There’s something about a good ol’ mistery that we just can’t resist. An irresolvable homicide case. A tenacious detective wok that leads into an intrincate governmental conspiracy. A human search through the woods that suddenly shows an impossible paranormal…
Genetically engineered dinosaurs, indestructible blood-thirsty mutants, super intelligent gorillas, relentless aliens keen on human hunts…boy, it’s a wild Spring for Lootcrate! Savage creatures from some of the coolest pop culture franchises ever unleash their fury this month in a…
There’s something unique in the innate pleasure of building stuff. From the moment we learn how to use our opposable thumbs as little kids, making dreams come true with Playmobil figures, Lego bricks, Play Doh! clay or any other…
Screenwriters know too well that in order to click with a hero or villain capable of reach international success and earning the love of millions of fans a good origin story is needed. Sometimes, on the other hand, a…
¡Viva la Revolución! Tales of revolt against corrupt governments, rebellions that defy tyrannical regimes, cyber attacks into the deep, cold heart of alienated authoritarian societies and, in general terms, any attempt to subdue the current statu quo via resistance…
‘Tis the time of the season to begin scratching your head to find the perfect gift for that gentleman in your life. Here, at New York For Beginners, we support the idea that classics never die. That is why…
If you haven’t already, you should put a bookworm in your life. Readers are some of the easiest people in the world to gift, plus they (ahem, we) have the advantage that we like anything sold at Strands. Easy…
According to the definition proposed by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an epicure is someone with sensitive and discriminating tastes, especially in food or wine. To me, an epicure is an old-fashioned foodie that appreciates having an excuse for a tasting…
Few things are more fascinating, compelling or unknown than magic. Indispensable element in some of the biggest pop culture sagas, magic’s existence has always been a recurring fantasy with which humans have been dreaming since we learned to use…
I have written about niche perfumes for nearly a decade, and I vividly remember two of my most rewarding moments in the profession: The first one happened a few years ago in Madrid, when I was lucky enough to…
¿Are you one of those who enjoy being afraid? ¿Can’t you help but keep watching the goriest carnage in the whole movie while the rest of the theatre squeal in horror? If that’s the case, we are sure that…
Do you feel the need for speed? Do you only find purpose to your life with your hands on the wheel, running with your hair in the wind or inside a jet’s cockpit? If that’s the case, well, it’s…
Taking into account the crazy times we are living in, the age of heroes may have been completely outdated. In a world filled with gray areas, the ethic approach regarding classic conflicts between good guys and bad villains may…
Welcome to the Day of Tomorrow! Ok, it’s still the present, but as you will see right away it brings itself a more than desirable future. Robotic heroes eager to get through the most difficult levels to stop the…