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Like The Office is to the monotony of 9-5 work, this is a better depiction of college life than actually living through it.

The highlight, for me is Marshall, the hyperactive RA who was, without a doubt, modeled after Michael Scott from The Office mixed with Ben Stiller in Dodge Ball. As well as Josh, the creepy but lovable, Andy Warhol-esquire theatre student.

And, Mike. Cutest guy I've ever seen.

I am very particular about TV-- I really don't watch anything that isn't exceptionally quirky, (dryly) witty or well-crafted. The production quality is high, and the writing is silly enough to portray college freshman, but smart enough to keep you invested. Dorm Life does not disappoint.

I would have never seen (or heard of) this film without having met and studied under Kelli at SMU. Seeing her reaction as she told us that in 6 years she'd never shown in at school made me begin to understand how exposed we are putting not only our 'projects' but our entire life in front of people for the sake of art.

"It's in the Water" is lots of fun. The character of Spencer is HILARIOUS, but not drawn up as a caricature like most of the straight people in the film. His lines are fabulous and delightfully droll, but human. One of the truest pleasures of the film.

Otherwise, the previous reviewer was right--the love making scenes are tasteful and...pretty for lack of a better word. It helps, of course, that the two leading couples (Alex and Grace, and Mark and Tomas) are absolutely gorgeous, but the characters individually just light up from the inside out.

Witty, excellent visual design and touching, this is certainly a film that I would recommend. As a huge fan of all things Texas, this is going up as one of my favorite films.