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Clear As Iron
Iron Man II pales in comparison to its predecessor
By Becca Fine
Not all comic book movies are created equal. The genre of spandex (or iron) clad superheroes battling creepy villains with names like Doctor Octopus can indeed be limiting, but it certainly isn’t a dead end. Consider The Dark Knight and Spiderman I. Both movies achieve greatness through character development and gripping storylines. Iron Man II, on the other hand, is chiefly composed of gimmicks and cheesy dialogue — clearly Paramount Pictures considered epic action scenes to be sufficient. I disagree; comic book movies can’t be awesome without the steadfast elements of awesome moviemaking.
Published May 21, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
I Do What I Want!
But not just '010
By Becca Fine
In high school, wisdom is almost synonymous with confidence. It’s not about making everyone think you’re cool; it’s about legitimately not caring.
Published October 16, 2009 - Opinion
Cat in the Hat Philosophy
Reading books for school ruins them
By Becca Fine
On paper, I should be your ideal English student. Why, then, is SparkNotes.com one of my most-visited websites?
Published April 24, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Time Warp
The best movies from each decade
By Becca Fine
When going to the movie store, you have over 70 years’ worth of movies to choose from.
Published April 24, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
A Slice of Cheesecake with Conan O’Brien
By Becca Fine
An interview with the future host of the Tonight Show.
Published March 27, 2009 - Focus
Quest for the Best: Garfield Bromance
By Becca Fine
The Messenger has judged it necessary to compare and rank Garfield bromances. Perhaps this goes against the nature of friendship and therefore bromance, but alas, c’est la vie.
Published March 13, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Let’s Get Buck in Here
Sike, let’s go to an indie concert!
By Becca Fine
I headed to Capitol Hill to see Generifus, PWRFL Power, and Tiny Vipers. Really popular bands, right?
Published March 13, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Certified Chick-Flick
He’s Just Not That Into You is merely enjoyable
By Becca Fine
He’s Just Not That Into You is none other than a class-act chick flick; its self-help message is lost in both the happy ending and lack of instruction.
Published February 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Help Schmelp
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus makes it all so complicated
By Becca Fine
Seeing as I’m in the psychology section, it seems fitting to dish myself out some self-prescribed psychology.
Published February 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Woo Your Boo!!!
Suggestions for a delightful Valentine's Day
By Becca Fine
Today marks an array of important events including Tolo, Friday (TGIF!), and the first Messenger to come out with ’011 influence. And today is the day before Valentine’s Day!
