Madman November Releases Competitions

After the excitement of the Rugby World Cup what a better way to relax than to enjoy a few of Madman’s picks for the month. Check madman.co.nz for the whole catalogue. But in the meantime let’s give you something to win.....

EVERYTHING MUST GO. Lost is a good place to find yourself.

“An emotionally engaging drama with a terrific performance from Will Ferrell. Recommended.” VIEW LONDON

Adapted and directed by Dan Rush, and based on a short story by Raymond Carver, EVERYTHING MUST GO tells the story of Nick Halsey (Will Ferrell), a career salesman whose days of being on top are long gone. The same day Nick gets fired, for falling off the wagon one last time, he returns home to discover his wife has left him, changed the locks on their suburban home and dumped all of his possessions on the front lawn. Faced with his life imploding, Nick puts it all on the line—or more properly, on the lawn—reluctantly holding a garage sale that becomes a unique strategy for survival. EVERYTHING MUST GO also stars Rebecca Hall (THE TOWN) and Laura Dern (LITTLE FOCKERS, WILD AT HEART).

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Mmmmmmmm a perfect release for this time of year.

Get ready for the entertaining season with DONNA HAY – FAST, FRESH, SIMPLE. Based on the book of the same name, DONNA HAY: FAST, FRESH, SIMPLE focuses on recipes that people can cook at home.

Donna Hay has redefined food in this country. Her food isn’t just delicious, it’s always visually appealing and to see that come to life in this television series is so exciting

Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, Donna’s simple and style-driven approach to food is reflected in her award-winning cookbooks. She has sold more than four million copies worldwide, set the benchmark for food publishing and inspired a whole new generation of cooks.

This show captures Donnas’ philosophy on cooking. It’s about sharing her secrets and showing you how to get all the flavour without the fuss to create dishes that are achievable, look good and taste great.

PERFECT!

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Finding each other was just the beginning.....

ANGELE & TONY. The award-winning debut feature from writer/director Alix Delaporte is an arresting and intimate drama about two lost souls in search of human connection.

Angèle (Clotilde Hesme) is a young woman falling apart. Returned to the seaside town of Normandy after a two-year absence, she is fiercely determined to reconnect with her young son, yet also scared she’s unfit to take care of him. Tony (Gregory Gadebois) is a fisherman who lives with his widowed mother, trapped in emotional solitude.

The two meet via a personal ad; Angèle is forthright and rough, and her attempts to seduce him are met with surprise: Tony literally can’t believe his luck...

With her quiet, intimate approach, Delaporte allows the actors to shine, and the pitch-perfect, wholly naturalistic performances from Hesme and Gadebois elevate this absorbing and sensitive drama, as does the magnificent coastal scenery.

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Something a little special in the lead up to Christmas.....

Starring The Mega Stars of the Music industry playing Neil's Greatest Hits. TRIBUTE TO NEIL YOUNG.

On January 29, 2010, Neil Young was honoured as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, superstar artists paid tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter and performer with inspired versions of some of his most memorable songs.

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Right for goodness sake let’s not forget about the kids! And this title is all about goodness.

Time to warm up with Dirtgirl - DIRTGIRLWORLD: SUMMER (VOL 5). With the sun beating down on dirtgirlworld, dirtgirl can enjoy long summer days playing outside and eating delicious foods. The only problem for dirtgirl and her friends is that having the sun around for so long will mean that no-one will ever want to go to bed!

 

Published 1st Nov 2011

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