Darren Aronofsky: Movies in Your Brain

Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and psychologist and neuroscientist Jeffrey M. Zacks at night two of the Academy event "Movies in Your Brain: The Science of Cinematic Perception" on July 30, 2014 at the Linwood Dunn Theater.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

[lddevo]

The wide shot falls out of sync at the 4:00 mark

[jimbones]

do what you want? does he mean make the audience feel what you want?!? LOL

[apothecurio]

Never let a psychologist make horror movies. Or Do... Idk which. Cause they will fuck you up.