Test Drive: 2014 BMW 4 Series

We hit the streets of Seattle in an automobile that's beautiful and functional, inside and out

by Davis Adams In light of the launch of its new 4 Series coupe, BMW invited CH to the Pacific Northwest to spend some time with what will surely be its next best-selling sports car. First things first—the name—a question that has become challenging for BMW’s marketing team, as the brand has consolidated the nomenclature for its sports cars. The logic would seem easy enough: …

The Art of Darkness

A short history of the film noir genre and a modern-day version called "Factory of Dreams"

Sponsored content: by Chris Diken of Vimeo In conjunction with Vanity Fair and Film Independent, The Lincoln Motor Company tapped filmmaker Jacob Hatley re-imagine the classic genre of Thriller Noir. The film short “Factory of Dreams,” is a suspenseful story that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction. Film noir is a French term that translates literally to “black film.” And if you watch a …

(Re)turn of the Screw

The screwball comedy has its roots in the sport of cricket

Sponsored content: By Chris Diken of Vimeo In conjunction with Vanity Fair and Film Independent, The Lincoln Motor Company tapped filmmaker Dana Turken to reimagine the classic genre of screwball comedy. Her film “A Likely Story,” is a madcap adventure complete with photo booths, Twitter feuds, nincompoops and the triumph of love. Along with the film, here is a historical exploration of the screwball film …