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.
Designed for short getaways, the Lundi Wilson Travel Bag masterfully combines style and functionality. Crafted from supple, semi-vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, this compact yet spacious bag offers 30 liters of storage with specialized compartments for your clothes, a 13"-14" laptop, cables, accessories, and even shoes in dedicated exterior pockets. Thoughtfully designed, it features YKK metal zippers, a soft Alcantara lining, and a leather strap with recycled felt padding for comfortable shoulder carry. Crafted with eco-conscious materials from LWG-certified tanneries and durable brass hardware, the design exudes both sustainability and timeless elegance. Available in Cognac, Black, Navy, and Chestnut, the Wilson Travel Bag is the ultimate travel companion.
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David Gandy Wellwear's Ultimate Crew Set of 3 elevates everyday comfort with a tailored edge. Cut in a flattering slim fit, each tee is crafted from a premium cotton-modal-elastane blend that feels as good as it looks. Treated with Wellwear Breathe technology for anti-odor and anti-bacterial benefits, they're perfect for layering or wearing solo. With three in the set, you'll always have a fresh go-to on hand for a clean, confident fit — day in, day out.
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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.
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Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Tech Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel, able to stretch and recover so they never warp or sag. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Available in Slim or Straight Fits, they're now in four new, limited-time colors: Bering Sea, True White, Bourbon Brown, and True Black.
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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.
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