Author archives: Frank

Movie tip: “Stereo” German Genre Cinema ...

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“Remember the time when I told you about my nightmares… well, they got worse. In my dreams, I get chased.” Production: Max Erlenwein Regie: Max Erlenwein Erik: Jürgen Vogel Julia: Petra Schmidt-Schaller Henry: Moritz Bleibtreu German director Max Erlenwein dares to step his foot onto something that earns you true respect and is seen as quite...

Taxology At The Gym

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Gyms are like holidays. It’s warm, it's noisy, there's towels everywhere, everyone's sweaty and everybody seems to speak German. I’ve been going to a gym close to my place for a while, but I admit I seem to have spent most of my time there observing people instead. Here are...

The coolest Sneakers 2014: Golden Goose @ The...

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Golden Goose  of course has also something extraordinary in store for us men – a beautiful lifestyle sneaker like this one for instance. You can buy this masterpiece on The Corner for 310€. Athletic, plain and elegant, these terms describe the appearance well. Yes, again, the label from Italy proves that sneakers...

The most beautiful Sneakers 2014: ADIDAS ZX F...

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You always wanted a certain print on your sneaker in order to show the world that you are more than just stylish, to show them your own distinct fashion philosophy? Well, how about a photo-realistic print of the stormy ocean or a sinister forest? Well, Adidas were of the opinion that this would...

The most awesome Sneakers: Pierre Hardy @ The...

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Who of you guys is still looking for an awesome high-top sneaker with a zebra design? Well, the following shoe fulfills these two criteria and can be bought here at The Corner. This truly super stylish and athletic-looking shoe is part of the spring and summer collection of the designer Pierre Hardyand comes...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: Alberto Guard...

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Alberto Guardiani presents us a beautiful leather sneaker with a round shoe cap and a low-top silhouette for spring and summer. Said shoe can be bought at The Corner . These are the perfect kicks for leaving a casual and yet stylish impression. The brown leather in a very natural look bestows a...

World Cup in Brazil: Germany seems to have go...

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  Yes, everybody is looking forward to the World Cup. We’ll soon be seeing flags of all colors, thousands of people crowding Public Viewing locations and streams of beers pouring into beer mugs and countless fans and fanatic strangers passionately hugging each after after each and every goal. Our national team...

Die coolsten Chronometer: Hi Tek Designs Lond...

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Und hier ist eine weitere der wirklich genialen Steampunk-Uhren von Hi Tek Designs London. Von denen kann man ja auch nicht genug bekommen, oder? Das Exemplar, was ich euch jetzt vorstellen werde, ist wirklich etwas ganz Besonderes. Denn ich habe keine Ahnung, von wo ich da die Zeit ablesen soll – wirklich! Die ganze...

Die schönsten Sneaker 2014: Maison Martin Ma...

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Weißt du noch früher, als wir Kinder unseren Eltern weiß machen mussten, dass wir in den blinkenden Schuhen mit den leuchtenden Sohlen schneller rennen können und wir sie deswegen haben müssen? Hier habe ich einen Sneaker gefunden, bei dem du dich sicher genauso fühlst. Wahrscheinlich, weil der Low-Top Sneaker, welcher eine...

Outstanding Artists | H. R. Giger - The maste...

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H. R. Giger, eigentlich Hans Rudolf oder Hansruedi Giger (*5. Februar 1940 in Chur; † 12. Mai 2014 in Zürich), war ein Schweizer Künstler, Bildhauer und Zeichner sowie Oscar-Preisträger. Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er durch das berühmte Hollywood-Alien. Giger galt als scheues und zurückhaltendes Kind und wurde katholisch erzogen, was seiner eigenen...

Die most morbid Killers of all time: Andrei R...

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  „I was born without genitals and eyes...” It was the year 1990: A whole city lived in fear because a Ripper was amongst them. The entire city has been devoured by fear and nobody knew how he looked like, nobody knew when he would strike again. They only knew that when...

Strange price policy at the zoo

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London’s zoo is known for its long-standing history. Originally, it was the king’s menagerie, where he owned wild animals in cages for entertainment. Lions, leopards, bears and other exotic animals were used to fascinate the people there. In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth opened the “Tower Menagerie” to the public. Those...

The coolest Sneakers 2014: ALBERTO GUARDIANI ...

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ALBERTO GUARDIANI i presents one of the most beautiful leather sneakers to us. This model is marked by a round shoe cap and a low-top silhouette, which will prepare you for the summer. This shoe by The Corner  is perfect for completing a casual outfit which yet will leave a great and...

The coolest Boots 2014: Maison Martin Margiel...

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You are planning on spending your spring in the wilderness? Or you just want the people around you to think that you do? Then you definitely need good and sturdy shoes, buddy. And this is exactly what I got for you: a pair of awesome-looking boots which reach above the...

The most awesome Caps 2014: Hi Tek Designs Lo...

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Wenn man dem Design dieses Caps von  Hi Tek Designs London  vertraut, dann ist ein weiterer Beweis dafür erbracht, dass die Zukunft dunkel wird. Schwarzes Leder und silbernes Metall erzeugen einen kalten und toughen Kontrast. Am Schirm des Caps befinden sich kleine, stachelförmige Nieten, welche auf einer kleinen netzartigen Struktur sitzen,...

Movie Tip | Must See - „The Road"

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“Every day is a lie. But you are dying. That is not a lie. ” Direction: John Hillcoat Viggo Mortensen: Man Kodi Smi t-McPhee: Boy The earth is dying. After a catastrophe the earth and everything that is on it is dying. The trees are falling down, the water is drying up, the animals are...

Film Recommendation: Must-See – “The Thin...

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“One man looks at a dying bird and thinks there's nothing but unanswered pain. That death's got the final word, it's laughing at him. Another man sees that same bird, feels the glory, feels something smiling through it.” Directed by Terrence Malick Cast: James Caviezel as Private Witt Ben Chaplin as Private Jack Bell Elias...

News! Schweizer Künstler H. R. Giger ist tot...

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Der Schweizer Filmkünstler und Surrealist H. R. Giger ist heute verstorben. Dies teilte seine Familie mit. Giger sei gestürzt und erlag den Folgen. Der 74-Jährige galt als einer der polarisierendsten Künstler der letzten 40 Jahre. Zu seinen bedeutendsten Schöpfungen gehört unter anderem das Design der Aliens der gleichnamigen Filme, für...