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The Sustained Two-Shot

The Sustained Two-Shot

Every Frame a Painting is back. The world is healing. Or not; they’re doing only a limited series, after all. But we’ll take it. Without much fanfare, YouTube’s OG film essay channel launches straight into the history, strengths, and weaknesses of the sustained two-shot – a film perspective where two characters stay in a single scene for a long time.

Titanium Curve Measure + Slide Rule

Titanium Curve Measure + Slide Rule

This handy pocket tool from Titaner measures straight or curved lines with ease. It uses a pair of concentric rings to register distance traveled and can also be used as a slide rule for performing simple addition, multiplication, and division. The satisfying spinning action also makes it a fun fidget toy.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Trailer)

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Trailer)

Christopher Reeve was the Superman. But his life tragically changed when an accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Super/Man goes behind the scenes of Reeve’s life and how he and his loved ones turned the final arc of his life into a triumphant advocacy for medical research and assistance for people with disabilities. Premieres 9.21.24.

The Knife Deck

The Knife Deck
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Holme & Hadfield’s valet is designed specifically to hold pocket knives. It has four knife slots on top, which sit beneath a clear acrylic display box, while its drawer can hold everyday items like glasses, a wallet, and small pocket tools. Available in walnut or black finishes. They also make a model for watch collectors.

TACRAY Tiny Titanium Pen

TACRAY Tiny Titanium Pen
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A miniature take on bolt-action tactical pens, the TACRAY Mini Pen measures just 3.5″ long. It’s made from tough grade 5 titanium, and its grenade-inspired body provides a confident gripping texture. Perfect for a keychain, pendant, or hanging from a zipper pull.

The Spectrum Retro Computer

The Spectrum Retro Computer

Retro Games is bringing back the 1980s classic ZX Spectrum computer, along with a variety of upgrades to the original. It has 48 built-in games, save and rewind game functions, four USB controller ports, HDMI output, and a classic mode with BASIC programming and virtual cassettes. Coming to Europe 11.22.2024. No word yet on a US release date.

Never Gonna Give You Up: Black Sabbath Edition

Never Gonna Give You Up: Black Sabbath Edition

(PG-13: Language) Like many of you, we’ve been Rickrolled a number of times – but never quite like this. Otu Suurmunne from Moonic Productions imagines what Never Gonna Give You Up would sound like if it was performed by Black Sabbath instead of Rick Astley. He’s got Rick’s dance moves down, that’s for sure.

Solix X3R X-PAC Pen Patch

Solix X3R X-PAC Pen Patch
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This handy patch from CountyComm attaches to hook-and-loop surfaces and provides a place to hold up to three pens or mechanical pencils. It’s precision stitched from lightweight and durable X-PAC fabric with a subtle diamond pattern and comes in grey, black, or orange. Pairs perfectly with CountyComm’s Think Tank notebook cover.

The Knife (Short Film)

The Knife (Short Film)

(Gore) Filmmakers Joe and Lloyd Stas created this short horror film about a peaceful English village that turns chaotic after a knife causes anyone who touches it to instantly become a deranged murderer. The cinematography, editing, and music work brilliantly to create tension. The short is a proof of concept for a feature film the brothers plan to make.

100 Manga Artists

100 Manga Artists
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The latest edition of editor Julius Wiedemann’s coffee table book offers an A-Z catalog of some of the most influential manga creators ever. The 576-page hardcover book includes biographies and bibliographies, example art, and character descriptions from greats like Osamu Tezuka, Katsuhiro Otomo, and more.

Making a Giant Chocolate Coffee Cup (and a Croissant)

Making a Giant Chocolate Coffee Cup (and a Croissant)

The first time we saw an edible cup was in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Wonka’s real-world counterpart, Amaury Guichon, shows us how he made a massive edible coffee cup and a matching saucer. The cup and saucer look like they’re made from gold-accented porcelain and are paired with a croissant fit for a giant.

JetFlick Titanium Utility Knife

JetFlick Titanium Utility Knife

This titanium pocket knife features a unique one-handed opening mechanism. Its outer shell flicks open with the push of a button, exposing its slide-out blade carriage. It also packs a built-in window breaker and deep carry pocket clip. Since its standard utility blade can be removed and replaced, it’s TSA-friendly if you pick up blades at your destination.

Performance Tool Precision Reference Cards

Performance Tool Precision Reference Cards
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This set of reference cards is a great addition to a toolbox or workbench. Card 1 includes a wire gauge, nail gauge, hole gauges, and a pipe gauge; Card 2 has a compass and shape stencils, and Card 3 has equations, conversion charts, abbreviations, and more. Made from durable plastic with a protective coating.

Coldplay’s Clocks on Banjo

Coldplay’s Clocks on Banjo

The Foggy Mountain Spaceship is known for performing popular songs on banjo. Their version of the Coldplay track Clocks seems incredibly well-suited to the twangy bluegrass instrument. They’re also the only musical group we know that plays prog rock on banjo.

Orca Double Barrel Insulated Cup

Orca Double Barrel Insulated Cup
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Do you like your drinks large? Orca’s Double Barrel cup holds up to 24 oz. of your favorite beverage and keeps it cold or hot for hours. The stainless steel container has a woodgrain barrel print and is also available in a natural metal finish. It’s got a screw-top lid and a pair of bands for grip. Orca also makes a 12 oz. version.

Professional Chefs Taste Test Frozen Dumplings

Professional Chefs Taste Test Frozen Dumplings

We love freshly made restaurant potstickers. Our faves are crispy outside and filled with minced pork, garlic, and a little cabbage. But if you want some yummy gyoza at home, there are many frozen options at the grocery store. Epicurious assembled three expert chefs to blind taste test 15 store-bought dumplings and picked their faves. (Thanks, Gregory!)

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