Ever Wonder Where Movie Titles Come From?

Well ... most derive straight from the movie itself. The below video proves this theory by speedily glimpsing at scenes from 80 different flicks as the characters reveal them.

Spartan Sensations

Recent projects from students across Michigan State University are making waves on the Internet and we feel it's about time we added to the mix by sharing them with you. Below are three fun creations shot right on campus, great work Spartans!

1. MSU Wants Tosh.0!
This video was uploaded to YouTube just yesterday and has already hit over 1,000 views. Further, The State News has a story in today's issue about the effort, shot just this past weekend as a means to try bringing comedian Daniel Tosh (and Tosh.0) to MSU for a show. The filming was coordinated by MSU student Erin O'Donnell. All other contributors are listed on YouTube. Current view count: 1,262.



2. Lisztomania: MSU Brat Pack Mashup
Created by two professional writing seniors, Nina Elias and Bethany Tomaszewski, the above video is inspired by the original brat pack mashup on YouTube (from avoidantconsumer HERE). A handful of other fabulous Spartans are featured in the vid (set to an awesome song, we might add) paying tribute to John Hughes' The Breakfast Club. Current view count: 2,863.



3. Lady Gaga "Monster" Music Video
This video was, again, envisioned and created by MSU students, led by Brianna Gardner and Andrew Vallentine. The video is a tribute to "Mother Monster" (aka Lady Gaga) and has been listed on YouTube as No. 34-Top Rated (Music) and No. 44-Top Favorited (Music). Current view count: 190,741.

Hot Jam: Made For You

Actors Isabel Lucas and Lukas Haas have formed the band Lucas/Lukas, releasing their first single "Made For You" through the above video. It's lovely. It's sweet. It's simple.

Thoughts?

Lauren Conrad's FFU Advice

Check out the high-larious PSA/spoof above.

Hot Jam: The Big Bang

Hotties Miley Cyrus and Kevin Zegers star in this steamy new music video from Rock Mafia. While the vid is pretty stinkin' awesome, the song is better! Check it out above.

Download the track through iTunes HERE

Bow Down, Big Sister

The above-referenced YouTube video was created by MSU student Brianna Gardner in response to a U-M fan's "Bow Down Little Brother" (which had been created before the Spartans, for the third year in a row, beat the Wolverines). Since its posting, Gardner's vid has already received tons of views on the viral video network, and we can definitely see why. Check it out below.

Movie Review: Winnebago Man

A lucky handful of people had the pleasure of seeing this film long before its theatrical release, which falls on July 9. Winnebago Man hails from Austin filmmakers Ben Steinbauer, Malcolm Pullinger and Joel Heller. It's easy to see why this hilarious documentary won the Founders Award at the 5th annual Traverse City Film Festival, which happens to be where we were able to catch it last summer. The film follows Ben Steinbauer as he searches for the man behind one of the first "viral" videos ever, a 1988 outtake reel from a shoot for a Winnebago promotion. Before YouTube, the video was literally passed from person to person in VHS form. Jack Rebney is a fairly ornery old man yet extremely lovable. The search for Rebney leads to a more in-depth look at the idea of the YouTube celebrity-victim. The nearest showtime can be found on the film's official website. If you are unable to catch this gem in theaters, keep an eye peeled for the DVD release or check out the hilarity that started it all. [Note: You must be 18 or older to view the linked content.] It is definitely worth the watch!
Best on-screen moment: When Rebney contacts Steinbauer and confesses his life post-"fame" reveal as being total bulls**t... and basically every second they replay his claim to fame.