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Apparently, We’re Going to Live Forever (Just Like Edward)

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So, we heard a rumor that we’re going to live forever — yes, that’s right. If we want to. The Maximum Life Foundation recently held a “Longevity Summit” to discuss recent anti-aging findings, and the current goal is to be able to achieve “full age reversal” by 2029. Hmm. First of all, is this even possible? Or is it a Scientology-type scam to solicit our dollars?

Well, to answer that question, the Maximum Life Foundation’s website offers lots of extra information on our impending immortality, including one article entitled “How to Enjoy Unforgettable Sex on Your 120th Birthday.” Well, of course we clicked on that, and FYI, three out of four ways to enjoy unforgettable sex on your 120th birthday include buying something. We thought so. In the MLF FAQs they also answer burning questions like “When do you expect aging to be cured?” and “What will we do with all the old people?”

We aren’t convinced, but to work through our immortality anxieties, we’re taking a look at six of our favorite immortals to weigh the pros and cons.

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Film

Two Songs From Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus

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Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus first created buzz as Heath Ledger’s final (and unfinished) film. Then there was talk of his multiple A-list replacements: Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.

Check out the freshly-debuted official poster.

Now, Vulture has exclusive audio of two songs from the movie, which opens in limited release on Christmas Day. See what we think of the tracks (which recall Gilliam’s Monty Python days!) and take a look back at some classic song and dance routines after the jump.

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