The Revenant 2015 Review

While exploring the uncharted wilderness in the 1800s legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack, when his hunting team leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills to find a way back home to his beloved family, Grief-stricken and fueled by vengeance Glass treks through the wintry terrain to track down John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy) the former confidant who betrayed and abandoned him.

Inspired by true events, The Revenant is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man's epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit in an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team in a quest to survive Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy) guided by sheer will and the love of his family Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption The Revenant is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award winner Alejandro G. Inarritu (Birdman, Babel).

In an 1823 expedition of the uncharted American wilderness now known as the "Bridger Mountain Range - Montana" explorer and fur trapper Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is mauled by a bear near "Lemmon - South Dakota" and left for dead in a shallow grave by members of his hunting team the film follows Glass navigation of a vicious winter to survive and seek vengeance on those who left him to die and murdered his young half-Native-American son the plot of The Revenant is loosely based on historical events the 1971 film Man in the Wilderness starring Richard Harris was based on these same events.

The Revenant directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu, the screenplay by Mark L. Smith and Inarritu is based in part on Michael Punke's 2002 novel of the same name, which was inspired by the life of frontiersman Hugh Glass, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, and Domhnall Gleeson, It is the second onscreen collaboration of Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy after Inception, development of the film began in August 2001 when Akiva Goldsman purchased Punke's manuscript with the intent to produce the film but it was originally set to be directed by Park Chan-wook with Samuel L. Jackson in mind to star, and later by John Hillcoat with Christian Bale in negotiations to star, both directors left the project, and Inarritu signed on to direct in August 2011 In April 2014 after several delays in production due to other projects Inarritu confirmed that he was beginning work on The Revenant and that DiCaprio would play the lead role, principal photography began in October 2014 and ended in August 2015 The Revenant premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on December 16, 2015 and will have a limited release on December 25, 2015 followed by a wide release on January 8 2016.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Did Some Savage Things for His Role in The Revenant

Leo camped in the freezing wilderness sleeping inside animal carcasses feasting on raw bison liver and swimming in nearly frozen rivers in preparation for his role in the upcoming film ‘The Revenant’ DiCaprio plays a frontiersman in the 1820 who has to survive in the wilderness all alone after he was attacked by a bear driven by his need for revenge against the men who left him for dead.

It’s called method acting and it’s pretty common now these days actors will try to live the lives of the character they are to play for a while to get into a better mindset in order to give a more convincing performance an infamous example is Shia Labeouf who has done everything from pulling his own teeth to making a sex tape for an audition in order to prepare for future roles Leo isn’t a stranger to method acting during the filming of ‘Django Unchained’ DiCaprio had cut his hand badly on set but instead of stopping he used the pain to give a much better performance the shot of him cutting his hand made it into the final release.

He told Yahoo Movies “I can name 30 or 40 sequences that were some of the most difficult things I’ve ever had to do whether it’s going in and out of frozen rivers or sleeping in animal carcasses or what I ate on set I was enduring freezing cold and possible hypothermia constantly I certainly don’t eat raw bison liver on a regular basis when you see the movie you’ll see my reaction to it… It says it all It was an instinctive reaction”.

According to the The Independent it was an extremely difficult shoot with crew members leaving throughout most of the filming took place in the coldest most remote parts of Canada and Argentina and the actor told Yahoo the experience profoundly changed him hopefully he will finally win an Oscar after all this trouble.

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Aerie has been taking the lingerie world by storm with Iskra Lawrence

Aerie has been taking the lingerie world by storm the Teen retailer American Eagle's lingerie brand appeals to young women with its curvy models and unretouched images as a result of the successful ad campaign, Aerie's sales growth is outpacing that of Victoria's Secret.

Iskra Lawrence is perhaps the most-recognizable Aerie model she chatted with Business Insider about her experience as a model, Lawrence got into modeling when she was 13 her mother entered her into an Elle Girl contest, before that she was a swimmer which helped her develop a good relationship with food "Because I was a swimmer, I felt like sports did help me to realize that my body was more than what it just looked like and if didn't eat then I couldn't swim fast" she said.

