Kings of Leon

I am this moment downloading Kings of Leon's 2001 album Aha Shake Heartbreak. How did it take me so long to discover this band?? I mean, they've been everywhere, yes? Weren't they on SNL a while back? I usually fast-forward through the musical acts when I watch it, though. Probably just skimmed right by them to the next lame comedy sketch. Anyway, they're wonderful. I'm listening to Taper Jean Girl on repeat right now. I have some catching up to do, don't I?

I finally saw Milos Forman's Goya's Ghosts. I enjoyed Stellan Skarsgard's performance, but the movie felt kind of pointless. Bardem was at his creepy best, and Natalie Portman's make-up in the latter half of the movie terrified me, but there was something missing. The film just felt incoherent and totally devoid of heart or humor. The final credits were my favorite part of the film, simply because we then see a slideshow of Goya's work. Dark, horrendous, beautiful. If only the movie could have captured the art and the artist.

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In other news ...

O.J. is finally going to serve his time.

Strangers can make you happy!
Guess this means I'll have to stop ignoring all the people around me.

Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay.
You know you're gay when you're suing Coldplay.

And I can't wait to see this movie.

But for now, I'm pouring myself a hot cup of tea and I'm going to bed. Mmm, sleep.