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.
A retro look meets modern sustainability. Hand stitched in Italy, the Oliver Cabell Vegan 481 Sneakers rework a vintage silhouette using an upper made from a combination of vegan corn waste and bio-based polyurethane, while its outsole is half natural rubber and half recycled rubber and the lining and laces are 100% bamboo. The combination of natural and recycled materials drastically reduces its carbon footprint. The shoe is presented in a tonal chalk colorway giving it a minimalist appearance.
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Sunspel first introduced the boxer short to Britain in 1947. After 75 years and a few minor adjustments, the brand's original design still reigns supreme. The Printed Boxer Short is cut from its signature 100% long staple fine cotton, giving the lightweight undergarment unparalleled softness and breathability. Each pair features double-turned and feldlocked seams to keep edges smooth, while a rear panel enhances comfort by eliminating a central seam.
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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.
Quip rounds up their oral all-stars to elevate your daily hygiene routine. The Smart Custom Bundle gathers five brand favorites, including its anti-cavity toothpaste, refillable gum and dispenser, refillable floss pick, mouthwash, and the smart electric toothbrush. Sleek and lightweight, the sonic toothbrush has a built-in two-minute timer with 30-second pulses to ensure every tooth is thoroughly clean. Its Bluetooth Smart Motor automatically tracks your routine so you can earn points and receive brushing tips via the quip app. Every three months, they'll restock your brush heads, gum, floss, mouthwash, and toothpaste for just $5.
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There are hundreds of at-home whitening kits out there. But that bright smile comes at a price; irritated gums, damaged enamel, and mind-numbing pain. That's because their main ingredient is hydrogen peroxide. MySweetSmilesets itself apart from the pack by eliminating that harmful element and swapping it out for a safer, more gentle option. The 100-percent peroxide-free at-home MySweetSmile teeth whitening products are made with Phthalimidoperoxycaproicacid, or PAP, an organic peracid that effectively breaks down stains and yellowing without affecting soft tissue or the mineral composition of teeth, so you never fear an icy beverage again. It's used in the brand's non-abrasive powder to brush away stains, sensitivity-free strips for removing a years-worth of build-up, and precision pen to whiten hard-to-reach areas. Each product can be purchased on its own or bundled to save up to 20%.
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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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