She was dropped from her first agency at because her hips were too big "I was about 15-16 and they just said to me your hips are 36 inches they need to be 34 at his age they're too big" she said to Business Insider "That's just destroying" additionally she said she was sent to plus size agencies, who said she wasn't big enough when she started out modeling as a 'straight size model' she was appalled at how much she was Photoshopped "I was like that's not even my forearm! they literally airbrushed my forearm you look at these images and you think they're beautiful but you can't relate to them and it was me, and I couldn't relate to it, let alone any other girl" she said.

She doesn't diet, but she tries to eat healthily "It's definitely intuitive, regarding her diet (She ate a cookie during the interview) when you get to that point where you don't have to worry and you don't have to think about it...I'm pretty sure that's the best diet you can be on" she also said she hates the diet industry she said she wants to "basically stop the diet industry from ruining people's lives because it's so corrupt!" she works out but not to lose weight just to stay healthy she hits the gym about three times a week for an hour and a half to two hour each time, she has an old baking vlog online, but now she says she has "a lot of healthy recipes" She says she's been doing "a lot of research on nutrition" she posts healthy recipes on Instagram. 

Lawrence has appeared in Aerie's groundbreaking #AerieReal campaign, she said before that, she "wanted to be an Aerie girl" she loves working with Aerie "Aerie builds you up, and it makes you feel positive why don't more companies do that?" she came up with the idea for the National Eating Disorder Association's Seal of Approval because of this, Aerie won a NEDA Inspires award the Seal of Approval is a symbol for young women to know that something has been approved by NEDA "It's so specific to be totally unretouched it's a very hard thing to do for companies" citing how wrinkles in clothing often need to be retouched, this seal lets young girls know they're "looking at something that isn't damaging there's a direct correlation between media and how we feel about our bodies" she said.

She says she posts bikini photos on Instagram not but to be sexy, but to show people bodies "I'm just trying to show bodies we need to see bodies! There's nothing wrong with that" since so many young women feel uncomfortable in their skins "these young girls, they just want to see someone normal I'm very normal, I've struggled for ages to try to do this and because of that...I've learned about myself and that's what makes me who I am today" she said.

She has received positive feedback from her fans, and she posted one drawing she received on Instagram, she has even received positive feedback from young girls' parents "Thats why now I feel such a responsibility" she said, ten years from now, she'd like to speak at a TED Talk "I want to create a lasting impression in the fashion industry" when not modeling or serving as a NEDA ambassador, she's a normal girl who likes to have a good time, she makes silly karaoke video with her roommate, and she's loving living in New York City she just moved here a year and a half ago, she said that she heard one model said "oh that's a thing now, isn't it curvy models? It's not a thing" Lawrence said "we need to feel represented" ultimately she wants to empower women and "leave a lasting impression and a legacy" as she finally said.

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The incredible story of Starbucks billionaire Howard Schultz

Thirty years ago, Howard Schultz got into the coffee business with one goal in mind: to enhance the personal relationship between people and their coffee.
He's now responsible for Starbucks, one of the world's most beloved brands, and worth at least $3 billion as chairman and CEO of the Fortune 500 company. But it wasn't an easy path to the top.How did Schultz, who came from a "working poor" family in the Brooklyn projects, overcome adversity and grow a quaint Seattle coffeehouse into the largest coffee chain on Earth? Scroll through to learn the story behind Starbucks and its leading man.

Schultz was born on July 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. In an interview with Bloomberg, he said growing up in the projects — "loosely described as the other side of the tracks" — exposed him to the world's wealth disparity.

He experienced poverty at an early age. When Schultz was 7 years old, his father broke his ankle while working as a truck driver picking up and delivering diapers. At the time, his father had no health insurance or worker's compensation, and the family was left with no income.

In high school, Schultz played football and earned an athletic scholarship to Northern Michigan University. By the time Schultz started college, he decided he wasn't going to play football after all. To pay for school, the communications major took out student loans and took up various jobs, including working as a bartender and even occasionally selling his blood.

