Spoilers aren’t all rotten, they can enhance thrills for some moviegoers
Small spoilers, especially for horror movies, can enhance people's enjoyment of the film. ... Read More...
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Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people
Using a combination of movie clips and neuroimaging, researchers find people have positive biases to those they feel are more like them, even if they are unable to see the person's face.... Read More...
Violence in PG-13 Rated Movies Not Linked to Violence in US Society
According to researchers, there is little evidence to suggest violence in PG-13 movies is related to real world violence or an increase in violent behavior.... Read More...
Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing Memories
Study reports people access fully detailed memories at different speeds and levels of detail, often accessing older information first. Findings could help developing treatments for those with PTSD, researchers say.... Read More...
Good Guys in Superhero Movies More Violent that Villains
Researchers report acts of violence by superheros in popular movies significantly outnumber those performed by the villains. The study reveals male superhero characters commit five times as many violent acts per movie hour than female protagonists.... Read More...
Important Questions Asked by Upcoming Horror Movie ‘Hereditary’
Researchers provide insight into the new horror movie 'Hereditary' and consider the question of whether mental illness can be inherited.... Read More...
How Brain Computer Interaction is Changing Movies
The use of brain computer interaction in movies can help enhance audience perception and engagement, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Beautifully Sad: Why We Enjoy Negative Emotions in Movies and Art
Why do we seem to enjoy movies and art that are emotionally negative or designed to make us feel sad? Researchers from Max Planck Institute have developed a new model that may help explain this paradox.... Read More...
Music and Movies Play With Our Minds By Bending Time
Emotional processing may be linked to perception of time in music and movies, a new study reports.... Read More...