When Carol Twombly created the Trajan typeface for one of the earliest versions of Photoshop, she never knew it would become one of the most used typefaces on movie posters. The rise of Photoshop for design also meant that there was a lot of homogeneity — and designer Yves Peters wanted to know why Trajan became the go-to font. Vox looks at what caught Peters eye and how he put the puzzle together.
Nicolas Cage hunts crazy evil in the first trailer for Mandy. The gorefest follows Cage as he seeks bloody vengeance on a sadistic cult leader after his wife is taken from their home in the Pacific Northwest. The film already made its premiere at Sundance but will officially be released September 14, 2018.
Geography seems like a pretty cut-and-dry subject — until you start breaking it down. New York City, with its cold winters, is roughly on the same latitude as Madrid, Spain, which is renowned for its good weather. RealLifeLore finds this and a lot of other strange quirks of geography in this surprising video.
Cut from pure Italian linen and crafted in Northern Italy, Luca Faloni's Bermuda shorts don't chase trends — they define a way of life. Their garment-dyed hues echo Amalfi frescos and Riviera skies, while an internal drawstring and horn button closure deliver comfort without compromise. Whether you're meandering cobbled alleys in search of the perfect sea urchin spaghetti or slipping into sun-drenched silence on a private terrace above Positano, these shorts whisper of leisure with intention. For men who savor nuance, curate color, and choose stillness over spectacle, this is summer — tailored, tasteful, and timeless.
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Born in 1949, Blaze Foley lived the outlaw country life that would inspire a whole host of successful musicians — something Blaze himself never found. One of his closest friends was Townes Van Zandt, and the two of them couldn't be more alike musically or philosophically, which should tell you something about Blaze. Directed by Ethan Hawke, Blaze looks at three important stages of his life: His love affair with Sybil Rosen, his last night on Earth, and the effect his music has had since his untimely death. The film opens in Blaze's adopted hometown of Austin, Texas, on August 17, 2018.
Volkswagen recently smashed the overall record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with their electric-powered I.D. R prototype racer. They beat the old record by over 15 seconds — almost an eternity when first place can come down to thousandths of a second. Mark Robber was challenged by VW to make a battery that could charge the I.D. R, and decided on one of the oldest tricks in the book — making a lemon battery and trying to break a world record himself.
The new elite isn't chasing hype — they're building longevity. From boardrooms to backcountry trails, a rising class of athletes, founders, and performance-first men are rewriting what it means to age well. Leading the charge is Eric Hinman: 5x Ironman, serial entrepreneur, and proof that hustle and recovery aren't opposites — they're partners. JOYMODE delivers KSM-66 Ashwagandha, Longjack, and Boron to support energy, drive, recovery, and resilience. This movement isn't about inflated egos or quick fixes—it's about showing up stronger at 6AM than you did at 26. The game doesn't end at 30. It evolves — and you evolve with it.
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The car might be rapidly losing its significance in American culture, but no one has captured America's love affair with the automobile like the Coen Brothers. From Raising Arizona to No Country for Old Men, the car has played a major role in the directorial duo's work. Rick Perales shows how central the car and road can be in this video essay spanning the Coen Brother's entire catalog.
Adam Savage loves the Onewheel electric skateboard. He's owned every model the company has made, logging hundreds of miles and giving them plenty of abuse along the way. When Adam heard about Onewheel's new XR with increased range, he had to have one — and Onewheel invited him down to the factory to build his own.