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Everyone Says He-Man Bombed. Everyone Is Wrong. | Masters of The Universe & The Values of a Gentleman
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
Jun 173 min read


How To Pack A Suit Without Wrinkles | A Gentleman's Packing Guide
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
Jun 142 min read


A Gentleman's Weekend in JB | Danger, Abandoned Buildings & a Very Private Meeting
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.
Jun 72 min read
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