No one needs a story to wear a jacket, but I like to think about my grandad, a lifelong Louisiana farmer of little means, who wore denim overalls or a denim jacket pretty much every day of his life. He only changed for church. So church, nice dinners, important work days—I'll wear a suit and tie. But anything less? I'm always in a denim jacket and jeans. But the best thing is, you don't need a blue-collar sob story to wear it. In my mind, anybody looks cooler, more at ease, and sexier in a good denim jacket. And since I have this platform, I'll give you a little crash course in which one to buy. |
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Splinter Cell has always rewarded fans for demonstrating patience. The video game series that first debuted in 2002 was unusual for emphasizing stealth, hiding, and biding one's time in an era when many games were about charging heedlessly into melees and shoot-outs. Splinter Cell was different; it emphasized cunning and was about keeping your head down, striking only when the time was just right. Those longtime fans have now been waiting for a long time. Seven Splinter Cell games followed over the next decade, but there hasn't been a new one since 2013. The wait continues for a playable return to the world of Sam Fisher, the black-ops agent behind the game's signature spider-eye night-vision goggles, and developer Ubisoft has been promising a "ground-up" reboot of the games since 2022. But now, finally, there is a new TV show—the animated Splinter Cell: Deathwatch on Netflix (debuting October 14)—and its devotion to the game's clandestine ideals should be a satisfying payoff for all the die-hard admirers still lying in wait. |
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Colin Hanks remembers the exact moment he met John Candy. He was just a child when his father, Tom (you may have heard of him before), starred in Splash with Candy, yet the Canadian comedian talked to Colin as if he weren't a six-year-old with zero business walking around a film set. "Even as a kid, he connected with me," Hanks tells me. "He made me feel heard, and that's rare for an adult to make that kind of impression on a kid. Not many adults do." Some 40 years later, Hanks received a cold call from Ryan Reynolds. They had exchanged messages here and there over the years. The two actors were both young stars coming up in Hollywood around the same time, though they had never worked together before. Still, Reynolds was a massive John Candy fan, according to Hanks, so the Deadpool star pitched him an idea. "He said, 'Look, I don't know what it is, but I just think a John Candy documentary should exist.' " |
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For all that's been said about menswear swallowing up workwear as an aesthetic these past few years, inducting chore jackets and cargo pants into the canon of must-have pieces, boots are a completely different story. Boots have always been cool, even if you don't actually clock in for shifts at the lumberyard. Eighties rockers and '90s rappers knew the virtues of a solid boot. They ran in them, so the rest of us can walk with swagger. While there exist several big-name boot brands with cultural cachet, Wolverine, established in 1883, is refreshingly uncool. Largely ignored by fashion types, Wolverine's boots have been free to just be damn fine work boots that offer comfort and durability at sweetheart prices. The workhorse of the brand, the Floorhand, is an unsuspecting boot that holds it down against more iconic stompers like the six-inch Timberland and the 1460 by Doc Martens. It isn't as sexy as its rivals, but let's be real here: If you're too precious about boots that you worry about scratches and scuff marks, then what are you even wearing boots for? |
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Since the dawn of time, men have been trying to make their dicks bigger. Over the centuries, the quest for meatier members has led to using weights to elongate the shaft (as recommended in the Kama Sutra), using venomous snakebites to swell the penis (a favorite of the 16th-century Brazilian Topinama tribe), the invention of the penis pump in 1874, and shortly after, the first penile-implant surgery in 1895. In fact, one could argue that the timeline of junk-enlarging innovations is, in fact, a reflection of human history itself. Or maybe dudes have just always wanted to be big. Luckily, in the year of our Lord 2025, men who want bigger packages don't have to submit to snakebites. We're living in the era of penis filler, an enhancement technique that more and more experts agree is not only effective but generally safe. For the uninitiated, penis filler utilizes the same type of dermal fillers used to enhance facial features and takes them downtown to pump up a penis. Dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid or other materials like calcium, and while they are all proven safe and FDA approved for use in the face and sometimes other areas, none have been approved for use in the penis (yet). |
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You've heard of a bull in a china shop. A panicked naked guy crashing through a toy store is basically the same concept. If that premise from Roofman sounds funny, then writer-director Derek Cianfrance has done his job. The filmmaker behind Blue Valentine, A Place Beyond the Pines, and The Light Between Oceans is known for leaving moviegoers wracked with heartache. He did it again with I Know This Much Is True, his 2020 HBO show starring Mark Ruffalo as desperately troubled twin brothers, and once more with his Oscar-nominated work on the screenplay for Sound of Metal, which starred Riz Ahmed as a drummer losing his hearing. Cianfrance knows he knows how to make you cry. With Roofman, he wanted to try making you laugh. (And only cry a little, maybe.) |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
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This week, one of our editors wrote a love letter to his favorite winter boots. They are tough, rugged, and not just workwear-inspired, but actual workwear. That's what makes them so great. Made by solid, long-lasting craftsmanship and with 100 percent leather, the brand is a staple amongst those who need their items to go the distance—but you still can wear them with your favorite jeans. Normally, a pair will run you $115, but this weekend they're on sale for just $52. Hurry up! — Krista Jones, commerce director |
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Wolverine's workwear shoes are meant for the everyday man; that includes you too. |
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Cozy enough for Sunday and sharp enough for Monday. |
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Make it through the day without getting your feet soaked. |
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Prepare yourself for the physical-media renaissance. |
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Whether you're maintaining a buzz cut or cleaning up your neckline. |
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Smart plugs are our favorite way to turn your old appliances into voice-activated devices. |
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