For 700 years, the Japanese musical theater Noh has been performed, unchanged, since its inception. Michishige Udaka is the last Noh performer in the world who also carves his own masks worn in the performance; each mask can be handed down over generations. Udaka talks about his lifelong study of Noh and the spiritual connection he feels to the high art.
Photographer and artist Jay Maisel sold his New York City home in February of 2015 — and even for New York, it was a home unlike any other. Called The Bank, Maisel's house was a six-story, 35,000 square foot building he lived in for 48 years and housed a lifetime of photography and art. When the time came to move, it seemed like a nearly impossible task, requiring a small army of people and vehicles to make it happen. more than just the story of moving, Jay Myself: Photography, the Bank, and Me is the story of one of the best American photographers and his philosophy on art and life.
One of the most successful businessmen in history, Pablo Escobar made billions bringing cocaine to the United States and the world. In Colombia, Escobar had a huge estate that was park home and part theme park, with exotic animals brought in from around the world. When Escobar was killed by Colombian authorities, the state seized the estate and distributed the animals to various zoos and reserves — except for the hippos, and now they're a problem.
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Giovanni's Classic Bundle brings the essentials of a streamlined men's grooming routine together in one set. The $40.96 Art of Giovanni bundle includes a 2-in-1 Daily Shampoo & Conditioner with ginseng and eucalyptus, a Daily Cleansing Body Bar, Strong Hold Hair Styling Gel, and Styling Hair Clay, covering everything from the morning shower to finishing a style. Built around Giovanni's salon-inspired approach to grooming, the collection pairs botanical ingredients with performance-focused formulas designed to keep the routine simple without sacrificing results.
Stefan Forester has been traveling to Greenland for eight years, drawn back over and over again to its otherworldly landscape. As untouched places become more and more rare, Forester made it his mission to capture Greenland's icescape. Forester's captivating footage of the frozen island, shot in 4k, is a testament to the ice-covered beauty of EArth's northern reaches.
From the incredible miniatures to the "Sushi Scene," Isle of Dogs was one of the most ambitious stop-motion films ever made. To truly appreciate the insane scope of the project, Puppet Master Andy Gent describes the process behind crafting each figure and creating every scene.
"All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed." So begins the classic children's tale Watership Down. Based on a novel of the same name, Watership Down became an animated classic in 1978, and 40 years later, the BBC is bringing it to a new audience in computer-animated form.
Mary Stuart became the Queen of France at the age of 16. By 18, she was a widow returning to her native Scotland, a country under the rule of England and Queen Elizabeth the First. When Queen Mary makes a claim to the throne, a conflict ensues between the two queens and their countries. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, Mary Queen of Scots comes to theaters December 21, 2018.
Kenneth Cole New York gives the classic Chelsea boot a refined everyday update with the Tully. A sleek almond toe and rich bay brown suede upper keep the silhouette versatile enough for the office or a night out, while elastic gore panels and a rear pull tab make for easy on-and-off wear. Underfoot, a cushioned, removable insole and flexible rubber outsole prioritize comfort without sacrificing its clean profile. Available in medium and wide fits, the Tully is a no-fuss addition to any fall footwear rotation.
The city becomes a concrete playground with the Nike Ava Edge, navigating everything from morning commutes on crowded sidewalks to late night rooftop bars and adventures. Inspired by the geometry and interconnected grid networks of modern cities, the upper layers are formed by weaving textiles with breathable mesh netting to create a flexible and protective fit around the foot. An oversized midsole uses performance-level SCF foam for soft cushioning through long days on concrete, while a flexible, perforated rubber outsole wraps onto the midsole for added durability and leaves a distinctive imprint behind with every step. Combining technical construction with an urban-focused silhouette, the Ava Edge takes the active lifestyle of the Ava lineup off the running route and into the everyday rhythm of the city.
With Porsche's unrivaled racing history, it should come as no surprise that all five of the five most expensive cars from Stuttgart are race cars or thinly-disguised race cars for the road. Host Ted Gushue has the enviable job getting a front-row seat to the best Porsche has ever offered as he counts down the most valuable cars ever from the manufacturer.
For 71 years, the Targa Florio saw some of the fastest purpose-built race cars in the world thunder through towns and villages on the Italian island of Sicily, all on winding public roads that dated back to the Roman Empire. Safety was the nearly the last thing on anyone's mind until the race was deemed too dangerous and stopped in 1977. But for seven decades, it brought some of the greatest names in racing to the island for one of the most unforgettable races in history.