Monday, February 7th, 2011
By Mark - Art Institute
There was once a time when animated sitcoms were all the rage in the wake of shows like The Simpsons and King of the Hill. It seemed like every network threw their hat into the ring at some point. However, many of these shows were either mega ratings bombs or were canned for not pulling in Simpsons-esque numbers. As a result, these series were canceled after their first season, several before their entire run had finished. These are a few of the unlucky ones that never found their place on network television, though most of them enjoy relatively decent success on cable and DVD. See our top 8 picks after the jump!
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
By Neal - Johns Hopkins
Ah, the overrated chant. If you’ve been to a major sporting event where an underdog upsets a favorite, you’ve probably heard it. But when it comes to movies, how does one know if a title is overrated? You don’t have that chant when the credits come up, so how does one know? The reputation comes over time. As the hype wears off, one gains perspective on its actual merit. The movies on this list are excellent examples of when the bandwagon careens out of control. And just like any other list, we’d like to preface by saying that COED does not think these movies are bad, but that you might want to pump the brakes, slow your roll, and check yourself when evaluating them among the classics.
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
By Andrew - Hunter College
If you’re considering ever robbing a liquor store, I think it’d be a good idea if you take a look at this video before throwing on your ski mask. Basically, the thief says, “Give me the money.” The clerk goes to take the money out. Then the thief gets impatient, tries to grab the money, and all hell breaks loose. I’m not actually sure who loses this fight because nobody sure as hell wins.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
By Chuck - Boston University
Once a year, everyone in Hollywood trades in their fancy sunglasses and Ugg boots for parkas, gloves and, well, Ugg boots, and heads to Park City, Utah, to attend the Sundance Film Festival. The festival, which kicks off this Thursday, has been one the most prominent launching pads for independent cinema over the past two decades. It functions as both a barom… Click to read more