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Amber Waves

**Amber Waves** is a 1980 American television drama film directed by Joseph Sargent.

The film aired on March 9, 1980 on the ABC network.

## Plot

A young male model (Kurt Russell) stranded in Kansas accepts a job from a wheat harvester (Dennis Weaver), who becomes a father figure to him.

## Cast

* Dennis Weaver as Elroy "Bud" Burkhardt
* Kurt Russell as Laurence Kendall
* Mare Winningham as Marlene Burkhardt
* Fran Brill as Suze Winter
* Wilford Brimley as Pete Alberts
* Rossie Harris as Dougie Burkhardt
* Grainger Hines as Gregg Burkhardt
* Eloy Casados as Dwight Willits
* Bill Morey as Ansel Porter
* Michael Talbott as Tork Torkelson

## Production

Filming for "Amber Waves" took place in Alberta, Canada.

The film was developed by Leonard Hill which was by the time he was Vice President of movies at ABC, while Philip Mandelker was producer at Time-Life Television.

After the instant ratings success of "Amber Waves", both Hill and Mandelker left their positions at ABC and Time-Life Television respetively to set up their own production company

## Critical Reception

In their review of "Amber Waves", The Washington Post called it *"one of those rare entertainments about things that matter, and its terms are so human that it rarely sounds self-conscious, or even as preachy as the average Lou Grant."*
A Stranger to Love

**A Stranger to Love** is a 1996 American television romantic drama film directed by Peter Levin. The film aired on March 24, 1996 on the CBS network.

## Plot

The film follows a man named Allan who loses his memory after being attacked and starts a new life in a different town with a widow, not remembering that he has a wife and children who believe that he's no longer alive.

When his family finds him, Allan is forced to choose between his new life and his old life.

## Cast

* Beau Bridges as Allan Grant/Allan Grey
* Pam Dawber as Andie
* Tess Harper as Linda Grant
* Erik von Detten as Justin
* Lyman Ward as Handley
* Ernie Lively as Captain Simpson
* Dave Florek as Dr. Friedland
* Currie Graham as Jimmy
* Dylan Bridges as Chris
* Jordan Bridges as Paul

## Production

Filming for "A Stranger to Love" took place in Arizona in Amado, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson.

## Critical Reception

John P. McCarthy from Variety wrote: *"Stitched together in a less than artful manner by director Peter Levin, Richard Leder’s script seems like a parody of an amnesia story"* and that *"clumsy exposition and abrupt transitions don’t allow much drama or suspense to develop."*

David Parkinson from Radio Times called "A Stranger to Love" *"unbearably sentimental."*
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

**A Nightmare on Elm Street** is a 1984 American slasher/horror film written & directed by Wes Craven, which was released on November 9, 1984 by New Line Cinema.

## Plot

The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer (Robert Englund) seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.

## Cast

* Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson
* John Saxon as Lt. Donald Thompson
* Robert Englund as Fred "Freddy" Krueger
* Johnny Depp as Glen Lantz
* Ronee Blakley as Marge Thompson
* Amanda Wyss as Christina "Tina" Gray
* Nick Corri as Rod Lane
* Leslie Hoffman as Hall Guard
* Joe Unger as Sgt. Garcia
* Charles Fleischer as Dr. King
* Joseph Whipp as Sgt. Parker
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

**Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore** is a 1974 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, which was released on December 9, 1974 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

## Plot

A widow (Ellen Burstyn) travels across the Southwestern United States with her pre-teen son (Alfred Lutter) in search of a better life.

## Cast

* Ellen Burstyn as Alice Hyatt
	+ Mia Bendixsen as 8-year-old Alice
* Alfred Lutter as Tommy Hyatt
* Kris Kristofferson as David
* Billy "Green" Bush as Donald Hyatt
* Diane Ladd as Florence Jean Castleberry
* Valerie Curtin as Vera
* Lelia Goldoni as Bea
* Lane Bradbury as Rita
* Vic Tayback as Mel Sharples
* Jodie Foster as Audrey
* Harvey Keitel as Ben
* Murray Moston as Jacobs
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight

**Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight** is a 1994 American television biographical drama film directed by Yves Simoneau which aired on June 12, 1994 on the TNT network.

It is based on Doris L. Rich's book, "Amelia Earhart: A Biography."

## Plot

The film tells the true story of pilot Amelia Earhart, whose plane disappeared in 1937 during her attempt to fly around the world.

## Cast

* Diane Keaton as Amelia Earhart
* Rutger Hauer as Fred Noonan
* Bruce Dern as George Putnam
* Paul Guilfoyle as Paul Mantz
* David Carpenter as Harry Manning
* Denis Arndt as Joseph Laughlin

## Production

Principal photography for "Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight" began on October 18, 1993, with studio work as well as location shooting in both California and Quebec, Canada.

Although a Beech D18 was used, it was an adequate substitute for Amelia Earhart's famed Lockheed Model 10 Electra used in the circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937.

Well-known race pilot Steve Hinton, president of the Planes of Fame Air Museum and owner of Fighter Rebuilders, flew for the film.

The cockpit section of the Beech aircraft used (which was actually the US Navy variant, an SNB-5) is now on display at Lyon Air Museum in Orange County, California as part of a hands-on education area.