After graduation in 1975, Schultz spent a year working at a ski lodge in Michigan waiting for inspiration. He finally landed a job in the sales training program at Xerox, where he got experience cold-calling and pitching word processors in New York. The work didn't fulfill him, so after three years he left to take a job at Hammarplast, a housewares business owned by a Swedish company called Perstorp.

There, Schultz ascended the ranks to vice president and general manager, leading a team of salespeople out of the US office in New York. It was at Hammarplast that he first encountered Starbucks. The coffee shop had a few stores in Seattle and caught his attention when it ordered an unusually large number of drip coffeemakers.

Intrigued, Schultz traveled to Seattle to meet the company's then owners, Gerald Baldwin and Gordon Bowker. He was struck by the partners' passion and their courage in selling a product that would appeal only to a small niche of gourmet coffee enthusiasts.

A year later, the then 29-year-old finally persuaded Baldwin to hire him as the director of retail operations and marketing. At the time, Starbucks only had three stores, but they were selling pounds of coffee for home use, Schultz said.

Schultz's career — and Starbucks' fate — changed forever when the company sent him to an international housewares show in Milan. While walking around the city, he encountered several espresso bars where owners knew their customers by name and served them drinks like cappuccinos and cafe lattes. Schultz had an "epiphany" the moment he understood the personal relationship that people could have to coffee.

In 1985, Schultz left Starbucks after his ideas to cultivate an Italian-like experience for coffee-lovers was rejected by the founders. He soon started his own coffee company: Il Giornale (Italian for "the daily").

In order to get Il Giornale off the ground, Schultz had to raise more than $1.6 million. "In the course of the year I spent trying to raise money, I spoke to 242 people, and 217 of them said no," he wrote. "Try to imagine how disheartening it can be to hear that many times why your idea is not worth investing in. ... It was a very humbling time."

Schultz spent two years away from Starbucks, wholly focused on opening Il Giornale stores that replicated the coffee culture he'd seen in Italy. In August 1987, Il Giornale bought Starbucks for $3.8 million, and Schultz became CEO of Starbucks Corporation. At the time, there were six stores.

America swiftly took a liking to Starbucks. In 1992, the company went public on the NASDAQ; its 165 stores pulled in $93 million in revenue that year. The world eventually caught on, and by 2000 Starbucks had grown into a global operation of more than 3,500 stores and $2.2 billion in annual revenue.

Starbucks' success made Schultz rich, and in 2001 he demonstrated his growing love for Seattle when he bought the Seattle Supersonics for $200 million. But the investment turned sour as the team struggled and Schultz feuded with players. In 2006, he sold the Sonics to a group of investors that moved the team to Oklahoma City, severely damaging his popularity in Seattle. He later called owning the team "a nightmare."

Running Starbucks came with set-backs, too. In 2008, Schultz temporarily closed 7,100 US stores in order to retrain baristas on how to make the perfect espresso. Over the next two years he led Starbucks' massive turnaround, with profits tripling from $315 million to $945 million by 2010.

As part of the overhaul, Schultz announced that Starbucks would aim to hire 10,000 military veterans and their spouses by 2018. Last year the company announced it would pay for employees' college tuition.

Throughout his career at Starbucks, Schultz has always prioritized his employees, who he calls "partners." Largely because of his father's experience when he was injured, Schultz offers all his employees (including part-time workers) complete health-care coverage as well as stock options.

In the last 28 years, Schultz has grown the coffeemaker to include more than 21,000 stores in 65 countries (ironically, there are none in Italy). "I've always been driven and hungry," Schultz said. "Long after others have stopped to rest and recover, I'm still running, chasing after something nobody else could ever see."

Schultz has parlayed Starbucks' extraordinary success into two books: "Pour Your Heart Into it: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time" (1999) and New York Times bestseller "Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life Without Losing its Soul" (2012).

As Starbucks has continued to grow — it now has annual sales of more than $16 billion — so has Schultz's fortune. His net worth is estimated to be $3 billion. He revealed in "Pour Your Heart Out" that his tremendous professional success is a tribute to his late father, who "never attained fulfillment and dignity from work he found meaningful."

