Movies Manipulate Our Brains, Of Course, So Here’s PBS’ BrainCraft Talking Neurocinema

Alanna Bennett

Published: Feb 21, 2015 02:00 pm

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Is there a way to objectively measure the entertainment value of our movies and television? Kinda-sorta. Let PBS Digital Studios’ BrainCraft explain a bit about neurocinema and contemplate the future interactivity of film. Ah, art. Ah, science. This is all especially relevant with the Oscars this weekend. Which Oscar-nominated films this year stoked your brain the most?

For an example, here’s some brain activity stoked by the action of the Avatar trailer:

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Alanna Bennett

Alanna is a pop culture writer who works as the Weekend Editor for The Mary Sue, an entertainment writer for Bustle, and a freelancer for everywhere. She has a lot of opinions about Harry Potter and will 100% bully you into watching the shows that she loves. Don't worry, it's a sign of friendship.