## Critical Reception

Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly said: *"Diane Keaton looks great in a short action-haircut in Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight, and her acting is admirably unmannered, but this made-for-TV biopic lets her down. Writer Anna Sandor (the Emmy-winning Hallmark Hall of Fame production Miss Rose White) has turned the story of the pioneering aviator into a trite feminist tract with a peculiar anti-media subtext. Rutger Hauer (Surviving the Game) hovers over Keaton as navigator Fred Noonan, whose character as it is portrayed doesn’t really add up; he’s depicted as a moody, untrustworthy souse who is nonetheless a brilliant-in-a-pinch flier."*

Variety magazine said: *"The striking physical resemblance is enough justification for Diane Keaton's portrayal of aviatrix Amelia Earhart in a luxurious production directed by Yves Simoneau. Anna Sandor's script, based on Doris L. Rich's 1987 biography, is rather too close at times to becoming a heavy-handed feminist tract when Earhart's story needs no such punch. Still, it's a handsome two hours, bringing Earhart back into the public consciousness."*
Backdraft

**Backdraft** is a 1991 American drama/thriller film directed by Ron Howard.

The film was released on May 24, 1991 by Universal Pictures.

## Plot

Two Chicago firefighter brothers (Kurt Russell and William Baldwin) who have been rivals since their childhood have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose.

## Cast

* Kurt Russell as Lieutenant Stephen "Bull" McCaffrey/Captain Dennis McCaffrey
	+ John Duda as Stephen, age 12
* William Baldwin as Probationary Firefighter Brian McCaffrey
	+ Ryan Todd as Brian, age 7
* Robert De Niro as Captain Donald "Shadow" Rimgale, Inspector of Fire Investigation
* Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel
* Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jennifer Vaitkus
* Scott Glenn as Senior Firefighter John "Axe" Adcox
* Rebecca De Mornay as Helen McCaffrey
* Jason Gedrick as Probationary Firefighter Tim Krizminski
* J. T. Walsh as Alderman Martin Swayzak
Daniel Feuerriegel

**Daniel Gregory Feuerriegel** (born 29 October 1981) is an Australian actor.

He played Devlin in *Pandora*.

## Early Life

In 1998, Feuerriegel graduated from Villanova College, a Catholic college located in the Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo, Queensland. He studied acting at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. He graduated in 2002.

## Career

He featured in the 2005 controversial short *Boys Grammar*, which also starred Jai Courtney and Adam J. Yeend. He joined the cast of *Small Claims: White Wedding*.

In 2006, he appeared in *Burke & Wills* and the short film *True*. The same year he starred as a recurring character in the hit series *McLeod's Daughters*, where he played Leo Coombes for five episodes. He also appeared in the series *Stupid Stupid Man* where he played Kim in the episode "The Reunion".

He joined the cast of *Between the Flags* (short film) in 2007. In 2008, he appeared in a recurring role in the hit series *Home and Away* where he played the journalist Gavin Johnson. The same year, he guest starred in an episode of *The Strip* along with Aaron Jeffery.

In 2009, he played Brendan in the Australian series *All Saints*. Earlier, in 2006, he played Cameron "Indy" Jones in the series. In 2010, he played Agron, a gladiator recruit, in the Starz hit series *Spartacus: Blood and Sand*. Feuerriegel continued this role in 2012 through the third season of the show, entitled *Spartacus: Vengeance*, and the show's fourth and final season, entitled *Spartacus: War of the Damned*, in 2013.
Babes in Toyland (1986)

**Babes in Toyland** is a 1986 American television musical\family fantasy film directed by Clive Donner which aired on December 19, 1986 on the NBC network.

It is based on Victor Herbert's 1903 operetta of the same name.

## Plot

The film follows Lisa Piper, an 11-year-old girl who wakes up in a land called Toyland that is being terrorized by the evil Barnaby.

## Cast

* Drew Barrymore as Lisa Piper
* Richard Mulligan as Barnie /Barnaby Barnicle
* Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Piper/Widow Hubbard
* Keanu Reeves as Jack/Jack-be-Nimble
* Jill Schoelen as Mary Piper/Mary Contrary
* Googy Gress as George/Georgie Porgie
* Pat Morita as The Toymaster
* Walter Buschhoff as Justice Grimm
* Shari Weiser as Trollog
* Rolf Knie as Zack
* Gaston Haeni as Mack
* Pipo Sosman as Jack in the Box

## Critical Reception

The Basement Rejects website called the film *"a spectacular failure due to the production values and acting."*Sub Cultured.com called it a *"kid's pleasure and a parent's nightmare."*

## Awards

**Young Artist Awards** (1988)

* Best Young Female Superstar in Television: Drew Barrymore [*Nominated*]
A Question of Love

**A Question of Love** is a 1978 American television drama film directed by Jerry Thorpe which aired on November 26, 1978 on the ABC network.

It is based on the true story of Mary Jo Risher, a lesbian mother who fought to retain custody of her children.

## Plot

Divorced mother Linda Ray Guettner fights her ex-husband to keep custody of her two sons when he sues her after learning that she is in a relationship with another woman.

