The Bourdain Doc Has Sparked Controversy

Director Morgan Neville's new doc has sparked an ethics debate among Bourdain's fans and family online. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Roadrunner Recreates Anthony Bourdain's Iconic Narration With Artificial Intelligence. Is That Okay?   Controversy has erupted over one decision director Morgan Neville made: featuring voiceover quotes from the acclaimed chef and author that, it turns out, he never actually said. How could that be? As Neville revealed, he and his team employed artificial intelligence technology to recreate Bourdain's voice to add in a few missing pieces that the director thought filled in holes in the story. (For instance, he has Tony's voice read aloud a private email he sent a friend, at one point.) "We can have a documentary-ethics panel about it later," the director said. It turns out, now that the film is out, the time for that discussion is now. Bourdain's ex-wife, along with a few others, including many journalists, have shared dismay about the effect publicly this week. Read More           22 Pairs of Summer Pants That'll Make You Forget All About Your Shorts   What kind of summer pants person are you? Do you delight at the prospect of breezing around in some airy linen, quietly rumpling yourself to elegantly disheveled perfection by the day's end? Or are you more of a crisp cotton kind of guy? Maybe a nylon blend or an extra-breathable, quick-drying tech fabric? You'll find all of those in this list, in cuts that range from loose and flowing to tidy and tapered. Wear 'em with camp shirts or crewneck tees. Wear 'em with your trustiest sneakers or those new sandals you finally picked up. And if you don't feel like committing to just one vibe, you can opt for a little from columns A through Z and make the call on any given balmy morning. The great thing about summer style is that it's relaxed and up for interpretation. But sometimes, yeah, you do have to wear pants. Start here. Read More           What I've Learned: André De Shields   In Partnership with LEXUS   From my very first conscious thought as a young man, I knew I wanted to be an entertainer. Read More           The 21 Best Gym Shorts for Working Out This Summer   When it comes to workout shorts for the gym, there are options aplenty. And to help you narrow down your search, we compiled a selection so you can get back to your routine. Now all you have to do is purchase the one that works best for you and commit to actually going. Read More           Super-Limited Sneakers, Skater-Approved Sunglasses, and 11 More of This Week's Coolest Menswear Releases   We are now in the throes of summer, which means that our electric bills are going to be pretty steep at the end of the month. Let's mitigate that by stepping outdoors and dropping it like it's hot (literally) with some, well, drops. The week's releases have given us specs from an Olympic skateboarder, a collab via Biggie and Budweiser, and some mighty cool Balenciaga kicks exclusively at Kith. Virgil Abloh is also reclaiming his DJ roots with a new collection, and H&M has hopped on the Keith Haring bandwagon. We even have an option for the little man in your life, too. Now get to buying and try to stay cool, because the temperature is killer. Read More           The Yorkshire Ripper and The Biggest, Most Expensive Manhunt in British History   In the late seventies, Peter Sutcliffe went on a killing spree that left 13 women dead and police baffled. When Esquire joined the case in 1980, authorities had been searching for him for five years. Even villains had a price on his head. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection   esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019