Molecular movie-making (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus)

Colourful, theatrical, synthetic, sexy, modern & more than a bit foamy. It's Molecular movie-making ie.the equivalent of one of Heston Blumenthals's dinners. Worth a watch for the Spectacular scenery (Courtesy Lily Cole).




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