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Wonderful Wonderland back in the dream world

Two years ago we talked about the amazing Wonderland project by American photographer Kirsty Mitchell, the photographer has now completed this project after more than six years of work and 74 photographs, today I propose you to dive again into the dreamlike and surreal world of Kirsty Mitchell, with a new selection of photographs from this beautiful project, started in 2009 as a tribute to her deceased mother, the book is currently being funded on Kickstarter.

You would be hard pressed to find anyone who wouldn't agree that photographer Kirsty Mitchell is dedicated to her craft, her project Wonderland, which sees fantastical, opulent costumes in beautiful natural settings, took her six years to complete Mitchell began the project after the death of her mother in 2009 she created this collection in her honor.

The series which Mitchell describes as a "storybook without words" was inspired by the memory of her mom, Maureen's love of books, Mitchell worked slowly and carefully, sometimes waiting up to a year for the right weather and plant growth to roll around, the various seasons show the passage of time, the characters were inspired by the fairy tales that her mother read to her as a child, she made it her mission to channel Maureen's amazing spirit, Mitchell's friends helped her stage the shoots.
No additional makeup artists or stylists were used in the production of this collection, with a background in art history and fashion, the eccentric photos came together in what Mitchell describes as a "natural process" she channeled the joy of her memories and the pain of her loss to create them in a natural, intuitive way, although the project stemmed from sadness and grief, it helped Mitchell heal, she's aware that there's an air of sadness in some of the photos, and she allowed it to remain she wants every photo to feel authentic, you can see much more of Mitchell's photography on her website, including the rest of Wonderland, and you can check out her other collections while you're at it, If you love this series, order a copy of the photo book through Mitchell's Kickstarter.

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New Stunning Photos Released From The Apollo Missions

The idea of being in space and journeying into the stars seems to fascinate most people, so when NASA starts a space mission, everyone tunes just in perhaps the most famous are the Apollo missions which ran from 1968 to 1972 they made history by putting man on the moon.

During the course of the Apollo space program astronauts were charged with enduring unknown perils, conducting science experiments, piloting spacecraft, walking on the surface of the moon, and comprehending sights, sounds, and physical stresses never before experienced by humans, all the while they were also asked to snap a couple thousands photographs of practically every moment with a modified Hasselblad camera, not many people know about this little NASA secret, over the course of the missions, these cameras snapped thousands of photos, capturing nearly every moment. 

Earlier this month, NASA released these photos to the public, and they're breathtaking, this was the first manned test flight, which took place in 1968 the photos capture just about everything, including the spacecraft, the crew, the surface of the moon, and of course a few humbling and inspiring images of our home planet from space while not every photo is perfectly shot the candid blurry pictures make the missions feel more intimate, and far more human, the film has yielded more than 10,000 photos in all you can see each and every one of them on Project Apollo Archive's Flickr account as well as on Facebook and Instagram, you can also learn more about the project on its official website, NASA uploaded the entire catalogue of 8,400 Apollo mission photos to Flickr spanning Apollo 7 (the first manned test flight in 1968) through Apollo 17, the final lunar mission in 1972, the effort to bring the photos online was lead by Kipp Teague of the Project Apollo Archive who first began scanning camera film magazines on behalf of the Johnson Space Center in 2004.

While we’re all used to seeing the more iconic photos like Blue Marble, the Apollo 11 bootprint, or this image of Buzz Aldrin, this random assortment of mundane moments and blurry horizons seems to highlight the humanity of the entire endeavor. Collected here are a few of our favorite shots, and you can see thousands more organized by mission on Flickr, Digg and PetaPixel also have collections of their favorites.

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How Your Devices Can Survive An Active Lifestyle

You lead an active lifestyle, and your idea of a family vacation includes huddling around the campfire, hiking through rugged terrain or white water rafting and while you have a great appreciation for the great outdoors, you also happen to love your iPhone electronics and the elements don't always get along. And even for the average iPhone user who doesn't spend their days on a bike, hike or zip line, a cracked screen or sticky-substance-smothered device is a major bummer — not to mention an inconvenience below, we talked to tech experts and outdoors enthusiasts about how they use and protect their devices when exploring the great outdoors.

