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FEATURED ARTIST || THE TRAGICALLY HIP || AUGUST 6

2017-02-17T20:18:00.001+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

THE TRAGICALLY HIP!

Yes, it's hip! :D Their music is light-hearted and melodious, with an irresistible

Official Site:

http://www.thehip.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/thetragicallyhip

FEATURED ARTIST || THORNLEY || AUGUST 9

2017-02-17T20:18:00.000+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

THORNLEY!

I fell in love with their song, 'Make Believe', after stumbling upon it somewhere on Myspace! :) Then I started to listen to their music... and viola! I couldn't resist featuring them here! :P

Official Site:

http://thornleyband.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/thornleymusic

FEATURED ARTIST || OWL CITY || AUGUST 12

2017-02-17T20:15:00.002+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

OWL CITY!

Official Site:

http://www.owlcitymusic.com/home.aspx

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/owlcity

Itunes:

http://itunes.com/owlcity

EGYPT'S SUNKEN TREASURES

2017-02-17T20:15:00.001+09:00

Lately I haven't been on posting movie trailers and featured artists at all, and I'm sorry about that! My cold is sort of gone, its still tagging along though. But I feel fine so that's the plus side! :)
EGYPT'S SUNKEN TREASURES
Anyways, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on an exhibition I went to the other day, which displayed these really awesome Egyptian sculptures and artifacts that have been asleep in the bottom of the ocean for quite a long time now! :)
The sculptures gave me the shivers... they looked so alive and to me it looked like they had some sort of special presence that lingered there. It was pretty wicked as well though, cause somehow it kind of makes you smile. The thought of an artifact brought out from the deep sea, perfected even in pieces (or not), is just fascinating stuff for me.

Frank Goddio:

http://www.franckgoddio.org/

Japanese website (Written in English):

http://www.asahi.com/egypt/index_en.html

(It's in Japanese! Tried to find an English version, but this one looks pretty cool so I thought I'd put this one instead! :P)

30 DAYS OF NIGHT || My Thoughts

2017-02-17T20:15:00.000+09:00

30 DAYS OF NIGHT || My Thoughts

Rating: ★★★★

Summary:

After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires.

WARNING: SPOILERS!

I went to see this movie a week back with a friend of mine! I was actually kind of psyched about watching this cause it looked creepy and cool (I needed that dose o' excitement & thrill that day!) And it turned out to be a good movie, although I'm not quite sure if it was truly, overwhelmingly awesome or anything. It left me feeling a bit frustrated.

Here's the bits I liked...

- The ancient vampires talking, I liked what Marlow (the leader vampire) was saying especially cause it made sense (even if it was creepy, lol)

- The sudden jolts I got after watching someone get kidnapped in the dark

- Last bit where Eben injects Billy's infected blood so he could save Stella. (Now that's true, heart-wrenching sacrifice...)

I'm not a big fan of their eating habit though. Made me sick watching them eat, cause it was so messy and nasty. (Although if they ever were to exist, it'll look pretty realistic!)

I was rather curious about the language the vampire leader, Marlow, was speaking. So I looked it up and it turns out that ironically, it is the Language of the Angels aka Enochian. :) It does sound pretty neat and the alphabets are fascinating! You can have a look here if you'd like! ;D

Here's the bits that got me wondering...

- How Jake was able to escape the vampires that attacked him, but not his grandmother (Of course, she probably didn't stand a chance in the speed element. But wouldn't the same thing apply somehow to Jake?)

- Why the vampire Marlow said something about not converting anyone into them, and yet one of Eben's best friends was turned. I guess it was accidental, but still, its pretty weird.

- The vampires were trying to track down the humans in the houses, but they could've just busted up every home if they wanted. Why take the time to hunt these humans down in time-consuming ways?

HOWEVER the movie also had some kick-ass scenes! :D

Here's some I thought were awesome...

- The vampires coming after the beginning of the 30 nights (the scene where Eben and Stella are in the car and a vampire tries to stop them)

- Another car scene where the vampires try to make Eben and Stella get out of the vehicle by flipping it over. That was frightening!

- The ending scene where the oil starts to drip down the snow, and how the match in vampire Marlow's hand leaves from his mangled fingers.

