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Psionics in movies

Started by JohnA1nut · April 15, 2008

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I am currently doing a time travel analysis of The Last Mimzy for MJ's Temporal Anomalies site. This movie also deals with psionic abilities. Would it be acceptable to you, MJ, to mention the Multiverser mechanics for the psionics of the movie? Perhaps you might want to add side notes explaining it? Just an idea.

I mean, you want to advertise Multiverser on the Temporal Anomalies site, right?

I certainly have no problem with including some analysis of the psionics in the movie analysis; I did that with Minority Report, although there it was essential to understanding the time travel elements. I've only seen the first twenty minutes of the film, and am not certain where the psionic parts arise, but I'll certainly look at whatever connections you make. Remember, though, that this is primarily an analysis of time travel in a movie, so whatever else is discussed ought to be at least peripherally relevant to that central notion.

--M. J. Young

The kids use their psionic powers to "Build the Bridge" The portal into the future, in other words. So yes, it would be relevant to the time travel.

MJ, my analysis of The Last Mimzy is in your mailbox right now, should you want to check it early for some reason. This was pretty simple. Well, simple in a complicated kind of way..... Enjoy.