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If you’ve ever thought, “What’s the one thing that could make a pint of Guinness even more legendary?” The answer has arrived in the form of this Jedi master-level drinking vessel. The Alec Guinness Pint Glass merges two cultural icons — the rich, velvety stout and Obi-Wan Kenobi himself — into one stellar masterpiece. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Alec Guinness Pint Glass
Dracula Wheatpaste Art By Scott Caris (Photo By Gail)
Christopher Lee’s portrayal of Dracula in Hammer Horror films became iconic for several reasons. Lee’s version of the character, debuting in Dracula (1958), broke away from the aristocratic elegance of earlier portrayals, notably Bela Lugosi’s, and introduced a darker, more intense vampire. Lee’s Dracula was seductive yet violent, blending charisma with genuine menace. His tall, imposing figure, piercing stare, and deep voice gave Dracula a commanding presence, while his bloodshot eyes and fanged smile became lasting visual symbols of horror.
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A human woman falls in love with an Amazonian amphibian man in Guillermo del Toro‘s fairytale The Shape of Water (2017), winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Directing. While the creature character appears to be modeled from precursors such as the Gill Man from Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954), and Abe Sapien from del Toro’s own Hellboy (2004), and Hellboy II: the Golden Army (2008), the Director made him attractive and soulful, and believable as a romantic lead.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Amphibian Man Suit from The Shape of Water
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An homage to the most iconic watch ever made, this coffee table clock is a supersized version of legendary actor Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona, and was created by craftsman Pedro Costa.
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The movie Being John Malkovich (1999) is an absurdist and comic existential tale which revolves around issues of identity and bodily autonomy. In the film, which develops in New York City, actor John Cusack’s character, Craig Schwartz, is a puppeteer, who is at times played by a puppet, as puppets are often at the center of the narrative. Continue reading Eye On Design: Portrait Marionette of Craig Schwartz From Being John Malkovich