Star Wars: Call of the Empire
Finally, the Empire wins. In the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, a TIE fighter and X-wing dogfight in the skies above the forest before scoring a kill and heading home.
Finally, the Empire wins. In the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, a TIE fighter and X-wing dogfight in the skies above the forest before scoring a kill and heading home.
Netflix's super natural series Stranger Things unapologetically pays homage to the men who made the genre Steven Spielberg and Stephen King with tributes to E.T., The Goonies, and The Shining. The nostalgia heavy show has gotten lots of attention, even earning a shout out from King himself. In this supercut, Ulysse Thevenon does a side-by-side comparison of scenes from the first season and classic films from the 70s and 80s.
New York, 1977. The city is on the brink of bankruptcy. The disco era is coming to a close, and a group of kids in the South Bronx are about to create a new form of music that will change the world.
Not every sneaker has to chase the next big innovation. Sometimes the right choice is the one you reach for every morning. Nike's V5 RNR leans into the layered aesthetics of early-2000s running shoes while prioritizing everyday comfort over race-day performance. A breathable mesh upper paired with synthetic leather overlays deliver a technical look, accented by metallic details and a signature 3D Swoosh. Underfoot, a chunky yet lightweight foam midsole and plush collar cushioning keep long days comfortable, while a rubber outsole with Y2K-inspired grooves provides dependable traction. Designed for daily wear while retaining athletic performance, the V5 RNR proves that retro design still belongs in the everyday rotation.
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The Air Force 1 has spent more than four decades proving it belongs almost anywhere. Now Nike takes the iconic silhouette back to one of the ideas that helped shape it. Originally inspired in part by the Nike Approach hiking boot, Bruce Kilgore's legendary design returns with a rugged update featuring a durable textile upper and a Vibram outsole built to tackle terrain beyond the pavement. Nike Air cushioning preserves the everyday comfort that made the AF1 a cultural icon, while the trail-ready sole adds dependable traction for mountain hikes, weekend escapes, and everything in between. It is a fitting evolution for Nike's best-selling sneaker, reminding us that the Air Force 1 has always been built to explore beyond the court.
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Taking two Advil will never be the same after you watch this video. Shot with a Canon MP-E 65 and Canon 100mm L, a series of over-the-counter pills slowly get digested in this macro photography time-lapse. It's sort of like journeying to the unknown, with the unknown being your gut.
No one does anti-heroes like Quentin Tarantino, and if you need an entire team of them, Quentin is the man to call. Loose Crate Productions gives us a look at what might be if you put some of Tarantino's best characters together for one epic mission.
The 1973 film The Exorcist is getting a small screen reboot on Fox. Two priests attempt to rid a family of demonic possession and come to doubt their own faith in the process.
Makeup artist Kiki G. has a new tutorial and it has nothing to do with smokey eyes or bronzers. Using the power of contouring, she paints the rugged good looks of Ron Swanson onto her own face. The resemblance is so uncanny, it has us craving bacon-wrapped shrimp and a scotch.
The CURREX RUNPRO proves that one of the most effective running upgrades isn't a new pair of shoes. It is what goes inside them. Developed by German sports scientists and backed by biomechanical research, the performance insole is engineered to improve comfort, stability, and efficiency with every stride. Flexible arch support, a deep decoupled heel cup, and shock-absorbing rebound cushioning work together to reduce fatigue while promoting better power transfer and a more secure fit across a wide range of running shoes. As the top aftermarket insole in U.S. specialty run stores and a leader in Europe, the RUNPRO offers a science-driven way to get more out of every mile.
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Running has become more than training for the next finish line. It's sunrise run clubs, destination marathons, and post-run coffee stops that turn a workout into a community. From early coffee meetups in Austin to race weekends across the country, Nike's Ava X is built for the lifestyle surrounding every mile. A lightweight textile upper with synthetic leather accents delivers breathable comfort in a sleek, packable silhouette, while a Cushlon 3.0 midsole provides soft, responsive cushioning for everything from recovery walks to morning shakeout runs. A supportive fit and durable outsole with textured grip round out a sneaker designed to move effortlessly between the run, the café, and wherever the rest of the day leads.
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One person on the street. 3-on-3 at a derelict playground. Under the lights in front of thousands of screaming fans — there are more ways to play and love basketball than any other sport. Pascal Heiduk declares his love for the game with this beautiful short film.
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman reunite for a not-so-heartwarming holiday film. Unlike her Horrible Bosses character, Aniston is a Scrooge-like CEO trying to nix the office Christmas party. But when T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer, and Olivia Munn are your co-workers, the Rite-Aid baby-making rages on. Directed by Josh Gordon & Will Speck, the film is due out just in time to put your own office shindig to shame December 9, 2016.