Neat Flicks on Netflix: Primer

Very few films are so complex that you need to see it multiple times to completely understand it. Fewer still are the amount of those films that leave you satisfied after your first viewing.

Primer is an independent film that essentially deals with time travel. Now, before you begin your acceleration to 88 mph, understand that this is a very different kind of time travel flick.

It deals with two individuals whom build error checking devices in there garage in order to attract business ventures. While creating and testing hardware, they accidentally construct what they believe is a time machine. After testing the machine further, and constructing a larger version that can house a person, they begin to deal with the ethical, consequential and physical effects of their actions.

This particular film, unlike that of its predecessors, it’s a much more plausible and realistic form of time travel. But more important than that is the complete lack of any CGI or eye popping visuals. This film is purely for the discussion and thought provoking ideas. Minimalist in its production, and heavy on its dialogue and interaction, it’s a serious film for a serious viewer. Well worth the watch, it’ll take you a few viewings to completely grasp the film as a whole. And the ending? Lets just say it leaves you mouth gaping at the possibilities.

Check out the trailer below:

Here’s a link to Netflix if you’re looking for a free month.

Do the Oscars Have an Age Requirement?

Here’s a clever use of mathematics; what is the average age of individuals whom win an Oscar?  The answer may…sound about right.

Matthew Belinkie, a writer over at OverThinkingIt.com, came up with some data that averages the ages of all of the Oscar winners in the past to come up with the most accurate age in which to win.

 

Average Age of Oscar Winners

Rather than rehash Belinkie’s hard work, click on over to his article on the link above. It’s definitely worth the read.