MGMT / When You Die
MGMT's second video for their upcoming album Little Dark Age cranks the pop-psychedelia up a notch. Alex Karpovsky stars an amateur magician stuck in a time warp — with a tragic accident waiting at the end.
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The Star Wars Concept Trailer
A Han Solo with green skin. Stormtroopers with lightsabers. Luka Starkiller. Early Star Wars concepts depict a very different galaxy far far away. Driven by the paintings of Ralph McQuarrie, The DAVE School create a trailer for the epic space opera that could have been.
The 15:17 to Paris
In 2015, Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone got on a train in France — and helped stop what might have been a deadly terrorist attack. Based on the novel of the same name, the Clint Eastwood-directed film also stars the three men as they reprise their real-life roles on-screen. The 15:17 to Paris comes to theaters February 9, 2018.
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Carbonite Cloud Backup
Carbonite takes the stress out of protecting the files you don't realize you need until they're gone. The cloud backup service automatically saves files and photos in the background as they're created, eliminating storage caps and the hassle of manual backups. Everything is encrypted and accessible from any device, so if a laptop crashes, gets damaged, or disappears, you can restore your data to a new machine without starting from scratch. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it service that quietly does its job until the moment you need it most. Enjoy up to 40% off right now.
Presented by Carbonite.
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Duke Cannon Big Ass Brick of Soap
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Annihilation
Nature has begun to reclaim an uninhabited area of the US called Area X. Something strange is happening there, and a team of four is sent in on an expedition to find out what has caused the strange demise of the previous eleven teams. Based on the best-selling Southern Reach trilogy, the film stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Oscar Isaac. Annihilation is in theaters February 23, 2018.
Mindhunter Vs Real-Life Ed Kemper
Notorious serial killer "Big Ed" Kemper plays a central role in the first season of Netflix's Mindhunter. The bone-chilling portrayal by actor Cameron Britton is spot-on, capturing the juxtaposition of Kemper's calm and jovial demeanor with the crimes he committed, showing that killers are people just like everyone else. Thomas Flight cut together scenes from the series with real-life interviews of Kemper to show the excellent work Britton put into playing the character.
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David Bowie: The Last Five Years
Possibly the most mercurial artist in rock history, the only constant in the music of David Bowie was change. From Ziggy Stardust to acting to fashion and video games and even an internet service, Bowie spent over forty years at the forefront. The Last Five years focuses on just that — the last five years of Bowie's life and the making of his last two full-length albums.
Ned Flander's Hot Chocolate
There's only one thing that could make the most religious guy on the planet say "Oh my God". 'Tis the season for hot chocolate, and Babish has a recipe that has a touch of the divine.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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Minecraft Marketplace
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.
Presented by Minecraft.
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The Last Jedi Autocomplete Interview
If there's one takeaway from WIRED's autocomplete interview with the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it's that the majority of Google users have terrible grammar. But the cast does their best trying to interpret and answer the badly worded top searches while not letting any big plot points slip.
A Bad Lip Reading of Stranger Things
Stranger Things meets The Wonder Years in this episode of A Bad Lip Reading. Season one of the 80s-inspired supernatural thriller gets turned into an 80s family drama complete with a catchy theme song and reflective narrations. Full of bizarre voice-overs, the 18-minute episode gives the series' title a whole new meaning.