## Cast

* Gena Rowlands as Linda Ray Guettner
* Jane Alexander as Barbara Moreland
* Clu Gulager as Mike Guettner
* Ned Beatty as Dwayne Stabler
* Bonnie Bedelia as Joan Saltzman
* Keith Coogan as Billy Guettner
* Josh Albee as David Guettner
* Nancy McKeon as Susan Moreland
* James Sutorius as Richard Freeman

## Critical Reception

Sheila O'Malley of The Sheila Variations called the film *"wrenching, honest and raw"*, saying that it *"treats the sexual orientation of Linda and Barbara as a matter-of-fact issue, casual and everyday."*
A Twist Of Christmas

**A Twist Of Christmas** is a 2018 Canadian television family\romance film directed by David Winning which aired on December 1, 2018 on the Lifetime network.

## Plot

During a shopping frenzy at a department store before Christmas, two single parents are left with the wrong gifts for their children when their bags are accidentally switched.

## Cast

* Vanessa Lachey as Abby Hewitt
* Brendon Zub as Ryan Cooper
* Christian Convery as Elliot Hewitt
* Lina Renna as Jasmine Cooper
* Rick Fox as Dr. Thomas Baxter
* Hiro Kanagawa as Chester
* Susan Hogan as Abby's Mother
* Lossen Chambers as Candace
* Sarah Smyth as Brooke
* Matthew James Dowden as Kenneth

## Critical Reception

Rebekah Pearson from Rebekahsreadingsandwatchings.com called Vanessa Lachey's performance in the film *"funny and appealing."*

## Awards

**The Joey Awards, Vancouver** (2019)

* Best Leading Actor in a Television Movie, Series or TV Special: Christian Convery [**Winner**]
* Best Leading Actress in a Television Movie Age 9+: Lina Renna [**Winner**]

**Young Artist Awards** (2019)

* Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special (Actor): Christian Convery [*Nominated*]

**Young Entertainer Awards** (2019)

* Best Young Actor (Television Movie, Mini Series or Special: Christian Convery [*Nominated*]
A Dangerous Affair

**A Dangerous Affair** is a 1995 American television thriller film directed by Alan Metzger which aired on January 1, 1995 on the ABC network.

## Plot

Successful career woman Sharon Blake has an affair with a man named Robert and when she tries to end the relationship, Robert starts stalking and harassing her.

## Cast

* Connie Sellecca as Sharon Blake
* Gregory Harrison as Robert Kenzer
* Christopher Meloni as Tommy Moretti
* Rosalind Cash as Dr. Bishop
* Eileen Seeley as Lori
* Ryan Todd as Eric
* Gerald Berns as Phil
* John Marshall Jones as Detective Webber
* Robin Bartlett as Martha

## Critical Reception

Todd Everett of Variety said: *"This turgid, suspenseless stalker melodrama features sleepwalking performances by toplined Connie Sellecca and Gregory Harrison, and the ominous ending is the high point of Alan Rosen's script; however, under Alan Metzger's direction, it's not startling enough and it's way too late."*
A Far Off Place

**A Far Off Place** is a 1993 American adventure drama film directed by Mikael Salomon.

The film was released on March 12, 1993 by Walt Disney Pictures.

It is based on Laurens van der Post's works, "A Far Off Place" and its prequel, "A Story Like the Wind."

## Plot

When a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, Nonnie Parker (Reese Witherspoon), American teenager Harry Winslow (Ethan Randall) and a local bushman guide must escape into the Kalahari desert and reach the nearest town.

## Cast

* Reese Witherspoon as Nonnie Parker
* Ethan Randall as Harry Winslow
* Jack Thompson as John Ricketts
* Sarel Bok as Xhabbo
* Robert John Burke as Paul Parker
* Patricia Kalember as Elizabeth Parker
* Daniel Gerroll as John Winslow
* Maximilian Schell as Colonel Mopani Theron
* Miles Anderson as Jardin
* Taffy Chihota as Warden Robert
* Magdalene Damas as Nuin-Tara
A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story

**A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story** is a 1992 American television drama film directed by Linda Otto which aired on the ABC network on November 29, 1992.

## Plot

The film is based on the real-life story of Elizabeth Morgan (Bonnie Bedelia), a plastic surgeon from Washington, D.C. who breaks the law to protect her daughter from her ex-husband, whom she suspects of abusing her.

## Cast

* Bonnie Bedelia as Dr. Jean Elizabeth Morgan
* Terence Knox as Eric Foretich
* Kenneth Welsh as Paul Michel
* Nick Searcy as Rob Morgan
* Pam Grier as Linda Holman
* Caroline Dollar as Hilary A. Foretich
* Patricia Neal as Antonia Morgan
* Rip Torn as Bill Morgan

## Production

Production for "A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story" began on February 24, 1992 (under the title "Reason to Suspect") in Charlotte, North Carolina. Director Linda Otto spent three years making the film.

