Critic score: 27/100 - User score: 8.4/10 - 'Pulse' is a remake of a Japanese movie named 'Kairo.' I feel bad for movies based on Japanese films. They always get a bad rap. You can't really explore the same themes because there are many images and themes that are important to the Japanese that aren't important here. Often times the story falls apart because we're not familiar with the lore. I'm sure this is not a faithful adaptation in any shape or form, but it's got Kristen Bell, and that's enough to save any movie. If she was playing Veronica Mars in this movie, she'd have defeated the evil spirits within the first five minutes. She's just that good, people.
What critics said: "Hideously ugly to look at and not even worth following."
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.