The Twilight Zone of the 21st century, Black Mirror tells dark stories of technology gone wrong. But for all the hopeless endings, as Nerdwriter explains, there's a strange catharsis in the resolution of the show's stories.
Like any good film adaptation, Blade Runner doesn't have too much in common with its source material, Phillip K. Dick's 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. What's good on the page doesn't necessarily transfer well to the screen, and director Ridley Scott and screenwriter Hampton Fletcher did an excellent job of bringing the book to film. CineFix looks at what changed going from the page to moving pictures.
Wrigley Field is known for its ivy-covered brick outfield wall, the iconic red marquee over the main entrance, and its hand-turned scoreboard. First installed in 1937, the scoreboard is one of the last remaining of its kind. Darryl Wilson has been the man behind the board, manually changing the number plates at every pitch, hit, and out. But with the hectic job comes the added perk of having the best seats in the house.
Treat your tired feet to the ultimate aprés recovery this winter with the OOcoozie Thermo Mule from OOFOS. The patented impact-absorbing OOfoam™ footbed goes beyond comfort to reduce stress on the body. Paired with a quilted, Primaloft upper for insulated warmth this modern mule is deal for sliding on when lounging around the house, warming up after a cold-weather run, or just running errands.
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Dedicated to creating sustainably produced natural wines using certified organic grapes from California, Tinto Amorio's wines are among the most sought-after in the category. This sampler includes three bottles of three different varieties — Jajaja Glou Glou Red Wine, Bheeyo Skin-Contact Orange Wine, and the best-selling Monje Orange Wine. Fermented wild with native yeasts and made in limited quantities, they're perfect for elevated holiday gatherings.
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He's one of the most talented people in show business, from the Muppets to Saturday Night Live to movies and TV. And he's also a great musician. The comedian to over NPR's Tiny Desk for a few songs with his band the Steep Canyon Rangers in support of their recent record, "The Long Awaited Album".
In Billund, Denmark, there's a house devoted to bricks. The LEGO House is the epicenter of all things LEGO, housing an incredible collection of brickwork and a museum dedicated to those famous blocks. WIRED spoke with Bjarke Ingels, architect of LEGO's very own Mecca, about the inspiration behind his design and his own love of bricks.
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Tap water contamination is one of the biggest issues facing Americans today due to deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate regulation. Over 95% of tap water tested in the US was contaminated with carcinogens and is getting worse, enter Rorra. Their new 2.5 Gallon Countertop System is built using medical-grade stainless steel and features a proprietary Enfinity™ Filter (Electrokinetic Nanofiber Filtration) to target and reduce a wide spectrum of harmful contaminants such as PFAS, Lead, Microplastics and many others. Their filters are engineered and made in the USA and last for 200 gallons per filter (or 90 days of normal use). The system features a convenient indicator system to let you know when the filter needs to be changed or when you need to add more water. Designed to last for decades and is ready to use out of the box — no installation, electricity, plumbing, or handyman needed. Tap into clean water with Rorra today.
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No one in their right mind would want to live in the future. Post-apocalyptic headhunters and authoritarian dictators seem to have a monopoly what it's going to be like. But Spike Jonez' Her portrayed a different future, where humans have grown up reached a comfortable existence with technology and themselves.
A living tree, a talking raccoon, and enough aliens to fill three movies — there are a lot of effects in Guardians of the Galaxy. VFX house Framestore did the first and second installment of the series, giving Baby Groot and Rocket Raccoon an update that's far more than just skin deep.
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