When you are out and about you will often see guys wearing one of these outfits. It’s a timeless look that you will often see during the summer. So if you haven’t already try out one of these outfits and see which suits your taste.
This may seem like a smart outfit but it’s less formal. This outfit would be great with a dark brown belt. There is a variety of looks you can create with this whether you change colour or pattern of the shirt or trousers. If you wanted to you can change the shoes from loafers, italian shoes for men to brogues. If the weather is rather chilly you might want to wear a jumper or cardigan with this look.
This outfit is great to use for the hotter days or if you’re going to the beach. To top of this outfit you may add on a Fedora hat to look more stylish but to also help protect your head from burning. If you would like to wear this outfit to the beach then an alternative would be espadrilles and bring along a jumper or cardigan for when it gets colder.
For more formal occasions like going on a date or social events this is a great outfit to wear. You can mix and match patterns and colours but make sure they aren’t clashing with each other. To make more of a statement add some accessories like a watch or a pocket square and even some sunglasses. If you’re going to travel then why don’t you bring along a leather holdall bag.
Criterion Collection has announced the upcoming release of 100 Years of Olympic Films.
According to Criterion the DVD set will be released on the 5th of December, 2017 and has now been made for pre-order. The set will include two editions, Blu Ray which will include 35 discs and DVD which will have 43 discs.
Both of the editions will include 53 newly restored films, which for a first time will be presented together. Films such as Olympia, Tokyo Olympiad, and Visions of Eight amongst others have also been given a 4K restoration. But it is not just the visuals that are getting a restoration but also the audio aspect of the films as the silent films will be given music scores by Maud Nelissen, Donald Sosin, and Frido ter Beek.
The Criterion Store has currently priced the collection for $319.96.
Legendary actor Dustin Hoffman known for his Academy Award winning roles in films such as Rain Man (1988) and Kramer vs Kramer (1979) turned 80 on Tuesday.
As just two days ago the actor turned 80, we have collected a small selection of scenes he absolutely mastered with a wide range of talent he possesses as an actor.
Throughout, his career Dustin Hoffman is known for his eclectic choice of roles in films such as Tootsie (1982), Rain Man (1998) and even Kung Fu Panda (2008) where he voiced the Red panda character ‘Shifu’.
His latest role was in Noah Baumbach’s The Meyerowitz Stories (2017). The film gained big attention at the Cannes Film Festival and gained critical acclaim as it reached 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Here are some great scenes that defined the career of this great actor.
After many hints from Sylvester Stallone, it is yet to be fully confirmed if Ivan Drago will be fighting Rocky Balboa or Creed in Creed 2.
The hints started via Instagram by Sylvester Stallone who plays the character of Rocky Balboa in the long running franchise. Stallone posted a picture on the 3rd of July captioning it “Here’s a chance to stretch your imagination … HISTORY WILL ALWAYS REPEAT ITSELF IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, JUST GOT TO BE READY! … Sins of the Father…. #creed2 # agentnickyc #rockybalboa”
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After many further hints like this, it looks like Ivan Drago will surely be back but unknown in which way as of course he will be much older. Could the franchise put another old fighter in the ring? Last time Rocky fought was in Rocky Balboa (2006) as an old retired restaurant owner, losing the match but winning the fans.
In a short paparazzi Q&A, Stallone jokingly said
“It wouldn’t be a party without Drago would it? I’m gonna punch him. You know I gotta hit Drago once“.
Now, the more reasonable storyline would be a fight between Adonis Johnson and Ivan Drago’s son. This story seems to be more realistic as Rocky and Ivan Drago would be too old but also because it would become a story of vengeance, as Ivan Drago killed Adonis Johnson’s father Apollo Creed when they first fought in an exhibition match. Of course, originally Rocky did revenge the death of his close friend, but a family war would bring back the tension between the ex-Soviet and the All-American hero.
The question to answer is will the film re-create the political commentary or will it develop on the theme of the American Dream and create some sort of unity between the two nations rather than divide them once again?