(When I saw this scene, I couldn't help but smirk - I just wanted to say, Run, -beech-, runnn for your liiiife! lol. I have a weird sense of humor. )

All in all, it wasn't a bad movie at all! The acting was average! Not super awesome and over the top awesomeness, but enough to keep my attention focused on the movie! :D

Official Site:

http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/30daysofnight/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389722/

28 WEEKS LATER || My Thoughts

2017-02-17T20:14:00.001+09:00

28 WEEKS LATER || MY THOUGHTS

Rating: ★★★★

I had watched the first movie, '28 Days Later', so I was really excited to know that there was a sequel to this movie! I thought this continuation to the movie was unique and well-done!

Summary:

Six months after the rage virus was inflicted on the population of Great Britain, the US Army helps to secure a small area of London for the survivors to repopulate and start again. But not everything goes to plan.

- IMDB

Official Site:

http://www.foxinternational.com/28weekslater/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463854/

THE BOOK THIEF || My Book Thoughts

2017-02-17T20:14:00.000+09:00

THE BOOK THIEF

by Markus Zusak

Rating: ★★★★★

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath.

Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

By her brother's graveside, Liesel's Meminger's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hiden in the snow. It is The Grace Digger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordion-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Naxi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found.

But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up and closed down.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author, Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

~ * ~

There's a few things I crave most in life, and one of them is a good, enjoyable book. The kind of book that is life-changing and will literally leave you breathless after shutting it closed. And The Book Thief was one of them! Now that I have finished reading it, I'm glad I took the chance to pick up this book and read it. In all truths, I had actually been rather skeptical of it. When I first read the book summary, I was kinda frightened actually. Some of the book covers had a grim reaper on it, dancing with a child, and it was enough to get me creeped out, lol. :) However, I saw the cover for the one I'm holding now (the one where there's a line of dominoes on it), and my interest was tweaked. The summary was intriguing - but what made me grab onto this book was that Death was the narrator of the story. Now that, I thought, was a unique idea! :D

~ * ~

Official Site:

http://www.randomhouse.com/features/markuszusak/

Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_Thief

FEATURED TRAILER || TRON LEGACY || AUGUST 30

2009-08-30T21:55:00.004+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

TRON LEGACY!

Summary:

A virtual-world worker looks to take down the Master Control Program.

Ooh exciting! I have to admit, I have no idea what TRON is, but so far from looking at this, it looks like a very exciting movie! :D The CFX is amazing! The story makes me curious! Check it out! :D

Official Site:

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/tron/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001/

FEATURED ARTIST || CHRIS DAUGHTRY || AUGUST 30

2009-08-30T21:22:00.004+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

CHRIS DAUGHTRY!

Being a fan of him since hearing his first album, 'Daughtry', it's probably not surprise really that I am featuring him now! And also because I've listened to his recent new album, 'Leave This Town', and it's struck the rocky part of my heart tremendously! His edgy music has softened a little, but in a very good way! Each song is emotional, powerful and overwhelming! Some of the lyrics make me feel like I've been gutted, while others give me a sense of hope that bubbles up from the bottom of my heart. His definitely worth a listen! Check him out and his new album!

Official Site:

http://www.daughtryofficial.com/us/home

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/daughtry

FEATURED TRAILER || PANDORUM || AUGUST 29

2009-08-29T23:16:00.002+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

PANDORUM !

Summary:

A pair of crew members aboard a spaceship wake up with no knowledge of their mission or their identities.

Brilliant introduction, top notch graphics and it looks like there's gonna be great acting! The storyline definitely looks brilliant (in the skin-crawling way!) I cannot wait to see it!

OFFICIAL TRAILER #1

OFFICIAL TRAILER #2

Official Site:

http://www.pandorummovie.com/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188729/

FEATURED TRAILER || INCEPTION || AUGUST 28

2009-08-28T21:25:00.005+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

Inception !

Summary:

A Contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind.

Very, very curious! This looks fascinating! The graphics look amazing, the music is chilling and it gave me the uneasy sense of foreboding (and of course a brilliant rush) after seeing this! I'm psyched about the cast and I'm intrigued about the story for this movie! Check it out!

Official Site:

http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/

FEATURED ARTIST || YOUR FAVORITE ENEMIES || AUGUST 28

2009-08-28T21:24:00.005+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

YOUR FAVORITE ENEMIES!

This band have very strong, magnetic sounds that lure you in with vocals, harsh drums and the lightning streak of guitars! Not to mention their lyrics - all of their crying words are mixed with emotions of love, overcoming and redemption. It has nothing to do with hate. Perhaps that's what made me crave their music! :D Their music is really grand! Check them out! :D

(They won't bite too! :) I've talked with one of the band members, Alex, and he's really awesome and sweet! :D I think they really deserve some more recognition for their music!)

