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20 American Movie Theaters Still Projecting Film
The movie theaters, universities and museums that use 35mm film projectors to show movies the way the filmmakers intended.
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Film Is Not Dead
Why do some filmmakers still shoot on film? We followed the film from Kodak’s headquarters to the big screen to find out.
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The Case Against the DIY Home Theater
You can buy the best speakers and projectors out there, but as the experts we consulted will tell you, there’s a lot to consider with the room itself.
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Home Theater Terms, Explained by the Experts
Foot-lamberts, 4k, Dolby Atmos and more — these are the terms you need to know (and the ones you can ignore) for constructing your awesome home theater.
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Projector or TV: Is It Even a Contest?
Cost per inch of screen. It’s the kind of fuzzy value calculation that warms many home theater shoppers to the idea of buying a projector in the first place.
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The Perfect Home Theater at Any Budget
Everyone deserves a home theater. We put together kits at $2,000, $5,000, and $20,000.
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Postcard: The World’s Largest Private Movie Collection
16,000 titles on LaserDisc, DVD and Blu-Ray… and Theo Kalomirakis somehow keeps track of them.
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Today in Gear
Today in Gear: February 3, 2015
A lightweight city bike and sneakers to go with it, a deflated leather football, a slim carry-on and more.
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Today in Gear
Today in Gear: January 13, 2015
Neon signs, repurposed Southwest Airlines seats, Intel’s computer in a stick and more.
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5 Lunch Boxes (and Recipes) for Grown-Ass Men
Eat healthy and save some dough without looking like you’re in third grade.
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Today in Gear
Today in Gear: December 9, 2014
The Blue Bottle Moka Pot, forgotten-but-not-lost whisky, fleece sweatpants and more.
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Apple 27-Inch iMac with 5K Retina Display
The screen is the star of this new all-in-one 27-inch iMac. Its pixel count — 14.7 million pixels at 218 PPI — is currently the highest for any computer in the world, making it vital for anyone who works in design or graphics and wants an edge.
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August Smart Lock
This stylish aluminum smart lock works with your old-fashioned deadlock and your newfangled smartphone. It gives you the weighty responsibility of controlling who can enter your home, along with the convenience of automatic locking and unlocking via Bluetooth.
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Viewfinder: James Kelly’s Downhill American Dream
For most people, the American dream is owning a nice house or making a comfortable living.
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Viewfinder: The Silence of Denali National Park
“The Silence of Denali National Park” is a clip from the upcoming film In Pursuit of Silence, which explores our relationship with silence and the impact of noise pollution on our lives, which the World Health Organization considers a serious health threat.
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Viewfinder: Through the Ground Glass
“Through the Ground Glass” follows a large-format photographer as he treks through the wilderness to find the perfect shot.
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Viewfinder: Who We Are
“Who We Are” follows Donnie Vincent and his team of hunters through the Northwest Territories, 20 miles south of the Arctic Circle, drawn to the wilderness by an irresistible yearning.