Archive for January 23rd, 2008

Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

This story begins with Benjamin Barker’s arrest by the Judge Turpin, a true figure of evil, who doesn’t think twice in convicting Barker for a crime he didn’t commit.

Sent away of London, he returns with a new facet: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Until this moment on, his barbershop is scenery to grim assassination- through which the evidences of murder are kept hidden thanks to the help of Mrs. Lovett, the baker. Sweeney vows revenge against the judge.

Did you know: In America, this film is known as Sweeny Todd. Seemingly its the shorter version of name. You’ll sleep easier knowing that :)

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goofs, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Tim Burton

Writers
John Logan
Stephen Sondheim

Release Date
25 January 2008

Genre
Crime / Musical / Thriller

Tagline
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
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The Pirates Who Dont Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything comes close on all three counts. The animation is good, but it does not amaze.

The story has moments of laughter and emotion, but you don’t end up caring about many of the characters.

It makes it clear that doing the right thing and being willing to make sacrifices for others is important and worth the effort.

This is a movie for kids from start to finish, rather than a cute story with mature humor thrown in from time to time to keep things interesting for parents.

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goof, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Mike Nawrocki

Writer
Phil Vischer

Release Date
11 January 2008 (USA)

Genre
Animation / Adventure / Comedy / Family

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The Assassination Of Jesse James

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a very good western and we sure don’t see too many of them in these times.

It’s shot in color, but like one of those sepia-tone films that were in vogue for a brief spell.

The second unit filming (second unit is outside) was done in western Canada and looks a whole lot more like Missouri then than Missouri does now.

It was nominated for Golden Globe.

Another 8 wins & 11 nominations - we are like a big fact file here at ET :)

Warning:- this post does contain the films Goof, this may spoil the film.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Andrew Dominik

Writers
Andrew Dominik
Ron Hansen

Release Date
30 November 2007

Genre
Biography / Crime / Drama / Western

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