Comedy-dramas seem to be a popular vehicle for gay movies, and 2000's 'Big Eden' is no exception. The script was both written and directed by Thomas Bezucha and was especially well received at the gay and lesbian film festivals who got to see it prior to its mainstream release. The film picked up 'Best Limited Release Film' nomination from the GLAAD Media Awards, but didn't go home with the prize.
Montana is the setting for 'Big Eden,' and the entirety of the movie was filmed there with the exception of the opening sequence. Unusually for a gay film of this period, the plot doesn't deal with a gay character struggling either with their sexuality or with other people's acceptance of it; instead, it's about a gay artist who returns home to care for a sick relative and finds himself confronted with his childhood crush.
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.