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This article was produced in partnership with T1. Artists have for centuries found inspiration in their predecessors—whether it be the classics that are the basis of everything from Romanticism to Impressionism, or the more literal example of Andy Warhol’s rendition of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Today, contemporary artist Louis Carreon—known for incorporating the essence of famed scriptures into his work—is taking on the Goliathan task of reincarnating Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s 17th century David....

The past decade has been pretty great for Bryan Cranston. Over ten years he’s earned six Emmys for Breaking Bad, a Tony for playing President Lyndon B. Johnson in All The Way, and an Oscar nomination for Trumbo. Now Last Flag Flying, his military drama with acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater, has just opened the 55th New York Film Festival. The film follows a Vietnam veteran who asks his friends from the Marine Corps to help bury his son — killed in Afghanistan....

Over his nearly two-decade career, Bubba Watson has won the PGA Tour 12 times—including two major championships at The Masters—reached the No.2 world ranking, led the tour in driving distance five times, and played in three Ryder Cup tournaments for the United States. And off the course, he can now cross another accomplishment off his wish list: television game show star. The Ultimate Golfer’s Gear Guide Read article Earlier this summer, Watson starred as a panelist on ABC’s Alec Baldwin-hosted Match Game, where Watson and his fellow panelists, including actors Jason Alexander and Constance Zimmer, and comedians Gabriel Iglesias, Anjelah Johnson, and Sheryl Underwood, tried to come up with witty answers to Baldwin’s questions....

IN THE HIERARCHY of nuts, peanuts are at the bottom. Cashews, almonds, and walnuts are distinguished and healthful. Peanuts are often relegated to pub mix. But fitness-minded folks stock up on the legumes because they are, in fact, just as nutritious—and a jar of peanut butter is so much more affordable than fancier nut butter. Recipe: High-protein Peanut Butter Crepe With Chocolate Filling Read article For starters, peanuts pack protein. An ounce clocks in at 164 calories and delivers 6....

Jim Baird returns from a “true wilderness” excursion with a new story to share. In this four-part video series exclusive, the canoe-tripping savant and wilderness survival expert presents a unique take on a 14-day, 300-km journey through the Canadian sub-Arctic. After first flying into the Northwest Territories’ rugged Mackenzie-Yukon watershed border in Episode 1 and navigating upper tributaries, Episode 2 traced the first days paddling down the scenic Mountain River. Here the crew — which includes Baird’s wife Tori and dog Buck, as well as his brother Ted and now-fiancée Heather — deals with stormy conditions while running a series of scenic and challenging canyons, featuring the trip’s toughest rapids and highlighted by massive rock formations, weather surprises, and wildlife encounters with beavers and porcupines....

Kai Lenny is a man on a mission. No matter how many boards (or foils) he has in his quiver, the Maui waterman is always on the hunt for a new way to fuel his stoke for the ocean. And we’re not alone in declaring that his mission has thus far been very successful. For his latest trick, Lenny catches a few waves in Hossegor, France with a method that could only be described as unconventional....

The ketogenic diet can be dizzyingly complicated. You want to load up on fats and protein, and keep your carb intake low—but all fats and proteins aren’t alike, and there are some veggies higher in carbohydrates than others. Oh, and fruit is pretty much banned. But don’t worry: We’ve put together the best and worst of each category so you can go keto with confidence. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Game of Thrones is over, but winter is coming—again. After shooting a pilot for a Game of Thrones prequel series starring Naomi Watts that takes place thousands of years before the original series—that show is now dead—HBO is has put a new prequel series in production, ordering 10 episodes of House of the Dragon, the network announced. HBO recently said in January 2020 that the series likely will air in 2022....

Whitewater SUP Evangelist Spencer Lacy Spreads the Gospel in Chile Words by Eugene Buchanan Photos by Lance Ostrom The world of whitewater standup made a big leap to Chile this winter, with Coloradoan SUP specialist Spencer Lacy receiving a standing ovation for his efforts. In a three-and-a-half-week river rampage, Ambassador Lacy, with gullible, I’ll-follow-you-anywhere cohort Lance Ostrom, exposed whitewater SUP to the historically kayak-crazed country for the first time ever, notching five first SUP descents of different rivers—all featuring serious potential consequences....

As we reported last week, Yosemite National Park would be closed last weekend due to expected heavy rains and flooding. And as anticipated, the storm (along with melting snow) caused some serious flooding and raging waterfalls. Officials from Yosemite National Park were sure to capture some of the surging floods on video, stating that some roads saw up to four feet of water. The six-minute video certainly is a sight to see....

