If you've ever streamed a movie and not seen the black bars on the screen, you're probably watching it wrong. When some providers change the aspect ratio to fill the screen, there's a lot of the frame you're missing, and potentially a lot of meaning. Patrick Willems shows how much this can change a movie in this well-deserved rant.
The time is right meow for a Super Troopers sequel. After 17 years, the Broken Lizard comedy group returns to the Vermont state police force. This time Rob Lowe joins in on the shenanigans as the crew ventures into Canada to set up a new highway patrol. Starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske, the film is set for a fitting April 20, 2018 release.
There's a whole generation of people that will never know the joy of pressing their face up against an old-school CRT television and trying to see how it works. This video by the Slow Mo Guys demonstrates how a CRT TV creates an image by scanning side-to-side, top-to-bottom in far less than the blink of an eye. Using film speed as low as one-millionth of a second, you can see how it works like never before.
Among the sacrifices made by those looking to eat healthier, abandoning cereal is near the top of the list for many. With Magic Spoon, it doesn't need to be. They've reimagined your favorite childhood cereals into high protein, zero sugar, guilt-free daily indulgences. Each 110-calorie bowl has just 3 grams of net carbs, zero gluten, zero grains, and nothing artificial. Take your pick from cinnamon, frosted, fruity, or cocoa flavors, or grab a variety pack and try them all.
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After 35 years, Leatherman's classics have evolved into a new species of multi-tools. The completely redesigned Free collection is their most advanced yet, offering more versatility and ease-of-use. They start with an upgraded platform for a more comfortable grip and added external implements and magnetic closures for easy, one-handed use. Although the tools may look new, one thing that's stayed the same is each one is still made in their Portland, Oregon factory.
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Based on the Dan Simmons' novel, The Terror follows the Royal Navy as they attempt to discover the Northwest Passage. Lead by Captain John Franklin, the crew navigates the icy waters of the Arctic enduring frigid temperatures, dwindling resources, and an unknown darkness. The series is produced by Ridley Scott which means we'll automatically be tuning in for the premiere March 26, 2018, on AMC.
In the future, science has greatly expanded the lifetime of humans, to the point where natural death is nearly an unheard of experience. The Dreaveler corporation has stepped in to fill the gap, offering a kind of VR euthanasia for those ready to shed the mortal coil.
Legendary audio is no stranger to Sennheiser, and they're starting to become famous for their technological prowess as well. Powered with intuitive proximity sensors that sense when you take them off and on, the newest Momentum Wireless headphones are a perfect example. This upgrade means that as soon as they're unfolded, the headphones pair with your smartphone and begin to play the music or podcast you left off with, ensuring you never miss a second. In addition to the Auto On/Off feature, the 3rd generation headphones have a three-button interface for control of audio and calls and a dedicated button for voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. And the crystal clear audio and cushy leather cups and headband are still intact, along with 42mm transducers with active noise cancellation and up to 17 hours of battery life.
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Skip the reservations and the Uber. The Made In x Contra Kit will get you a Michelin-star dinner right at home. Designed by chefs Fabián Von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone, the set features a three-course dinner menu from the duo's famed New York City restaurant along with the recipes and premium ingredients needed to recreate them. They've also included a mother of pearl tasting spoon and Made In's 12-inch Blue Carbon Steel Pan to prepare the dishes. Whether they're an amateur or a pro, this kit is the perfect gift for every cook on your holiday list.
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Her father is missing, and stumbling onto a secret leads her to where she thinks he might be. Discovering a plot that could hold the fate of the world in the balance, Lara Croft is the only one that can stop it. Starring Alicia Viklander, the reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise is scheduled for a Spring 2018 release.
When the lead character is a humanoid amphibian, you can almost guarantee the film is going to have a fair amount of CGI. Top that with a period time-line and a government-run facility and you'll find yourself in a totally rendered world. In this video, the VFX masterminds behind Shape of Water reveal how the made Guillermo del Toro's vision a reality.
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