AVClub: When we take time to clear our heads, to make sure we’re making a decision in our right minds, is it truly that we’re deliberating on a matter and then consciously choosing the wisest course of action? Or is it more that the time simply allows our inner drives—our ”daemons,” if you will—to make a choice for us? Is staking out a path a matter of evaluation and intelligence, or rationalization and acceptance? There’s a study that took place at SUNY in which rats with electrodes implanted in their brains could be steered up and down ladders and along hallways. What will really be interesting is the first time these are implanted in humans: After being instructed to walk left or right, the person will look up, and report whether they felt their body move against their will, or whether they simply “decided” that was the direction in which they wanted to go.
Ashley Madison-Sex Lies and Scandal Review: The documentary refuses to take a stand on whether or not it wants us to feel bad for cheaters, infuriating viewers with its wishy washy attitude.
Outer Range Season 2 Review: This season is as insane and slow as the last part and doesn't attempt to answer any questions, while adding on to those of the last one.
Monster Review: While this film delivers elements of horror and thriller, they're only sporadically effective, leaving the overall experience falling short of expectations.
