The Friend Zone
Don't panic if you're in the Friend Zone with someone you like. Or someone whose signals you totally misinterpreted. Casually Explained casually explains the best steps to get you out of the friend zone.
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Spider-Man 2: Marvel at Its Best
Over the last decade, Marvel has crushed the summer tentpole movie competition. With so many films, is it possible to pick one that stands above all others? Films & Stuff makes a convincing case for Spider-Man 2 being the cream of Marvel's crop.
Roadies Trailer 2
Cameron Crowe is returning to his rock roots with a new Showtime series. The Almost Famous director and producer J.J. Abrams go backstage to shine a light on the people that bring your favorite bands to a city near you. Luke Wilson and Carla Gugino lead the crew of unsung heroes as they travel the United States, one arena at a time. The ten-episode season is set to premiere June 26, 2016.
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Nike Vomero 18 Shoe
Nike launches the Vomero 18 with a stacked cushioning setup designed for longer miles and everyday training. The silhouette combines ZoomX foam layered above ReactX foam to create a softer ride while maintaining responsiveness underfoot. Additional outsole pods are positioned at high-contact zones to improve agility and smooth out heel-to-toe transitions across pavement, treadmills, and track surfaces. A padded tongue and reinforced upper add structure to the fit, while the retro-inspired colorway pushes the Vomero beyond running and into everyday wear equally built for early morning mileage, coffee stops, and city streets afterward.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike LD-1000 Flyknit
Born in 1977 during Nike's formative years, the LD-1000 was pioneered with long-distance runners in mind offering stability through every stride with its unique flared heel. As one of Nike's earliest endeavors into performance footwear, it helped cement Nike's legacy in the athletic sphere building its reputation as an olympic winner. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA woven into a Flyknit upper for a durable and breathable fit, combined with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past with modern running technology.
Presented by Nike.
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Tilt-Shift Telstra 500
Australia's V8 Supercar racing series is known for its fire-breathing cars and colorful drivers. Sydney-based filmmaker Keith Loutit captures the final race of the series with a whole new perspective, giving it the appearance of miniature slot cars on an incredibly detailed diorama.
The Fundamentals of Caring Trailer
Jonathan Evison's 2012 novel is getting the live-action treatment. In this Rob Burnett film, writer turned caretaker Paul Rudd and his first client Craig Roberts bond over Slim Jims and Katy Perry during an impromptu road trip. Somewhere between the World's Biggest Bovine and the World's Deepest Pit, they meet up with runaway Selena Gomez. The indie road trip premiered at Sundance in January and will be released only on Netflix June 24, 2016.
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What Are You?
We like to think of ourselves as one person. But this one person is made up of billions of autonomous cells, dying, being replaced, and performing their various functions with no conscious input from you. You are not actually you. So what are you?
You Are Two
We may have one brain, but that one brain shows signs of having two — intelligences? Consciousnesses? Two distinct personalities? Originally a treatment for seizures, splitting the two hemispheres of the brain seems to release the right hemisphere from its speech-capable overlord.
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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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Nike Tennis Classic RPM
Nike revisits its court heritage with the Tennis Classic RPM, reworking the country club staple through the lens of 1970s tennis culture and modern streetwear. The silhouette retains its low-profile shape while introducing textured uppers inspired by vintage watchbands and luxury accessories, giving the shoe a more layered look across the toe box and side panels. Gold detailing sharpens the contrast against the black full-grain leather construction. Underneath, layered cushioning and a foam midsole provide a responsive ride, while a stitched rubber cupsole and herringbone outsole maintain the traction and durability expected from a court shoe. Equally suited for early mornings at the tennis courts of Santa Monica and late nights through Chicago's streets, balancing classic sport design with an elevated but casual presence.
Presented by Nike.
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Surfing Siberia
With it's subarctic climate, Russia's Siberian territory doesn't sound like the ideal surfing destination. These Russian surfers brave the frigid Arctic Ocean in search of some waves. Due to the glacial nature of The Far North, only a select few have taken on the challenge of surfing at this latitude.
Pong Project
Pong, Atari's 1972 tennis simulator, was one the first video games to reach the mainstream market and hanged arcades forever. Daniel Perdomo has taken the first sports simulation game from its humble 2D beginnings to a three-dimensional tabletop game that looks like an absolute blast to play.
