Rocky Balboa just punched me: The neuroscience behind our tears, fears and flinches at the movies

We know we're at the movies, but sometimes jump, bawl and squeal anyway — and genius brain science explains why

It ain't about how hard you hit - Rocky Balboa Motivational Speech - 60s

Rocky Balboa just punched me: The neuroscience behind our tears, fears and flinches at the movies

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Rocky III (10/13) Movie CLIP - I'm Afraid (1982) HD

Rocky III (10/13) Movie CLIP - I'm Afraid (1982) HD

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