Insomnia

Sleep Solutions (The Calming Collection)
$11.99
This is an excellent CD, but if you are looking for a Blissful Sleep Meditation with a soothing british voice then there is none to compare with the one by Isobel Aura, who uses melodic music and her beautiful british accent to gently lull you to sleep. I found not only did it help me to sleep but I also felt invigorated and empowered in the morning. I would highly recommend it.

The Insomnia Solution: The Natural, Drug-Free Way to a Good Night's Sleep
$19.99
WOW, finally a book that works and makes sense.
Well writen and easy to follow and the exercises work almost instantly. I am not even finished reading it and it has already done wonders for me. No more expensive sleeping pills for me. If you can only sleep 3 or 4 days a week like I do you need this book ASAP.

Insomnia - Criterion Collection
$29.95
Upon my initial viewing of Norwegian director Erik Skjoldbjaerg's INSOMNIA, I must say I heavily favored the American remake. But, after a second watch of this original, I was able to better construe much of the psychological complexities that dwell within the framework of this story.
This is a much darker exploration into the fragility of the human soul.

Instead of Alaska, this takes place in Northern Norway, just above the Artic circle.

Stellan Skarsgard(Good Will Hunting) plays Jonas Engstrom, the detective transferred to help with the case. This cop seems to have a bit of a lurid past. Possibly a dainty, immoral disposition in regards to his sexual tendencies. His partner jokingly mentions that Jonas was caught having an "intimate conversation" with an important witness to a previous case. This immediately sets an apprehensive tone to the movie, and casts the lead character as a man with questionable ethics.

In the remake, Pacino is the highly regarded detective who tampered with evidence in order to imprison a rapist/killer. Although this was a blatant violation of police procedure, it helps the viewer sympathize with his efforts of stopping the bad guys. A much easier road.

In the fog, Jonas accidentally shoots his partner. An honest mistake. But why does he try to hide this fact? I think possibly because of the guilt from his past, he didn't want any more of his mistakes exposed.
Pacino had more of a reason to murder his partner, due to the apparent upcoming betrayal with Internal Affairs. This is a much more cut and dried premise behind his acts of deception. Hollywood prefers to incorporate obvious reasons for each character's actions, so you don't have to contemplate.

Some other differences:
-Jonas shoots a live dog and retracts the bullet for false evidence. Pacino conveniently finds a dead dog to shoot?
-Jonas tries to kiss the hotel receptionist, which was inappropriate. Pacino keeps it friendly.
-Jonas takes the high school girl for a ride in the car, and he rubs on her thigh in a very provocative manner. Creepy. The honorable Pacino resists this temptation.
-Jonas secretly watches the high school couple have sex. Creepy. Of course I enjoyed seeing the hot naked young chick too, so I shouldn't be judgemental.

I loved the route this foreign film took. Still a couple of slight things I thought the remake did better:
-during the interrogation at the high school, the student tried to punch the cop? And he didn't get arrested?
-the students were played by some older looking actors? 30yr olds usually have graduated from high school.
-the chase scene over the floating logs was intense. Not in the original.
-I loved Robin Williams performance as the bad guy

Overall, it's hard to pick a favorite. Both are great films. Still I have to go with this original, due to it's dark elements which make it slightly more believable. If you prefer things spelled out for you and a little more light-hearted, you should stick with the American version.

Hyland's Insomnia, 100 Tablets (Pack of 3)
$25.77
I have used them for about a year, and when I have insomnia, 1-3 under the tongue really do help me drift off. No grogginess, I wake up easy. I also like this company's Calms Forte. I have turned others onto their products and have heard positive results.