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine wrote that "A Mother's Right" is *"a quality telefilm that should draw good ratings thanks to a powerful performance by Bonnie Bedelia. [..] The telefilm provides an emotional rollercoaster ride for viewers, who will not want to get off until the last judge's gavel is pounded. Technically the project is first rate. Writing is tight and moves the project along smoothly. Drama draws on the heart strings without becoming overly sweet. Linda Otto's direction is fluid and the acting brings this project home."*

Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly called it *"one of the better TV movies of the year" and that it "didn’t stink of self-righteousness."*

Tom Jicha of the Sun-Sentinel called the film *"a ponderous tale with scant entertainment value, and is marked by overwrought, below par performances by its stars."*
According to Greta

**According to Greta** is a 2009 American drama film directed by Nancy Bardawil.

The film was given a limited theatrical release on December 11, 2009 by Anchor Bay Entertainment & Whitewater Films.

## Plot

A rebellious, suicidal teenager (Hilary Duff) is sent to live with her grandparents (Ellen Burstyn and Michael Murphy) for the summer and her life takes an unexpected turn.

## Cast

* Hilary Duff as Greta O'Donnell
* Ellen Burstyn as Katherine O'Donnell
* Michael Murphy as Joseph O'Donnell
* Evan Ross as Julie Robinson
* Melissa Leo as Karen O'Donnell-Warner
* Oren Skoog as Steve Warner
* Maury Ginsberg as Lou Hirano
* Dave Shalansky as The Installer
* Christopher Hakim as Andrew
* Vivan Dugré as Donna Garcia
Arthur 2: On the Rocks

**Arthur 2: On the Rocks** is a 1988 American comedy film & sequel to the 1981 film "Arthur", directed by Bud Yorkin, which was released on July 8, 1988 by Warner Bros.

## Plot

Four years after riding off in his limousine with his inheritance and true love Linda (Liza Minnelli), dipsomaniac millionaire Arthur (Dudley Moore) is now married and broke.

Linda wants to adopt a baby, and Arthur has to face the terrible realisation that after losing his fortune, he may have to get a job.

## Cast

* Dudley Moore as Arthur Bach
* Liza Minnelli as Linda Marolla Bach
* John Gielgud as Hobson
* Geraldine Fitzgerald as Martha Bach
* Kathy Bates as Mrs. Canby
* Paul Benedict as Fairchild
* Stephen Elliott as Burt Johnson
* Cynthia Sikes as Susan Johnson
* Jack Gilford as Mr. Butterworth
A Simple Twist of Fate

**A Simple Twist of Fate** is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Gillies MacKinnon which was released on September 2, 1994 by Touchstone Pictures.

The screenplay is loosely based on George Eliot's 1861 novel, "Silas Marner."

## Plot

Michael McClane, a high school music teacher who has been living in isolation in a small town in Virginia since his divorce adopts an orphaned toddler girl, who is the illegitimate child of John Newland, a local politician, but he later finds himself in a custody battle with John over the child.

## Cast

* Steve Martin as Michael McCann
* Carolyn McCormick as Elaine McCann
* Alana Austin as Mathilda McCann (age 10)
	+ Elizabeth and Victoria Evans as Mathilda (age 1)
	+ Callie and Alaina Mobley as Mathilda (age 3)
	+ Alyssa Austin as Mathilda (age 5)
* Gabriel Byrne as John Newland
* Laura Linney as Nancy Newland
* Catherine O'Hara as April Simon
* Stephen Baldwin as Tanny Newland
* Michael Des Barres as Bryce

## Production

Filming for "A Simple Twist of Fate" took place from November 3, 1993 to January 20, 1994 in Georgia (in Atlanta, Buford, Covington and Conyers).

## Box Office

"A Simple Twist of Fate" grossed $1,404,904 during its opening weekend. Overall, it grossed only $3,430,583.

## Critical Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, "A Simple Twist of Fate" has an approval rating of 43% based on 21 reviews with an average rating of 5.40\10.

Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a C-minus, saying that it *"veers unconvincingly between pathos and buffoonery."*

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times called it *"warm and funny"* and thought *"there is a lot to like about [it]"*, but ultimately was disappointed with it on the whole, saying: *"Try as I might, I just couldn't accept this Victorian story in modern dress. The motivations seemed wrong (would 20th century people behave this way?), the plotting seemed contrived (as indeed it was), and the plot's habit of springing big surprises on us was too manipulative. This is not at all a bad movie, mind you, but a good movie gone wrong, through a simple twist of miscalculation."*

Hal Hinson of The Washington Post wrote: *"[Steve] Martin does a skillful job of nullifying himself, and he does present a side of himself that has been glimpsed only briefly. But what a joyless accomplishment it is. As a comic, Martin soars, but here he has clipped his own wings."*

Variety magazine called "A Simple Twist of Fate" a *"faithful, heartfelt, somber piece about family and responsibility."*

Kevin Thomas of The Los Angeles Times described it as a *"moving and powerful modern-day film"*, giving Steve Martin and director Gillies MacKinnon credit for taking risks by updating George Eliot's novel.
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon

**A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon** is a 1988 American coming-of-age drama/comedy film directed & written by William Richert.

The film was released on February 26, 1988 by 20th Century Fox. It is based on Richert's novel, "Aren't You Ever Gonna Kiss Me Goodbye?"

## Plot

High school graduate Jimmy Reardon (River Phoenix) has to decide whether or not he wants to go to business school like his father wants him to do or choose his own path in life.

