Danger: Diabolik (1968)
It has to be one of the most ridiculous movies ever made. It is also one of the most fun. I speak of the 1968 pulp masterpiece Danger: Diabolik. Master thief Diabolik (John Phillip Law) gets his kicks stealing money,…
Season of The Gift: John Bartlett’s Tiny Tim Collection
Veteran men’s designer John Bartlett has a stellar collection of extremely handsome wearable casual threads called the Tiny Tim Collection, named after his dog Tiny Tim.
The Art of Pixar: The Complete Color Scripts and Select Art from 25 Years of Animation
Anyone who doesn't love Pixar movies is either blind or irrevocably bitter. The stories, the humor, the emotion, the animation... I have been thoroughly charmed by every Pixar film I've ever seen (though I thought Cars was an anomalous misfire)…
The Season of The Gift: Make Instagram Photo Books With Blurb
Ever wanted to make a photo book out of your Instagram photos? You can. Blurb will take your photos and make them into a physical book. Books are printed in a 7" x 7" format, and start at $10.95 for…
EAMES: The Architect and The Painter
First Run Features [singlepic id=157 w=120 h=150 float=left]Charles and Ray Eames are probably my favorite designers of the mid-century movement. I am the proud owner of two Eames Plastic Armchairs, an Eames Round Table, an Eames Aluminum Management Chair and…
TEDxTalks: Roger McNamee – Disruption and Engagement
"Windows is dying..." Tech investor Roger McNamee eloquently outlines about six changes that are transforming the way we consume and create content, which will have us interacting with the internet in completely different ways ten years from now.
The Belt Is Gucci, But The “G” Is For “George”
I got this belt back in 1995 from Gucci during the Ford administration... the Tom Ford administration. It was a high time for designer branding, a moment when I fell victim to a fashion that demanded that people notice whom…
I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution
Author Craig Marks has given us Gen-Xers a gift: a new book called I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution (Penguin). Coming in at 608 pages, the book is sure to be an absolute joyride.
Five DIY Tips For Cutting Costs (and Being The Master of Your Domain)
Here are five simple things we 99 percenters can do to ease the burden on our wallets and lift the quality of life at home. If we dare to do these simple things ourselves, we run the risk of cutting costs, having a better home and... wait for it... helping the environment. And it's just good for the soul.
In The Trenches at UNIQLO
If you’re in the market for a classic handsome trenchcoat and have $800 to drop at Burberry, you can stop reading now. But if you have, say, $170, keep reading.