I Attended Finals At Baruch College:

Going around, rushing back and forth from building to building the last two weeks of the semester can be described as chaotic for many a college student, especially those in their first year. The conglomerates we form in bustling spastic bunches, and slowly breathing piles of sleeping students creates a form; a creation of the institution of learning. It’s called music- “vibrating bodies” in the words of Professor Wollman who I interviewed for a freshman seminar assignment. The constant building up of tension as friction creates sparks as we pass each other in a rush to get to the end of our load. It’s like watching the ball drop or releasing a deep breath. The institution is a body and you interact with the performers by becoming one and getting lost in the tossing of papers and scrambling for seats in the library. Continue reading →

One man’s charismatic pursuits to tear down the realms of authority and to bring forth justice can make for an excellent political movie; now putting that scenario in the setting of a mental asylum can make for a masterpiece. One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a brilliant comedy with many dark elements that gives both laughs and evocative images. The movie is hailed as a classic, and although it is great in several aspects it does not quite hold to its legendary reputation. Continue reading →