Favorite films

We're going to be starting in on the controversial film project soon and to get us warmed up I always like to ask about favorite films (because who doesn't like to talk about them).  Here's the rule: since most of us could name quite a lot, I'm limiting you to three titles (though I'll let something like the Godfather trilogy count as one title) and you have to give a reason for each title.  As usual, 250 words up by Thursday night and 100 word response up by Sunday night.

Nuclear Bunkers in Finland

This is a rather unusual ethical dilemma that has emerged in Finland recently for which you will have to read the following article:

http://articles.cnn.com/2010-11-12/world/finland.nuclear.waste_1_nuclear-waste-disposal-canisters?_s=PM:WORLD

And now I would like to ask you to consider the following: does the documentarian Michael Madsen (not to be confused with the American actor) have a valid point in his documentary?  Or do you agree with the scientists who feel that his argument is nothing to worry about?  Or are you somewhere in between, since arguments are rarely black and white.  As usual, 250 word post up by Thursday night and 100 word response up by Sunday night.

New Semester

As we're gearing up for a new semester, I would like to give you this space to discuss what your expectations for Spring 2011 are, not just in regards to this class but for your semester at large.  Remember that I require a 250 word post up by Thursday night and a 100 word response to someone else's post by Sunday night.