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Jack Nicholson: A Reel and Real-Life Contribution to Neurosciences

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 101; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.wneu.2016.11.081

1878-8769

Manjul Tripathi, Moushumi Purkayastha, Ashutosh Rai, Kanchan K. Mukherjee,

Neural dynamics and brain function

Though primarily considered entertainment, cinema is a mirror of society. The portrayal of neurosciences is common in cinema, but none could do it better than Jack Nicholson. We give a brief overview of his contribution to neurosciences by analyzing his acting skills.