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I am a 27 year college graduate, with a BA in History, a BA in Psychology, and an MA in Historic Preservation. As some people would say, I'm either overeducated or I have too much time on my hands.

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Entertainment > Movie Genres What makes a scary movie scary: 7 of 58
You grip the edge of your seat, eyes caught on the screen. You want to look away, but you just can't stand to miss what happens next. You find yourself jumping, even though you swore you wouldn't jump. And when you get home that night, you make sure all the doors are locked, check the closet and look under the bed before you... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections?: 12 of 96
I remember a time in the not too distant past, where the name "Hilton" meant little more than the name of a hotel chain, or for some, a reminder of Liz Taylor's sordid love life. I don't know when it happened, but somehow Paris Hilton became a celebrity. She is famous for doing nothing; her singing is sub-par, her acting is ... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Is anyone else tired of American Idol: 3 of 24
I am a latecomer to the world of "American Idol". From the moment the show first began airing, I started switching the channel. There was something about this show that irritated me, and something that I couldn't put my finger on. I had no reason to feel the way I did, but I felt that way. Then one night I left the televisio... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Will Britney Spears' new album revive her singing career?: 8 of 47
Britney Spears has long since bid adieu to her singing career, beginning the moment she decided to be a personality, rather than a singer. It happened so slowly, that we almost missed the turning point, but we all saw it happen. She went from a slightly innocent teenager, to an out of control young woman, right before our ey... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Evaluating the worth of Netflix: Readers share their experiences: 12 of 47
I had an unusual reason for starting my subscription with Netflix. I started dating a man who was a filmmaker, but his movies weren't that easy to find. One night he mentioned in passing that his movies were available through Netflix and I was off like a shot. Looking through their numerous options, I finally decided to go f... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is the "king" really still alive?: 4 of 13
600,000 Elvis fans can't be wrong. That's the amount of fans who travel through Graceland every year. How many of those fans believe that the "king" is still alive? According to a recent survey, 7% of Americans believe that Elvis is still alive and kicking. That means there are 20 million people out there in the world, who d... More..
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) The etiquette that should be employed when meeting celebrities: 1 of 3
Meeting a celebrity can be a fun and worthwhile experience, for you anyway. For the celebrity, you might just be interrupting their dinner, preventing them from picking their kids up from school, or otherwise being an imposition on their lives. The first thing to remember is that celebrities are people too, and just because ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Nicole Richie do jail time for her second DUI conviction?: 21 of 62
I wish the title of this debate did not include the word "second" because it makes me cringe. How, in this day and age, did Nicole Richie get away with even one DUI conviction? In 2005 alone 16,885 people died in drinking related car accidents. Richie was lucky she did not kill herself or someone else previously. There are s... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Big Brother: 14 of 40
I've never been a fan of the CBS show "Big Brother"...until this season that is. It started with Evil Dick (aka E.D). How often do we see someone of his style on television? The tattoos, the multiple piercing's, the cigarette that seems to always dangle from his mouth, the attitude? Even in the world of reality television wh... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) How to make Netflix work: 2 of 5
Netflix is a fantastic website, but you really need to know how to work the system. The first step involves picking the right plan. They let you borrow up to five movies at a time, but they also offer the option of renting just one movie at a time. There's no point in signing up for the more expensive option if you only plan... More..