Jake Kasdan’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle topped the weekend box office for the first time since its release.
With the first week of the year over it was not a certainty on which film was going to top the weekend Box Office. However, in first came ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ as it managed to gross a rather impressive $36 million (£26.5m). In second place came with a strong and rather unexpected start ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ which grossed $29.2 million (£21.5m) domestically according to the estimates.
The biggest climber in the top ten since last week has to be ‘Molly’s Game’ which grossed $7 million (£5.1m) as it made it into the 7th place this weekend. This rise was largely due to the increase of 1,300+ new cinemas displaying the film. ‘Molly’s Game’ has increased by 197% in gross since the last weekend and has currently grossed an estimated $14.2 million (£10.4m) domestically.
It’s a new year, maybe you’d like to change up how you look. You can start off at the hair. It may not seem important but as they say, the hair frames the face. It’s an important aspect of fashion you could say. Here are the trends to look out for and maybe try it out for yourself.
“Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.”
—Charles Hix, Author
1. Textured Hair
To achieve textured hair use a styling clay. The styling clay helps to keep the hair in shape but also it keeps it texturized. As styling clays have a good hold on the hair you can easily work upwards if you so wish to make it look like you have voluminous hair at the same time.
2. Fades
Hair fades were quite the trend last year as well. This year is about mixing it up, an example could be having hair fades and having long hair on the top and texturizing it. Just be playful with your hair and see which looks good for you.
3. Tapered
You could possibly be asking what is the difference between a tapered cut and a fade cut. A fade cut usually has the shorter on top and the fade blends into the skin and usually finished above the natural hairline. A tapered cut around the temple and ends at the natural hairline. Also, the hair doesn’t get blended into the skin.
4. Coloured Hair
Maybe getting your hair colored isn’t as popular as it is for women but that shouldn’t stop you from getting it colored. Sometimes a change of color is enough to change your look. Be aware of the color of your hair and the color of your clothes because sometimes different shades of color look good together or not at all.
5. Neckline Hair Design
This a new trend to look out for in 2018. It has been around last year but it may be a more common trend this year. But it’s early days to say.
Sander Berg a Swedish illustrator based in the UK creates decorative, digital illustrations.
Well planned out compositions inspired by classic themes and a dash of decorative details is a sure recipe for success. And his use of textures even though the work is digital make the work even more charming.
Below is a ”set of illustrations created for DropMix, a music mixing game developed by Harmonix and published by Hasbro in Autumn 2017.”
We are back once again to share more great music with you on our latest Sound Selection.
1955 ‘Glory Days’
The first song to enter our Sound Selection is ‘Glory Days’ by the exciting 1955. This upbeat single will get you on your feet and dancing, a truly marvellous song that sticks with you with its fun feel and vibe.
Diessa ‘Darling’
Another great song to enter our selection is ‘Darling’ by the terrific Diessa who combines elements of downtempo, mysterious vocals and pure electronic drive. Magnificent work by a truly promising artist.
Patawawa ‘Patagonia’
Now with a more of a groovy vibe, we have Patawawa with ‘Patagonia’. This song is a perfect dance floor hit as elevates the elements of Nu Disco with a confident and calm sensation. One for the playlists for sure.
Foresteater ‘Avalanche’
Foresteater is back and this time with another well-produced song ‘Avalanche’. Once again they blow us away with their authentic energy and waves of emotion. ‘Avalanche’ is a song that will take you on a journey and a half. Splendid work.
Soleima ‘Low Life’
There are few times you can honestly say you found something exciting and with Soleima this is one of those times. In her latest single ‘Low Life’ Soleima brings us an upsurge of energy, calmness and groove. With her talent to compose herself and to bring out great liveliness, we can expect to hear more from this exhilarating artist.
Josiah and the Bonnevilles ‘Back To Tennessee’
Our final song is by Josia and the Bonnevilles who have previously entered on our Sound Selection 008. This time they are back and with another new and exciting single ‘Back To Tennessee’. Their latest song once again proves us right, that they are the band to follow in the world of music as they bring us the same quality of energy, emotion and journey each time they perform.
Finding yourself a good pair of leather shoes is quite easy, maintaining their appearance and shape is another.
Here are easy ways you can easily maintain them in the comfort of your home. If you are unsure of doing it your self, seek professional help particularly in shoe shops that specifically sell leather shoes. Highly likely they will have the knowledge to help you out.
Leather shoes:
Firstly, before anything else, you must remove the dust and dirt from the shoes use a cloth or horsehair brush.
Crockett & Jones – £60.00
2. Before you use the polish or creams make sure the shoes are dry before application, it is best to use a simple shoe cream around with no colours. If you wish to stain your leather shoes be cautious when applying it as it colour turn out to be much darker than anticipated. Also, make sure to use an appropriate applicator like a good cloth.
Cheaney – £29.00
3. Apply a wax polish for shine and use fine horsehair or a cloth to get the shine.
The Shoe Snob – £9.60
4. You must let the shoes dry before using it and the best way to do so is let it dry out naturally and use shoe trees so that when the shoe dries it keeps its shape.
Crockett & Jones – £60.00
A tip to help maintain the longevity of your leather shoes is to not wear it when it’s raining as leather is absorbent. If it does get wet let it dry naturally away from direct heat and use shoe trees.
Netflix has once again pulled it out of the bag as they added The End of the F***ing World to the list of series available on their platform.
Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden take the lead in ‘The End of the F***ing World’, a dark comedy-drama based on Charles S. Forsman’s novel ‘The End Of The Fucking World’.
The dark comedy series has been already been made available for UK viewers on Channel 4 since late October 2017 but will also become available internationally when its released on 5th of January 2018 exclusively on Netflix.
