The Batman is already one of the biggest movies of 2022. This bleak and gritty version of the classic Batman story is richly realized thanks to tone, mood, and a distinct direction. And the recently…
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You Can Own Jack Nicholson’s Ax from The Shining
Even if you haven’t seen The Shining, you’ve seen this ax. It’s the one Jack Nicholson puts through the bathroom door when he’s terrorizing Shelley Duvall and just before he delivers his thoroughly terrifying greeting.…
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The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” Single Is Available on Vinyl as a Saw Blade
At first, we thought this saw blade was like that section of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” as you drive on it, where it would play The Weeknd’s new single “Out of Time”…
Discover the History of Iconic Logos with Logo Beginnings
If you’re looking for a new intriguing coffee table book, pick up a copy of Logo Beginnings. This book from renowned publisher Taschen takes a look at the history of iconic corporate logos. Author Jens…
Lost Objects: 50 Stories About the Things We Miss and Why They Matter
You may know Joshua Glenn and Rob Walker from their project, Significant Objects, an experiment tying fiction work to thrift store finds. Glenn and Walker now turn their attention to nonfiction in short memoirs. Coupling…
The 10 Best Bad Movies On Netflix
You can learn a lot from watching a bad movie. Taking a note from The Princeton Review, watching a bad movie instructs you what not to do if you want to make a good movie.…
20 Martial Arts Movies Every Guy Should See
Few things are as enjoyable and adrenalizing as martial arts films, whatever their make and model. Sometimes, plot is a necessity for stringing together cool fights. Sometimes, it’s as much of a pleasure as the…
Soft Electronics: Iconic Retro Designs from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s
Call it rose-tinted nostalgia or a serious appreciation for a bygone era, but the mid- to late-nineteenth-century produced some stunning design work. Particularly when it came to homegoods. Plastic, vibrant, distinctive, and colorful these objects…
A Comprehensive History of the Rise and Fall of Playboy Magazine
A lot of the judgments you’ll hear about the cultural value and effects of Playboy will come from modern commentators espousing modern views for a modern audience. In that context, Playboy is easily and frequently…
Spotify’s Car Thing Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stream While You’re Driving
There’s no better way to enjoy your time in the car than with your favorite music, news, entertainment, or good conversation. On those rare occasions when you don’t have another person to occupy you, you…
The Best Movies Based On Books
“The book is always better than the movie,” goes the crusty old precept about book-to-movie adaptations. In a certain percentage of cases, this may be true. In others, it may not. For the most part,…
Oscar Nominations 2022: Who Will Win, Who Should Win
It’s the fashion among cool kids not to care about the Oscars until Oscar nominations are announced, then to stop caring again after being mad on Twitter for a day, and then to start caring…
Want to Learn and Speak a New Language Like a Native? Babbel Can Help.
Whether you’re prepping for an adventure, learning for a new job posting or brushing up on the basics, foreign languages are some of the hardest things to learn…unless you have Babbel. Babbel provides students like…
50 Books Every Man Should Read Once in His Life
We’re decently active readers here so we thought we’d compile and share a list of books we think every man should read at least once in his life. They’re not presented in any particular order,…
La Boite Concept LX Turntable Desk Speaker System
La Boite Concept hi-fi creations have been described by listeners as everything from “a sound product worthy of a live orchestra” to “inventive audio that bridges the gap between traditional markets and more bit-chains.” That…
The Best Classic & Old Movies on Netflix
Pulp Fiction. The Dark Knight. Schindler’s List. Each of these movies enjoys a spot in film’s pantheon, and in 2022 can be called classics without reaching. This will inevitably make more than a few folks…
Simpsons Steamed Hams Point-and-Click Adventure Game
“Steamed Hams” is not only one of the best bits from The Simpsons — a show overflowing with impeccable gags — but it’s also become an enduring meme in the internet era. Now, the brief…
Brad Leone’s Field Notes for Food Adventure
Looking to upgrade your chef skills in the great outdoors? Want to cook a killer meal on your next camping trip? Pick up a copy of Field Notes for Food Adventure. This guide penned by…
Barkeep: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails
Looking to up your bartending game? Want to mix up some fantastic cocktails at home? Well, we have the book for you. Barkeep: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails is the 2nd Edition of…
20 Movies To Be Excited For In 2022
Alright: That’s a wrap. 2021 is over. Done. Finished. There’s nothing else to hold your breath on this year apart from the ball dropping, unless you’re in a store without a mask and you think…