Where Ideas Come From
Inspiration. A spark. The muse, the beginning, the idea — where does it come from? David Lynch, Chuck Close, two kids, and several others discuss inspiration, ideas, and how they get them in this entertaining short film.
Inspiration. A spark. The muse, the beginning, the idea — where does it come from? David Lynch, Chuck Close, two kids, and several others discuss inspiration, ideas, and how they get them in this entertaining short film.
Before the personal computer, the internet, and the smartphone, the original disruptor was the typewriter. From the Underwood to the IBM Selectric, the clack of the typewriter was the sound of work for nearly a century. California Typewriter brings typing enthusiasts like Tom Hanks, John Mayer, and others together for a meditation on the intersection of human creativity and technology. California Typewriter comes to select theaters August 18, 2017.
The Man in Black fled across the desert and the Gunslinger followed. So begins Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series of novels. The long-awaited film adaptation is finally here, except that it isn't an adaptation — it is its own entry in the series. Idris Elba stars as Roland Deschain, the last Gunslinger in a dying world, as he chases down Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black, a mysterious sorcerer who might hold the answers to the world's undoing. The Dark Tower comes to theaters August 4, 2017.
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
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Designed for modern explorers, L'Atitude 52°N's Milan brings intelligent technology to a classic Italian-inspired panto frame. Part of the 2026 Red Dot Award-winning Departure Collection, the smart glasses combine a 12MP Sony ultra-wide POV camera for photos and 1080p video with Goya AI, which handles voice controls, navigation, landmark recognition, live translation, and everyday questions hands-free. Open-ear speakers, AI noise reduction, photochromic lens options, and a lightweight TR90 frame keep the experience comfortable and unobtrusive, while IP65 sealing and a six-hour battery make Milan ready for travel. Available in Olive and Obsidian, it's a compelling take on smart eyewear that puts the technology behind the scenes and the journey in focus.
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The latest short from Neil Blomkamp's Oats Studios finds the Man Upstairs gleefully playing with his creations. With the help of His butler, Geoffrey, we find that if we are created in his image, He's kind of a jerk. Sharlto Copley stars in this irreverent look at Creation.
Go ahead. Keep ignoring the advice of scientists and experts. We'll just control our own climate with a series of satellites. Then it will break and kill us all with a series of natural disasters and only Gerard Butler will be able to save us. Directed by Independence Day writer Dean Devlin, the film is slated for release in October 2017.
The first step in hiding your sneaker addiction is realizing you have a sneaker addiction. Otherwise, you'd have no reason to hide it. Brad Hall has a few tips for avoiding those embarrassing confrontations with your loved ones over finances, closet space, and why you stopped going to work three weeks ago with this informative video.
Stanley Kubrick's final film was also his most arcane. The slow pacing, characters you wanted to dislike, bizarre dream-like sequences — Eyes Wide Shut has spawned a thousand theses. The Nerdwriter has one of his own, looking for the throat of Kubrick's last work.
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
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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.
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Bryan Fogel was on a mission to find out the extent of PEDs in sports. Instead, he uncovered one of the biggest doping scandals ever — and it was organized by the Russian government. Icarus comes to Netflix August 4, 2017.
Sure, you can always pass the time playing games on your phone but that won't give you the same dose of nostalgia as a classic Game Boy. For those of you wanting a more authentic experience, Vincent Buso has made the already portable gaming console even more portable by shrinking it down and making it into a keychain. The best part is you can build it yourself.