Everyone loves a good hooded sweatshirt. They’re equal parts casual and comfortable, serving as a near year-round piece that’s great for layering or wearing on their own. And because of their ubiquity, it’s hard to turn them into a ground for innovation. What’s left to do to such an important staple? At least, that’s what we thought until Noah introduced a hoodie that’s remarkable enough to call exceptional.
12 Things To Do Around D.C. This Week /
Welcome to the last full week of November, DCist readers! If you’ve got family in town, we’ve got plenty of good ideas on how to get them out of the house including a talk about the origins of the holiday, a live karaoke event, a special new take on a beloved ballet, and much more.
The Creatives That Defined the 2010s /
Defining a decade can be tricky, especially in an era where the last thing entertainment companies want to do is make less. Peak Content is the name of the game, and with everything from Disney’s Marvel Studios making serious bank from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, Netflix throwing all kinds of bags to lure the biggest and best directors to their streaming platform, and new TV shows springing up every week, it’s easy to get lost in this sea of limited series, blockbuster films, and everything in between.
Even still, it’s easy to find your way. When it comes to themes of innovation, moving the goal post, and progression within the industry, there is a clear-cut group of actors, writers, directors, brands, and executives who have led the pack. Creatives that either bucked trends to create a brighter future or set the trends that the rest of the industry followed. Creatives that dominated the box office or ascended to the heights of the AWARDS SZN circuit on a consistent basis. The best of the best, along with the figures who are paving the way for the future.
In looking at this collection of names, we had to figure out a number of things: How did the actions of these individuals impact their respective fields? If they act, how large did their presence loom over the zeitgeist of the decade? What did their actions mean for their peers and how they operated—and will operate in the future? Were they best in show? These attributes and accolades, alongside the overall quality and consistency of their work in their respective fields this decade, were huge factors in our selections.
When looking back at the 2010s, these are without a doubt the men and women who helped shape one of the most challenging and exciting decades in film and television. Here are the creatives who defined the 2010s.
The 16 Best New Pieces of Fall Menswear to Buy This Week /
What’s a guy to do when he can face temperatures of 60 degrees one day and 25 the next? Arm himself with a battery of options to survive the capricious shifts of our fragile environment. Luckily, this week’s best new menswear releases address a variety of climates, with everything from a waterproof cashmere topcoat from North & Mark to a tundra-ready parka from NN07 and an oversized denim jacket from Billy. We’ve also included releases from exciting collaborations, like APC’s partnership with JJJJound and the Beams Japan residency at Nordstrom. You’ll find these, and lots of other items to wear now and well into fall and winter, below.
Explaining 'The Snyder Cut,' Zack Snyder's Lost Version of 'Justice League' /
Remember Justice League?
What was originally supposed to be a cinematic event for the DC Extended Universe that matched the hype and anticipation levels of The Avengers never fully reached the, ahem, marvel of its competitor. The team-up movie between Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg was released in the fall of 2017, losing an estimated $60 million and failing to break even on its production budget of $300 million.
In the two years since its release, there have been numerous attempts to Monday Morning Quarterback the situation, with a number of potential different solutions. The most accurate of these is that Warner Bros. simply tried to do too much, too soon. While Marvel and Kevin Feige took their time—albeit with a few stumbles along the way—to build Avengers into something meaningful for its audience, Warner Bros. didn’t have the same luxury, as they had to try and play catchup to an already dominant force. In short, Justice League was reactionary, just like Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was before it; each movie tried to respond to the criticisms of the film prior, spectacularly missing the point each time. The other main point is the film’s rocky production. For those unaware, director Zack Snyder was initially at the helm of the film, before dropping out due to a family tragedy; Warner Bros. then enlisted Avengers director Joss Whedon to come in and rework the script through a series of reshoots that involved a horribly removed mustache among other things.
After the film’s failure, the DCEU largely moved away from the dour, joyless tones Snyder had imbued into Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League opting for a full turn into a lighter, bouncer feel readily seen in films like Aquaman and especially Shazam!. But for a certain devoted group of fans, there was always a desire to see what Snyder’s vision of the film could be...and thus #ReleaseTheSnyderCut was born. What follows is a story about a lot of different things: fans who feel inherent ownership of a property and are therefore entitled to a certain outcome, how social media can be weaponized, and what means to ultimately be a “real fan.”
Calling All Sports Fans, You Should Bid on These 10 Pieces of Sports Memorabilia Now /
Outside of their team winning a championship, there’s rarely something better for a sports fan than to actually have a piece of memorabilia. Getting signed stuff is often pretty difficult, so having a chance to participate in a digital live auction is the next best thing.
With the holidays around the corner, now is a great time to go ahead and start looking for that perfect item for the fan in your life. Below you’ll find 10 items that are currently live on LiveAuctioneers.com. This means that what is available today, might not be available tomorrow. And even it is still there, the price is liable to change. So if you see something you like, don’t hesitate! These great deals won’t stay great for long.
From jerseys and baseballs to hockey sticks and magazines, here are our 10 favorite sports pieces worth bidding on right now.
How Star Hockey Player Alexander Ovechkin Became Hublot’s First On-Ice Ambassador /
Alexander Ovechkin does it big.
A first-round draft pick, team captain, MVP, leading goal-scorer and Stanley Cup winner, the Washington Capitals player has already built a longstanding, sizable legacy—not only in the world of hockey but in sports writ large. In short: he is a big deal. And he’s about to be even bigger.
14 Things To Do Around D.C. This Week /
Happy Monday! Music lovers are in for a particular treat this week, with concerts including Hozier and Megan Thee Stallion. You can also learn about something new, like cross-stitching, scotch, and more.