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.
After redefining luxury skincare, Augustinus Bader is applying the same scientific rigor to haircare. Powered by Professor Augustinus Bader's patented TFC8 technology, a platform backed by more than 30 years of research, the collection is designed to support healthier, stronger, and fuller-looking hair from root to tip while addressing signs of damage and scalp imbalance. The lineup spans everything from The Shampoo and The Conditioner to targeted treatments like The Hair Oil, The Leave-In Hair Treatment, The Scalp Treatment, and The Hair Revitalizing Complex supplement, with each formula clinically tested to deliver measurable results. Rather than masking problems, Augustinus Bader's approach focuses on creating the ideal environment for healthier hair, bringing the same breakthrough innovation that transformed skincare to an entirely new category.
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
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 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.
Most hydration formulas are built for race day. Momentm's Ignition is designed for every day. Instead of loading up on sodium and sugar, the daily hydration mix combines a balanced blend of electrolytes with magnesium, potassium, coconut water powder, and functional ingredients including InnoSlim, Curcousin, Tulsi, and green tea extract to support hydration and metabolic wellness. With less than one gram of natural sugar, no caffeine, and no artificial sweeteners, Ignition is intended to become a daily ritual rather than a post-workout recovery drink. Grounded in Ayurvedic principles and modern clinical research, it offers a more measured approach to staying hydrated, while a limited-time summer promotion adds a complimentary orange water bottle with the purchase of two boxes.
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Before he was Fred G. Sanford, Redd Foxx made the rounds as a stand-up comic. His edgy nightclub acts and comedy albums of the 50s and 60s caught mainstream attention, which ultimately led to his role on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son. In this 1978 HBO special, Redd Foxx showcases the raunchy humor that made him a household name. "Please be advised that this program does contain strong language and frank material."
Ant-Man and the Wasp marks a milestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For the first time, every character on the first issue of The Avengers has now appeared on the big screen. In the sequel to Ant-Man, he and the Wasp travel to the Quantum Realm in search for the Wasp's mother, who was originally the superhero. The film comes to theaters July 6, 2018.