“Mendocino is such a rocky coast line,” says Cate Hawthorne, co-owner and operator of Liquid Fusion Kayaking (LFK), about her home base along California’s Mendocino County coast. “It’s a rock garden mecca. Look [over] any bluff here and you’re like, oh, look at that rock garden right there.” Today, rock gardening continues to merge with mainstream paddling disciplines. Rock garden hounds seek out slots, drops, caves, and pour-overs. They negotiate coastal swells, frothing waters, and standing rocks....

“The board is so important. If you ride a surfboard that generates its own speed, then everything else flows.” He’s been watching the weather for a week. Nothing but rain, storms, more rain. Then finally, on a Monday evening, it looks like the clouds will finally part. Summer, at last, has arrived. So world-renowned surfer and videographer Mikey DeTemple dons his Sperry Striper II sneakers, straps two boards to the top of his SUV, and sets out from his Brooklyn apartment, driving the entire 118-mile length of America’s longest island....

The key to building a gym from scratch, says designer Brad Sherman, is to start small and keep it simple. Here’s exactly what you need to buy, and exactly where to buy it. Lifeline Jump Rope If you can’t afford fancy weights or machines, don’t fret—a jump rope burns fat, builds endurance, strengthens leg muscles, and improves coordination. The Lifeline Fitness weighted speed rope holds all its weight in the rope itself (not the handles) for smooth jumping, and trains you to increase your speed so tricks like double-unders come more easily....

Every self-respecting man needs a wallet. If yours is threadbare, dirty from years of use, or—dare we say—held together by Velcro, you need an upgrade. (Pronto if you’re guilty of the Velcro…) The Most Stylish Belts for Every Occasion Read article Of course finding the right wallet isn’t always easy. Some guys are minimalists, while others need serious storage solutions that minimize bulk. There’s a bevy of different materials, styles, and durabilities out there, so we’ve narrowed down a selection for every man....

Some people love to work out. They relish stinky gyms, sweating through their clothes, and all those reps. All those thousands and thousands of reps. We’re not one of those people. If you, too, are tired of workout drudgery, you’ve got to try Aaptiv. It’s the number-one audio fitness app, and right now you can try it for free. Make workout boredom a thing of the past! Aaptiv lets you access thousands of workouts for whatever gets you moving, and it’s adding new ones all the time—about 30 new fitness routines every week....

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time for the real deals. Post-holiday sales mean even bigger savings! On all kinds of stuff. And right now at Woot, you can get this Degrees of Comfort Weighted Blanket—with two duvet covers—starting at just $30! Weighted blankets work, and this deal is good for today only. So jump on it now. That’s right. The most popular sleep accessory since memory foam, weighted blankets are all the rage these days....

His name is Bond, James Bond, and he’s back for a new mission in the first No Time To Die trailer. This will be Daniel Craig’s final appearance as Bond, and it looks like director Cary Joji Fukunaga pulled out all the stops for it, shooting some action-packed stunts in incredible locations around the world. Who Will Be the Next James Bond After Daniel Craig? Read article The 25th official Bond movie picks up with Craig’s super spy living in Jamaica and out of active service when his friend, CIA operative Felix Leiter (Jeffery Wright), shows up to ask for help....

The lat pulldown. It’s a favorite among lifters at all levels due to its effectiveness and targeting the all-important latissimus muscles. So it’s no surprise then that strongman Hafþór ‘Thor’ Júlíus Björnsson can be seen knocking out a few reps at the gym. What does cause us to do a double take, however, is the unorthodox position he uses to perform the popular lat-building exercise. ‘Game of Thrones’ Final Season: Everything You Need to Know About Season 8...

Sponsored by Nitrosigine For hardcore lifters—including 3-time Men’s Physique Olympia Champion & reigning champion Jeremy Buendia and 17-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod, featured in the video above—few things are as rewarding as a monster muscle pump. To fully achieve the ultimate pump, it takes a desire to push through the pain and the ability to elevate nitric oxide levels when knocking out those last few reps. Nitrosigine is a supplemental ingredient that has been shown in numerous clinical studies to have extensive NO-boosting capabilities, with both short- and long-term anabolic benefits....

Barcelona is a city of the most pleasant extremes—be it the food, beaches, or people. It’s a place where you can admire world-class architecture by Antoni Gaudi and dine at a century-old café before heading out to experience some of the best nightlife Europe has to offer. A vibrant and proud city, the Catalonian capital buzzes with an upbeat-yet-chill energy that could make any visitor wonder, Would my job let me work remotely?...