The Difference Between North Face And Patagonia || Short Film

Patagonia and North Face are both well-known in the outdoor clothing industry - as competitors.

What many people don’t know is there’s actually a history of friendship between the founders of these two brands.

So, how come they’ve chosen completely different paths when it comes to the environment?

 

Millennium Jazz Music || Pieces of Greece: OTR Vol.5 (Full Album)

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How Posters Changed History || Short Film

Posters have a pretty fascinating history.

From Hokusai to Shepard Fairey, this short filmexplores the evolution of poster design.

Starting with Vintage Poster history, and the advancements in lithography by Jules Cheret, the heart of the film lauds the contributions made by Leonetto Cappiello and the Art Deco movement.

We see these changes in the recruiting posters of World War I and the propaganda posters of World War II, right up through to vintage movie posters and recent Madison Avenue advertising campaigns.

 

Why Coke at McDonald's Tastes Different || Short Film

Weird History Food is going to take the drive-thru with Why McDonald's Coke Tastes Different.

Yes, you've seen this short film before, we had to do a re-edit, so here it is again for all to enjoy! If you've ever debated someone over whether or not the Coca-Cola served at McDonald's tastes different than the Coke served at other places, you're not crazy.

The Coke at McDonald's actually does have a unique flavor, and some say it's better than canned Coke or Coke from other restaurants.

There's no grand secret behind McDonald's Coke.

The restaurant chain has been pretty open about how their process for preparing and serving Coca-Cola differs from their competitors.

The real surprise is how much science is involved, and how committed McDonald's is to serving the best Coca-Cola products possible.

 

The Jazz Hop Café || The Speakeasy (Full Album)

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André 3000 Talks His New Album and Life After Outkast || GQ

It’s been years since rap legend André 3000 released new music.

Now, on his own creative terms, he’s unveiling his first solo project—and talking candidly about where he’s been, how he’s changed, and why he made a record (New Blue Sun) that nobody could have expected.

Introducing GQ's first ever video cover story, 34-minute immersive feature, reported by Zach Baron and directed by Noel Howard.

 

A Taste of Freedom || Ronnie Romance aka UltraRomance

Ronnie, Ron, UltraRomance... what ever you call him he is hard to miss

The vintage bikes, bushy beard, short shorts and thick sweaters.... His romantic and self-governed life is suggestive of times past.

We spent the day chasing Mr. Romance around Lyme Connecticut to see if we could taste the freedom he so eloquently speaks of...

 

The Jazz Jousters || Endurance (Full Album)

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Being an Artist || Short Film

How to be an artist.

Gary Mayer is obsessed with painting and drawing but must find a way to make ends meet.

Follow him on his journey from the Cass Corridor in Detroit, to the wild East Village scene in New York during the 1980's, and ultimately to the gentle rolling hills of the Catskill Mountains.

 

Amsterdam's Queen of Caribbean Johnnycakes || Short Film

In Amsterdam's Bijlmermeer neighborhood, Yvette's Kitchen, run by Yvette Dorsiel, offers a daily menu of mouthwatering dishes, including expertly-prepared goat, beef, oxtail, and fish — all served alongside her famous johnnycakes.

These fluffy fried dough bites can be enjoyed solo or as a burger, with the option to add cheese for an extra savory kick.

In this short film, we'll hear from Yvette herself about how she went from hair stylist to Johnnycake queen, and explore the rich history behind this beloved Caribbean dish.

Some say Yvette's johnnycakes are so good they rival their grandmothers' - watch now and decide for yourself!

 

Sonnyjim & Lee Scott || Ortolan & Amargnac (Full Album)

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Inside Nike's Controversial Lawsuits || Short Film

In the past few years, Nike has been on a mission to protect patents of their iconic shoes like the AF1, Nike Dunk, and the Air Jordan 1.

This short film breaks down some of the more well-known legal battles Nike has initiated.

From the Bape lawsuit to the Lululemon lawsuit, we break it all down here!

 

How Renaissance artists were trained || Short Film

Have you ever wondered how iconic artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci learned their craft during the Renaissance period?

This short film takes you on a journey into the heart of a Renaissance workshop to uncover the apprenticeship process that turned young aspiring artists into legendary masters.

 

Remulak || One (Full Album)

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The Rolling Stones In Skateboarding || A Stone's Roll

When it comes to legendary rock bands, The Rolling Stones are in a league of their own.

Their timeless music has transcended generations and genres has not only left an indelible mark on music, but it has influenced skateboarding video parts for decades.

