1987. The Philadelphia Eagles were on the field against their bitter divisional rivals the Dallas Cowboys. Eagles coach Buddy Ryan had drawn up a brutal play with the goal of demoralizing the Cowboys more than gaining yardage. Eagles quarterback Randal Cunningham was under center for the execution, and what an execution it was. This is the story.
Having directed Monsters and Godzilla, Gareth Edwards is no stranger to intense visual effects. So when the director was picked to head the first standalone Star Wars film, expectations were high. Well he delivered with Rogue One earning an Oscar nomination for its visual effects. Industrial Light & Magic's London studio reveals just what went into creating the galaxy far, far away and how virtual reality played a role in the directing of the film.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. For sculptor John Lopez, that statement is literally true. Lopez takes scrap metal and discarded tools and turns them into intricate, wild west-themed sculptures. Bulls, horses, and other western fauna come to life in a twisted fusion of metal made in the artists South Dakota shop.
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Formerly called Bastards, Owen Wilson and Ed Helms set out on a country-wide manhunt — for their father. After learning their entire life was based on a lie, the twin brothers set out to find who their biological father is, with a list of prospects that includes J.K. Simmons, Christopher Walken, and Terry Bradshaw. Also starring Glen Close and Ving Rhames, the directorial debut from the The Hangover cinematographer Lawrence Sher is slated for release December 22, 2017.
Pointillism, BBC's Blue Planet, and Radiohead's track "Bloom" from The King of Limbs all come together in a wild mashup of influences. Composer Hans Zimmer and Radiohead collaborated on a remix of "Bloom" that features in Blue Planet II, the follow-up to 2001's Blue Planet. Vox talked to Zimmer and Radiohead to find out what inspired them to radically recreate a track that took its inspiration from the original Blue Planet.
It's one of the greatest romances on TV — or at least the most 80s. The story of Steve and Nancy starts like so many other young, high school relationships in small towns across the US until Nancy ends up in an alternate dimension fighting something unleashed by a secret government project. This trailer reimagines one the best subplots of Stranger Things as its own show.
When a dictator dies, it leaves some huge shoes to fill. It's 1953 and Joesph Stalin has died. The Communist Party is in disarray as to what to do about filling the newly vacant position — and they go about in the most inefficient way possible. The Death of Stalin takes the stereotype of the unwieldy Communist bureaucracy to its blackly comedic extreme. Starring Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor, the movie releases in September 2017.
Clinical hair restoration has evolved into an accessible at-home solution without the need for transplants or lengthy medical procedures. The iRESTORE Elite pushes that technology further with a clinic-grade red light therapy helmet engineered to naturally combat hereditary hair loss while improving overall scalp health. Using the brand's Lumitech technology, the system combines lasers and LEDs to support hair density, thickness, scalp circulation, and ATP production. A total of 500 medical-grade lasers and LEDs provide broader coverage than traditional hair growth caps while penetrating beneath the scalp's surface to target follicles more effectively. The wearable system delivers professional-grade red light therapy treatments from home without bulky equipment or recurring clinic appointments. Enjoy $900 off during their Memorial Day sale.
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
Steven, a surgeon, takes to mentoring a teenager, who begins acting strangely — and Steven's life begins to fall apart around him. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster), The Killing of a Sacred Deer stars Barry Keoghan, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and comes to theaters November 3, 2017.
The 1980s saw a dramatic rise in car chases — on the silver screen. Some of the most bizarre, outrageous uses of automobiles came from movies like Beverly Hills Cop and Terminator 2, with semis, motorcycles, supercars, and an old lady driving half a Chevette. Donut Media lists ten of the best scenes from the decade of over-the-top indulgence.