Derren Brown: The Experiments DVD review.
Opinions seem to be divided when it comes to Derren Brown, or illusionists in general really. There are some who are fascinated by them, captivated by their intricacy so much that it feels magical; then there are the others who know it’s fake, finding it more boring and infuriating than anything else.
Whereas opinions differ, Derren Brown usually comes in between both things. He never claims to be a magician, only a hypnotist, mathematician, mentalist, painter and writer. Derren Brown denounces all paranormal and psychic ideas, refusing all accusations and claims that he has these supposed abilities. Instead, he reads people so well that it is almost supernatural by influencing their body language then deciphering it to be seemingly reading their mind.
He does say he uses magic but not in the cloak and wizard’s hat sense but through misdirection and psychology...
Opinions seem to be divided when it comes to Derren Brown, or illusionists in general really. There are some who are fascinated by them, captivated by their intricacy so much that it feels magical; then there are the others who know it’s fake, finding it more boring and infuriating than anything else.
Whereas opinions differ, Derren Brown usually comes in between both things. He never claims to be a magician, only a hypnotist, mathematician, mentalist, painter and writer. Derren Brown denounces all paranormal and psychic ideas, refusing all accusations and claims that he has these supposed abilities. Instead, he reads people so well that it is almost supernatural by influencing their body language then deciphering it to be seemingly reading their mind.
He does say he uses magic but not in the cloak and wizard’s hat sense but through misdirection and psychology...
- 10/22/2012
- by Ashley Norris
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Derren Brown is an interesting character, he likes to prove how psychics are fakes and a lot of magic are tricks played on the weak minded. The fact is though he can do this because he knows the secrets of these tricks, he’s like a real life version of The Mentalist, a confidence trickster who uses their tricks to manipulate the so called “public” and show them to be fools who can be shown up all in the name of entertainment.
The Experiments is a show that proves just what Derren Brown does. Named Assassin, Game Show, The Guilt Trip and The Secret of Luck this is yet another example of Brown showing that he can fool the public through his tricks. Yes, the susceptible fools (if these people are not actually actors) are complete idiots that he can manipulate for the entertainment of the watchers. It’s quite...
The Experiments is a show that proves just what Derren Brown does. Named Assassin, Game Show, The Guilt Trip and The Secret of Luck this is yet another example of Brown showing that he can fool the public through his tricks. Yes, the susceptible fools (if these people are not actually actors) are complete idiots that he can manipulate for the entertainment of the watchers. It’s quite...
- 10/15/2012
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday (April 24) the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries "Appropriate Adult," which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
Other notable nominations include Dame Maggie Smith up for Supporting Actress for her work on "Downton Abbey" - it's the only nomination "Downton" received, after earning two nominations the previous year. "Modern Family" also earned a nomination in the International category.
The full list of nominations:
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock (BBC One)
Dominic West - Appropriate Adult (ITV)
John Simm - Exile (BBC One)
Joseph Gilgun - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Leading Actress
Emily Watson - Appropriate Adult (ITV1)
Nadine Marshall - Random (Channel 4)
Romola Garai - The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two)
Vicky McClure - This is England '88 (Channel 4)
Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott - Sherlock...
- 4/24/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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