Catching Fire

Look, I don't know why I'm looking forward to the next Hunger Games movie, but I am.

If anyone in DC would like to see it with me on opening weekend (preferably opening night) at the Regal Gallery Place, let me know. It'll have to wait until after work (i.e., the movie has to start after 6:00 pm), but I want to be there.

Also, Lorde's version of Everybody Wants to Rule the World from the soundtrack is being sneak-peeked in various places. It's very stark, nearly suicidal sounding, which makes it a good match with the lyrics. I still prefer the original, but hers is definitely a different and fascinating take on the song.

RIP Sir John Tavener

I may be an atheist, but I still love good liturgical music. Some of the best from the 20th Century was written by Sir John Tavener who died today. I didn't know, until reading his obituary, that he also wrote opera.

Go, listen.