Unusual Places for Spring Break 2010

Posted by trampolini - March 10, 2010 - No Comments - (Posted Under College, Society)
Unusual Places for Spring Break 2010

If you are the type of student who likes to go against the herd, you may be looking for a more creative or original destination for Spring Break. Why spend your valuable time off in the same location as a bunch of Spring Break amateurs who are under 21? Those types of parties can easily be found on campus when the new semester starts. If you are looking to leave the popular Spring Break destinations such as Ft. Lauderdale and Cancun to the kids, here are some more original options for Spring Break in 2010. Image: Alaskan Dude (Flickr) Freighter Cruises If you want to save money on a cruise and... 

‘Adam’: Good Intentions; Mediocre Results

Posted by jwie86 - July 30, 2009 - No Comments - (Posted Under Entertainment)
‘Adam’: Good Intentions; Mediocre Results

Director: Max Mayer Running Time: 99 Minutes Rated: PG-13 For: Those looking for a typical romance film with a bit of a twist Not For: Those seeking a deep, romance film The romantic genre has evolved into several forms in its varied history as it tried to attract audiences in various ways.  Some films went for the immensely quirky while others turned to more comedic situations as its big bullet point.  Adam follows another trend of promoting the awareness of a lesser known symptom, disease, or condition to the public through mass media, much like moves as I Am Sam.  The biggest problem these... 

‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’: The Action Popcorn Film to Beat for the Summer?

Posted by jwie86 - June 24, 2009 - No Comments - (Posted Under Entertainment)
‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’: The Action Popcorn Film to Beat for the Summer?

Director: Michael Bay Running Time: 150 Minutes Rated: PG-13 For: Michael Bay and Transformers fans Not for: Methodical action enthusiasts In 2007, Michael Bay took on the challenge of making the Transformers cartoon series into a live action reality and was a runaway success, guaranteeing that a sequel would be coming to a theater near everyone.  2009 has arrived and brings forth Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, a sequel that trumps its predecessor in bringing bigger robots, a slightly longer running time, and more action.  If that’s all one needs to verify before going to see the film,... 

’The Hangover’: Simple, Raunchy Fun

Posted by jwie86 - June 15, 2009 - 1 Comment - (Posted Under Entertainment)
’The Hangover’: Simple, Raunchy Fun

Director: Todd Phillips Running Time: 100 Minutes Rated: R For: Those looking for raunchy/simple humor Not for: Anyone looking for a unique or different approach to the Vegas/road trip genre “It was the best of times.  It was the worst of times.” As much as it sounds like a line out of A Tale of Two Cities, this actually well refers to everyone’s fond memories of Las Vegas.  Nights of debauchery, public drunkenness, casinos, strip clubs, etc. are just a few of the typical stereotypes people associate with sin city.  Films have always used Vegas as a backdrop for many different activities... 

Advance Review – ‘Terminator: Salvation’: A Surprisingly Decent Action Romp into the Future

Posted by jwie86 - May 13, 2009 - 2 Comments - (Posted Under Entertainment)
Advance Review - ‘Terminator: Salvation’: A Surprisingly Decent Action Romp into the Future

Director: McG Rated: PG-13 *Note: This film releases on May 21st For: Terminator and Sam Worthington fans; Those looking for a good post-apocalyptic action film Not for: Those seeking innovations and originality in the sci-fi genre The heavy bass and percussion anthem of Terminator is iconic, stemming from the imagination of James Cameron and his take on the conspiracy theory of machines versus humans.  The first two movies in the series were fantastic representations of gritty sci-fi mixed with some good action and drama along with revolutionary special effects.  The third, however, was a ho-hum... 

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