8 Propane Fire Pits to Gather Around During Cold Weather /  by William Goodman

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Let’s face it, when it gets cold outside, it’s hard to want to do anything other than stay indoors. But considering our current COVID reality, it might be nice to get out and see some friends outdoors this winter. Which means we’re going to need other ways to stay warm. This is where a fire pit can be convenient. But what if you don’t want to wait for wood logs to catch fire or even mess around with starting a fire? What if it was as simple as pressing a button? That’s where propane fire pits can make all the difference.

Similarly, your gas grill is powered by a propane tank; the same can be done for a fire pit. This makes for a much easier set-up and activation than a wood-based fire pit and saves you and your clothes from smelling like a bonfire. In fact, the process is all around much easier and can even be warmer than a wood fire. The trade-off is that propane fire pits tend to be a little bit more expensive. But if you’re willing to invest, you might find yourself spending lots and lots of time outdoors (even when it’s cold out).

With that in mind, here are eight of our favorite outdoor gas fire pits to keep you warm, cozy, and social this winter.

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10 Winter Boots to Keep Your Moving Through Winter’s Worst /  by William Goodman

Winter weather is often brutal. However, even at winter’s worst, you’ve still got to get out and about — which is where a pair of men’s winter boots can really come in handy.

Simply put, winter boots are pretty much like your standard set of boots but just ready to take on the brutal conditions of the season. They’re typically lined with a warmer interior, cut a little higher to keep the snow out, and have superior traction on the footbed to ensure you don’t slip and slide on the ice. 

Whether you need a good pair of boots to shovel snow or even more traction to get to the store or bar on a snowy day, having the freedom to move, well, freely around during the winter is great. To help, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite men’s winter boots to help get the job done.

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An Ode to the Carhartt Beanie, the Winter Hat of 2020 /  by William Goodman

Every now and again, a certain piece of clothing transcends its practical use and becomes something else entirely. We’ve seen it time and time again: L.L.Bean’s Bean Boots became shorthand for an entire style of winter boots, Patagonia revolutionized fleece jackets, and Eddie Bauer made down the way to stay warm in the winter. These simple items are functional and fashionable, sure. But for many, there’s a sense of uniform to these; they’re staples in your closet just like a good navy blazer or a good t-shirt. And, in 2020, nothing is more prevalent than classic Carhartt Beanies.

Whether you live in rural Nebraska or spend your time in hipster enclaves like Brooklyn and Echo Park, you’ve likely seen Carhartt beanies all over the place — if you’re not already wearing one yourself.

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These are the 10 Best Timex Watches For Men to Wear Right Now /  by William Goodman

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Traditional timepieces, even with the rise of wearables and smartwatches, are always going to have a place on men’s wrists. In the same way that vinyl has made a comeback, watches have shown that men enjoy the gear-based look and feel of watches. And while there are plenty of options, few companies are as good at watchmaking as Timex.

At so many different price points, the brand offers so many different kinds that there’s more than likely something for you. Luckily for you, we’re here to help you figure out which watch would work best for you. Below, you’ll find 10 stylish and on-trend Timex watches picks — including quite a few from the brand’s collaboration with NYC designer Todd Snyder. It’s only a matter of, well, time, before you find something that best suits you.

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20 Stylish Men’s Watches Under $200 To Wear Right Now /  by William Goodman

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Sure, smartwatches have their time (pun intended) and place in our modern, tech-driven culture. But there’s always going to be a situation that calls for a watch that’s a bit less electronically-driven and, instead, is something more traditional. Which is where your standard watch comes into play.

Watches expertly straddle the line between fashion and function, serving a dedicated purpose (to tell time) while also being a great way to show off some personality and panache. But you don’t need to reach for something really pricy like a Rolex or an Omega, as there are plenty of fantastic looking watches priced at a great value.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best men’s watches under $200 for you to wear in 2020 and beyond. We realize that $200 isn’t a cheap investment either, but these watches will last you a long, long time if you take care of them properly and they’re all stylish enough to weather whatever sartorial waves may rise and fall along the way. Below, you’ll find our picks.

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'Mank' is a Return to Form for David Fincher /  by William Goodman

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This article originally appeared on Complex.com

"It isn't enough to tell us what a man did. You've got to tell us who he was.” This quote from 1941’s Citizen Kane smartly understands what makes for compelling writing and filmmaking, and it’s one of the strengths of Mank—David Fincher’s latest film and his first since 2014’s Gone Girl. Set for a limited theatrical run on November 13 before dropping December 4 on Netflix, this long-awaited return is cause enough to celebrate. But cinephiles have cause for great excitement, as The Social Network director turns his masterful lens to Old Hollywood. Mank charts the story of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, or Mank for short, and his journey to pen Citizen Kane for master filmmaker Orson Welles. Yes, the movie is a biopic—one that might be most relevant to Turner Classic Movie viewers and Criterion Channel subscribers. But Mank is also a David Fincher project, which means the entire endeavor has its individual pieces elevated into a more substantial, compelling whole.

Mank sets its gaze on the 60 days in which the titular writer (Gary Oldman) finds himself tasked with scripting Welles’ (Tom Burke) sprawling epic. Welles and producer John Houseman (Sam Troughton) sequester a recently-injured Mank on a quiet desert ranch outside of Los Angeles to ensure he follows through. German nurse Freda (Monika Grossman) and British typist Rita Alexander (Lily Collins) attend to the writer as he works. As the script comes together, the movie uses flashbacks—a direct homage to the narrative structure of Citizen Kane—to revisit his time writing for famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. These moments offer a window into Old Hollywood and its denizens, including authoritative MGM head Louis B. Mayer (Arliss Howard) as well as Mank’s frequent intersections with newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst (Charles Dance) and his wife Marion Davies (Amanda Seyfried). Viewers of Citizen Kane will know Mank drew from his time with Hearst and Davies to inform the movie’s overall story and main characters.

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Here Are 18 of the Best Self-Defense Weapons For Men /  by William Goodman

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While the average male may proclaim a fearless outlook, the truth is that everyone harbors some fear of unexpected attacks, no matter how small. Whether it’s terror-related, completely random or getting caught up in something else altogether, it’s never a bad idea to channel your inner Boy Scout and be prepared. Carrying one of the best men’s self-defense weapons on you at all times could, in the most extreme cases, be the difference between life and death.

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