not reviews

I never had the intentions of writing reviews on this space. So this is not going to be a post reviewing things.

But.

Today I saw the new Charlie Kaufman film "Synecdoche, New York." Obvz, Kaufman is one of the best writers working today. And I don't mean just in film, but across the board. I am floored by his ability to weave stories in and around themselves, to address multiple themes and give the audience enough credit to analyze the validity of those themes, to address emotions in a non-trite or overly-pretentious way and to just make an enjoyable product. Kinda makes you appreciate the patience it takes to construct a product, and to not jump at simple answers.

Also, I went to the listening party for Animal Collective's new record "Merriweather Post Pavillion." We didn't know exactly where the bar was for the party, but luckily found some drunk kids with iPhones to show us the way. I ordered a Heineken and the record began shortly after we got there. It's constructed in the Animal Collective way - heavy on the percussion, sweet on the hooks and Brian Wilson melodies - and heavy on the club beats. Maybe spacey, dancey, beachside jams. And have you guys seen this cover?

Awesome. All I wish now is that I didn't have to wait til January when it drops.

It's strange how someone telling you the end of a movie could ruin it, but someone telling you the end of a record just makes you stoked to get there. Right?