Air Jordan 4 Infrared Now Dropping in May

The Air Jordan 4 “Infrared” was originally scheduled to drop next month but this new iteration of the iconic silhouette is now slated to debut later this spring, according to sources. Sporting an official color scheme of “Dark Grey/Infrared 23-Black-Cement Grey,” the makeup is somewhat similar to the 2013 Air Jordan 4 “Green Glow” in terms of varying grey tones across its nubuck upper. Finally, black and infrared accents throughout, followed by a white midsole and grey rubber outsole rounds the look. Continue reading

Air Jordan 9 Chile Red Debuting in May

Jordan Brand’s 2022 lineup includes the Air Jordan 9 “Chile Red” and the silhouette is now scheduled to drop later this spring. Originally scheduled to drop in February, it was delayed due to manufacturing and logistics issues caused by the global health crisis. Overall, the silhouette is reflective of the 2012 Air Jordan 9 “Motorboat Jones” as it dons a quilted stitched upper with a patent leather mudguard and a matching glossy midsole. Finally, black accents throughout provide a complementing touch. Continue reading

What Makes Carol A Different Noir Film?

Set during the Christmas season of 1952, Therese (Rooney Mara) becomes smitten with housewife Carol (Cate Blanchett) who comes into the department store she works at. The feeling is very much reciprocated. After a second encounter, the two grow closer and it would seem nothing can hold them back from advancing their relationship into a love affair. But this is the 1950s, a conservative time when a queer romance had to be kept to the shadows. Carol and Therese navigate these rough waters but something has to give. The affair is discovered and the consequences prove devastating at first. During the entirety of Carol, there’s something familiar to the proceedings. It’s a film noir, hitting the typical story beats belonging to the genre although with far more restraint. Continue reading