Sneaks' Book Reviews: 'Kryon: The End Times (New Information for Personal Peace) (Kryon Book 1) (1993)

Book: Kryon:The End Times: New Information for Personal Peace (Kryon Book 1)
Author: Lee Carroll 
Year: 1993

It has been a long damn while since I last posted a book review, so here is one I recently read. I have been re-reading lots of books I already read many times in the past and just haven't been keeping up on the reviews for them. The Kryon books, are a series of channeled writings by author Lee Carroll, which I personally have found to be quite enlightening and positive in terms of the visions for humanity's future here on Planet Earth. I am writing specifically for book one of that series, as there are many Kryon books and this first one was originally published back in 1993, yet it is highly and most relevant for our current times of rapid change and global transformation. For those who are open-minded and looking to hear some positive visions and information for humanity, check out this book. Also, these are available in audiobook format too. 

Sneaks' Movie Reviews: 'Owl and the Sparrow' (2007)

Movie: Owl and the Sparrow (2007)

Director: Stephane Gauger

Rating: 4.4/5 Stars ****'

A very good indie film out of Vietnam! I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a non-formulaic/refreshing type of film to watch. Story focuses on a little girl named Thuy, who is about 10 years old and works in a blinds factory for her hard-core uncle who has custody of her after her parents both died. She runs away to the city and meets two young people who are also feeling alone in the world, and a friendship between these 3 previously unconnected strangers ensues. Check it out it, its worth it. 

Your Oldies Rewind: 'Sugartown' by Nancy Sinatra (1966)

Your Oldies Rewind returns this week with the Nancy Sinatra classic hit from 1966, Sugartown. Nancy Sinatra is an American singer/actress (daughter of singer/musician/legend Frank Sinatra) from Jersey City, New Jersey, USA and who got her start in the music biz circa 1961. Sugartown was written by songwriter/producer Lee Hazlewood, and was released as a single by Nancy Sinatra in 1966 where it would peak at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was officially released under Nancy's 1967 Sugar LP. So there is this week's Oldies Rewind, enjoy!

Sneaks' Movie Reviews: 'Howard the Duck' (1986)

Movie: Howard the Duck (1986)

Director: Willard Huyck

Rating: 2.4/5 stars **'

Watched this one again, due to being on Netflix Streaming of course, and it had been about 12 years since I last had seen it. I forgot how un-serious the movie actually is, and still think of it as a kids movie, even though it might be scary for some kids. Watch this if you haven't seen it, its an 80s classic, but don't expect much in any way as there isn't really much there, but it is still a unique 80s flick I suppose.

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The Daily Song Post: 'Polish Girl' by Neon Indian (2011)

Today's song post is the recent single Polish Girl by American indie-synthpop/electro band Neon Indian. Neon Indian originate out of Denton, Texas, USA and consists of members Alan Palomo (main songwriter), Leanne Macomber, Jason Faries, and Lars Larsen who have been active on the music scene circa 2008. Rolling Stone Magazine called Neon Indian one of the hottest new bands of 2010 and were dubbed under the Best New Music and 14th best album of 2009 by Pitchfork Media. Polish Girl is a single off of the group's 2nd and latest album Era Extraña which was just recently released on September 13th, 2011, so be sure to go check out the rest for yourself. 

Sneaks' Movie Reviews: The Running Man (1987)

Movie: The Running Man (1987)

Director: Paul Michael Glaser

Rating: 2.4/5 Stars **'

I finally watched this one! I had been searching at movie stores overseas for ages and never came across it. Finally I moved back to the USA and it was Netflix to the rescue. In a futuristic world of shortages and conflict exists military states. In this one there is a gladiator-esque gameshow in which prisoner-contestants fight for their lives against super-gladiators who try to kill them, and often do, on live television. All to act as a distraction for people who would otherwise be rioting and over-running the power structure that served only the elite few. Shades of the Roman empire, and when empires collapse I suppose. Check this one out, although don't expect much other than the typical Schwarzenegger action-adventure formula, and sort of a rushed conclusion. 

Song of the Day: 'Act Yr Age' by Bluejuice (2011)

Today's feature song is Act Yr Age, by Australian indie/funk rock band Bluejuice. Bluejuice are based out of Sydney, Australia who have been in the Australian music spotlight since around 2007 and consists of members Jake Stone, Stavros Yiannoukas, Jamie Cibej, Jerry Craib and James Hauptmann. Act Yr Age is a new single that comes off their latest album, which is also their 3rd studio album and titled Company, set for release on October 28th, 2011. So looking forward to the new album, and if you are interested in more band info and music then head over to the official band website HERE. Quite the new moon this month aye......

Sneaks' Movie Reviews: 'Our Idiot Brother' (2011)

Movie: Our Idiot Brother (2011)
Director: Jesse Peretz
Rating: 4/5 Stars ****
This movie was way better than I thought it was going to be. The essentially ego-less and laid back character of Paul Rudd gets sent to jail for selling pot to a cop, and is released to find his girlfriend has shacked up with someone else and thus he has to move back in with his family and get help while he finds his feet again. Lots of funny moments, and actually is much more mature and interesting than the previews make it look. Don't miss this one, its well worth it.

Song of the Day: 'Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) by Theophilus London (2011)

Today's feature song is Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin), by American rapper Theophilus London. Theophilus London was born in Trinidad in 1987, and was raised in NYC, and is currently a rapper out of Brooklyn, NYC, USA. Why Even Try is a single off of his latest/second studio album titled Timez Are Weird These Days, which was released on July 19th, 2011. For more artist info and music you can head over to his website HERE. 

P.S. Movie Reviews: 'Passionfish' (1992)

Movie: Passionfish (1992)

Director:John Sayles

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ***'

I have liked every John Sayles movie I have seen thus far, and this one continues with that pattern. A soap-opera actress is paralyzed from the waist down following an auto-collision, and has to face up with her new reality of being confined to a wheelchair and having a constant care-taker around. She meets up with nurse-carer Chantelle and the story goes from there. Check this one out, it is one of Sayles's more serious films.

Song of The Day: 'Sunlight' by Bag Raiders (2010)

Today's featured song is Sunlight, by Australian house-duo Bag Raiders. Bag Raiders are a Sydney-based house/electronica duo from Sydney Australia consisting of DJs Chris Stracey and Jack Glass who have been active on the music scene circa 2007. Sunlight was a single off the duo's Sunlight EP, which was released in November of 2010 in Australia, and in March 2011 in the USA. Check out their website HERE for more info and music. 

Movie Reviews: 'The Notorious Landlady' (1962)

Movie: The Notorious Landlady (1962)

Director: Richard Quine

Rating: 3.1/5 Stars ***'

A comedy movie from 1962 starring Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak and Fred Astaire. Jack Lemmon's character moves to London to start a new job at the US Embassy only to find that his attractive and youngish landlady is being investigated for the murder of her husband. This along with the fact that he is romantically interested, and so is just about every other man who she comes across, and the story unfolds. Check this one out.