Here is the trailer for ‘The End of the F***ing World’
2018 is here and Sound Selection is back with more great music to showcase. A tremendous way to start the year.
Zaitex ‘Light It Up’
The first song to enter our Sound Selection is by the terrific Zaitex who presents his song ‘Light it Up’. With a dynamic beat, low pitch vocals and a flurry of vibrant sounds that take you onto another wave this song marks itself as a great addition to any must-listen playlist.
All The People ‘Islands’
Refreshing, smooth and simply delicious would be a couple of ways to describe ‘Islands’ by All The People. ‘Islands’ is a fantastic song that works well with its calm and composed vocals and production. This song is a perfect jam those that love a bit of Electro Pop in their playlists, or for those that just need a song to dance to in their life.
Nikita ‘We Are A Wave’
Now with a more soul and funk driven vibe, we have ‘We Are A Wave’ by the exciting Nikita. This song is a must listen for those that love something with a vibrant and full of colour vibe. Nikita truly bring out their exuberance in their latest work.
Modesta ‘VHS’
Bringing us a throwback-feel single is Modestas, who funnily share the same name as me. Their single ‘VHS’ is a wave of chillwave and memories, a true voyage into the style of Modesta. A true gift for those going into 2018 with a chilled mindset and a definite addition to your playlists.
A Cosmic Gift ‘Another Galaxy’ feat. Throwback Zach
The final song to enter this Sound Selection is ‘Another Galaxy’ by the tremendous A Cosmic Gift. In their latest single they present us with a funky electronic vibe that genuinely takes you into another galaxy with its tremendous groove and vividness. A fun way to start 2018 for sure.
With 2017 wrapping up we have selected five great interviews we did in 2017
Jonas Mekas
In April, we were lucky to interview the avant-garde filmmaker and poet Jonas Mekas, who is labelled by many critics and filmmakers as the Godfather of avant-garde cinema. Here is our interview with Mekas.
Dagny
Dagny shifted from modelling to music and now has built up quite the fan base with over one million listeners on Spotify. In June she released her single ‘Wearing Nothing’ and we were given the opportunity for an interview. Here is our interview with Dagny.
Son Lux
With over 50 million plays on their single ‘Easy’, there is no doubt Son Lux have emerged and created quite the listener base with their strong, raw and exciting sound. In May the trio joined us to talk about their EP ‘Remedy’ and culture. Here is our interview with Son Lux.
Gosia
Another splendid interview we conducted in May was with the sculptor and artist Gosia who’s work really speaks for her ability and talent. In the interview, we discussed sculpting and art. Here is our interview with Gosia.
Longshaw Ward
Our fifth and final interview you must read is with Longshaw Ward. A fashion label run by husband and wife Kirsty Ward and David Longshaw. In this interview, we talked about their label Longshaw Ward, fashion and culture. You can read the interview here.
It’s getting more colder as we reach January! The perfect time to buy items whilst sales last.
If you haven’t already go get yourselves something to keep you warm during the next few weeks to come. You wouldn’t necessarily think to wear accessories but sure enough, it’ll keep you warm whilst still looking fashionable.
Scarf
Great way to keep your neck nice and warm. You can style it in many different ways. The best scarves to have are the ones made from wool as that naturally keeps in warmth.
Barbour – £39.95
Gloves
Gloves are great for the snow days. The temperature can go below 0 and you wouldn’t want to get frostbite. The best gloves to have is leather as it allows you to play in the snow without the fabric getting soaked. If you wanted to opt for something more stylish then try out gloves made of two different fabrics.
Ted Baker – £85.00
John Lewis – £40.00
Hat
Hats are perfect for windy, foggy and snow days. It helps to the head warm and prevents you from getting headaches from the cold. Beanies are great for everyday wear if you want something much thicker then the best option would be a trapper hat.
Hugo Boss – £30.00
Wool Socks
You wouldn’t think socks to be an accessory but it is. It’s great worn with combat boots and even wellies to keep your feet warm and cosy in the snow.
Our 20 Best films of 2017 list showed which films did well with critics. But which films grossed highest in 2017?
Beauty and the Beast
Highest grossing of the film this year has been ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Disney, which grossed a rather impressive $1,263 billion (£941m) worldwide. Domestically, it opened with $174 million (£130m) and had a production budget of around $160 million (£119m).
The Fate of the Furious
Another film in ‘The Fast and Furious’ franchise was released and this year by the name of ‘The Fate of the Furious’. The film managed to gross a rather impressive $1,235 billion (£921m) worldwide with a production budget of $250 million (£186m).
Despicable Me 3
The fourth film in the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise was released this year after the release of ‘Minions’ two years ago. The film managed to become the second highest grossing film in the franchise by grossing a rather impressive $1,033 billion (£770m) with an estimated production budget of $80 million (£59m).
Spider-Man: Homecoming
In fourth place, came ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ which was distributed by Sony/Columbia. The film grossed a solid $880 million (£655m) with a production budget of $175 million (£130m).
Wolf Warrior 2
In the fifth and last place on this list came ‘Wolf Warrior 2’. This film was made as a sequel to the original ‘Wolf Warrior’ directed by Wu Jing and was primarily made for the Chinese viewers. The film grossed an enormous $870 million (£648m) worldwide with an estimated production budget of $30.1 million (£22.4 m). Quite impressive indeed.
Notable Mentions
Film
Gross (Worldwide)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
$863.7 million (£644m)
Thor: Ragnarok
$846.1 million (£630m)
Wonder Woman
$821.8 million (£612m)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
$794.9 million (£592m)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
$791.7 million (£590m)
* ’Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is still in cinemas, therefore the gross will change during the final days of 2017 and thus will overtake ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’.
