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The internet has rendered its verdict. Masters of the Universe — the long-awaited Amazon Prime film starring the iconic He-Man and Skeletor — opened to approximately $60 million at the global box office against a reported $200 million production budget. By traditional metrics, that's a disaster. I'm here to tell you it isn't. And I'll explain why. The Wrong Measuring Stick The "did it bomb?" question only makes sense if you're applying the economics of a traditional movie stu

Last week in Johor Bahru, the Hook & Albert Twill Weekender Garment Bag failed at its one job. My suit arrived creased. The internet's reviews, it turns out, were not to be trusted. So we're solving the problem properly. In this episode of Stryke of Midnight, I walk you through the exact technique I use to pack a suit without wrinkles — no expensive garment bag required, no dark arts, just the right fold done the right way. Why Most Men Get This Wrong The instinct is to treat

Dr Bobby Stryker crosses the Causeway for a gentleman's weekend in Johor Bahru — abandoned buildings, a private meeting, and a marina district that made international headlines for all the wrong reasons. A side of JB most visitors never see.

The Moment of Truth You've read about cigars. You've learned about humidors. You may have even watched a doctor unbox one of the most beautiful lighters ever made. Now it's time to actually walk into a cigar lounge. And that — for most people — is where the anxiety kicks in. What do I order? How do I cut it without making a fool of myself? When do I tap the ash? Can I put it out halfway through? What are the unwritten rules that everyone else seems to already know? This is ex