What happens when a man and a woman share a common passion? They fall in love. And this is what happens to Jean-René, the boss of a small chocolate factory, and Angélique, a gifted chocolate maker he has just hired. What occurs when a highly emotional man meets a highly emotional woman? They fall in love, and this is what occurs to Jean-René and Angélique who share the same handicap. But being pathologically timid does not make things easy for them. So whether they will manage to get together, join their solitudes and live happily ever after is a guessing matter.
This was one of the French/Belgium films I screened at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2011. It's a great romantic comedy that made me smile, laugh...and it has a lot of familiar anectdotes. Excellent.
If you like chocolate or 'desserts' you'll love the sweetness of this film.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Limitless - 2011
How much of your brain can you access? The premise of this film is relatively simple but the action, direction and drama takes you on a "limitless" roller-coaster ride. It's a must-see techno-thriller. The story is based on the 2001 novel "The Dark Fields" by Alan Glynn.
Bradley Cooper does an excellent job in the starring role.
A scientific note to read after viewing the film:
Physics professor James Kakalios said it was plausible that medical science could improve intelligence, but that neurochemistry is not advanced enough for it to be possible currently. Kakalios also said the notion used in the film that human beings can only access 20% of their brains (though the film never explicitly states that this is the case, with one character only once saying "you know they say we can only access 20% of our brain?") is a myth; 100% of it is used at different times. Moreover, if 100% of the brain's neurons were to fire simultaneously, all of the available oxygen would be consumed and the individual would most likely die or suffer severe neurological trauma. Kakalios said if such a pill existed, a person running out of the supply could actually experience a rebound effect, and "might become really stupid.
Bradley Cooper does an excellent job in the starring role.
A scientific note to read after viewing the film:
Physics professor James Kakalios said it was plausible that medical science could improve intelligence, but that neurochemistry is not advanced enough for it to be possible currently. Kakalios also said the notion used in the film that human beings can only access 20% of their brains (though the film never explicitly states that this is the case, with one character only once saying "you know they say we can only access 20% of our brain?") is a myth; 100% of it is used at different times. Moreover, if 100% of the brain's neurons were to fire simultaneously, all of the available oxygen would be consumed and the individual would most likely die or suffer severe neurological trauma. Kakalios said if such a pill existed, a person running out of the supply could actually experience a rebound effect, and "might become really stupid.
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