In 1989 a collection of comics was published called Eightball and comics would never be the same. David Clowes turned the comic-staple superhero into ordinary people with a dry wit that became a cult favorite. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this short doc tells the story of David and his unique perspective on what's possible in comics.
She has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and four gold medals. To say Serena Williams has dominated the tennis world would be an understatement. But after a wedding and a baby, the sports icon is working on conquering life off of the court. In this five-part documentary series, Williams opens up her personal life to fans, giving a rare glimpse at her relationship with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., as well as her return to tennis. Being Serena will premiere May 2, 2018 on HBO.
In 1961, the Space Race wasn't just between the U.S. and the Soviets. A group of 13 women was on a mission to break into the boys club and pave their own way to the New Frontier. In this documentary, Netflix shines a light on these inspiring pioneers with vintage footage and interviews with the trailblazers themselves. The film is set to premiere April 20, 2018.
Sandalwood plays a key role in many men's fragrances. Panache Santal from Oxford Hill honors this tradition. While the top note is floral, with scents of lilies and rose, the base is a masculine mix of sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver. With a heart of papyrus, cardamom, and amber, this is a versatile scent that goes on easily with roll-on application and lasts for hours.
This Mother's Day, Joyful Co. has curated the Recharged box with products to uplift her spirits, nourish her body, and create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and balance. It features a sweet peach and champagne-scented candle, two crystal champagne glasses, lavender-scented bath bomb, vanilla Earl Grey cookies, two black slate coasters, celebratory drink stirrers, non-alcoholic prickly Paloma cocktail, and sweet cream Earl Grey tea. If your mom is more of a foodie or coffee lover, their collection of unique products will help you find the perfect gift.
In the grey stretches of the suburban early '00s, a college art student is looking for a way bring about some inspiration for his art. He strikes on the idea of a heist — the object of which is the most valuable book in the United States. Recruiting three friends, they start planning for something that will change their lives forever. Based on a true story, American Animals stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, and comes to theaters June 1, 2018.
Dan Auerbach didn't bring the mariachi band to NPR's Tiny Desk this time. Instead, he brought the Easy Eye Sound Revue, which includes some of Nashville's best — and relatively unknown — musicians. With a few tracks from his 2017 album Waiting on a Song, Aurebach showcases his musical range behind the Tiny Desk.
For non-aficionados, the wine aisle can be a daunting place. Instead of leaving your choices up to the allure of the label, give Naked Wines a try. They pick wines that match your tastes, determined by a short quiz, and work with world-class independent winemakers to deliver personalized selections at prices up to 60% off. Every shipment is backed by a hassle-free guarantee — if you don't like a bottle, they refund the price, no questions asked. The service also makes a great gift, and with $100 off your first order, it makes for a far more enjoyable Mother's Day present than yet another bouquet of overpriced flowers.
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.
If you've ever seen The Avengers you may have a fascination of Shawarma. Many people do after the superhero team assembled around a table to taste the Levantine specialty after the Battle of New York. Now, you can take that fascination up a notch and make some of your own. In this episode of Binging with Babish, the pop culture chef prepares the post-credit dish and shares his recipe with all of you.
Jaws may have created the special-effects blockbuster, but it was 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey that took visual effects from a gimmick to reinventing what cinema was capable of. Stanley Kubrick's attention to detail and his skilled crew of effects masters refined and created techniques that would go on to play pivotal roles in films to come — like Star Wars nearly ten years later. Here are four of Space Odyssey's most important contributions to film.