The Trib compiled its list of favorite movie endings--including "The Godfather," "Goodfellas" and "Silence of the Lambs"--so we thought we'd jump into the conversation. Here are our picks in alphabetical order … now tell us yours!

"A History of Violence"
Perfectly-pitched and ambiguous, as Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) returns home after taking care of violent, unfinished business, the movie makes us wonder if a normal family will ever feel normal again.

"Before Sunset"
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) lingers in Paris, admiring his never-forgotten love Celine (Julie Delpy), and nestling into a moment of pure joy as he shrugs off missing his plane back to America … and reality.

"Casablanca"
Yeah, yeah, it's an easy pick. But the line "Louis, this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship" still makes us smile.

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
A couple (Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet) jumps headfirst into a “new” relationship--they previously dated but had their memories of the experience wiped clean--despite knowing it didn't work the last time. It’s a wonderful encapsulation of the optimism of love and its inevitable challenges.

"Half Nelson"
A tender and beautiful conclusion to the story of a drug-addicted teacher (Ryan Gosling) who doesn't learn a lot from his student (Shareeka Epps), but is better off with someone like her looking out for him.

"Requiem for a Dream"
Hope fades away as strung-out characters (Jared Leto, Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly) succumb to the sickness of addiction. Haunting.

"Rushmore"
Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) finally prepares to dance with Miss Cross (Olivia Williams), as The Faces' "Ooh La La" conjures a moving sense of immediate nostalgia for life as it happens.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/chi-071228endings-story,1,1752566.story

Spy Bar is closing … for a couple months, anyway. The River North nightclub will host a closing party before shutting the doors Thursday for a remodeling, minor expansion project.  

“I’m sad,” said Johnny Cocktail, Spy Bar’s star bartender and Metromix Best Bartender 2006. But when the revamped spot reopens, Johnny says, “It’s gonna be amazing!” 

Expect bigger and better bathrooms, more seating, redecorating and a bit of an expansion to cut down on a cramped feeling. Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, Johnny tells us he’ll be at Buzz on Mondays, and might tend bar at Crobar on the weekends until he can return to home base.

http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/dance_club/spy-bar-river-north/142951/content

It’s Friday. The Friday before New Year’s. And since we know you’re all “working hard,” reward yourself with a break and check out Tribune newspapers' list of Best and Worst viral videos of 2007. Some favorites include Chris Crocker's weird plea for Britney Spears, Will Ferrell's tough-talking 2-year-old landlord and Tay Zonday's unforgettable performance of "Chocolate Rain."

As for us, we'll always have a soft spot for poor Lauren Caitlin Upton, the Miss Teen USA contestant known for her rambling, nonsensical gibberish. What are your favorite videos from the list? What other clips deserve a spot?

http://chicago.metromix.com/home/photogallery/best-and-worst-viral/275497/content

Listen closely. Can you hear the hearts of Jessica Alba admirers shattering like the box office hopes of "Good Luck Chuck”?

That's right: America's sweetheart, who often appears towards the top of "most datable celebrities" lists, is not only pregnant with producer Cash Warren's baby, but the two also are engaged. So put away those love letters, Alba fans, 'cause it's not going to happen.

Clearly Warren is willing to overlook his fiancee's body of work (we said body of work, for everyone who's giggling), which includes "Awake," "Good Luck Chuck" and "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." Could you date a celebrity whose movies you couldn't stand?

http://chicago.metromix.com/home/article/jessica-alba-engaged-to/275613/content