Cursed!

Might want to clean your MAF ? I had a problem like that, car bogging, car would start then die, let it sit for a bit, start again, car would run a little bit then die. Idled extremely rough. Cleaned MAF and the problem went away.

Also check air filter, etc. I cleaned MAF with q-tips and 90% rubbing alcohol or something, just don't use carb cleaner because you don't want any residue. Also, be very careful, the maf consists of a couple bars with these sensors between them, the sensors break off easily if you put any pressure on them. If you break a sensor, you'll be purchasing a new MAF.

And yes, that noise you hear when the key is turned is your fuel pump.

you need to get a gauge & check your fuel pressure. @idle w/vac line removed should show close to 40psi. if it won't start, you can still check it by hooking the gauge up & watching it as someone else turns the key on.
how old is your fuel filter? might want to replace it regardless. I don't think they last as long with the crappy ethanoled gas we have now.