Stranger Things: Level Up
Stranger Things as a video game? You know you'd play that. Netflix gives their hit series an 8-bit makeover in the style of a classic RPG, complete with inventory management and experience points.
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The Handmaid's Tale and Super Shallow Focus
No longer a cliche of indie filmmaking, the super shallow focus has made its way into big budget film. In a more technical examination, the Nerdwriter looks at the use of super shallow focus in the Amazon's The Handmaid's Tale. Using massive apertures and close-ups, director Reed Morano set the tone of the show as being from the inner perspective of main character Offred.
Hungry Hearts with Action Bronson
He's a chef, a rapper, and now Action Bronson is going to add match maker to his repertoire. The modern day renaissance man will play cupid for complete strangers by setting them up on first dates. Instead of dinner and a movie, think more like sausage truck and a graveyard, with Bronson providing commentary along the way. The series will take place over eight episodes and will air exclusively on Snapchat.
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Nike Varsity Elite Backpack
From the courts to the terminal, Nike's Elite Varsity Backpack has you covered. A large main compartment fits a full-size basketball, while a separate bottom pocket keeps shoes and gear isolated. An exterior front pocket provides quick access to smaller essentials, and a trolley sleeve allows it to attach easily to luggage for away games. Designed for daily use, the backpack also includes an internal laptop sleeve that fits up to 16 inches and a plush-lined top pocket for valuables. Air Max shoulder straps add comfort, rounding out a durable build made from 100% polyester
Presented by Nike.
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reMarkable Paper Pure Bundle
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
Presented by reMarkable.
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Blade of the Immortal
For his 100th film, director Takashi Miike has adapted the manga by Hiroaki Samura into a full-length feature. The film follows Samurai Manji living in Japan after being cursed with immortality. The only way out is killing more men, leading to some Tarantino-esque gore and insane action sequences. Starring Takuya Kimura and Hana Sugisaki, Blade of the Immortal is slated for release November 3, 2017.
Apocalypse Now Now
Baxter Zevcenko has it pretty good. He's the head of a high school crime ring, nobody messes with his business, and he's got the girl he's always dreamed about — until he gets kidnapped by a shamanistic bounty hunter named Jackson Ronin. In this short based on the South African novel of the same name, Baxter watches Jackson summon something not of this world in the slums around Capetown.
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Keeping Neon Glowing in Texas
At Big Dog Neon in Lockhart, Texas, Kit Tunningley has been keeping the neon lights on for 38 years. The rise of cheap LED signage has folded many of the other neon businesses, but 500 signs later, Kit is still going strong.
The Walking Dead: Our World
The show about walking zombies is about to make people into — walking zombies. The Walking Dead: Our World is an upcoming alternate-reality game based on the TV and comic franchise. Now you have the chance to fight the living dead anywhere from your job to your couch. The Walking Dead: Our World will be available from the App Store and Google Play.
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Tinto Amorio Chaand Wine Sampler
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
Presented by Tinto Amorio.
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Skyscanner x Miami Dolphins
With the NFL schedule dropped it's officially time for Miami Dolphins fans to start mapping out their season. As the Official Travel Partner of the Miami Dolphins, Skyscanner's Miami Dolphins Travel Planner streamlines the entire game day getaway by helping fans compare flights, hotels, and car rentals in one place. Whether you're flying into South Florida for a weekend at Hard Rock Stadium, following the Dolphins on the road, or traveling as an opposing fan, the platform makes it easy to score deals and turn every matchup on the schedule into a full-fledged football trip.
Presented by Skyscanner.
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Brawl In Cell Block 99
Along the same lines as True Detective season two, a bald Vince Vaughn departs from the Old School comedy we're used to and goes back to the underworld. The former boxer takes up a job as a drug runner who gets picked up after a deal goes bad. Now he has to do his time along with his enemies in the most ruthless cell block there is. Also starring Jennifer Carpenter and Don Johnson, the film is slated for release October 6, 2017.
Nexus: 2036
Thirty years have passed between the original Blade Runner and the upcoming Blade Runner: 2049. Jared Leto's character, Niander Wallace, is introducing a perfected line of replicants meant to get the ban against them lifted. Three short films are coming before Blade Runner: 2049's release, giving an overview of events in the decades between the films.
