One-take Wonders: 6 Incredible Music Videos Shot in a Single Take

Action movies and reality TV depend on quick cuts to heighten what’s happening on screen. But sometimes, one continuous take can pack an even bigger punch. Here are six music videos that push the limits physically, emotionally and technically of what’s achievable in a single take. No editing required.   Call Your Girlfriend, Robyn (2011) … Continue reading One-take Wonders: 6 Incredible Music Videos Shot in a Single Take

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single

Being single is awesome. You get sole control of the remote. You can sleep in the middle of the bed as much as you damn well please. There’s no one to debate the ~proper~ way to fold a fitted sheet. (Clearly, the answer is to roll it up into a ball and throw it in … Continue reading How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single

8 Things We Love About Being Single

Coupling up is a big deal. Our culture’s habit of favoring romantic relationships often leads to a frantic push to find someone, anyone with whom to settle. But does it really have to be that way? Frankly, flying solo is underrated. For a second, let’s take a minute to truly appreciate the many things we … Continue reading 8 Things We Love About Being Single

How to Get Through Cuffing Season When You’re Single

As the holidays loom slowly over our heads, there are tell-tale signs of winter wherever you look. The leaves have browned and fallen, the daylight is scarce, the bitter wind chills our every move, and there are couples all around us. Wait. Let’s just rewind to that last one for a minute. As it happens, … Continue reading How to Get Through Cuffing Season When You’re Single

Check, Mate: Chess Gets its Sexy Back

Stop swiping randomly right and left on your smartphone for just a second. Why not try a new twist on an ancient concept of conquest instead? There’s a niche for everyone to embrace chess at its purest or self-expressive forms. Critics say two recent screen gems – Pawn Sacrifice, starring Tobey Maguire and Liev Schreiber, and The Dark Horse, starring … Continue reading Check, Mate: Chess Gets its Sexy Back

Dinner, Delivered with a Side of DIY

City dwellers have always enjoyed the perks of delivery, an unspoken quid pro quo of eschewing the conveniences of Suburbia. While the novelty of 3 AM egg rolls at your door may have faded with age, a new generation of meal delivery services is aiming to take its place. The concept is simple, but genius: … Continue reading Dinner, Delivered with a Side of DIY

Guy Talk: What He’s Actually Saying

Whether you’ve been talking to a guy for two weeks, or have been happily together for twenty years, one of the most common struggles in any relationship is communication. As men, we’ve developed a reputation for ourselves—and perhaps rightfully so. It’s not that we’re uncommunicative. It’s just that, sometimes, we aren’t the best at articulating … Continue reading Guy Talk: What He’s Actually Saying

SWEAT by BW: Dumbbell Workout

The dumbbell is an incredibly effective tool to develop total body strength, stability, and explosive power. The wide variety of available dumbbell workouts allow for practically limitless possibilities of exercises, not to mention, its accessibility and low cost makes it a great choice for at-home training. For many exercisers who are involved in strength training, the … Continue reading SWEAT by BW: Dumbbell Workout

3 Simple Attitude Adjustments for Better Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is all in your head. But closing your eyes and visualizing an empty inbox or a completed to-do list isn’t quite enough to take you from stress-emailing under the table all through dinner to a full night’s rejuvenating rest free of work-themed dreams (or nightmares). One of the worst side effects of work creeping … Continue reading 3 Simple Attitude Adjustments for Better Work-Life Balance

SWEAT by BW: Booty Building Workout

Glute training, or “booty-building” as it’s affectionately known in the fitness world these days, is all the latest craze, and its popularity is not without merit.  Developing the glutes, upper hamstrings, and all of the powerful hip extensor muscles of the backside will not only give you a firm and toned posterior, it will help … Continue reading SWEAT by BW: Booty Building Workout