The irony of Sergio Leone's epic western The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is that there aren't any good or bad — just ugly. Unlike the moral superiority of heroes in westerns of the 1950s, there is no clear line between the good guy or the bad guy — or even if either character types exist. This video essay digs into the violence and satire in Leone's classic film and how the film called into question the morality of "winning" the West.
Allen Iverson was known for his crossover and on-court style. But before he was in the NBA, he was just a kid idolizing HIs Airness. That's why even though the Hall of Famer has his own signature shoe, he still has a soft spot for a pair of Jordans. While shopping at Lapstone & Hammer in Philadelphia, The Answer talks about his first pair of sneakers, as wells as some of his personal favorites.
He's one of the most wanted — and hated — men in the world. Julian Assange, former hacker and founder of whistleblower website WikiLeaks, has drawn the ire of the United States for publishing classified materials relating to secret communications with other countries, combat logs and footage of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and emails relating to the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential primary and election campaigns. Wanted for questioning into allegations of sexual assault in Sweden, Julian has been confined to the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012. Now, Laura Poitras, director of a documentary on whistleblower Edward Snowden, gets unprecedented access to Assange in Risk. Filmed over the course of six years, including the 2016 presidential election, Poitras tells the story of Assange and WikiLeaks from the man himself and those closest to him.
Combining bold aesthetics with solid performance, Higround's lineup of peripherals was built with gaming and creative pursuits in mind. Three keyboard models are available — the Basecamp, the competition-ready Performance, and the flagship Summit — all with RGB backlights and a 65% layout that ditches the function keys and number pad for a compact profile that's more portable and takes up less space on the desk. Their Yuma wireless mouse offers 4KHz polling, hand-applied artwork, and up to 70 hours of battery life. For those looking for a deal, the brand is offering up to 40% off all keyboards for Black Friday.
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Built to withstand whatever life throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made to navigate city streets or nature trails in this Peat colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. These modern cargo-style pants are relaxed through the thigh with a straight leg. Featuring 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.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is on it's way to having one of the longest runs in sitcom history — and it hasn't lost any of its comedic edge shown in the self-produced pilot episode. With three of the cast members as writers on the show, It's Always Sunny is perfectly positioned to keep the content fresh and the characters consistent.
Daniel de Bruin has taken rides to the next level. With a biometric sensor implanted in his forearm, Daniel's own body controls the motion of this 2-foot tall tower, designed and built by Daniel himself. As the motion of the ride produces changes in the rider's biometric data, the biometric data changes the motion of the ride.
Sneakers don't have to be unsophisticated. Collars & Co.'s CEO Sneaker brings a look fit for the boardroom in a low-top cut and comfortable fit. A premium suede upper is paired with a padded dual-density outsole that can be worn all day with an understated modern style.
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No matter the job, Skechers has a work shoe that fits. With slip-resistant soles, steel or composite toe protection, and waterproof construction, Skechers work shoes combine safety with comfort for jobs on the go. Skechers work sneakers offer the same level of toughness and a comfortable fit in a lightweight shoe for all-day wear.
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All over the world, people love their alcohol. And when they party a little too hard, there's a native hangover cure for the morning after. In Korea, it's haejangguk — "hangover soup". In Seoul, Cheong Jin Ok restaurant has been making the original haejangguk since 1937, helping residents to ease the pain after a late night.
Michael Caine talks too much, Alan Arkin kind of speaks Russian and Morgan Freeman still thinks he's God. The three elder statesmen of acting take WIRED's Autocomplete interview, answering the most-searched questions about themselves — and no, Michael Caine doesn't do ballet.
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