## Cast

* River Phoenix as Jimmy Reardon
* Ann Magnuson as Joyce Fickett
* Meredith Salenger as Lisa Bentwright
* Ione Skye as Denise Hunter
* Louanne Sirota as Suzie Middleberg
* Matthew Perry as Fred Roberts
* Paul Koslo as Al Reardon
* Jane Hallaren as Faye Reardon
* Jason Court as Mathew Hollander
* James Deuter as Mr. Spaulding
* Marji Banks as Emma Spaulding
* Margaret Moore as Mrs. Bentwright
* Anastasia Fielding as Elaine
* Kamie Harper as Rosie Reardon
* Johnny Galecki as Toby Reardon
A Stranger in the Mirror

**A Stranger in the Mirror** is a 1993 American television drama film directed by Charles Jarrott which aired on October 24, 1993 on the ABC network.

It is based on Sidney Sheldon's 1976 novel of the same name.

## Plot

Jill Castle arrives in Hollywood, California to become a star, but after she is drugged & raped during a shoot, she hardens up quickly and attracts the attention of a popular womanizing comedian who introduces her to his shady powerful agent.

## Cast

* Perry King as Toby Temple
* Lori Loughlin as Jill Castle
* Geordie Johnson as David Kenyon
* Juliet Mills as Alice Tanner
* Christopher Plummer as Clifton Lawrence
* Paula Shaw as Mrs. Czinski
* Janie Woods-Morris as Mrs. Kenyon
* George Touliatos as Sam Winters
* Robert Clothier as Dr. Eli Kaplan
* Terence Kelly as Eddie Barrigan

## Production

Filming for "A Stranger in the Mirror" took place in British Columbia, Canada.

## Critical Reception

Julio Martinez from Variety said that Lori Loughlin *"exudes an appealing vulnerability in the early scenes but has a harder time as the hard-as-nails vixen"* and Perry King *"tends to sneer his way through Toby’s life, without ever displaying the magical comic timing that is attributed to his character."*

Martinez also said: *"Rising above his surroundings is [Christopher] Plummer, deliciously haughty and malevolent. Also deserving high marks is the wonderful Juliet Mills as his assistant, who manages to maintain an air of propriety while giving her body and her advice to the ambitious Toby."*

John Ferguson from Radio Times called "A Stranger in the Mirror" a *"slice of overwrought hokum adapted from the prolific pen of Sidney Sheldon, which aspires, unsuccessfully, to be A Star Is Born, but will undoubtedly be lapped up by fans of kitsch melodrama."*
Airheads

**Airheads** is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann which was released on August 5, 1994 by 20th Century Fox.

## Plot

The film follows three hard rock musicians who hold a radio station hostage when the head DJ refuses to play their demo tape on the air.

## Cast

* Brendan Fraser as Chester "Chazz Darby" Ogilvie
* Steve Buscemi as Rex
* Adam Sandler as Pip
* Chris Farley as Officer Wilson
* Ernie Hudson as Sergeant O'Malley
* Michael McKean as Milo Jackson
* Judd Nelson as Jimmie Wing
* Michael Richards as Doug Beech
* Joe Mantegna as Ian "The Shark"
* Amy Locane as Kayla
* Nina Siemaszko as Suzzi
* Marshall Bell as Carl Mace
* Reg E. Cathey as Marcus
* David Arquette as Carter
* Michelle Hurst as Yvonne
* Harold Ramis as Chris Moore
* Allen Covert as Officer Samuels
* Rob Zombie as Himself
* Kurt Loder as Himself

## Box Office

"Airheads" grossed $1,911,739 in its opening weekend. Overall, the film grossed $5,751,882 worldwide.

## Critical Reception

Writing for The San Francisco Chronicle, Mick LaSalle said: *"Although the picture's title and promotion might lead you to expect another "Wayne's World," Airheads is something more substantial. It's a spoof of heavy-metal culture that at the same time respects the vitality and pent-up passion behind it."*

Peter Travers from Rolling Stone Magazine said: *"You won't feel too much like a jerk watching this rock & roll hostage comedy. There are laugh licks and spirited performances. It's fluff done with flair."*

USA Today wrote: *"Every once in a while in Airheads, there's a perfect out-there moment that will strike a feedback-warped chord with diehard heavy-metal fans."*

The Washington Post said that the film *"manages to have the feel of an original (and very effective) piece of comedy."*

Leonard Klady from Variety magazine wrote: *"Though it’s little more than a one-joke premise, director Michael Lehmann gets maximum mileage from the low-octane script by Rich Wilkes."*

TV Guide Magazine wrote: *"Airheads commits the cardinal sin of satire: it's not sure what it's making fun of."*

The New York Times said that the idea for "Airheads" *"has anarchic possibilities, but the film itself is awfully tame."*

James Berardinelli of ReelViews stated: *"Observing how fertile the field of heavy metal music is for satire, it's disappointing to watch Airheads bumble around, desperately trying to find something funny to say."*

The Austin Chronicle said that director Michael Lehmann *"can't seem to make up his mind if this is an outright comedy or a social satire along the line of This is Spinal Tap, which, naturally, results in virtually nothing."*
A Fight for Jenny

**A Fight for Jenny** is a 1986 American television drama film directed by Gilbert Moses which aired on October 6, 1986 on the NBC network.

