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 Ava X
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.
Presented by Nike.
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CURREX RunPro Insoles
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.
Presented by CURREX.
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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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HairMax LaserBand 41
The HairMax LaserBand 41 brings clinically proven hair restoration into a routine that takes just minutes. FDA-cleared for both men and women, the cordless device uses 41 medical-grade lasers to deliver targeted light therapy that stimulates hair follicles and supports thicker, fuller-looking hair without drugs or invasive treatments. Patented hair-parting teeth and a flexible ComfortFlex band help maximize scalp contact, while treatments require as little as three minutes, three times per week. Lightweight enough for home or travel, the LaserBand 41 offers a practical approach to addressing thinning hair, with a limited-time 30% discount making it an even more compelling investment.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Nike Air Force 1 Vibram
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.
Presented by Nike.
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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.
