Steve Orlando: Undertow

A look at the Atlantean comic book series brimming with modern themes

“Comics are a beautiful medium. The combination of visual art and text engages both sides of your brain, causing you to retain more than from a similar story in other mediums,” shares writer Steve Orlando. This is certainly true of his latest series “UNDERTOW“—done in collaboration with artist/colorist Artyom Trakhanov and letterer/designer Thomas Mauer. Its engaging artistry is met with a riveting tale, sci-fi influences …

Becherovka Herbal Liqueur

The Czech spirit with a secret, time-tested recipe

There’s nothing new about Becherovka—and that’s its great value. Since way back in 1807, the recipe has remained steadfast and true, continuing to define many late nights for locals and tourists alike in the Czech Republic and beyond. Becherovka is part of the bitters family, yet this herbal liqueur avoids the medicinal flavors most tend to put forward; instead, cloves and cinnamon tingle atop the …

Be Here Nowish

A new, slightly NSFW web series in which two NYC girls swap their home city for awakening in LA

A change in location often seems to be the best way to shake off bad habits, a dead-end job or the lingering remains of a broken relationship. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but an adventure is always in store. Filmmakers Alexandra Roxo and Natalia Leite explore this in their brilliant new web series Be Here Nowish—and they do so with such intelligence, honesty and …