Fashion designer Michael Kors has turned 58 today.
Known for his fashion label Michael Kors, the designer has had wide success over his career with many big celebrities and public figures wearing his clothes such as Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, and Taylor Swift.
Now at the age of 58, he has an estimated personal worth of $1 billion and is one of the biggest names in the fashion world. At
A fresh and heartfelt romantic comedy that makes you question if you should cry or laugh. This film makes you do both.
Kumail Nanjiani plays… Kumail a struggling stand-up comedian and an Uber driver living in the city of Chicago. He comes from a strict Pakistani Muslim family who are constantly trying to set him up with various Pakistani women every week in the hope of organising an arranged marriage. Kumail never goes out with these girls, however he keeps pictures of them in his cigar box. After being heckled by Emily (Zoe Kazan) one night, they hook up and begin to date. This puts Kumail in a tricky position; he worries if he should tell his parents (Zenobia Shroff and Anupam Kher) who would most likely dismiss him for it, after Emily finds the pictures of the girls, Kumail admits to not telling his parents about her, this leads to Emily freaking out and walking out on him. A Few weeks later Kumail gets a phone call about Emily, this unfortunate incident leads to Kumail questioning his ways, regrets and family.
Based on real life events in Kumail Nanjiani’s life the story is one of heartbreak, sadness, hilarity and enjoyment. Kumail expertly shows the struggle that he has to go through to keep his family happy as well as himself, having to pretend to pray and hiding his love life. He doesn’t have the heart to tell them the truth to his mother and father, only his brother, Naveed (Adeel Akhtar) who is a little more on the understanding side even though he has gone through an arranged marriage himself and tries to persuade Kumail to do the same.
As he has been brought up in America he has adapted to different ways than his family, having American friends (Bo Burnham and Aidy Bryant) and meeting American girls the majority of his life is doing the same things they do, that’s not to say he can follow in the same footsteps as his family but rather he doesn’t want to, his situation allows him to make that choice but he refuses to face the consequences, nevertheless the consequences happen and Kumail is left to deal with them, however he has no one who understands his position, they are either on one side or the other, leaving Kumail to make serious decisions.
The cast do a fantastic job in playing their characters, Kumail appears to be just an everyday guy, doing what he loves in stand up comedy, Zoe Kazan as Emily is a fun loving chirpy girl who lives life to the fullest, the two performances complement each other superbly. Her parents (Ray Romano and Holly Hunter) bounce of each other really well, Ray Romano plays the nervous and quiet father while Holly Hunter plays the confident and stern mother, as the film progresses we see the relationship develop between Kumail and Emily’s parents from anger to love, the shock and misery of the situation they are in throws in some hilarious but inappropriate jokes and seriously touching scenes that make you cry with laughter.
A small criticism I have is that the film could have spent more time on the first act building the relationship between Kumail and Emily even further. This would have made the second and third act just that little bit more convincing.
Overall, the film touches on the issues of family, religion and love. Kumails battles, values and choices are all told wonderfully mixed in with the brilliant humour and heartfelt scenes The Big Sick is sure to be a contender for one of the best films of the year so far.
Aftersaying he would rather “slash his wrists” than play James Bond, Daniel Craig will likely return to play James Bond.
One of the longest running franchises in the history of film ‘James Bond’ will get back one its best actors Daniel Craig.
According to The Sun, the next Bond movie film be released in 2019. The source has announced that Daniel Craig will not sign up for one but two films, one of them likely being a remake of an older film. Some have speculated the reasoning for the return of Daniel Craig is the exit of the director Sam Mendes.
Thus it seems the talks of Tom Hiddleston becoming the next bond will be delayed for at least for the time being.
His works are full of striking patterns and bold shapes. Which is complimented by his great use of coloured shadows to create a sense of three-dimensionality in a very two-dimensional piece. Below are some of his works from a 2015 series.