Official Site:

http://www.yourfavoriteenemies.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/yourfavoriteenemies

Itunes:

http://www.itunes.com/yourfavoriteenemies

FEATURED ARTIST || LONGWAVE || AUGUST 26

2009-08-26T20:29:00.005+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

LONGWAVE!

Fantastic, electric waves of ecstasy coming from these guys! Their lyrics are catchy! The melody and vocals make you want to run through the streets in a blur (with the fellow wind to brush your hair back)! :) Their songs gives you a much-needed rush of life, with moody songs and reflective tones that you could probably relate to! Check them out! :D

Official Site:

http://www.longwavetheband.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/longwaveofficial

Itunes:

http://www.itunes.com/longwave

FEATURED TRAILER || MR.NOBODY || AUGUST 26

2009-08-26T20:01:00.004+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

MR.NOBODY!

Summary:

Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence at his wife's side, Elise, and their 3 children until the day when reality skids and he wakes up as an old man in the year 2092. At 120, Mr. Nobody is both the oldest man in the world and the last mortal of a new mankind where nobody dies anymore. But that doesn't seem to interest or bother him very much. The only questions that preoccupy him in the present is whether he lived the right life for himself, loved the woman whom he was supposed to love, and had the children whom he was meant to have... now his purpose is to find the right answer.

Two words. CANNOT. WAIT!!! XD

Official Site:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485947/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485947/

SUPERNATURAL || SEASON 5 || ALL THREE NEW PROMOS!!

2009-08-22T22:46:00.007+09:00

SUPERNATURAL || SEASON 5

'SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL'

Guess what?

Supernatural's Season 5 now has TWO MORE PROMOS!

And both of them are spine-chilling! It gave me the heebie jeebies! :D Lol! But I love them both! I wish September would come already, so we wouldn't have to wait!

Can't wait for September 10th! *heart beats fast*

FIRST PROMO

This is the first one, which I previously featured on my blogger!

I think its kind of hilarious that the words 'Sounds like Hell' turns to 'Hell is Here' cause its so darn quick (when it took one whole season for Lucifer to rise, lol. The season has been 'sounding' of Lucifer all episode long! :P) Anyways, I love this promo! :D That creepy sound is just... creeppppyyy!

SECOND PROMO

-grins- Now this is ironic, really! This promo itself is so evil, lol :D

It gave me the chills after watching this! The voice -shivers uncontrollably- is terrifying. (For some reason, it makes me want to cackle&giggle like the weird fangirl I am, lol. :P)

THIRD PROMO

Haunting, exciting and an utterly MIND-BLOWING promo! :D

It bloody ROCKS! XD I'm loving it! :D

The song used here is

'O Death' by R.I.S.E (Formerly known as Rising Appalachia)!

I'm in love with it! I literally can't stop listening to this song (I keep playing the promo over and over again, lol! XD)

'Ooh Death... My name is Death and the End is here.'

OFFICIAL SITE:

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/supernatural

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460681/

WIKIPEDIA:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(TV_series)

FEATURED TRAILER || THE WOLFMAN || AUGUST 22

2009-08-22T22:45:00.003+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

THE WOLFMAN!

Great cast, awesome cinematography and CG, I think this movie will be another one title that I will be writing down on my MUST-WATCH list! :D This looks really awesome! :D I'm actually quite happy that Anthony Hopkins is appearing in this movie, but I'm sad that the movie itself has been pushed back for 2010.. :( Oh well, still, this movie looks brilliant nonetheless! I love the Wolfman! :D Check it out! :D

Official Site:

http://www.thewolfmanmovie.com/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780653/

FEATURED ARTIST || SKILLET || AUGUST 22

2009-08-22T22:44:00.003+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

SKILLET!

I've been in love with this band for a long time now, ever since hearing their songs from the album, 'Comatose'! :D They have a grungy feel to their songs with diverse sounds and blasting energy that you hear from their music. The vocals are aggressive, yet soft at times, while the lyrics have messages of hope, redemption, faith and salvation. Check them out! :D

They have a new album coming into stores soon, called 'Awake', with two AWESOME singles, 'Hero' and 'Monster'! :D You can listen to them on itunes!

Official Site:

http://www.skillet.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/skilletmusic

Itunes:

http://www.itunes.com/skillet

FEATURED ARTIST || ARCADE FIRE || AUGUST 17

2009-08-17T23:37:00.006+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

ARCADE FIRE!

