Why Are Horror Movies Now So Horribly Bad?

Why are horror movies so horribly bad? They just are not as good as they used to be. The quality is just not there. When I watched "The Sixth Sense" for the first time, I thought it was great. Now that I know the ending it's just "okay." Now horror movies are just stupid. They have run out of ideas completely. I wish horror epics like "The Shining" were still made. Yes, some of the acting was horrible, but it was an over all good movie. Come on Hollywood, give us a little more creativity.

Here is a movie that may possibly turn out to good:

3-D in Homes?

Once again we are faced with the ever growing 3-d movie craze. Recently, I saw Avatar in 3-D with my girlfriend. It was incredible. The 3-D made it feel like you were there and it brought out the realism of the CG characters and environments. Having to make the trip to the theater to see it in 3-D was something special. I feel like I have a reason to go see movies in theaters again. Seeing Avatar in 3-D was like the first time I saw Star Wars in theaters.

As far as 3-D making it's way into households, I do not think it is going to happen anytime soon. If it does happen, it will not be very successful. Why you ask? It is because HDTV is still in the process of growing. HDTV's have not yet reached everyone's households yet. If companies try and create this new technology too soon, it will just push consumers away from buying their product. The consumer is just not ready to make that leap yet. Ultimately, I think that 3-D technology should just stay in theaters.

At the C.E.S. (Consumer Electronic Show) this year, Panasonic and other companies showed off their 3-D televisions. Now tell me if you think this is worth having 3-D. To have 3-D in your home, you will have to purchase a new HDTV that has the new built-in 3-D technology, a new 3-D enabled blu-ray player, and 3-D glasses for each person, which each pair of glasses will cost roughly around $80-$100, not to mention if you want your favorite movie in 3-D, you will have to purchase a copy again when it is re-released on that format.

I don't know about you, but after finding out about this, I've decided to just go see movies that are in 3-D in theaters. Paying roughly ten bucks to see it beats having to pay thousands of dollars to have it in the house, and I don't go see movies nearly as much anymore. I think consumers are not ready for this yet. Businesses need to allow it's consumers more time to settle in with HDTV and then maybe start talking about 3-D making it's way into people's houses. Let me know what you think...

Digital Nation

About a month ago, I was assigned an assignment to comment about. It was a program on Frontline entitled "Digital Nation." It was really interesting. Below are the links to watch the program. Are we digitally addicted? Feel free to leave feedback!

24: Hot or Not??

Since 2001 I have watched the show 24. I have grown to love this show, but just like real love, it has it's problems.

24 is currently in it's eighth season. So far, I love this season. I always thought 24 should be a dark show because of Jack's history. They accomplished that well in the first five seasons. The sixth and seventh seasons to me were not up to par.

One thing I find funny about Jack Bauer is that he knows everything. He has not been wrong about any call he has made this season yet. It's like, "Wow, I wish I were this smart." We are human. We are going to make bad decisions in our lives period whether we think they're right or not. I just think that Jack is too smart in this show. Add a bigger twist that we did not see coming like in the first few seasons. Every episode, I always end up predicting what is going to happen. They are clearly running out of ideas and that is common for shows that are around for a while.

Another thing, the side stories in some of the seasons are so stupid it's laughable. If you want a good example, watch season two and you will know exactly what I am talking about. This season is not that bad, but in a way I think they should figure out a way to get rid of the pointless side stories in the future. The show is mainly about Jack, so keep it that way. That's why I watch 24!!! I want to see how Jack's character develops.

Finally, They always kill off my favorite characters. Personally, I am getting tired of Cloe. She should go. They need to stop killing off everyone. It feels like they have so many casting changes. When I go back to watch earlier seasons, I forget that the guy from the All-State commercials used to play the president at one point. I wonder if the cast has a year book for each season because they come and go so much.

I'm not trying to bash this show at all. This is just one of my favorite shows that I would hate to see go away anytime soon. I feel like this show can do better and it is already. This season is way better than the last two and is probably one of my favorites. I want this show to be around a few more years. I don't want it to go away just yet.

College is getting harder!

I currently am a senior in college. When I first started going to college I rarely had to study. My freshman courses were a joke. Pretty much show up and get a B. Now I find myself at a brick wall. I have entered my upper level courses. They are much harder! There is a huge difference in the difficulty level in these classes. I find myself having to study all the time. I hardly have any time to myself anymore or anytime to hang out with my friends. This is ridiculous!

I understand that college is all about the journey in becoming a mature adult, but are they making it too hard? For example, I studied for about two weeks prior to one of my finance exams. The professor told the class what would be on the exam and what to look over before the exam. I felt that I did these things and more. Even after studying all that time I got no where.

I am struggling in all my classes. I am stressed to the max. I don't know if it is the way I study that keeps me from currently excelling in my upper level courses or not. I try everything from making note cards, copying my notes, copying someone else's notes, and just plain reading the book. Maybe I am trying to study too much at once. Maybe I am cramming too much information at a time. If anyone has any suggestions as to how I can excel in my upper level classes, please feel free to let me know.