At some point in time you're going to see the new Bond movie Skyfall... if you haven't already. Rather than waiting for the Thanksgiving or Christmas marathon that runs every year on TBS in low def, you might as well pick it up on Blu-ray and enjoy it for the hi def masterpiece that it is. If you need more convincing, ... continue reading
There are a lot of media formats that have gone the way of the eight track. Most people are completely content streaming all their content directly to their eyeballs with Netflix / Amazon Prime / Hulu / *insert next awesome streaming service here,* but there's still something to be said for actually "popping in a movie" ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
The issue with Yelp and other restaurant review sites and apps is that you've entrusted plenty of fools with helping you decide where to eat. You really want dudes who reviewed the hot dogs at 7-Eleven to chime in on your dining experience? With Where Chefs Eat, you'll get restaurant picks from people who legitimately know ... continue reading
If you subscribe to the Ron Swanson school of eating, meet your new favorite read. Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter from Steven Rinella is a full-scale look at the complete scope of hunting and eating what you kill. It's about man's relationship with nature, the declining frontier, and the ... continue reading
The Mr. Porter Paperback: The Manual for a Stylish Life is as close to a style bible as we'll probably ever get. Actually, let's backtrack a few steps. There are also a few other "style bibles" out there and this is just Mr. Porter's take on it. Labels are irrelevant though because this is pretty damn good. The first ... continue reading
If you ever watch an action film and think to yourself, "Yeah, I mean it's good and all, but I just wish there was a small Chinese dog in it," than Seven Psychopaths just skyrocketed to the top of your must watch list. The movie - which also stars such humans as: Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrel, Christopher Walken, and ... continue reading
Do you love 2001: A Space Odyssey? Like, really, really love 2001: A Space Odyssey? Then set aside 500 bucks and go buy this life-size replica HAL 9000. Why? Because it's awesome, that's why. Built from the 1967 blueprints and image files, this HAL 9000 replica says 15 different movie phrases and actually responds ... continue reading
These aren't guitar picks we would recommend tossing into the crowd after you finish your ear-melting encore. Besides the fact that they cost 10 bucks a pop, they could take an eye out if flung too harshly with your energy on high. Available from an array of different coins, each Coin Guitar Pick features liquid smooth ... continue reading
In case you guys weren't paying attention, it was recently announced that, in addition to being editors for Cool Material, we're Banksy. Probably should have thrown a "spoiler alert" in there, so sorry if we just ruined it for you. All kidding aside, Banksy is an international icon, a cultural phenomenon and the guy ... continue reading
You might not be engulfed in the smell of rich mahogany like you would at Wayne Manor, but you can still store your hardcovers like a true Dark Knight fan. The Dark Knight Bookshelf is made to order (if you've got 290 bones to spend on a very small amount of book storage) and about the sweetest way to store a few ... continue reading
Long before white Apple gear, we remember being amazed by tiny cube speakers from Bose. They were one of our first true pieces of audio love. Now, the company that holds a special place in our ears and hearts has given us an awesome TV sound system setup with a single speaker. The speaker fits neatly under your HDTV ... continue reading
The year in music is just about over and that means, if it hasn’t started for you already, you’re going to be inundated with a ridiculous amount of Best Of 2012 playlists. We’re not going to call this a best of list because that would mean we’d have to include all the same stuff on everyone else’s lists. Our favorites from 2012 include some tracks that even the critics are in love with, some from our previous mixtapes and a ...... continue reading
We love the holidays. Giving gifts, getting gifts and getting smashed with Gramma so she can tell the same stories over and over always brings a smile to our faces. We’re even ok almost having a heart attack in January when the credit card bills start piling up like those 20% off coupons to Bed, Bath and Beyond. ... continue reading
If you happened to miss 12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief, you missed one hell of a show. Besides the obvious fact that it was for a great cause, the show featured some awesome performances from The Who, Roger Waters, The Boss and many more. Now, you can get some of that audio while donating in the process. All ... continue reading
Ignore the fact that it looks like Joseph Gordon-Levitt is packing a lip throughout the movie and that some of the time travel elements need a bit more explaining, because Looper is one hell of a film. The futuristic mob hit flick is utterly original and packed with some pretty sweet effects. The Blu-ray features ... continue reading
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