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Without a good theory of what sleep is for, scientists for many years concentrated on describing what it is--and treating conditions that interfere with it, such as anxiety, restless-leg syndrome and sleep apnea (see box). They've learned that most mammals, with the possible exception of dolphins and...
Though researchers agree almost unanimously that far from granting superpowers, sleep deprivation dulls the mind and nervous system--rapidly, profoundly and invariably--many people still insist that they are the exception. For them, the perceived satisfaction of heightened productivity, extra hours spent with friends and family, and uninterrupted late-night...
Scorsese movies always have a bounty of great scenes, little miracles of kinesis, and this one is no exception. Any time the film takes place in a plane, it soars (one thrilling takeoff, two amazing crashes). The Aviator has an opulence reminiscent of classic MGM. There's also an efficient...
The ruling is only the latest hurdle for Jeunet, who has spent more then ten years trying to film A Very Long Engagement, based on Sebastian Japrisot’s best-selling novel. The series of blows in Jeunet’s own home country is particularly absurd given that...
Casting for minor roles is equally important to Jeunet, and he describes how he would sometimes see 20 to 25 people for a very small part. For him, even for a character who just says “Hello,” it has to be the perfect ?...