Each Time Wes Craven Reinvented Horror

More than just a director, Wes Craven—who died on Sunday at the age of 76—reinvented the horror genre each time he embarked upon a new film. Beginning his career with “The Last House on the Left,” Craven discarded any notion of a typical horror film by using ultra-realism and grainy footage to shock viewers and turn stomachs. After Hollywood began replicating his style, Craven pivoted; …

Synkro: Midnight Sun

Manchester, UK-based electronic music producer Synkro searches for the emotion within his instrumental tracks, regardless of what genre he’s experimenting with. The track “Midnight Sun,” off of Synkro’s debut album Changes set to release this September, shows the influence of Boards of Canada and early electronica and propels the listener in a forward direction with beautifully layered beats and beckoning warm synths. The accompanying music …

Why Men Mistake Politeness for Flirtation

In the latest of their cute and informative videos, Science of Us explains why heterosexual men often mistake women’s politeness for flirtation—and it’s because of those pesky caveman instincts. Sexual misperception is common (90% of women in the US come across this issue) and has to do with “error management theory” which means men don’t want to risk missing an opportunity to procreate. It doesn’t …