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When I think of Chris Hemsworth, his big-screen triumphs—as the race-car driver James Hunt, Tyler Rake from the Extraction films, and of course, Thor—aren't the first things that come to mind anymore. Instead, it's the crucial awareness he's bringing to Alzheimer's disease. In 2022, he revealed to the entertainment journalist Anthony Breznican that he carries the gene trait that leads to a significantly higher risk of developing the disease. This week, he spoke to Breznican again, about a gutting new development: his father, Craig, has been diagnosed with the active form of the disorder. After the news, Chris says, the ailing father and son did something incredible. Read Breznican's interview with Hemsworth below—it will be the most important five minutes of your week. – Brady Langmann, senior entertainment editor Plus: |
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In an exclusive conversation, the star opens up about trying to outpace the diagnosis together. |
Chris Hemsworth discovered something alarming a few years ago: The same DNA that helped the Australian actor achieve the sculpted physique of a Norse god and the penetrating eyes of a Hollywood leading man also contained a genetic code that predisposed him for Alzheimer's disease. Now 42, he says he's still doing fine, and taking steps to stay mentally and physically fit in an effort to stave off any symptoms that might eventually arise. But the abstract possibility of "someday" has lately hit closer to the here and now. Hemsworth is revealing that his 71-year-old father, Craig, has been diagnosed with the active form of the disorder, and has already begun to experience Alzheimer's corrosive effects on his memory and perception. Today the Thor star is not just trying to help his dad face a daunting health battle with Alzheimer's—he's also preparing for the day when he might have to fight it himself. With that in mind, Hemsworth and his family decided to document their experiences on film. The actor was in the midst of making the National Geographic longevity series Limitless when he first learned that his DNA contained two copies of the Alzheimer's-signifying gene APOE4, one from each parent. Since he confronted the issue on-camera then, the Hemsworths decided to do it again. The result is A Road Trip to Remember, an hour-long documentary that will air on NatGeo on November 23, and become available on Disney+ and Hulu the day after. |
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Edgar Wright would make an excellent Texas Hold'em player. I recently sat down with the movie-mad merry prankster responsible for Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Baby Driver to discuss his latest film, The Running Man. By the time the conversation ended, I still wasn't sure if he loved the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version that preceded his or if he thought it was complete shit. One thing I did find out, though, is that we both think Richard Dawson—the former kissing-bandit host of Family Feud—was a kick-ass action-flick villain. Wright was pretty diplomatic about the rest of it. Then again, maybe it just seemed that way because he's British and, as we all know, the Brits have better manners. |
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"There's no such thing as a person who doesn't like IPA," says Nate Lanier, founder, CEO, and head brewer of Tree House Brewing Company, based in Charlton, Massachusetts. "There [are] just people that haven't had the right one yet."
According to Lanier, the beer industry isn't as standardized as something like the wine industry, which allows "a lot of substandard IPA to be on the shelves." (Consumer perception doesn't help; whereas spirits are considered premium, beer is seen as the "cheap" alcoholic beverage, so buyers are less willing to shell out for it.) The IPA style isn't tightly regulated, so the same type of beer, made by two different producers, can vary drastically. That gap is then accentuated by poor preservation and shipping processes. So chances are that IPA you bought at the corner store probably won't taste as good as it would at the taproom. As a result, people blame the style as a whole. Or, as Lanier puts it: "A lot of people have been burned by a not-so-great IPA."
It's time to patch that wound. Follow the guidelines below and you're guaranteed to have a delicious, enlightening IPA experience. Maybe you won't change your mind. But maybe—definitely—you'll realize you've been wrong all along, and the IPA is, indeed, the superior style of beer. Get ready for your (drinking) life to change. |
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