Over the decades the movie industry has never been afraid to wade in on appealing but challenging to capture topics, exploring themes and environments that, for the most part, are unfamiliar to the viewing public. Perhaps the most significant example of this is the genre of sci-fi, where the spectator is taken into a completely foreign world and often indulged with a gripping and authentic sense of escapism. Laser beams and all....
“I don’t have to take a trip around the world or be on a yacht in the Mediterranean to have happiness. I can find it in the little things, like looking out into my backyard and seeing deer in the fields.” – Queen Latifah When was the last time you poured yourself a cold drink and hung out in the backyard? Why not turn this part of your property into a pleasant place to be?...
Star Wars fans are in for a treat with Obi-Wan Kenobi. The new series from Disney+ has just released the full cast and it’s a cracker. Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as the titular Jedi Master and Hayden Christensen is back as Darth Vader. The rest of the cast is an incredible collection of actors and actresses. Moses Ingram (The Queen’s Gambit), Joel Edgerton (The Gift, Warrior), Bonnie Piesse (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones), Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick, Stuber), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Rupert Friend (Hitman: Agent 47), O’Shea Jackson Jr....
If you pride yourself on your chic, contemporary home design, your bathroom should reflect it. A small bathroom doesn’t offer much room for decor, but that doesn’t mean the space needs to be lacking in personality. Unique tiles are a great way to use vertical space and liven up your bathroom without adding clutter. We’ve gathered some chic, eye-catching small bathroom tile ideas to help point you in the right direction....
Adding a bar cart to your home decor is more than just adding functionality and additional storage. It’s a decorative piece that will add a sense of style and elegance to your home. Traditional bar carts are large and expensive. However, modern trends have adapted this furniture piece into one that will fit into any sized home. Place your bar cart in any room in your home. Use it for alcohol or anything else that you want to turn into a station spot....
For a righteously commanding sense of dominance among the inked community, suave men everywhere are resorting to the illustrious grandeur of skull hand tattoos. These wickedly perceptive creations are killer expressions of gallant gumption. Skull hand tattoos will swiftly embody an uncannily refined attitude. These explosive endowments are riddled with a level of ferocious flair that fully defies comparison. The decadent realism of these designs can garner a delightfully gruesome knack for debonair liveliness....
Netflix has piqued the interest of animal and Attenborough lovers by dropping a new trailer for the upcoming documentary series Life in Color. Although he’s soon to turn 95, cultural icon David Attenborough is not slowing down. This Netflix series offers an amazing new technical wrinkle that creates an experience likely beyond anything we’ve seen before with doco filmmaking. “To understand how these colors work, you need to see them from an animal’s perspective; with new cameras developed especially for this series, now, we can” explains Attenborough 30 seconds into what we thought was a run-of-the-mill plug for his new show....
Is your basement uninviting, but you just don’t have the time or resources for a remodel? Here are some great ideas for unfinished basements. You walk by the basement door and cringe. You know that at the bottom of the basement steps is an entire unfinished room. There’s plenty of space to do something, but you just haven’t gotten around to doing anything. Maybe you started the project and have a partially suspended ceiling or a finished basement floor....
“Black and white creates a strange dreamscape that color never can.” – Jack Antonoff Not everyone loves color, and that’s okay. If you appreciate clean white decor, then you’ll love these white bedroom ideas. They embrace the lack of color while also creating a space that’s both cozy and comfortable. You’ll learn how to layer your fabrics to create a plush bed with bedding that looks touchably soft. You’ll also discover how changing the furniture can take your white bedroom from ultra-modern to Scandinavian or even rustic and country chic....
This design might seem a little controversial to some, but to those with a slightly more sophisticated sense of humor it will make perfect sense. Consider the ski mask: For some, it’s a utilitarian piece of outerwear worn while soaring down a mountainside, kicking up powder and getting some sick air. For others, the image of the ski mask evokes bank robbers disguising their identity. If you fall into the latter category, you might be wondering why any law-abiding man would want to tattoo himself with an image that carries criminal connotations....
One More Time is about to gain a whole new meaning following the news Grammy-Award-winning French electronic duo Daft Punk has decided to hit the shutdown button after 28-years of revolutionizing and innovating the collective electronic music scene. From their early days behind the synthesizers to massive light show pyramids in the late 90s to Get Lucky one last time in 2013, it’s time to say farewell to the robots....
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf With the rising popularity of oversized kitchens and open-concept floor plans, galley kitchens have fallen out of favor in the design world. But this stance takes for granted everything great about a galley-style kitchen. Not only do galley kitchens feature one of the most efficient layouts for serious home cooking. They’re also cheaper and easier to redecorate than other kitchen styles....
Owning a pool is no doubt one of the superior perks to being a homeowner, and with warmer seasons around the corner, a much-welcome reprieve from the heat. What truly makes a swimming pool an oasis apart from the outside world is the landscape that surrounds it, the paradise of your own curation. Here is where you set your pool apart from the standard models, and take R&R to a whole level of luxe....
All too often the basement gets a raw deal when it comes to home design, barely passing as an afterthought in terms of comfort and style. From exquisite lighting to comfortably chic furniture, the basement is the perfect domestic canvas upon which to extend your personal polish and hospitality. Your basement columns, in particular, are likely due for a significant overhaul, and with such a wide variety of options to choose from, that’s hardly an act of drudgery....
Many of us know what saints are, but why are people getting saints tattooed onto their bodies? Besides the fact that they can look absolutely stunning and creative, they have a lot of meaning behind them. We all know a saint is someone perceived as very holy person and that they hold a high status in religious views. This is not exactly why people are turning them into artistic symbols for their bodies....
Another car from the Fast & Furious saga is heading to auction next month. Paul Walker’s iconic orange 1994 Toyota Supra MK IV from The Fast and the Furious is set to go under the hammer via Barrett-Jackson. Universal Pictures The factory Supra has a 3.0 liter 2JZ-GTE turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It comes with black leather interior, a Bomex front spoiler and side skirts, TRD-style hood, APR aluminum biplane rear wing, and 19 inch Dazz Motorsport Racing Hart M5 Tuner wheels....
For an impressive visual demonstration of primal power, regal fellows rely on alligator tattoos to make an aggressively masculine impression. These cunning totems also come equipped with deep spiritual significance. An alligator emblem signifies a litany of desirable masculine traits including stealth, agility and strength. No one wants to trifle with the mighty jaws and sharp teeth of these powerful amphibians, so tough guys can use this forceful imagery as a warning to those who might get in their way....
Venturing into the unknown is quite the thrill for adventurers that love to dive into mystery and take risks. A rocket ship tattoo is an exciting symbol of exploration, especially for lovers of outer space and the beauty of spinning planets and sparkling stars. All men go through big changes in life, and to get through these changes, courage, determination, and strength are often needed. Change also means room for hope, and a rocket ship is the ideal emblem for those who need a push....
When you’re dealing in the large denominations of currency that drug kingpin Pablo Escobar was at the height of his empire’s power, then you’d be dropping massive wads of cash on classic cars left and right in order to flush your money. Raced by Emerson Fittipaldi in the International Race of Champions, Pablo’s limited edition 1-of-15 1974 Porsche 911 RSR is now selling for $2,200,000 through DuPont Registry, and with only 225 miles on the odometer, it’s practically brand new....
No distractions, no waiting in line and the ultimate freedom to grunt, scream or embarrass yourself in the privacy of your own home. When it comes to advantages of personal home gyms, the benefits are literally quite strong. While the added convenience of being able to work out whenever you want 24/7/365 makes life a bit easier, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. For starters, the lack of membership fees will get eaten up by your initial equipment costs....
