Sir Ian McKellen is an excellent actor — but not just for his ability to capture the essence of a character. Sir McKellen has an unrivaled ability to convey meaning in a glance, using his eyes say things that words cannot. Windows to the soul indeed.
After making waves at Sundance, A24 has released the first trailer for The Last Black Man in San Francisco. In the film, Jimmie Fails plays a cinematic version of himself who goes back to the Victorian-style home of childhood in San Francisco. The house was built by his grandfather in 1946 but is now under new ownership, leaving Fails to imagine the community as though it had never changed. Directed by Joe Talbot, the film also stars Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover and will be in theaters June 14, 2019.
If you think you've ever tried wasabi, think again. Most sushi restaurants serve a concoction of horseradish and Chinese mustard tinted with green food coloring. Even the most authentic sushi restaurants serve the fraudulent condiment. The reason is the real stuff is one of the most expensive crops in the world. In this short document, eighth generation farmer Shigeo Iida shares the tradition of growing Wasabia Japonica.
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
When it comes to cleaning hard floors, vacuuming is only half the equation — they need to be mopped too. Dreame's Aqua10 Ultra can handle both. It has an AI-powered navigation system that maps and avoids obstacles with precision, while FlexRise suspension clears thresholds and carpets up to 3.15 inches without slowing down. Voice control lets you prioritize carpets or boost suction on command, and—when the job's done—it returns to its dock to empty waste, sanitize, dry the roller, and refill with water and cleaning solution. As a result, it can handle up to 100 days of cleaning without intervention, making it ideal for busy lifestyles.
During the height of the Cold War, the US government built 1,000 nuclear ICBM silos across the country, mostly in the Great Plains. As the threat of nuclear war with the Soviets waned, over half of the sites were decommissioned — making them ideal doomsday bunkers for the ultra-rich and paranoid. The Survival Condo Project repurposes these sites built to withstand sustained nuclear war, converting them into condos that can support a family nearly indefinitely.
Never underestimate humanity's ability to make anything into a specialized profession. At $29 per cup, Sey Coffee in Brooklyn serves one of the most expensive cups of coffee you can find. It's the result of years of testing and communicating with coffee growers on a personal level, all in the name of extracting the best from the beans. The world of high-end coffee is the end-result of the Starbucks revolution, with small businesses and enthusiasts taking one of the world's favorite beverages into the rarified air of wine.
The Jordan Trunner has always lived at the intersection of performance and possibility. First introduced in the late '90s, it was the Jordan brand's bold step beyond basketball—a slip-on cross-trainer with midfoot straps, layered uppers, and a design language that looked more like the future than the present. The latest Trunner carries that same DNA, fusing breathable mesh and suede for flexibility, molded wings for support, and responsive foam for all-day comfort. Still versatile, still unmistakable, the Trunner remains the rare shoe built to keep pace with training while doubling as a lifestyle staple grounded in Jordan's restless drive forward.
In a city where every block is a hustle and every sidewalk a runway, the Greats Manhattan City Runner delivers the kind of effortless versatility New York demands. From the concrete pulse of Brooklyn mornings to power strides across Manhattan skyscrapers, this handcrafted sneaker is more than footwear—it's an urban essential. Its artisanal airbrushed suede nods to old-world Portuguese craftsmanship, while the cushioned sole ensures you move with comfort and confidence through every commute, coffee run, and last-minute meeting. Handcrafted and designed for New York—this is style with soul, grit, and rhythm. Because in a city that never sleeps, your sneakers shouldn't either.
David Attenborough isn't even close to being done telling you about the wonders of the place we call home — and there's even more to be discovered. Our Planet is shot completely in UltraHD 4k resolution, using the latest in digital film equipment to bring the amazing breadth of life on this planet into your living room. The documentary series premieres April 5, 2019 on Netflix.