The Book of Optics

The Book of Optics (Persian: Ketāb e Manzarehā (کتاب منظره ها) Arabic: Kitāb al-Manāẓir‎ (كتاب المناظر); Latin: De Aspectibus or Opticae Thesaurus: Alhazeni Arabis) was a seven-volume treatise on optics, physics, mathematics, anatomy

and psychology written by the Muslim scientist, Ibn al-Haytham (in Europe, Latinized as Alhacen or Alhazen), from 1011 to 1021, when he was under house arrest in Cairo, Egypt.

The book had an important influence on the development of optics, as it laid the foundations for modern physical optics after drastically transforming the way in which light and vision had been understood, and on science in general with its introduction of the experimental

scientific method. With this new-found revolutionized view of light and vision, this book is actually the first ever effort in recorded human history that is indirectly paving the way to the birth of motion picture.

That is why I choose the blog title as The Book of Optics. In this blog, I will share with you all of the recommended movies for your viewing pleasure. I will also share with you all of the coming soon movies in our cinemas. You can leave your comments (strongly recommended) because I love to spread the spirit of sharing a good movie to you all.

Enjoy reading my blog and opps, before I forget, please kindly feed the fish (the aquarium is at the bottom of this page) when you are visiting this blog. Thank you!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Coming Soon: Extraordinary Measures


Extraordinary Measures is a 2010 film starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, and Keri Russell. It is distributed by CBS Films and is scheduled for release on January 22, 2010. On October 15, 2009 the film received a PG rating for thematic material, language and a mild suggestive moment. It is the first film to go into production for CBS Films, the film division of CBS Corporation.

Plot summary

Brendan Fraser plays John Crowley, a biotechnology executive, whose two youngest children were afflicted with Pompe disease. Along with his wife Aileen (Keri Russell), he raises money for research scientist Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford) - most likely representing Dr William Canfield, forming a company to develop a drug to save his children's lives.





From his working class roots, John Crowley has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill.
Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system and time.But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test - the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children.

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