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Dr. Robert Heath: Experimental film

Heath found that homosexuality (among other negative emotions, such as depression or excessive happiness) was caused by a disorder of the brain. This was not necessarily due to a defective tissue or a tumor, but simply a tissue which did not function properly. By implanting electrodes to make it function properly, he cured the homosexuality. He proved this by having a psychotic mental patient, who was also a homosexual, in a psychiatric ward sleep with a female prostitute when the radio controlled stimulator was activated. By implanting wires into the central gray, he could also condition a normal reaction to sexuality among the same gender: When the patient (named AF in the reports) was confronted by another male whom he had previously had sexual relations with, he became ill, and disturbed. A quote from a member of Heath’s team: “The third case was AF, an 11-year-old boy with severe psychomotor epilepsy. Six days after electrode implantation in both temporal lobes, his fourth tape-recorded interview was carried out while electrical activity of the brain was continuously recorded and 5-second stimulations were applied in a prearranged sequence at intervals of about four minutes. The interviewer maintained an air of friendly interest throughout, usually without intiating conversation. After six other excitations, point LP located on the surface of the left temporal lobe was stimulated for the first time, and there was an open and precipitous declaration of pleasure. The …
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Adaptation – BMW Origins Film Season

One Origin, two originals: Mark Kermode brings us a season of classic double bills Two originals can derive from one great concept. Picturehouse Cinemas have teamed up with film critic Mark Kermode and BMW to present the Origins Film Season. To celebrate the launch of the new BMW 1 Series, the Origins Film Season shows how two contrasting but equally great works can be born from the same idea. Starting in September, this season curated by Mark Kermode will showcase four pairs of exceptional films. Each pair has a single unifying theme but the two films explore it in different and distinctive ways. Just as the new BMW 1 Series’ sport and urban models embody different interpretations of one classic design, so the Origins Film Season presents movies that spin diverse stories from common roots. Mark Kermode has selected some of his highlights from the past 40 years of film, and each screening will be accompanied by a filmed introduction by Mark. Tricks of the Mind Christopher Nolan’s MEMENTO Monday 3 October & Spike Jonze’s ADAPTATION. Tuesday 4 October Both of these films are played out in psychological landscapes, with the viewer being asked to navigate their way through the uncertain inner terrain of the central character. In one of them, memory loss causes the action to unfold in reverse, while in the other, stress leads to a split personality. Brought to you by the new BMW 1 Series One Origin. Every inch the Ultimate Driving Machine: TwinPower Turbo Engines, sporty …

Memento – BMW Origins Film Season

One Origin, two originals: Mark Kermode brings us a season of classic double bills Two originals can derive from one great concept. Picturehouse Cinemas have teamed up with film critic Mark Kermode and BMW to present the Origins Film Season. To celebrate the launch of the new BMW 1 Series, the Origins Film Season shows how two contrasting but equally great works can be born from the same idea. Starting in September, this season curated by Mark Kermode will showcase four pairs of exceptional films. Each pair has a single unifying theme but the two films explore it in different and distinctive ways. Just as the new BMW 1 Series’ sport and urban models embody different interpretations of one classic design, so the Origins Film Season presents movies that spin diverse stories from common roots. Mark Kermode has selected some of his highlights from the past 40 years of film, and each screening will be accompanied by a filmed introduction by Mark. Tricks of the Mind Christopher Nolan’s MEMENTO Monday 3 October & Spike Jonze’s ADAPTATION. Tuesday 4 October Both of these films are played out in psychological landscapes, with the viewer being asked to navigate their way through the uncertain inner terrain of the central character. In one of them, memory loss causes the action to unfold in reverse, while in the other, stress leads to a split personality. Brought to you by the new BMW 1 Series One Origin. Every inch the Ultimate Driving Machine: TwinPower Turbo Engines, sporty …
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