There are no rose-tinted goggles in Stanley Kubrick's work. The Golden Age of Hollywood took audiences to a place they'd never been — and Kubrick took them to the world they were living in. This video essay by Entertain the Elk looks at Kubrick's lighting revolution, and the way it profoundly changed cinema as we see it.
After seven seasons, it appears winter has officially come. In the first promo for the series finale of Game of Thrones, Jon Snow, Cersei, and Daenerys Targaryen each take their seat at the head of their house but in the fight for the Iron Throne, their greatest threat won't be each other. The beginning of the end starts July 2016.
It might be small, but it is fierce. Colin Furze has finally unveiled the Stig's finished bumper car, powered by a 600cc four-cylinder motorcycle engine making 100 horsepower. For its maiden voyage, the Stig set a world record — hitting 107 MPH and making it the fastest bumper car on the planet.
Duer's performance denim made them famous. In these slim-cut jeans, it comes in their popular, light, ocean wash. The fabric incorporates stretch fibers for added comfort and range of movement, the latter boosted by their signature athletic-inspired gusset. Performance fibers regulate temperature to help keep you cool and dry, and an antimicrobial treatment keeps odors at by between washes. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
Modern diets tend to lack key nutrients. Vimergy makes liquid supplements that help pick up the slack. They absorb more quickly than capsules, gummies, or tablets, can be taken on their own or mixed into drinks, and are gentle on the stomach. A wide variety of solutions are available, helping to bolster immunity and brain function, soothe unquiet minds, build muscle, and even relax before bed. Mixology by Vimergy lets you create personalized blends of liquids, powders, and capsules to meet your needs, and every supplement is third-party tested, free from unnecessary binders, fillers, alcohol, artificial flavors, and citric acid, and accommodates most dietary preferences as they're Non-GMO, Kosher, Paleo-friendly, and gluten-free.
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Humans have been genetically engineering plants and animals for thousands of years through selective breeding. Scientists have been genetically modifying the things we eat for a while too. But when choosing the genes we want went from the farm to the laboratory, it started making people nervous. Kurzgesagt delves into GMOs and whether they're threatening to us and our environment.
The United States would never require its citizens to carry a national identification card — but only because you Social Security number already acts as one. While it isn't quite as Big Brother as it sounds, your Social Security number is really good at proving that you are you, but it's really bad at being secure. CGP Grey digs into Social Security and how it went from a mandatory retirement program to the one thing that you absolutely don't want anyone to know.
Back before screen-sporting digital cameras existed, you had to wait to see the photos you'd taken. The Camp Snap Camera aims to return to this simpler time with a vintage-style, screen-free build. It has only a shutter button and flash selector switch for controls and uses an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash to capture film-like photos. The rechargeable battery can take 500 photos per charge and the camera can hold 2,000 photos at a time; they can be offloaded via USB-C or SD card. Thanks to its sturdy build and simple design, the camera is extremely rugged, and offers no distractions, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
Built to withstand whatever nature throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made for the outdoors and looks natural in this Loden Green colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. The jogger-like fit is relaxed through the thigh but tapered from the knee down, with gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
In the decade since the release of An Inconvenient Truth, there have been signs of hope and crushing defeats in the fight against climate change. Electric cars, climate agreements, and renewable energy are making slow inroads against greenhouse gases, but new threats to the environment loom. An Inconvenient Sequel picks up where An Inconvenient Truth left off, detailing the new challenges to met if humanity is to avoid the consequences of a changing climate. An Inconvenient Sequel releases July 28, 2017.
A new Internet will be built. Fraud will be perpetrated. Mansplaining will be mansplained. Honesty will be a little too honest, and Erlich's facial hair will change patterns on a regular basis. All in the fourth season of Silicon Valley. Mike Judge's surreal look at the world's tech hub returns to HBO April 23, 2017.