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Lucy and Hercules
Two of this this weekend’s new releases are based on popular mythology. One of them takes its chosen myth completely seriously, doubling down on it all the way to the end, and never leaving anybody convinced. The other one throws stones at its myth for pretty much the whole movie, but at the end you really want to believe. Continue reading Lucy and Hercules
Behind the scenes on the set of LUCY
This actually* (*should have) happened on the set of LUCY:
MORGAN FREEMAN: It has been estimated that human beings only use 100% of their brains.
LUC BESSON: CUT! Mister Freeman, it says 10%.
MF: But… that’s ridiculous. Nobody still believes that.
LB: The script says 10%.
MF: I’m not sure I can sell that line. I rather doubt anyone can sell that line. Perhaps 90%, but ten?
LB: How’s this? Your pay goes up by 10% for every 10% below 100% you’re able to sell me.
MF: …
LB: I’m serious.
MORGAN FREEMAN: It has been estimated, and subsequently proven through rigorous experimentation, that human beings use NEGATIVE ONE THOUSAND PERCENT of their brains…
(By Howard Tayler, originally posted to Facebook. Now it has a permanent home.)
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