Staying with British-produced films for a moment, 'Priest' is another gay-themed movie from Britain, released in 1994. It was Antonia Bird's first-ever time in the director's chair, and she found herself tasked with doing justice to Jimmy McGovern's incredible screenplay. As the name suggests, the film is about a Roman Catholic priest who finds his faith put the ultimate test by a combination of circumstances.
Robert Carlyle of 'Trainspotting' and 'The Beach' fame is the perfect foil to Linus Roach's character of Father Greg Pilkington, who arrives in a small town pious and conservative, but finds himself attracted to Carlyle's character despite himself and doesn't know how to deal with it. Woven into all this is a parable about the Church's role in covering up abuse, making for a bleak viewing experience. It's sometimes difficult to watch, but it's a story that feels like it had to be told.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.