Superhero films have evolved into a greater and much more interesting genre category as filmmakers and studios have started to let go of trapping a hero into simply an action extravaganza or shoehorning the character into the latest popular trend.  It has been a wonderful time to be watching how directors and writers play with and mold characters like Batman or Spider-Man into something that perhaps few could have ever expected.  However, sometimes, studios and the creative forces have little understanding of a hero’s source material or how to transcend it beyond something forgettable.  The Green Lantern is unfortunately a product of... 

Directors and writers are fascinated with cities of all types.  Small, large, cosmopolitan, rural; some of the best films can create feelings of all types by fixating themselves within the city and weaving an unforgettable journey within.  Paris has been a constant location of exposure and has been home to many great films that represent both the city’s values and showcases situations and emotions that have never been thought of before.  Woody Allen’s anticipated, Midnight in Paris, is another film to add to this category.  A much more fantastical entry than many may think, Midnight may not be Allen’s most emotive and insightful... 

A melted Snickers bar is often so good that you have to lick the wrapper to savor every last bit. Likewise, savor and squeeze every last bit of benefit from your internship before time runs out! An internship is usually for a limited period of time; whether it be a summer, a semester, or for a year. Before completing an internship and moving on to better and brighter things. There are five things that must be done before you leave. 1. Identify a mentor and receive feedback - This is the most important part of an internship, hands down. We’ve all admired certain qualities in others; and wished that we too possessed their abilities. An internship... 

Inspiration.  Lack of creativity.  Originality.  Dearth of uniqueness.  These oxymoron-like terms are the constant back-and-forth struggle that lies within any artform, especially true in today’s Hollywood industry, and an issue that I have constantly encountered as a viewer and a critic.  A former film professor of mine once commented how originality does not exist; instead, it is only a re-thinking of what existed before.  However, where does that line start and end?  Super 8, from Spielberg and Abrams, will most likely evoke those same feelings of both nostalgia and a question of how much this film retreads themes already... 

The Amazon Kindle has been a hit for pleasure readers. Although Amazon has worked hard to target students in pilot programs and textbook publisher agreements, its flagship E-reader has failed to gain acceptance on college campuses. A number of problems make the Kindle a poor match for college students. 1. No Student Pricing for Subscriptions One benefit of forking over thousands of dollars in tuition and fees for a college education is student pricing for newspapers, journals and magazines. The Wall Street Journal allows students to subscribe at significant fraction of the regular price, for example. Unfortunately, the Kindle edition doesn’t... 

Right now, an epidemic is sweeping across college campuses striking fear into hearts of students everywhere.  No, it isn’t a resurgence of swine flu or another nasty case of gonorrhea.  The epidemic is one of hysteria and anxiety by students seeking a lofty internship at a respectable corporation. Indeed, this epidemic is so bad that some students think they will literally die if they don’t land a once-in-a-lifetime, career-building internship. It’s time for everyone to take a deep breath and relax.  Sure, internships can be a great way to pad your resume and learn how a corporate office works, but in reality there are plenty... 

Finally found a posting for the job of your dreams? Got a tip on an internship at that really cool, up-and-coming company? Finding an opportunity is sometimes the toughest part of getting a job or internship, but once you’ve got that opening, don’t blow it! Following these three simple steps will maximize your chances of landing the job or internship that you have your heart set on. Step 1: Craft a Great Cover Letter Applying to either a job or an internship often requires writing a cover letter to accompany your resume. Unlike a resume (which you should update regularly and modify slightly to suit each position you apply to), it’s best... 

My name is Noah.  You can call me whatever you like.  I reside quietly in my New Jersey home, which is far too encrusted with my own filth to lend itself to entertaining guests.  It is my own private prison cell, and it makes me feel safe. Smoking marijuana is an insuperable part of my daily routine.  As is tobacco, to which weed is a gateway drug.  I don’t ask for much out of life these days except for a flow of ganja, water, cigarettes, coffee, and some good solitary confinement. I am the most wanted person in the world.  Not that no one knows where to find me.  Those who recognize my name and my voice will also know who I am, what... 

The typical college experience often comes to an end abruptly and unpredictably. As with most “group” situations that suddenly p*ss the finish line, people begin to compete with each other, and attempt to show-off just how much better or faster their life or career is progressing than that of their peers. When everyone is racing to get hired, or get married, or get something at all, holding on to valuable friendships is near impossible for all but the strongest of relationships. Here are some of the best, and most rewarding ways to develop new friendships after college. 1. Keep studying/learning - While many undergraduate college students... 

Osama bin Laden may be dead, and the “War on Terror” over, but there are still nine men on the FBI’s most wanted list. Who are these men, and what makes them so dangerous? From bottom to top here are the usual suspects. 10. Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah: Born in 1963, Abdullah fled Egypt to unite with other Islamic fugitives. He has a had long history of Al-Qaeda involvement, from forging p*ssports to operating training camps in Afganestan. He is on the FBI wanted list for his involvement in the 1998 American emb*ssy bombings in Dar as Saalam, Tanzania,  and Nairobi. 9. Hasan Izz-Al-Din: Also born in 1963, Hasan is an alleged... 

College can be stressful enough without the aid of a difficult roommate. If you have found yourself stuck with a troubled living situation, review the following six tips for some practical steps you can take to help relieve the roommate stress. 1. Learn about each others’ background and lifestyle – Take time to learn about each other. By learning about their background and current lifestyle, you will have insight into their habits. Set aside some time where you can ask each other questions about topics including: family; what they miss about home; their school and career goals; preferred sleep schedule; what they like to spend money... 

Long before the sub-reddit “trees” existed, individuals and college students have gathered into groups to talk about, study, and experiment with psychoactive substances. Most of these people were “casual users”, but a few were hardcore enough that their trips infected and changed the world around them. 1. Timothy Francis Leary (1920-1996) Who he was: Perhaps the most important and perhaps the most misunderstood individual in 1960’s counterculture. Leary was once described as “The most dangerous man in America” by President Richard Nixon. Once a regular day-job commuter, Leary later became infamous within the intellectual community...