Inspired by Ray Kurzweil's book The Singularity Is Near, Henry Barrial's Pig quickly evolves from a film about a man's confounding rediscovery of his own identity into a science fiction treatise on the future of neurobiological science. To dismiss Pig as merely being derivative of Memento totally discredits the intellectual prowess of Barrial's film. Pig functions as an existential diatribe on how one's past informs one's sense of self. Then, by wiping the protagonist's memory, Barrial tests the epistemological theory of tabula rasa, allowing the man to be "reborn" without built-in mental content so that he can learn purely from his experiences and perceptions. The "reveal" might seem a bit rushed, but otherwise Pig is an intense rollercoaster ride in which we (thankfully!) never know more than the protagonist.
- 3/19/2014
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
What we have on our nightstands is a very private matter, for some. And when celebrities reveal what they keep at their bedside, the items may be surprising.
Olivia Munn, for example, recently told Marie Claire that on hers, you'll find "Melatonin; The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil; strawberry lip balm; a 980,000-volt stun gun for protection; Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream."
Here are some other responses to the question "What's on your nightstand," courtesy of HuffPost Celebrity's #nofilter series.
Olivia Munn, for example, recently told Marie Claire that on hers, you'll find "Melatonin; The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil; strawberry lip balm; a 980,000-volt stun gun for protection; Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream."
Here are some other responses to the question "What's on your nightstand," courtesy of HuffPost Celebrity's #nofilter series.
- 6/20/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Olivia Munn is a rare combination of brains, beauty and humor, that we know. But what we were surprised to find out is the lengths she'd go to to make herself feel safe.
Munn, 32, answered Marie Claire magazine's personal questionnaire (which will appear in their July issue) and revealed some very interesting tidbits about her life.
For instance, when asked what one would find on her nightstand, the gorgeous actress replied "Melatonin; The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil; strawberry lip balm; a 980,000-volt stun gun for protection; Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream."
Wait, what? A stun gun?
Munn, whose HBO show "The Newsroom" returns July 14, also talks to the magazine about her anxiety disorder -- a condition she opened up about last year. "It's manifested in trichotillomania, a disorder that gives me the urge to pull out my eyelashes," she says.
For more on Munn, head over to MarieClaire.
Munn, 32, answered Marie Claire magazine's personal questionnaire (which will appear in their July issue) and revealed some very interesting tidbits about her life.
For instance, when asked what one would find on her nightstand, the gorgeous actress replied "Melatonin; The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil; strawberry lip balm; a 980,000-volt stun gun for protection; Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream."
Wait, what? A stun gun?
Munn, whose HBO show "The Newsroom" returns July 14, also talks to the magazine about her anxiety disorder -- a condition she opened up about last year. "It's manifested in trichotillomania, a disorder that gives me the urge to pull out my eyelashes," she says.
For more on Munn, head over to MarieClaire.
- 6/18/2013
- by Liat Kornowski
- Huffington Post
The 16th annual San Antonio Film Festival, which runs June 23-27, is truly a great combination of celebrating local talent and international cinema, screening films produced in Texas to ones produced in Europe, South America and the Middle East.
There’s also a distinct flavor of socially aware fictional narratives and documentaries, including films about Tibetan refugees, migrant workers, the 2008 Presidential election, alcoholism and genocide. But, that’s not to say the fest is a totally serious affair as there’s also several genre films about the World Cup, sheep rustlers, dancers, crooks and other ne’er-do-wells. It looks like a fun mix.
The full lineup of films is below. The way the festival runs is that films screen in blocks in three different theaters. A “block” of films will generally contain a feature or two (feature = film that is 50 mins. or more), plus several shorts. In the lineup I have up,...
There’s also a distinct flavor of socially aware fictional narratives and documentaries, including films about Tibetan refugees, migrant workers, the 2008 Presidential election, alcoholism and genocide. But, that’s not to say the fest is a totally serious affair as there’s also several genre films about the World Cup, sheep rustlers, dancers, crooks and other ne’er-do-wells. It looks like a fun mix.
The full lineup of films is below. The way the festival runs is that films screen in blocks in three different theaters. A “block” of films will generally contain a feature or two (feature = film that is 50 mins. or more), plus several shorts. In the lineup I have up,...
- 6/22/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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