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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Luca Faloni Linen Overshirt
Luca Faloni expands its summer-ready layering lineup with a lightweight linen overshirt designed for warm-weather versatility. Cut from pure linen and crafted in Northern Italy, the piece features a relaxed straight-fit silhouette, cutaway collar, and breathable construction suited for transitional layering from cool mornings to late evening dinners. The natural texture of the linen gives the overshirt a lived-in character while maintaining the refined tailoring associated with Italian menswear. Lightweight enough for Mediterranean summers yet structured enough for everyday city wear, the overshirt moves easily between coastal escapes, café terraces, and everyday travel.
Presented by Luca Faloni.
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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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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Collagen Dream Advanced Sleep Formula Hot Chocolate
A solid wind-down ritual, Collagen Dream delivers a no-nonsense blend of function and flavor. Packed with 5g of high-absorption collagen peptides, magnesium, and sleep-supporting compounds like L-theanine and valerian root, this rich, dairy-free hot chocolate is built to help you switch off, sleep deeper, and wake up sharper. No sugar crash, no fluff — just a clean, effective formula that works as hard as you do.
Presented by The Collagen Co.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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Collars & Co. Monterey Cotton & Linen Overshirt
The Monterey Overshirt from Collars & Co leans into the kind of effortless layering piece that works year-round without overthinking it. Cut from a lightweight cotton-linen blend with a touch of stretch, it delivers breathable comfort with just enough structure to hold its shape, striking a balance between relaxed and refined. Details like patch pockets, working buttons, and a clean pointed collar keep things classic, while the unlined construction makes it easy to throw over a tee or polo as temperatures shift. Machine washable and designed for a true-to-size fit, it's a straightforward staple that slots easily into a daily rotation without feeling like an afterthought.
Presented by Collars & Co.
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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.
