focuses on aggressive traction and support designed to keep movements sharp on both ends of the floor. Together, the collection reflects a performance-first approach that mirrors Anunoby's own game: versatile, powerful, and always under control.
The gang's all back. Ten years after the original, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone reunite for round two of the zombie apocalypse. Even an undead Bill Murray will reprise his role. Along with the original cast, Zoey Deutch, Avan Jogia, Rosario Dawson, Thomas Middleditch, Luke Wilson and Dan Aykroyd will also join in on the action. Zombieland: Double Tap will come to theaters October 18, 2019.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game has become something of a cult classic in the decade after its release, and this fall, it's back. Remastered in high resolution for current consoles, you'll play as the Rookie, the newest member of the team, alongside the cast from the original movies. Featuring the film series' villains, it's the closest you can get to strapping on a real proton pack. Available now.
The Robinsons are returning for a second season of the space adventure, with one important exception — the Robot. The crew members of the Resolute are tasked with getting to the Alpha Centauri system and establishing a colony there, while Robot is marooned with no way to contact the Robinsons. Add to that some crazy visuals and possible time travel, and you have an epic adventure in space waiting.
Patrick Stewart returns as Jean-Luc Picard in CBS All Access' Star Trek reboot. The series picks up 18 years after the events of 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis and catches up with the Admiral at his family's vineyard in France. The 10-episodes are expected to premiere on the streaming service on January 23, 2020.
Before running shoes became lifestyle staples, they were built with one purpose: logging miles. Nike revisits that era with the P-6000, a silhouette inspired by the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006 that brings early-2000s running design back into everyday rotation. Layered mesh, genuine leather, and synthetic overlays create the technical look that defined the period, while a foam midsole delivers the comfort expected from a modern sneaker. Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction whether navigating city streets, airport terminals, or weekend coffee runs. The P-6000 captures the grit of early performance footwear while fitting naturally into today's wardrobe.
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Tabletop gaming hasn't been the sole province of comic book shops and basements it once was for a long time, but it's also never been this mainstream. Witness Feast of Legends, a legit pen-and-paper RPG complete with a d20 ruleset, detailed universe, and a PDF Player's Handbook-style rulebook. But the best part is seeing Wendy as a sword-swinging, armored fantasy character.
Eli is a very sick young boy. Afflicted with an auto-immune disorder that forces him to be in a sterile environment at all times, Eli's parents move him into a large manor house for aggressive in-home medical treatments. But Eli begins having hallucinations of something that has lived in the house long before him and his family — something that might threaten them all. Eli comes to Netflix October 18, 2019.