Comments on: Science in the Movies http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html Science Blog from Freelance Science Writer David Bradley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: David Bradley http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html/comment-page-1#comment-121717 David Bradley Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:54:11 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html#comment-121717 That's a great list Mark. Yep, you caught me there. I think that was a far too sweeping and naive a statement I made in that feature article way back when. Yep, Man in the White Suit, I should have mentioned that one at the very least. I hope Sciencebase readers will check out your list and maybe even rent those movies or get to the cinema to see some of them. That’s a great list Mark. Yep, you caught me there. I think that was a far too sweeping and naive a statement I made in that feature article way back when. Yep, Man in the White Suit, I should have mentioned that one at the very least. I hope Sciencebase readers will check out your list and maybe even rent those movies or get to the cinema to see some of them.

]]> By: Mark Griep http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html/comment-page-1#comment-121696 Mark Griep Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:56:25 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html#comment-121696 David, I wanted to let you know that I read your article about scientists as movie consultants in HMS Beagle when you published it. On the other hand, I take issue with your statement that there are no movies with chemistry in them other than explosives. It turns out that Chemistry in the Movies happens to be one of my favorite topics and I have posted a list of my Top 10 Best "Chemistry in the Movies" (plus a few bad movies that are entertaining in their own way) at http://chem-mgriep2.unl.edu/Courses/ChemMoviesGriepsList.html David, I wanted to let you know that I read your article about scientists as movie consultants in HMS Beagle when you published it. On the other hand, I take issue with your statement that there are no movies with chemistry in them other than explosives. It turns out that Chemistry in the Movies happens to be one of my favorite topics and I have posted a list of my Top 10 Best “Chemistry in the Movies” (plus a few bad movies that are entertaining in their own way) at
http://chem-mgriep2.unl.edu/Courses/ChemMoviesGriepsList.html

]]> By: David Bradley http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html/comment-page-1#comment-115558 David Bradley Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:24:30 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html#comment-115558 Sadly, I don't think the consultancy work of this sort that I have been asked about would ever have brought me into close contact with Ms Jolie or any other starlet for that matter. Nearest I got was advising a British soap opera researcher on whether or not there is a chemical that can stifle libido. (Depo Provera, a progestin, and tamoxifen, the breast cancer drug, can act as chemical castrators, by the way) Sadly, I don’t think the consultancy work of this sort that I have been asked about would ever have brought me into close contact with Ms Jolie or any other starlet for that matter. Nearest I got was advising a British soap opera researcher on whether or not there is a chemical that can stifle libido. (Depo Provera, a progestin, and tamoxifen, the breast cancer drug, can act as chemical castrators, by the way)

]]> By: mina http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html/comment-page-1#comment-115433 mina Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:21:27 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html#comment-115433 It's an interesting career direction for scientists. It's also a shame that it's not an area where scientists receive more notoriety, particularly when their contributions can lend so much authenticity to the movie. Can you imagine the ads for it though? 'Renowned Hollywood director seeks a scientist who is an expert in global warming issues. Job perks include casual Fridays and working in close proximity to Angelina Jolie (insert Clive Owen for my incentive).' ;) It’s an interesting career direction for scientists. It’s also a shame that it’s not an area where scientists receive more notoriety, particularly when their contributions can lend so much authenticity to the movie.

Can you imagine the ads for it though? ‘Renowned Hollywood director seeks a scientist who is an expert in global warming issues. Job perks include casual Fridays and working in close proximity to Angelina Jolie (insert Clive Owen for my incentive).’ ;)

]]> By: Hsien Lei http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html/comment-page-1#comment-114218 Hsien Lei Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:10:47 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/science-in-the-movies-and-movie-coupons.html#comment-114218 On a similar note, my friend Peggy writes <a href="http://sciencefictionbiology.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Biology in Science Fiction</a> which is always a good read. As for the coupons, I had no idea you had a section for them here. I'll be sure to check anytime I need to buy something. :) On a similar note, my friend Peggy writes Biology in Science Fiction which is always a good read.

As for the coupons, I had no idea you had a section for them here. I’ll be sure to check anytime I need to buy something. :)

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