Sofia Coppola’s dramatic story consists of strong performances for a thrilling narrative of innocence and jealousy.
Nearing the end of the American Civil War, Martha Farnsworth (Nicole Kidman) leads a girl’s school in Virginia. Almost all of the teachers, students and slaves have left and only one teacher, Edwina Morrow (Kirsten Dunst) and five students (Elle Fanning, Angourie Rice, Oona Laurence, Emma Howard, Addison Riecke) remain. One of the students, Amy, is out picking mushrooms when she comes across a corporal in the Union Army by the name of John McBurney (Colin Farrell) being badly injured he is helped by Amy back to the school where he is grudgingly taken care for, however his presence disrupts the work of the girls, as sexual tension begins to emerge so does jealousy.
Right from the first shot of the film we see Amy walking through the gloomy and murky woods, the path stretches as far as the eye can see, we constantly have this throughout the film giving a sense of isolation to the house and the people in it. As the corporal is brought back to the house we gather a sense of uneasiness, the girls become interested in the new arrival as if they have never seen a man before. They constantly sneak in to ask the corporal questions, to help him and to learn about him, meanwhile the corporal understands the situation he is in, he is sweet and flirts with them in the attempt that they do not give him up to the confederate army. In doing so this creates a subtle tension between the girls.
The sexual tension is strong yet delicate, the first half builds upon Martha, Edwina and Alicia’s wants and so it is with the older girls we see the transformation, Alicia is bored and sees the corporal as an opportunity to seek something new meanwhile Edwina is captured by the corporal’s looks and sweetness and want to escape and while Martha is the most mature and responsible we can see what she really wants but has to hold back to ensure she keeps the girls in order.
Throughout, the girls dress up in all white clothing covering their skin from shoulder to toe showcasing their purity, apart from when they have dinner with the corporal; they wear fancy dresses baring their shoulders and wear jewelry trying to be noticed by the man. The cinematography is hauntingly beautiful; the sunlight softly weighs in on the house and the girls, we frequently see the surrounding of the house at night with only the misty woods neighboring, by day we are secluded from the battle, we see the smoke only from far away.
The isolation and restlessness makes for a horror film, although not one, we are on edge throughout, there is horror to the characters. The film gradually builds for an explosive final act, we are left questioning the innocence of all the girls, on the outside they appear one way: pure, helpful, beautiful and cleanliness but on the inside, it is another story.
Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled is a fantastic drama that brings together numerous incredible performances, beautiful cinematography and a gripping story guaranteed to keep you enthralled.
The thundering-like album ‘Radiator’ by the Welsh band Super Furry Animals has been re-released after its 20th anniversary.
The album peaked at number 8 on the UK album charts and was undoubtedly worth the spot. Now, it has been re-released on vinyl, CD, and digital which includes the original fourteen songs that have been given a deserved remaster.
So is the album any good? Yes, it is. Super Furry Animals showcase maturity, rawness and simply a vibe beyond many. ‘Radiator’ is a perfect mix of weirdness, energy and abrupt sounds that will drive you into a world of energy that is not given out by many bands. Super Furry Animals really carry their name throughout this album and undoubtedly this is their most cherished album.
“Raw & genuine album that deservedly got a remaster”
Personally, my favourite song from the album is ‘Chupacabras’. Not to take anything away from the rest of the album, but this has the most driven energy that separates the listener from the world surrounding him. Its consistent scream-like chants driven by hardcore guitar is a pure middle finger to the overdone mainstream, so this type of music is genuinely refreshing for those that like to escape the everyday norm. I think the re-release of this album could not be timed any better. Many would argue that Rock still gets on the main stage but be honest and think about how many bands have hit the UK charts as of recent.
Overall, the album is tough it drives you from one track to another with its energy and ambiance, dipping in and out. Truly great music from a band that has more than once showcased their talents. Some might argue that old should not be brought back but in this case, it definitely should be. The remastered version of the album is a great recollection of the original release which arguably deserved even more attention in its early days.
