I noticed that it was that time of the century and made a mashup up the film's legendary intro, complete with Vangelis's soundtrack, with real contemporary footage of LA. The main difference is, of course, what's on fire. LA, November 2019: smoking hot, yes, flying cars, no.
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Nov 1, 2019
The Blade Runner intro but it's actually Los Angeles in November 2019
The ten types of movie: orange and blue, sexy legs, blurry cop...
Lee Steffen's glorious Twitter thread about "the ten types of movies" (as determined by similarities in their poster art is quite the little design project, building on similar work from the likes of Christophe Courtois and others. (via Kottke)
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Review of Criterion Collection's "Crumb" and "Ghost World" DVDs
Cartoonists Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg take a look at the booklets that come with Criterion Collection’s Crumb and Ghost World DVDs and Blu-rays, both directed by Terry Zwigoff. I’ve seen both films multiple times and already have the Crumb DVD, but I wasn’t aware that Criterion did one for Ghost World. Sigh *pulls out […]
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Netflix's "The Circle" is my seventh layer of hell, and I can't stop watching it
Not to be confused with that painfully mediocre Dave Eggers novel, Netflix’s new reality show The Circle is basically the IRL version that Black Mirror episode where Bryce Dallas Howard obsessively ranks everything on social media to the point of extreme isolation.
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Get deep rest under these hypoallergenic bamboo sheets
Bamboo fiber is a relatively new thing in luxury fabrics, but it’s no surprise it’s this snuggly. After all, pandas eat bamboo, and they constantly look comfortable. But seriously: To understand the benefits of real bamboo sheets, you have to spend a night on them. This 4-Piece Luxury 100% Rayon Bamboo Sheet Set is a […]
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20 chef knives for for serious food prep
No chef’s arsenal is complete without a good set of knives. In fact, it’s the first big sign that you’re ready to start cooking meals as opposed to just warming them up. Here are 20 knife sets that any chef would be proud to own, from visually stunning old-world metallurgy to sleek modern cutlery. Mini […]
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Enhance your on-the-go photography with these iPhone accessories
The latest iPhone cameras are undeniably impressive, but they’re still no match for a professional camera when it comes to taking clear, wide-angle shots. These six accessories will transform your iPhone into a pro-level camera in seconds, thanks to powerful and easy-to-attach lenses. 1. Lemuro 18MM iPhone Wide Lens MSRP: $100 | Sale Price: $80 […]