## Plot

Kelsey Wilkes finds herself fighting with her ex-husband, Ben when he sues for full custody of their daughter, Jennifer because her new husband, David is African-American.

## Cast

* Lesley Ann Warren as Kelsey Wilkes
* Philip Michael Thomas as David Caldwell
* Jaclyn-Rose Lester as Jennifer Wilkes
* Drew Snyder as Ben Wilkes
* Jean Smart as Valerie Thomas
* Lynne Moody as Alice Martin
* Barbara Montgomery as Mrs. Martin
* William Atherton as Michael Rosen

## Production

According to an article in The Washington Post, Robert Greenwald had been working on "A Fight for Jenny" for a couple of years. He had trouble getting the project together and approached Phillip Michael Thomas because he knew that NBC would do the project if he was involved with it.

The original titles for the film were "Society's Child" and "Colors."

## Critical Reception

John J. O'Connor from The New York Times described as "A Fight for Jenny" as *"surprisingly daring"* and that Phillip Michael Thomas's performance was *"nicely restrained and even charming."*
An Early Frost

**An Early Frost** is a 1985 American television drama film directed by John Erman which aired on November 11, 1985 on the NBC network.

## Plot

Successful lawyer Michael Pierson reveals to his family that he is not only gay, but he is dying from AIDS as well.

## Cast

* Aidan Quinn as Michael Pierson
* Sylvia Sidney as Beatrice McKenna
* Ben Gazzara as Nick Pierson
* Gena Rowlands as Katherine Pierson
* D. W. Moffett as Peter Hilton
* Sydney Walsh as Susan Maracek
* Terry O'Quinn as Dr. Redding
* John Glover as Victor Mitado
* Bill Paxton as Bob Maracek

## Production

Writers Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman wrote 13 drafts of "An Early Frost" before the script was finally green-lighted for production by NBC.

According to the film's DVD commentary, Aidan Quinn remembers that NBC's Standards and Practices department (the network censors) were a constant (in the words of Quinn, "hovering") presence on the set.

They regulated matters such as Aidan Quinn appearing in bed with D.W. Moffett. They also wouldn't allow the two of them to be seen together in the characters' bed, only for Quinn to be in bed while Moffett sat (fully clothed) on its edge.

Aidan Quinn says in the commentary that the censors were not only adamant that the two men were never allowed to kiss, but also that any physical contact between them had to be "balanced" by Michael's contact with his parents.

## Ratings

"An Early Frost" was number one in the Nielsen ratings the night it aired, garnering a 23.3 share and was watched by 34 million households, making it the highest-rated show of the night (beating out a San Francisco 49ers-Denver Broncos game on "Monday Night Football" on ABC and an episode of "Cagney & Lacey" on CBS).

Producer Perry Lafferty said that NBC lost $500,000 in revenue because clients were afraid to have their advertisements shown during the broadcast.

## Critical Reception

Tom Shales of The Washington Post called it *"the most important TV movie of the year."*

The New York Times said: *"An Early Frost treads delicately around a difficult subject and makes its case for love and understanding with quiet conviction."*
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

**All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story** is a 2000 American television drama film directed by Lloyd Kramer which aired on January 18, 2000 on the USA Network.

## Plot

The film is based on the true story of school teacher Mary Kay Letourneau who had a sexual relationship with a 6th grade boy named Vili Fualaau.

## Cast

* Penelope Ann Miller as Mary Kay Letourneau
* Omar Anguiano as Vili Fualaau
* Mercedes Ruehl as Jane Newhall
* Rena Owen as Soona Fualaau
* Greg Spottiswood as Steve Letourneau
* Christopher Bondy as John Schmitz
* Janet-Laine Green as Mrs. Schmitz
* Gary Hudson as Charles Dunphy

## Production

Filming for ""All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau" took place from August of 1999 to September of 1999 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Soona Fualaau (the mother of Vili Fualaau) requested that the producers cast New Zealand actress Rena Owens to portray her in the film after seeing her performance in the 1994 film, "Once We Were Warriors."

## Broadcast

"All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau" was broadcast on the USA Network on January 18, 2000 and was followed with a special entitled "Letourneau: Live" which featured interviews with Mary Kay Letourneau and others involved with the scenario.

## Critical Reception

Reception for "All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story" was mixed.

Charleston Daily Mail praised the film, writing: *"More than just a tawdry detour into the Jerry Springer/Ricki Lake cesspool of shock value, this film presents a sympathetic look at a confused woman who still contends that Vili is her destined soulmate, the love of her life."*

The Los Angeles Daily News was more mixed in their review, praising the filmmakers for putting *"a little care and thought into their production" and that it did not* "waste one's time or aggressively insult one's intelligence" while also stating that the film was *"ultimately unsatisfying"* and did not *"provide much insight into the case."*

Variety panned the film overall, writing: *"USA Network's "The Mary Kay Letourneau Story: All-American Girl" wastes a good opportunity to shed light on some really screwed up people. Despite Penelope Ann Miller's eerie resemblance to Seattle's infamous seductress, this factual telepic about the world's most "giving" teacher offers little insight and is buried underneath overblown production values."*
Delaney Pilar

**Delaney Pilar** is a character in *Pandora*. She is played by Banita Sandhu.

## About Delaney

She is a student at Earth's Space Training Academy, and a friend of Jax.

