The Supernatural

GZA at MIT, Tweeting plants, North Korea architecture guides and more in our look at the web this week

On the day decided to have the best riding conditions between 3-8 February, 18 of the world’s best snowboarders will take to “The Supernatural”—Travis Rice’s custom-built run at Baldface Lodge in British Columbia. The single-day competition will test the limits of big mountain free-riding with nearly 100 man-made jumps, platforms and catwalks that have been built into the mass of trees on the 45+ degree …

Pyongyang Architectural and Cultural Guide

GZA at MIT, Tweeting plants, North Korea architecture guides and more in our look at the web this week

DOM Publishers put Pyongyang, North Korea on the map with their 368-page, two-part architectural guide book. Volume 1 presents more than 100 buildings, without any further commentary beyond the information provided by the Pyongyang Foreign Languages Publishing House. Volume 2 dissects this material and puts it in the context of North Korean history and urban planning practices.

Moonrise Kingdom

GZA at MIT, Tweeting plants, North Korea architecture guides and more in our look at the web this week

Wes Anderson returns to the big screen with his new film “Moonrise Kingdom”—his first since the beloved “Fantastic Mr. Fox” in 2009. With Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Edward Norton playing out the “story of ardor for rebellious adventure” against scenes boasting Anderson’s distinct, highly styled aesthetic, it’s one to look out for come 25th May.