Brian Tahash Movies
Obsession, jealousy, and deceit define the tense relationship shared between two turn-of-the-century magicians in Memento and Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan's dizzying tale of sleight of hand. Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are London-based magicians of the highest order, both blessed with spectacular powers of deception and both cursed with unrelenting envy for one another's skills. When Alfred performs an awe-inspiring trick for which there seems no logical explanation, the friendly competition shared between the pair turns to deadly rivalry as the enraged Rupert determines to uncover his rival's deepest secrets. In the world of illusion, however, nothing is ever quite as it seems, and the rules of the physical world simply don't apply. Now, as bitter competition quickly begins to consume the souls of both performers, the firestorm birthed by their anger threatens to consume all who surround them. Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, and David Bowie co-star in a feature that finds director/screenwriter Nolan reuniting with brother and Memento story author Jonathan Nolan to adapt author Christopher Priest's original novel. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, (more)
After a bad day at work, a man suddenly gets a new job -- as the world's new Heavenly Father -- in this comedy. Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) is a television reporter working in Buffalo, NY, who has been growing increasingly dissatisfied with his existence, and after an especially bad day, he flies into a rage and curses God for making his life miserable. To Bruce's great surprise, the Supreme Being Himself (Morgan Freeman) appears, and tries to convince Bruce of the enormity of his task. Bruce, however, isn't buying it, so God gives him a chance to find out what he's up against; God bestows all of his powers on Bruce for a week, to see how he'd handle things. At first, Bruce has a great time bending the world around him to his will, much to the puzzlement of his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston), but after six days God stops by to remind Bruce he hasn't done much to make the Earth a better place. Disappointed, God presents Bruce with an ultimatum -- he has one day to improve the world in a concrete way, or God will toss the planet back into the void. Bruce Almighty was directed by Tom Shadyac, who previously teamed with Jim Carrey for Liar, Liar and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, (more)
- 2001
With Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) apparently in power (see "Over the Rainbow"), Angel (David Boreanaz), the Host (Andy Hallett), and the others are set free. The Deathwok Clan Mother, aka Loren's mom (Tom McCleister), expresses her hatred and shame over her wayward offspring, but cousin Landokmar (Brody Hutzler) bonds with fellow warrior Angel, even asking him to officiate at a feast. The party turns out to be the execution of kidnapped refugee slave Fred (Amy Acker). Angel refuses to participate, and they escape into the wilderness. When marauders attack, Angel transforms into a savage demon and inflicts serious injuries on both the attackers and Gunn (J. August Richards). Wesley (Alexis Denisof) surmises that on Pylea, the human and demon halves of a vampire are out of balance. Nevertheless, with Fred's help, Angel eventually transforms back to normal and retreats with the girl to her cave hideaway. Meanwhile, back at the palace, princess Cordy gets uppity and soon learns that she's merely the tool of the powerful Covenant of Trombli, a band of manipulative demon priests with ties to Wolfram & Hart. She is told she must "cumshuk," or mate, with a fearsome warrior known as the Groosalugg (Mark Lutz), but he turns out to be a handsome, earnest, and human-looking hunk. Despite her relief at Groo's appearance, Cordy gets another nasty shock from the Covenant; they remind her who's in charge by delivering the Host's head to her on a platter. Originally broadcast May 15, 2001, on the WB network, "Through the Looking Glass" marked season two, episode 21 of the supernatural comedy drama. This four-part saga continues in "There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb." ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Immediately after the events of "Belonging," Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) makes her way through the Host's home dimension, Pylea, a multiracial, medieval society where human "cows" are enslaved and forced to perform menial labor until they die. Abducted and sold to a miserly wench, she communicates illegally with an escaped "cow" who turns out to be Fred (Amy Acker), the student physicist who disappeared five years ago from Los Angeles. Back on earth, Angel (David Boreanaz) and the Host (Andy Hallett) search for ways to save Cordelia. Although Loren is loathe to return to his home world, a psychic friend (Persia White) convinces him it's his destiny. Gunn (J. August Richards), too, has issues about heading to another world from which he may never return. His neglect of his old street crew has left him guilt-wracked, especially after one of them died. In the end, he and the Host both pitch in with Angel and Wesley (Alexis Denisof) as they hop in Angel's car and open another portal. When they get to the other side, Angel is delighted to discover that on this world of two suns, neither one burns him. Unfortunately, the realization that the group's magic-tome ticket back to earth didn't make the journey with them puts a damper on any celebration. Captured by demons, the visitors are brought before the queen of this realm, Cordy, whose visions have convinced the populace that she is the messiah for which they've been waiting for generations. Originally broadcast May 8, 2001, on the WB network, "Over the Rainbow" marked season two, episode 20 of the supernatural comedy drama. This four-part saga continues in "Through the Looking Glass." In a brief subplot, two new Wolfram & Hart lawyers, including uber-bureaucrat Gavin Park (Daniel Daye Kim), are introduced. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Captain Sheridan takes Garibaldi to task over the latter's inexplicably contrary behavior. Marcus and Franklin arrive on Mars, but their plan to link up with the Resistance hits a snag. Can this setback have anything to do with their eccentric travelling companion Captain Jack (Donovan Scott)? A disturbing plot twist caps J. Michael Straczynski's teleplay. "Racing Mars" was originally broadcast in America during the week of April 21, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
