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This Thursday on the Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett Erlich counts down the top five best Tom Cruise lines in movies. But there are some memorable moments that just barely missed the cut, from "Rain Man" to "Cocktail."
To see which movies did make the list, watch "Top 5 Tom Cruise Lines":
http://current.com/shows/the-rotten-tomatoes-show/92509986_top-5-tom-cruise-lines.htm
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
For more from the Rotten Tomatoes Show: http://rottentomatoesshow.comThis Thursday on the Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett Erlich counts down the top five best... more
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Acid Rain Man – environmental savant and self-described “excellent Prius driver” – awaits a decision on global warming from Judge Wapner.
Inspired by Dustin Hoffman’s Oscar-winning character in “Rain Man” -- a tongue-in-cheek Earth Day video.Acid Rain Man – environmental savant and self-described “excellent Prius... more
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We are all well aware of Kanye West's frequent outbursts. A lot of people on current.com were not happy about this.
Funkymonkey931 called him an "an attention seeking ass." PajamaDan said "Kanye is a joke, an idiot, his music makes me puke and he killed hip-hop." And S_the_Wolf "he's just an attention whore. Somewhere he is laughing at all of the 'outrage'."
All of these responses were warranted if Kanye West was in his right mind, but new research suggests that Kanye might be suffering from mild autism. (I'm using the term 'research' liberally to mean, something I found on HolyTaco.com.)
Check out this Pod on Asperger's and decide if Kanye exhibits the same symptoms.
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Tints of AutismWe are all well aware of Kanye West's frequent outbursts. A lot of people on... more
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The autistic savant whose extraordinary genius for mental retention inspired the Oscar-winning film Rain Man has died, his parents confirmed yesterday.
Kim Peek, 58, died of a heart attack in Utah on Saturday morning after suffering from serious upper respiratory problems in recent weeks, his father, Fran Peek, said. He was said to have memorised the contents of 9,000 books, including the plays of Shakespeare and both old and new testaments of the Bible. But he also suffered from deep mental disabilities. At the time of his birth, doctors had recommended putting him an institution, saying his condition meant he would never walk or talk. "We refused," his father recalled.The autistic savant whose extraordinary genius for mental retention inspired the... more
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Inspired by Dustin Hoffman's Oscar-winning character in "Rain Main," this humor video is an homage to America's national pastime and its annual Fall Classic by my imaginary baseball savant -- "Rain Delay Man."Inspired by Dustin Hoffman's Oscar-winning character in "Rain Main,"... more
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There is a theory that the spark of genius lurks hidden within all of us.
Now scientists are developing a 'thinking cap' that could turn that theory into practice and unlock the amazing potential of the human brain.
The device uses tiny magnetic pulses to change the way the brain works and has produced remarkable results in tests.
Wearing the hairnet-like cap for a few minutes improved artistic ability and proof-reading skills.
If the technique is perfected, the device could be marketed as a cap slipped on to boost creativity when inspiration is low.
The Australian experiments are inspired by savants, people who, like Dustin Hoffman's character in the film Rain Man, have amazing skills or talents despite a severe mental disability.
There is a theory that the spark of genius lurks hidden within all of us.
Now... more
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Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett has signed up to star in a West End version of the Oscar-winning film Rain Man. The 29-year-old, whose screen credits include Pearl Harbor, has landed the role of car dealer Charlie Babbitt, played by Tom Cruise in the 1988 film.
Hartnett said: "It has always been my intent to work on the London stage."
The play, opening in September, also stars British actor Adam Godley as Hartnett's autistic brother Raymond, played by Dustin Hoffman in the film.
Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett has signed up to star in a West End version of the... more
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