Imad Khachan, owner of Chess Forum in New York City, didn't intend to run a chess shop — the last one in New York. He intended to get a Ph.D. in American literature and teach or write, but what we set out to do and what actually happens are rarely the same. A Lebanese refugee, Imad recalls coming to America, what it means to him, and what his store means to the community he calls home.
Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs is a stop-motion masterpiece. One scene, in particular, stood out from the rest. The "Sushi Scene" showcases the director's signature from above angle and features a sushi master crafting a tainted roll. In this behind-the-scenes time-lapse, you'll see animators Andy Biddle and Tony Faurquar Smith painstakingly adjust each puppet for every frame to create the memorable moment.
There's one in nearly everyone's hand. You can't leave the house without it, you can't get to where you're going without it, and almost all communication with the "outside" world happens on it — but you hardly ever see them on the big screen. The classic idea of popular movies states that what we see on the screen is what we want to see, and what we want to see isn't smartphones. So how do we really feel about the supercomputers in out pockets?
Toys made for her often vibrate. The male anatomy only vibrates as much as we can move our body. The Trojan Dual Pleasure Vibrating Ring splits the difference. It's made with a soft-touch ring that helps extend the sessions for him, connected to a ribbed vibrating to stimulate her. Crafted from soft-touch silicone, it's water-resistant to survive wet play, offers eight different intensities for personalized pleasure, and is USB rechargeable so it's good for multiple sessions, no matter how long they last.
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Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
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Tiny and complex, watches have an almost mythical quality to them and the people that make them. As technology has improved, mechanical watch movements have become even more complex, far beyond what was possible even a few short decades ago. WIRED magazine sat down with professional watchmaker Ryan Jewell in his New York City shop to watch him disassemble two watches from Carpenter — one with a Japanese movement and one with a Swiss movement.
Game of Thrones Red Wedding will go down in history as one of the best scenes ever put on film — whether on the big or small screens. Richard Madden, who played Robb Stark, has said he cried when rewatching the scene with his mother. In this interview with British GQ, the November cover star looks back on shooting the scene and how he feels about it now.
Since their launch over ten years ago, Bombas has been dedicated to making high-quality clothing — first just socks, now tees, underwear, and more — while providing the same essentials to people in need. This holiday season, they're offering up to 15% off select packs while donating an essential clothing item to those in need for each item purchased. From Performance ankle and no-show socks to slippers and boxer briefs, their men's line has you covered, and there are options for ladies and kids. Their gift boxes remove the need to wrap — socks don't play well with wrapping paper, after all — and new customers can save an additional 25% off all socks, with free shipping for orders $125 and up.
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It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
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It's become one of the greatest debates of the modern age: Is vinyl better than digital? Vinyl records have experienced a resurgence in the last few years, with claims of better sound fidelity versus the digital format. Real Engineering tries to settle the debate once and for all by analyzing the science behind the two competing formats.
Katherine, an American photographer, returns to Brussels one year after her husband's unsolved death in the city. A star Belgian actor, her husband's death was national news, and while packing up what's left in the apartment they shared, Katherine discovers clues that could lead to her to the truth. State Like Sleep is a nior thriller starring Katherine Waterston, Michiel Huisman, Michael Shannon, and comes to theaters January 2019.
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