## Gallery

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Back to School

**Back to School** is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Alan Metter, which was released by Orion Pictures on June 13, 1986.

## Plot

The film centers on Thornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield), a wealthy but uneducated mna who goes to college to show solidarity with his discouraged son Jason (Kieth Gordon) where he learns that he cannot buy an education or happiness.

## Cast

* Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon
	+ Jason Hervey as Young Thornton
* Sally Kellerman as Dr. Diane Turner
* Keith Gordon as Jason Melon
* Burt Young as Lou
* Robert Downey Jr. as Derek Lutz
* Paxton Whitehead as Dr. Phillip Barbay
* Sam Kinison as Professor Terguson (a.k.a. Turgeson)
* Terry Farrell as Valerie Desmond
* M. Emmet Walsh as Coach Turnbull
* Adrienne Barbeau as Vanessa Melon
* William Zabka as Chas Osborne
* Ned Beatty as "Dean" David Martin
* Severn Darden as Dr. Borozini
* Robert Picardo as Giorgio
A Father's Revenge

**A Father's Revenge** is a 1988 American television action/drama/thriller film directed by John Herzfeld which aired on January 24, 1988 on the ABC network.

## Plot

An man hires a band of mercenaries to help rescue his air stewardess daughter who has been kidnapped by German terrorists.

## Cast

* Brian Dennehy as Paul Hobart
* Joanna Cassidy as Barbara Hobart
* Helen Patton as Karen Hobart
* Ron Silver as Max Greenwald
* Anthony Valentine as Vickers
* Christoph M. Ohrt as Wolfgang Donner
* Claudia Matschulla as Ingrid Kleist
* Alexander Radszun as Captain Schilling
* Angus MacInnes as Patterson
* Arnfried Lerche as Albert

## Production

Filming for "A Father's Revenge" took place in Berlin, Germany.

## Critical Reception

John Ferguson from Radio Times said: *"Brian Dennehy can bring life to the most routine script and it's his presence that lifts this otherwise ordinary thriller."*

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene said that "A Father's Revenge" lacks *"edge, adrenalin and ingenuity."*
A Bug's Life

**A Bug's Life** is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy film directed by John Lasseter, which was released by Walt Disney Pictures & Pixar Animation Studios on November 25, 1998.

## Plot

The film is about a misfit ant, Flik (voiced by Dave Foley), who is looking for "tough warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, only to recruit a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.

## Voice Cast

* Dave Foley as Flik
* Kevin Spacey as Hopper
* Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Princess Atta
* Hayden Panettiere as Dot
* Phyllis Diller as the Queen
* Richard Kind as Molt
* David Hyde Pierce as Slim
* Joe Ranft as Heimlich
* Denis Leary as Francis
* Jonathan Harris as Manny
* Madeline Kahn as Gypsy
* Bonnie Hunt as Rosie
* Michael McShane as Tuck and Roll
* John Ratzenberger as P.T. Flea
* Brad Garrett as Dim
* Roddy McDowall as Mr. Soil
* Edie McClurg as Dr. Flora
* Alex Rocco as Thorny
* David Ossman as Cornelius
* David L. Lander as Thumper
A Holiday to Remember

**A Holiday to Remember** is a 1995 American television romantic drama film directed by Jud Taylor which aired on December 12, 1995 on the CBS network.

It is based on Kathleen Creighton's novel, "A Christmas Love."

## Plot

Recently divorced mother Carolyn Giblin leaves the big city for her hometown in South Carolina with her daughter, Jordy where she reunites with her ex-fiancé, Clay.

## Cast

* Connie Sellecca as Carolyn Giblin
* Randy Travis as Clay Traynor
* Asia Vieira as Jordy Giblin
* Rue McClanahan as Miz Leona
* Brenda Bazinet as Eve Stevens
* Kyle Fairlie as William
* Benedict Campbell as Mr. Paul
* Elizabeth Lennie as Deirdre
* Richard Fitzpatrick as Mr. Decker
* Don McManus as Santa Claus

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene wrote: *"Whilst to a point is enjoyable, it only ever feels like a movie you have seen before. Even the performances from Connie Sellecca and Randy Travis feel typical and nothing more."*

David Parkinson from Radio Times gave the film a two-star rating, saying: *"Director Jud Taylor pushes all the obvious buttons, but essentially leaves his practised cast (including the scene-stealing Rue McClanahan) to get on with it."*
Betrayed by Innocence

**Betrayed by Innocence** is a 1986 American television drama film directed by Elliot Silverstein.

The film was released on March 1, 1986 on the CBS network.

## Plot

A married commercial filmmaker (Barry Bostwick) has an affair with a teenage girl (Cristen Kauffman) and ends up being charged with statutory rape.

