Archive for January, 2008

Mad Money

Monday, January 21st, 2008

This here is Mad Money, Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) is shocked that she is on the verge of losing her home and comfortable upper middle class lifes when her husband, Don (Ted Danson) has problems at work, one being downsized from his job.

One critic even said it should be a federal offence releasing this movie on DVD, it was originally made for TV back in (no date to hand), and so I would make up my own mind about it.

Armed only with a decades old English degree and years as a dedicated mother and corporate wife, Bridget is forced into the unfamiliar labor market with no job skills.

She accepts the only position she can find — janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Warning:- this post doesn’t contain the films Goofs.

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Director
Callie Khouri

Writers
Glenn Gers
John Mister

Release Date
18 January 2008

Genre
Comedy / Crime / Thriller

Tagline
They’re having the crime of their lives…

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In the Name of the King A Dungeon Siege Tale

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Personally I’ve not seen this one yet, but critics are giving it average reviews, I cant comment on this but say that it does sound as though its worth a look.

Did you in Canada its known as In the Name of the Father :)

Family man (Jason Statham) is forced to take up arms after an evil sorcerer (Ray Liotta) unleashes the army of blood-thirsty beasts and creatures which destroy his small village and capture his beautiful wife (Claire Forlani).

Warning:- this post doesn’t contain the films Goofs.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Uwe Boll

Writers
Doug Taylor
Jason Rappaport

Release Date
11 January 2008 (USA)

Genre
Action / Adventure / Fantasy more

Tagline
Rise and fight

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27 Dresses

Monday, January 21st, 2008

The surprise of “27 Dresses” is that is really about finding love and going after what you want.

Jane has always been good at taking care of others, but not so much in looking after herself.

Jane’s entire life has been about making other people happy - and she has a closet full of 27 bridesmaid dresses to prove it.

One memorable evening, she manages to shuttle between wedding receptions in Manhattan and Brooklyn, witnessed by Kevin (James Marsden), a newspaper reporter who realizes that a story about this wedding junkie is his ticket off the newspaper’s bridal beat.

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

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

 

Director
Anne Fletcher

Writer
Aline Brosh McKenna

Release Date
14 March 2008

Genre
Comedy / Romance

Tagline
This January, always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

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Storm Warning

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

I was asked to do a write up on Wolf Creek, but I found this, which is a new horror.

This Australian movie is brought to you by the same producers who brought you Wolf Creek and Urban Legend

“Storm Warning” begins slowly with our two main characters out fishing on their boat. They soon become lost on their way home and end up on a small island as rain clouds fill the sky above. Once they discover a seemingly abandoned house and the storm arrives, all hell then breaks loose.

Storm Warning” manages to combine elements from movies such as “Deliverance” and “Straw Dogs” to create something that is scary, gory and even funny at times.

Despite being directed by the same man behind such awful movies as “Valentine”, it’s one of the better horror movies.

Yes, it’s not original but it’s unsettling, well-acted, very gory in places and ultimately fun.

Warning:- this post doesn’t contain the films Goofs.

Post updated: 20th January 2008. Link updated.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Jamie Blanks

Writer
Everett De Roche

Genre
Horror

Tagline
A yuppie couple lost in a swamp seek refuge at an isolated farmhouse only to discover they’ve jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.

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The Illusionist

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

This here is a story that should keep most viewers intrigued all the way and perhaps surprised quite a bit at the end.

Edward Norton does his normal job of getting you involved and interacting with whatever character he’s playing, this time a magician with almost supernatural powers: “Herr Eisenheim.”

The character and the tone of the movie  is low-key with next to nothing in profanity. :)

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

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Neil Burger

Writers
Neil Burger
Steven Millhauser

Release was
2 March 2007 (UK)

Genre
Drama / Mystery / Romance / Thriller 

Tagline
Nothing is what it seems

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Deal Reached!

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Before I start I have to say, im not really meant to do these sort of posts, but as its a hot topic just now, I think it’ll be fine (magic’s hoping ;))

Okay.. You may be aware that there was a strike on between screen writers who write some of our favourite shows.

Hollywood Directors Union and major television studios have reached a deal on the 10-week old strike.

There is more to this story, due to time I can’t write any more on it, but we will be seeing more of our favourite shows back soon. yyaaaaaay!! :) magic!

Enchanted

Friday, January 18th, 2008

This is a fairly recent release of Walt Disney’s animated fairy tale meets modern, live-action comedy.

The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magic animated land she finds herself in the gritty streets of Manhattan.

It is a very fast moving film as well, before I had seen it I didn’t know it was a mixture of fairy-tale and modern day, when it goes between the two it really is pretty neat. magic infact! :)

 

 Warning:- this post does contain the films Goofs, this may spoil the film.
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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Kevin Lima

Writer
Bill Kelly

Release Date
14 December 2007 (UK)

Genre
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Romance

Tagline
The real world and the animated world collide.

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Something you wanted to know …

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

but never asked! :)

Well at ET we can’t help with your downloaded files, but this guide which is also available in our forum will explain what the technical jargon really means.

So, if you get stuck … why? :) :)

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The Bucket List

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

A corprate billionaire Edward Cole; and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common in life except for their terminal illnesses.

Sharing a hospital room together, the two of them decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their, bucket list.

In the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life. Sounds magic!

photo of The Bucket List,  Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman

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Director
Rob Reiner

Writer
Justin Zackham

Release Date
8 February 2008 (UK)

Genre
Adventure / Comedy / Drama

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One Missed Call

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

One Missed CallA chain of people receive terrifying cell phone messages of their own final fatal moments.

Though the messages can be deleted, their number is up.

Even more, she knows that the two of them had received prank cell phone messages actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments. spooky! :

Did you know in Austrailia, its known as Dont Pick up the Phone. :)

We’re full of surprises here at ET. .. magic!

One Missed Call

Warning:- this post doesn’t contain the films Goofs.
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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Eric Valette

Writers
Andrew Klavan
Yasushi Akimoto

Release Date
8 February 2008 (UK)

Genre
Horror / Mystery / Thriller

Tagline
What will it sound like when you die?

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