Hmm, I'm not sure how to explain their music... because most of the time, especially after hearing a few of the songs on their album, 'Neon Bible', it leaves me speechless! :D Their songs are epic, that I can say! :) Check them out for yourself! ;D

My favorite song is 'My Body is a Cage', because its mesmerizing, haunting and the lyrics are entrancing! :)

(Note: This is not the official music video, because there is none for this song. However I wanted to share this song cause its astonishingly good..! :D)

Official Site:

http://www.arcadefire.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/arcadefireofficial

FEATURED TRAILER || LEGION || AUGUST 15

2009-08-15T03:34:00.005+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER IS...

LEGION !

Summary:

After a terrifying biblical apocalypse descends upon the world, a group of strangers stranded in a remote...

BLOODY HELL!!!

(Sorry, I'm swearing lately aren't I, lol? I just can't contain the excitement though!)

CG looks awesome, acting looks pretty good, considering its well-known actors who are playing the roles and the epic music does the trailer justice! I'll definitely be looking forward to see this movie! :D I have a thing for angels.. :)

- Warning: RED BAND TRAILER! -

Official Site:

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/legion/

IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038686/

SUPERNATURAL || SEASON 5 || FIRST PROMO!!

2009-08-15T03:11:00.004+09:00

SUPERNATURAL || SEASON 5 || FIRST PROMO

OMGWTHYAYSOMGCAN'TSPEAKPROPERLY!!! XD

Supernatural's Season 5 now has a new, shiny promo! :D

It's short, but the devilish sound, voiceover and a few glimpses of new footage makes up for it! I crave more now! :D

What's more, CW is intent on making me go out of my mind by making a flipthrough video of stuff I already know and am KEEN on knowing further! But, since I'm evil, I'd like to share the same mischievous Up to Speed video with you! ;)

SUPERNATURAL || SEASON 4 - UP TO SPEED

(A Quick Refreshment for those who forgot Season 4)

FEATURED ARTIST || SECRET & WHISPER || AUGUST 14

2009-08-14T16:51:00.007+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED MUSIC IS...

SECRET & WHISPER !

Rhythmic drumming, emotional vocals and intriguing story-like lyrics make a great synergy that ignites vital sparks for their music! It is definitely pleasing to the ears, very entertaining and it will grip you tight. Although there are many similar sounds out there in the world, their music is just as well-drawn and constructed! Check them out! :D

Official Site:

http://www.toothandnail.com/artists/27/Secret_Whisper/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/secretandwhisper

FEATURED TRAILER || LAW ABIDING CITIZEN || AUGUST 14

2009-08-14T16:32:00.003+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURE TRAILER IS...

LAW ABIDING CITIZEN !

Summary:An everyday guy decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets his family's killers free. His target: The district attorney who orchestrated the deal.

It looks utterly... KICK A**! The actors, especially Gerard Butler, seems to be doing and amazing job with his role! And Jamie Foxx too! :D The music played here was fantastic, cause it added suspense and made it easier to tell the story without boredom! :) Check it out! :D

Official Site:
(Currently Unavailable!)

IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197624/

NOTICE!

2009-08-14T16:30:00.003+09:00

Sorry I haven't been on for a few days! I was sick and my head kept heating up whenever I tried to think clearly! So yeah, it's starting to get better! Hopefully within a few days or so I'll be okay! :) I'm gonna post some stuff though, whenever I can, so stay tuned! ;)

FEATURED ARTIST || RELIENT K || AUGUST 7

2009-08-12T00:52:00.003+09:00

TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...

RELIENT K!

Their music is sweet and refreshing, splashing in like the tidal waves of summer that is flourishing our days right now! :) They don't hesitate in sharing a array of diverse sounds that mix together in many of their songs! Many of their songs are uplifting and wonderful! Definitely worth checking out! :D

Official Site:

http://relientk.com/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/relientk

Itunes:

http://itunes.com/relientk

PARAMORE || BRAND NEW EYES || 'IGNORANCE' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO PREVIEW!

2009-08-11T21:40:00.006+09:00

PARAMORE'S new single, 'Ignorance', now has a official music video!

And what's more, there's a short snippet of a preview! :D (YAYS! lol! :P)

It looks AWESOME! Check it out! ;)

Official Site:

http://www.paramore.net/

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/paramore

Itunes:

http://itunes.com/paramore