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.
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California Typewriter
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 Dark Tower
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.
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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.
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Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum
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.
Presented by Augustinus Bader.
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God: Sergengeti
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.
Geostorm
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.
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How to Hide Your Sneaker Addiction
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.
Eyes Wide Shut: The Game
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.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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Nike NOCTA Air Force 1
Drake's NOCTA label draws inspiration from childhood storybooks, transforming the iconic Air Force 1 Low into a sneaker rooted in nostalgia. While retaining the silhouette's familiar DNA, the silhouette introduces a series of thoughtful details that set it apart from the original. The phrase 'Love You Forever' is embossed into the midsole, while the traditional outsole stars are replaced with heart-shaped motifs along the toe and heel. A premium leather upper, supple lining, and padded collar maintain the comfort and versatility that made the Air Force 1 a staple in the first place. Equal parts sentimental tribute and everyday sneaker, the NOCTA Air Force 1 offers a fresh perspective on one of Nike's most enduring silhouettes.
Presented by Nike.
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Icarus
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.
Keychain-Sized Game Boy
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.
