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.
Whether you prefer a clean-shaven face or a bit of stubble, The Chairman Pro from Manscaped has you covered. This versatile shaver comes with two pivoting, interchangeable heads — a SkinSafe Four-Blade foil for a close shave, and a SkinSafe stubble trimmer with two length settings for the perfect 5 o'clock shadow. It's also waterproof, rechargeable, with a battery that lasts up to 75 minutes per charge, and has an LED screen to see the charge level, a travel lock, a precision trimmer edge, and an included charger and travel case. Enjoy 25% the Chairman during April.
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available now for $70 off.
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.
Blurring the lines between retro and modern, the Nike P-6000 channels early 2000s running style with a fresh, street-ready edge. Inspired by the Nike Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006, it fuses throwback athletic design with breathable mesh and sleek synthetic overlays for a bold, layered look. A foam midsole delivers cloud-like cushioning, while the durable rubber outsole grips pavement with confidence. Whether you're hitting the pavement or flexing on the streets, the P-6000 brings that perfect mix of nostalgia and next-gen comfort.
Originally released in 1982, the aptly named Nike Field General was originally designed for wear by pro quarterbacks. While we doubt we'll see any current QBs rocking them anytime soon, they are a solid choice for casual wear. The upper is a mix of durable textile and suede, with a touch of leather used for the heel cap and Swoosh. A foam midsole offers reasonable comfort, while the nubby Waffle sole provides outstanding grip, and might make these a sleeper choice for wear on the golf course. A variety of colorways range from subtle to bold, ensuring there's a version of the retro silhouette to fit your style.
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.