Technology can augment your active lifestyle

While there's something to be said for the peacefulness of a secluded camp spot, there are a variety of ways that your devices can actually help streamline or augment an outdoor adventure experience.

Many outdoors enthusiasts find certain modern luxuries, such as smartphones or tablets, are actually useful tools for everything from peace of mind in case of emergencies to entertainment for the kids on family campouts.
Below are just a few of the thousands of apps on the market that can help improve an outdoor or adventure experience.

• Astronomy: SkyView Free is an amazing, highly rated app that allows users to simply point their iPhone at the sky in order to find constellations, learn the basics of stargazing and more.
• Hiking: For everything from finding the best hiking spots to locating mountain bike trails for any level of expertise, MapMyHike GPS Hiking is a fantastic option. The app allows users to choose from a huge variety of workouts (more than 600 different types) and record and analyze their activity and data.
• Compass: Commander Compass is a helpful tool for users who may not be the savviest at figuring out their location based on which side of the tree the moss grows.
• Weather reports: AccuWeather can help you plan whether or not that outdoor campout will be smooth sailing or if you'll get stuck in the midst of a torrential downpour.
• Outdoors skills and SOS: If you're an adventurous camper, downloading the free version of the Survival Guide app is a solid idea. Learn all of the skills you forgot from your Boy (or Girl) Scouts outings, including the types of plants and animals you should avoid in the wild.

Additionally, there are a variety of external gadgets you can purchase that work in conjunction with your devices during outdoors adventures, such as flashlights, camera add-ons and sport-specific tools for everything from rock climbing to scuba diving.

Protecting your technology from the elements

Normal wear and tear is hard enough on your devices in the comfort of your home. Add sand, dirt, snow and campfires to the mix, and it's a perfect recipe for disaster for your electronics. A sturdy case, screen protector and other protective gear is crucial for making sure your devices can survive your outdoors adventures.

Below are a few of the most common concerns that arise when using your electronics with an active lifestyle, and how to best prevent accidental damage.

Direct sun can be your iPhone's enemy on a hot day outdoors

Leaving your phone or iPad in the scorching sun can cause it to overheat, which is terrible for both the battery and the longevity of the device in general. You can literally cook your devices if you leave  them out for too long, and they may not function properly after an extended period exposed to too much heat. (Note: A campfire can also cause your device to overheat, so the danger isn't over when the sun goes down.)

If your phone accidentally overheats, shut off the device and close unnecessary apps (if possible — your phone will automatically restrict use of certain functions and apps if it gets dangerously warm). Move the phone to a cool area, but under no circumstances should you try to counteract the heat by throwing the phone in a place that's too cold, such as the fridge. This can cause condensation to form and become trapped within the device.
Consider external protective gear for your phone that can help keep your device cool and as safe as possible from heat and sunlight.

Other extreme temperatures: On the opposite end of the spectrum, it's also possible for your phone to get too cold. If you're a skier or snowboarder, consider either leaving your phone at home or keeping it in a very warm, well-padded pocket to protect against the elements and any accidental falls.
Even putting the phone in a Ziplock bag can help provide insulation and protection if you'll be somewhere around ice or snow, but nothing beats a case that's specifically intended for protecting your phone. Adding as many layers as possible between your bare phone and the elements is the first step toward ensuring your device says safe from impact and other damages.

Scratches, dents and cracked screens: It's easy enough to drop your phone when going about your day-to-day life — and when you're out in the wild, there are even more obstacles and chances for your phone to end up taking a tumble.
There's a simple fix for this: Purchase a sturdy case to ensure that your phone is protected if you — or it — take a spill. "This is one of the easiest ways to increase your iPhone's lifespan," says Lauren Fairbanks, owner of a chain of iPhone repair shops, Digital Remedy Repair. "A good case will protect your phone from screen cracks, damaging the LCD, and water exposure, which are the most common ways that iPhones get damaged."
Carefully consider your lifestyle and needs when purchasing this type of protective equipment — and remember that you don't need to sacrifice aesthetic appeal for adequate protection.

High altitudes: If you're a skier, hiker or mountain climber, your phone should be able to function at most altitudes. However, it's extra important to take measures to protect against changing temperatures, and a sturdy case becomes of the utmost importance.

