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Och, Eye Weekly got us all excited for no reason this week. We popped on their website to see what they'd reviewed (as we normally do, of course) and found as the lead story The Wrestler. "What?" we thought. "That's coming out already?" We'd missed it at TIFF—thanks to an insanely oversubscribed press screening the day after it won the Glazed McGuffin at Venice (or whatever)—and were excited! Of course, it's not actually out until December 26. Gnngh.

ART: The Harbourfront Centre's Power Plant Gallery kicks off its winter season with a public reception tonight with three exhibitions addressing the uncertainties of the world around us. "If We Can't Get It Together," "Headless," and "Beauty Plus Pity" all feature homegrown and international artists, and the gallery promises an exciting series of lectures, films, and other ways to approach the idea that we've over-consumed our way into absolute emotional and fiscal bankruptcy. Happy holidays! The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queen's Quay West), opening tonight 7:30–11 p.m., gallery hours Tuesday to Sunday, 12–6 p.m., Wednesday 12–8 p.m., closed Mondays, holiday hours vary, FREE.

Really we were. Between the alcohol and the giddiness and the fact that we couldn't think of anything intelligent to ask him about his new movie, Coopers' Camera, we opted instead to snap a few photos from afar. And then when we finally did work up the nerve to approach him, he had just left, leaving us with memories of Homer and Mr. T.