Here we go with another wrap-up of the week that was...
I saw two movies this week (thank Dog for "Happy Hour" matinees at the Bloor Cinema):
- Downfall -- based on the memoirs of Adolf Hitler's secretary, the film chronicles the final days of Hitler and his entourage in their bunker as Berlin falls to the Russians (official site needs Flash; you can also view the info on IMDB)
- The Upside of Anger -- Joan Allen plays a well-heeled suburban housewife whose husband disappears one day (ditto with the Flash; here's the IMDB info)
I enjoyed them both. Interestingly, they shared some common themes (denial, desparation, things coming apart at the seams), although obviously one movie was a lot happier at the end than the other one.
Tunage consumption for the week was heavily fed by the newly launched WOXY Vintage channel. Standout tracks included:
- "Stupid Girl" by Garbage (caution: very loud music playing when the site loads)
- "Infected" by The The
I wasn't completely hooked into the oldies for the whole week, however, as these two newer tunes spent a lot of time on repeat in WinAmp:
- "Wherever You Are" by Ulrich Schnauss, taken from the compilation CD Blue Skied An' Clear
- "6AM" by Alex Smoke, from the album Incommunicado
Both tracks were discoveries via Dirty Radio. I'll admit I'm a complete sucker for melancholic tracks featuring lush or intricate synth arrangements, and these tunes have haunted me for some time since I first heard them (and figured much more prominently in my initial take on this week's mood board). I finally managed to track them down and buy the MP3s from Bleep.com.
Another recent tune that got prominent play (in the CD Walkman) was "Speak Easy" from Swayzak (more about that song in this previous mood board writeup) -- it supplies the textual elements on the board this week.
Lastly, I spent a good chunk of time this week hauling myself around on public transit to meet various people. It was all for a good cause, as I've managed to secure some contract employment for myself (I start Monday). This means that you'll be spared my whining about looking for a job, at least for the next little while.