Movie Tips: How to Party in High School
The high school party is often at the center of the best coming-of-age films. In fact, when it comes to partying in high school, there's a lot to be learned from the movies. Here's a look at what we wished we knew, might have known or (who knows) may need to know again one day... read more...
How to Wear Neon
May 14, 2012Summer is around the corner and if you haven't noticed, it's going to be a bright one -- neon is back! If this gives you cringe-worthy flashbacks of Cyndi Lauper, side ponytails and glaring bracelets, fear not. We’ve got some tips on how to wear 2012's hottest trend to look fashion forward and not like background from Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. read more...
American TV’s Secret Australians
May 10, 2012An Australian accent is pretty distinguishable, but hiding it behind a believable American accent? Pretty easy! At least in television, that is, which is overrun with sneaky Aussie actors passing as Americans. Take a look at our list of some current TV stars keeping their mother tongue on the down-low. You might be surprised. read more...
5 Artful Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
May 3, 2012Before you drink too many margaritas while wearing a large sombrero, take a look at some fun, festive, and authentic ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo--artistically! read more...
Internet Destroyer!
May 3, 2012Miami artist Jillian Mayer is a fresh talent to watch. Her experimental and affecting work ranges from installations to illustrations to short films featured at Sundance and SxSW including a remake of "La Jetee" with Uncle Luke from 2 Live Crew and a NSFW music video featuring singing vaginas. We chatted with Mayer about her latest creation and what she hopes to demonstrate through it. read more...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Western Australia
May 1, 2012Does the word Australia bring images of the Sydney Opera House, the majestic Great Barrier Reef, great white sharks or maybe Crocodile Dundee to mind? That's great (except maybe the shark stuff), but all of those things represent the eastern coast of Australia. Covering half the landmass of Australia, the state of Western Australia is an amazing, diverse part of this country. So let’s take a look at ten things about this unknown part of the world. read more...
Purple, The Color
May 1, 2012We have a problem. We love the color purple, but its kinda seems like purple is for little girls who want to grow up to be princesses or models. So last night while bored/trying to find out what the next black is going to be (it’s dark grey!), we realized that purple is actually one bad-ass mother-take-out-to-dinnerer of a color!! read more...
A Simple Guide to Aussie Slang
April 24, 2012The television miniseries Cloudstreet shows the struggle of two families living in Perth, Western Australia in the 1950’s. This acclaimed series is awesome, but when it comes to deciphering the regional dialect, it's like Trainspotting with Australians. So here’s a guide to understanding some basic Aussie slang. read more...
Band Cinema
April 23, 2012Seems everyone wants to be a musician. Famous actors, athletes and other outrageously wealthy individuals are always starting their own (often bad) bands. Check out some great films about the inner workings of a music group and live the fantasy too for a few hours. read more...
Breaking Up is Great to Watch
April 23, 2012Considering about half of all marriages end in divorce, it’s surprising more films aren't made about the life-changing experience. Curious about what it’s like to leave a lover? Check out some of these great films about breaking up. read more...
Drinks and a Movie Web Series: The Sinking of the Laconia Part 2
April 19, 2012Check out our new web series and learn how to make the "Fog of War"... a custom cocktail that pairs perfectly with The Sinking of the Laconia Part 2! read more...
picks
Five Awesome Soundtracks
A great soundtrack gives a film depth and dimension. A bad one can be distracting, or even worse, maddening. Here are five films that have benefited from their inspired tunes.
style
Instagram Your Fashion
Instagram, the distinctive and easy to use photography app, has become the go-to app among the fashion industry’s elite. Here's the short list of who you ought to follow...
art & design
Being Mink
Mink Stole: A disenfranchised youth from the Baltimore suburbs who befriended a young outcast by the name of John Waters and the rest is cult cinema history.
food
What Your Girl Scout Cookie Says About You
It's that time of year again -- those little hussies are out peddling their carbs at a street corner near you. Here's what your choice says about you...
