John Carpenter and Kurt Russell are the ultimate duo in film commentary
What could possibly make "The Thing" better? Stellar commentary from John Carpenter and Kurt Russell.
Was Jim Carrey an asshole on the set of Man On The Moon?
Jim Carrey's portrayal of Andy Kauffman on the set of Man On The Moon caused controversy. But was the method acting justified?
Atkinson Hyperlegible is a typeface that helps readers with low vision
Design agency Applied Design Works created a font that "improved character recognition" for the visually impaired and it's really good. Over the last few years, I've taken more of a keen interest in accessibility. I forget myself sometimes but when I remember, I add alt text to images on Twitter, reduce my use of emojis, …
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Watch “KENOBI”, A Star Wars Fan Film
KENOBI acts as a precursor to A New Hope, with Obi-Wan watching over a young Luke Skywalker. The Last Jedi, the final episode of the third Star Wars trilogy, is in cinemas now. But long-time fans still love those in-between movies. Even though Solo wasn't the success Disney had hoped for, Rogue One was and …
Catch some retro 80s and 90s vibes with Retrogeist
From Sega Megadrives to Miami Vice, Retrogeist has you covered for nostalgia on Instagram. I'm not heavily into vaporwave but certain parts of the aesthetic appeals to me. That's why Retrogeist intrigued me when I found it on Instagram. It's an 80s/90s account with the coolest images from two bygone eras. As we inch closer …
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8 Things My Mum Made Me Buy From West Indian Shops
What started out as a chore became a welcome break. Here are 8 things I bought for my mum from West Indian shops. I love my West Indian heritage. Whenever I can, I claim it above being British as I feel more at home amongst family and my kinfolk. A part of that comes from …
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Tony Hawk dissects skateboarding films for GQ Sports
When Tony Hawk speaks, you listen. Especially when it's about skateboarding.
Parenthood Activate! tells comical short stories about life as a parent
Stephanie Williams's Parenthood Activate! shows the lighter side of parenting in comic form.
Tom Comitta pens tongue-in-cheek rework of Martin Scorsese’s Marvel essay
What started out as a comical article on literature turned into a look at the pervasive world of publishing. Tom Comitta's Airport Novella was a whimsical jab at trashy airport books. But for his recent essay, I Said Mainstream Novels Aren’t Literature. Let Me Explain., Comitta took on one of the greatest film directors in …
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Moose cheese is creamy, rare, and expensive
The dairy delicacy is made exclusively in Sweden by two farmers called Christer and Ulla Johansson. A while back, I wrote about pule, a unique cheese made from donkey milk. Well, there's another expensive and rare cheese out there and it's made from moose milk. Moose cheese brings in the cheddar Christer and Ulla Johansson …
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