Sand, dirt and other debris: A case will also help to protect against anything getting into the crevices of your phone or making its way into the ports. If sand or dirt does get in there, use scotch tape, a dust buster or a soft bristled toothbrush to gently lift, blow or brush the debris out of the crevice.

Sweat: Lastly, one of the hidden enemies of your phone is your own sweat, particularly if you keep your phone on your person in the middle of a physically demanding activity like running, cycling or mountain biking.
"Sweat is the number one but least known killer of phones," says Jeff Clemmensen, the MiPhone Doctor of Fresno and an expert on iPhone maintenance. To prevent inadvertent damage, he suggests that iPhone users never keep their phone directly next to skin (like in a sports bra or the elastic band of workout shorts) when physically exerting themselves. This is another scenario where a protective case or covering can come in extremely useful.

Extending battery life: If you'll be using utility apps — specifically ones that include a GPS function — on a hike or mountain biking trail, you'll likely be draining your battery faster than usual. To counteract this kind of battery-depleting activity, when possible, turn your phone on airplane mode or off entirely. An external battery pack can be a lifesaver — quite literally, in some cases.
"I am constantly traveling and have a very active lifestyle," says CJ Johnson, a photographer, entrepreneur and outdoors enthusiast. "Sometimes I will be on shoots in the middle of the desert or a forest with no way to keep my battery life going. This is especially a challenge because I'm a well-known iPhoneographer so I need my iPhone."
For Johnson, a unique approach to app organization and a little restraint on phone usage makes a big difference. "I position my apps on my phone in order of use. So, I can easily open one and move on to another quickly and seamlessly. I rarely post anything to social media. In fact, I only snap pics, edit them quickly, and I delete any I don't want immediately. I also don't respond very much to texts unless they're urgent and only use my map on rare occasions (I'll do a print-out of a map if I can)." 

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Meet The Most Terrifying Fish on Earth

When you think of the world's most terrifying fish, you probably think of sharks, well I regret to inform you that the world's scariest fish is actually the bloodsucking lamprey they can be found all over the world but over the years populations in England have plummeted, while some might call that a victory, the English see it as a tragedy, lampreys were once an English delicacy, unfortunately outside factors like pollution have taken a toll on these critters, with the help of environmentalists, however the species is making its way back to the region.

Lampreys are among the oldest vertebrate creatures in the world, evidence suggests that they've been lurking around in our waters since before the dinosaurs even showed up with the Industrial Revolution came devastating pollution, and fish populations suffered as a result, that's why the lamprey disappeared from English dinner tables for almost two centuries, but now they're making a comeback, just to give you an idea of how important these fish used to be in England, it's said that King Henry I died after gorging himself on fresh lamprey, they have English conservationists to thank for their miraculous return but if you're eager to get out there and catch your own English lamprey, we have some bad news they are currently listed as a protected species in England, and fishing for them could result in jail time, I'm not one to buy into stereotypes, but I will say that traditional English food is pretty terrible, that's why it's completely unsurprising to learn that these folks just love a good lamprey supper.

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You Must Watch The Rest Of This Fish

Remember the scene in Return of the Jedi where Boba Fett is swallowed by the sarlacc pit? By the looks of these photos, it wouldn't surprise me if George Lucas was inspired by the Northern Stargazer fish it may look like a horror that existed a long, long time ago in a galaxy far away, but this thing is alive and well right now...and it lives just off the coast of the United States.

Meet the Northern Stargazer -- a two-foot-long fish that likes to hang out on the ocean floor like this as you can see, its face sits at the top of its head -- and not even the fish itself is comfortable with it.

This creepy design makes it easier for the fish to hide from prey, if you live in the eastern U.S., watch your step when you visit the beach.

As if its appearance wasn't horrible enough, it uses electric shocks to stun its prey. The sarlacc pit was big enough to swallow several of Jabba's men in a single, thousand-year-long gulp. The Northern Stargazer, on the other hand, is about the size of two Subway sandwiches. But as far as I'm concerned, this is the most terrifying creature in our galaxy.

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