I have viewed the controversial movie “What the Bleep Do We Know?” about ten times. There are a few things about this movie that I don’t care for, especially the inclusion of Ramtha. So why have I watched it ten times? I enjoy watching the interviews of scientists bumping up against the magnificence of creation, while they scratch their heads and say “what is this?” I also enjoy the science of how our brain works. That doesn’t mean that I totally agree on everything said about the brain and brain chemistry. I’m not an expert. The “Wedding” scene is amusing, and I think most would get a laugh out of it.
It does seem odd that much this movie’s content is portrayed as mysterious and fascinating, yet much is common knowledge. Here’s part 1 from YouTube. I believe the entire movie is posted in a dozen or so parts.
There’s a new movie out that spins off “The Bleep”. It’s “PEOPLE V THE STATE OF ILLUSION.” It’s currently showing in Denver, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and LA. Here’s a preview:
Yet, another movie that’s sure to induce controversy.
Here’s the media overview from Wikipedia:
What the Bleep Do We Know!? (also written What tнē #$*! D̄ө ωΣ (k)πow!? and What the #$*! Do We Know!?) is a 2004 film that combines documentary-style interviews, computer-animated graphics, and a narrative that posits a spiritual connection between quantum physicsand consciousness. The plot follows the story of a photographer as she encounters emotional and existential obstacles in her life and begins to consider the idea that individual and group consciousness can influence the material world. Her experiences are offered by the filmmakers to illustrate the movie’s thesis about quantum physics and consciousness. The 2004 theatrical release of the film was …
A review from Variety of THE PEOPLE V THE STATE OF ILLUSION: ”People v. the State of Illusion” provides author Austin Vickers a glossy illustrated lecture to propagate his motivational message that we can escape our personal “prisons” through fundamental, liberating shifts in perception. A metaphor-literalizing dramatic thread runs through a feature otherwise dominated by the writer-producer’s direct-to-camera narration, input from the usual experts, and infomercial-style visuals slickly handled by helmer Scott Cervine. Aiming for auds who made “What the #$*! Do We Know!?” a sleeper hit, pic began gradual rollout…
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