In the latest Berrics Music Society short film, we dive deep into "The Story of The Rolling Stones in Skateboarding” as we sit down with legendary skateboarders Jamie Thomas, Leo Romero, Torey Pudwill, along with musician Reuben Bullock and esteemed filmers Beagle and Socrates Leal as they talk about the undeniable influence of The Rolling Stones in skateboarding.

 

How the Italian mafia takes millions from tinned tomatoes || Short Film

If your tinned tomatoes come from southern Italy, it’s likely that organised crime had a hand in getting them from the farm to the supermarket shelf.

The mafia controls much of the region's agribusiness, and it's big business, adding billions of euros to its yearly turnover. So how is the mafia making all this money, when tinned tomatoes are so cheap?

 

The Jazz Hop Café || 3079 (Full Album)

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Seth Rogen and David Chang Smoke Weed and Eat Vancouver's Best Food || Short Film

Seth Rogen and David Chang try Vancouver’s best food while reminiscing on childhood, comedy writing, and how good dim sum is.

 

Torren Martyn || Lost Track New Zealand

"Lost Track New Zealand" takes you on a journey of a lifetime through the remote wilderness of New Zealand in search of perfect waves and life long memories. Follow surfer Torren Martyn and film maker Ishka Folkwell as they embark on a three month motorbike adventure into the depths of this great southern land.

"Lost Track New Zealand" allows you to ride along on an epic adventure and reminds us that although life has its highs and lows, if you can ride those waves you'll always find contentment in a deep connection with nature and the ocean.

 

Dj Nappa || CAPITAL BEAT TAPE Vol.2 (Full Album)

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Inside Photographer Bart Kuykens Family Home Filled with Wonderful Objects || House Tour

In today's short film we meet photographer Bart Kuykens in his hometown of Antwerp in Belgium.

Bart grew up in the same house, and after he bought it from his mum, he extended it and added a pool. However his office/garage is the star of the show, a space he uses to retreat from his work travels, and relax, rest and be creative. A space borne out of wanting to spend more time relaxing next to his 911, slowly transformed into his office, and favorite part of the house.

In the evening the whole family tends to lay back in the living room on the Togos, the popular sofas by Ligne Roset. Their lightweight design makes them very practical to move around to change the room's configuration and use.

Bart is particularly known for his black and white photography of the international Porsche scene, as well as his portrait work. where he has photographed a range of celebrities including Jay Leno, Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, Macy Gray, Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, Paloma Picasso, Patrick Dempsey, Asia Argento and Magnus Walker.

 

How adidas, Asics, and Other Shoemakers Deal With Waste || Short Film

More than 50 billion shoes get made every year.

Big manufacturers like Nike, adidas, and Asics make them durable enough to last for hundreds of miles.

But this also makes them very difficult to recycle. One Dutch company says it's figured out a way around this by breaking down and repurposing every part of the shoe.

 

Irn Mnky x Beastie Boys || Mo' Cowbells Mo' Problems (Full Album)

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How Barbour Jackets Are Professionally Restored || Refurbished

Barbour is a high-end clothing company from the UK.

Barbour encourages customers to send their jackets back to be rewaxed once a year.

The Barbour team shows us how they restore a Beauchamp jacket by fixing a hole in the jacket, sewing a new button on, rewaxing the jacket, and leaving it to dry.

 

Josef Albers || The Magic of Color

For the artist Josef Albers, every color has the power to change every other color placed next to it.

Through his paintings, he sought to explore how colors would interact in the most active way to have an effect on the viewer.

Brenda Danilowitz, Chief Curator of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, examines numerous paintings, visits the site where Josef and Anni Albers stayed on their first night in the United States, and uncovers artifacts from Albers' career in the foundation's archive.

 

Mad Candor || Cloudy Days (Full Album)

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Ride || A Short Fim About Cycling

Meet new-to-town bicycle mechanic and cyclist Ian, in Tom's Outdoors latest film “Ride”.

It’s the human power of turning feet over and over in a supple motion and the rhythm of your body moving side to side in time with the bike that has Ian enamoured. If he isn’t riding bikes, he is fixing bikes.

 

The foods that can improve brain function || Short Film

Your friend’s address. A family holiday as a child. The name of that lady you see at work every day. Memory is our ability to recall information from the recent or distant past. But can what we eat affect how well it works?

Kimberley Wilson, a psychologist with a master's degree in nutrition, looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory, and those that can do it harm.

 

DJ Drinks || Obsidian Jewels (Instrumentals) Full Album

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