When you hear 'British period drama,' two of the first names you're likely to think of are Hugh Grant and Helena Bonham Carter, and both of them are here in Maurice. Released in 1987, this is several years before Grant would become well-known (and somewhat typecast) for his performance in the global hit 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.'
This is a classic tale, based on the work of novelist E. M. Forster, and recounting a story of illicit and forbidden gay love in England during the early years of the 20th century. Grant plays central character Maurice Hall over many years of his life, taking him from his formative years at school to the day he meets and falls in love with the man he's destined to spend his life with. So scandalous was the original novel when it was written in 1914 that Forster left explicit instructions that it wasn't to be published until after his death!
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.