When Brendon Jones gets ready to leave his apartment, he puts on his pants, his shirt and his dog collar. Without the collar he feels upset; almost as though he has no identity.

Tupac Shakur is to rap what Michael Jordan is to basketball. He embodied everything that rap could be as an art form: drama and meaningful social commentary brought together in lyrical verse. But the days of Shakur are gone. It seems the golden age of rap has passed, and the art has been reduced, much like if dunking were taken out of the NBA. Now, whenever one turns to a hip-hop station, all that's heard is how rich these rap artists are. The repetitive lyrics constantly remind us of how much Cristal is being sipped in the club and how many stars are rollin' on dubs. Eventually, it gets tiring.

"Turn Da Lights Off" by Tweet feat. Missy Elliot The song has a different beat with the sounds of trembling violins, sensual piano playing and the vibe of a classic vinyl instrumental record. To top it off, Tweet's airy voice gives the song a romantic feel, making it a potential slow jam classic. This song sets the mood for slow dancing, which might come in handy if the right opportunity presents itself.

When "Donnie Darko" was first released in 2001, it didn't cause too big a splash at the box office. Most audiences found it too left centered. The film required more thought than the usual feel-good movie. It wasn't until it was released for home viewing that it spawned an incredible cult following. Yet, for those of us who loved it the first 30 times we saw it, (but still don't quite understand it) the two-disc director's cut DVD is here to spell it out.

12) The first row of class on Friday afternoon

With the release and subsequent box office smashing of "The Ring Two" in theaters this past weekend, another nail has been driven into the coffin of Freddy Kruger, Jason Vorhees and their knife-wielding, mask-wearing ilk. While slasher films may have enjoyed their blood-soaked reign in the 80s and again in the late 90s, lately horror movie aficionados have had a taste for foreign cuisine when it comes to their boo-feasts. Hollywood has turned to Japan for guidance when it comes to building a better scare. From "The Ring" to "The Grudge," Hollywood is churning out remakes of Japanese ghost movies with more to come. In August, Jennifer Connelly stars in the urban ghost story, "Dark Water." The next few years promise even more remakes and imitators, each vying for audiences' hard-earned cash.