Music and filmage ahoy....
In addition to the Electronic Dream Factory CD that I mentioned in the post below, I also picked up a lesser known Beach Boys compilation called Summer Crush. (As it turns out, the disc was originally distributed by (ick) Starbucks, but anyway...) Unlike other compilations which feature the early goofy surfer-boy stuff, this is a thoughtful collection that showcases Brian Wilson's songcrafting and production abilities, including tunes like "Don't Worry Baby", "God Only Knows", and (of course) "Good Vibrations". This is sublime stuff that requires several listens to fully appreciate. And no sign of (ewwwwwww) "Kokomo" to be found.
Went to see The Ring last night with some of my fellow local blogging enthusiasts. It was OK, but I was all set to be completely frightened senseless (based on what I'd heard from others who saw it before me), and it didn't happen. Then again, some of the images from the film started playing my head once I got home and went to bed. It was very creepy. Fortunately I was able to fall asleep reasonably soon.
Today, I caught a matinee screening ($3 Happy Hour at the Bloor Cinema, whoohoo!) of The Believer. This was a far more compelling film, featuring an impressive performance from Ryan Gosling as the "Jewish Nazi". I'm still trying to sort out the miasma of (anti-)faith, passion, and self-hatred that the character respresents. Definitely a film to watch.