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Inside Lee Pace’s Mind Garden In person, Lee Pace exudes an almost freakish calm — a certain blend of contentedness and confidence that makes it seem like he’s uncovered some secret knowledge. He comes off, in the most Platonic sense, deeply chill.
In search of this apparent zen, writer Josh Duboff asked him what’s most exciting in his life right now. He’s about to hit the road for a slew of events celebrating the release of one of this fall’s most anticipated films, The Running Man, in which he plays the villain opposite Glen Powell. “I mean, I’m such a boring person,” Pace responded, grinning. “My garden.”
Pace has been acting for decades now, in The Lord of the Rings, Twilight, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s an undeniable lore to him: He’s famous but mysterious, obsessed over yet underrated, a cult symbol to those who understand just how cool he is. Hit the link to hear from Hollywood’s most compelling known unknown. Read more |
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How a Tiny Independent Film from 1995 Changed the World Gregg Araki distinguished himself in the ’90s by making movies that went against industry norms. A decade later, he’s back to do what he does best with I Want Your Sex, starring Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, and Chase Sui Wonders. His films don’t easily slide into categories like “white,” “Asian,” “gay,” or “straight,” writes Paul Schrodt, instead demanding that audiences expand their cinematic language and, more broadly, their understanding of the world. Hit the link to discover how Araki’s groundbreaking style manifested in his pivotal Teen Apocalypse Trilogy. Read more |
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Noah’s Brandon Babenzian Still Doesn’t Care What You Call His Brand Unlike other designers, Brendon Babenzien doesn’t want to convince you to buy his stuff — “Only if you think to keep it for a really long time,” he tells news director Jake Silbert. “If you’re not going to build a life with this product, don’t buy it.” Babenzian’s brand, Noah, just celebrated its 10-year anniversary. And its founder is still committed to having the company be more than a product. When you visit one of his stores, “you should be living. You should be having a conversation, experiencing something that you didn’t even know you were going to experience,” Babenzian says. “That’s how you live.” Read more |
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The Coolest Watches Aren’t Pricey. They’re Personal. Watches, like sneakers, were once judged primarily on how expensive, rare, or collectible they were, writes Donovan Barnett. But these days, personality may be coming for prestige’s throne. Recently, Tyler, The Creator, has been spotted wearing a sixteen-dollar Casio instead of his usual Cartier. Daniel Craig, forever associated with 007, now pairs a $350 MoonSwatch with his wardrobe instead of his $7,000 Omega Seamaster. Even J Balvin occasionally opts for an iced-out G-Shock. The nonchalant watch isn’t a rejection of those standards, but rather a realignment toward a new kind of exclusivity. Read more |
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