Psychologist and film buff Tim Smith explains how the best movie makers direct viewers’ attention and why Hollywood is getting interested in the science
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/audio/2011/jun/06/science-weekly-podcast-music-movies
Science Weekly podcast: The science of watching films | Science | guardian.co.uk
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