## Cast

* Barry Bostwick as Nick DeLeon
* Lee Purcell as Sharon DeLeon
* Cristen Kauffman as Marisa Vogel
* Isaac Hayes as Frank Moreno
* Craig Richard Nelson as Warren Berman
* Joel Colodner as Arthur Bauer
* Thom Christopher as Evan Brill
* Paul Sorvino as Mike Vogel
* Susan Marie Snyder as Andrea DeLeon
* Philip Bruns as Judge Mendola

## Critical Reception

The Made For TV Mayhem blog called the film *"nothing more than a salacious drama."*
And the Children Shall Lead

**And the Children Shall Lead** is a 1985 American television family drama film directed by Michael Pressman which aired on January 14, 1985 on the PBS network as part of their "Wonderworks" anthology series.

## Plot

Set in Mississippi in the early 1960s, the film follows a 12-year-old African-American girl and her white friends who try to ease the increasing racial tensions.

## Cast

* Pam Potillo as Rachel Henderson
* Danny Glover as William
* LeVar Burton as Glenn Scott
* Denise Nicholas as Mother
* Andrew Prine as Sheriff Connelly
* Prentiss Jackson as Kevin
* Whitman Mayo as Reverend Wilson
* Beah Richards as Miss Annie
* Amanda Peterson as Jenny
* Philip Arthur Ross as Lloyd
* Steven Robert Ross as Floyd
A Question of Guilt

**A Question of Guilt** is a 1978 American television drama\thriller film directed by Robert Butler which aired on February 21, 1978 on the CBS network.

It was loosely based on the real-life case of Alice Crimmins, a single mother who was tried and convicted of murdering her two children in 1965 despite lack of evidence connecting her to the crime.

## Plot

The film follows Doris Winters, an attractive woman whose personal lifestyle raises eyebrows when she is accused of murdering her young children.

## Cast

* Tuesday Weld as Doris Winters
* Ron Leibman as Detective Louis Kazinsky
* Peter Masterson as Lieutenant Tom Wharton
* Alex Rocco as Mel Duvall
* Viveca Lindfors as Dr. Rosen
* Lana Wood as Elizabeth Carson
* Stephen Pearlman as Herman Golob
* Ron Rifkin as Assistant District Attorney Verrell
* David Wilson as Detective Dick Tarcher
* Jim Antonio as Larry Winters
* M. Emmet Walsh as Inspector McCartney

## Critical Reception

The New York Times wrote: *"A Question of Guilt does have its interesting moments, and most of them are contributed by Tuesday Weld in the role of Doris."*

Andy Webb of the Movie Scene said: *"[Tuesday] Weld is one of those actresses who in my opinion deserve greater acclaim and watching her in "A Question of Guilt" backs that up with a subtle but powerful performance full of little things from a snap in her voice which impresses in developing the character. In fact the rest of the cast end up ordinary around Weld which is much to do with the flat way in which their characters have been written rather than the acting."*
Angela

**Angela** is a 1995 American drama film directed by Rebecca Miller.

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 1995.

## Plot

A 10-year-old girl named Angela (Miranda Stuart Rhyne) leads her little sister, Ellie (Charlotte Eve Blythe) through purification rituals in order to rid themselves of their evil which Angela believes to be the cause of her mother, Mae (Anna Thomson)'s mental illness.

## Cast

* Miranda Stuart Rhyne as Angela
* Charlotte Eve Blythe as Ellie
* Anna Thomson as Mae
* John Ventimiglia as Andrew
* Ruth Maleczech as Sleepwalker
* Vincent Gallo as Preacher
* Garrett Bemer as Tom
* Peter Facinelli as Lucifer
* Hynden Walch as Darlene

## Production

Filming for "Angela" took place in Poughkeepsie, New York.

## Critical Reception

The New York Times described "Angela" as a *"disturbing film"* that *"is at its best when looking at the world through Angela's eyes before she has gone numb."*

Peter Stack of The San Francisco Chronicle wrote: *"The first half is slow going, bewildering and tentative. It takes patience, and some will decide early that "Angela" is not worth the effort. But things do pick up, as characterizations take on eccentric shadings, and the film's contrived style begins to give way to dramatic possibilities in an interweaving of moods and ideas, among them a child's obsession with original sin after she's briefly exposed to a church service."*

The Austin Chronicle gave the film a rating of three stars out of four, stating: *"Despite a few weak spots, Angela is a combination of intriguing images and subtle themes, a film that lingers long after the last image fades from the screen."*

Tasha Robinson of The A.V. Club said: *"Films that center on child actors risk becoming either opaque or cloying, but [Miranda Stuart] Rhyne and [Charlotte Eve] Blythe make compelling, naturalistic protagonists: Their simple sisterly chemistry is believable, and their matter-of-fact acceptance of signs, portents, and mysterious guiding angels makes it all surprisingly credible."*

## Awards

**Sundance Film Festival** (1995)

* Cinematography Award (Dramatic): Ellen Kuras ['*Winner*]
* Filmmakers Trophy (Dramatic): Rebecca Miller [**Winner**]
* Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic): Rebecca Miller [*Nominated*]

**Gotham Awards** (1995)

* Open Palm Award: Rebecca Miller [**Winner**]

**Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film** (1996)

* Silver Raven: Rebecca Miller [**Winner**]
Acceptance

**Acceptance** is a 2009 American television comedy-drama film directed by Saana Hamri which aired on August 22, 2009 on the Lifetime network.

It is based on Susan Coll's book, "Acceptance: A Novel."

## Plot

The film follows Taylor Rockefeller, an overachieving high school student who struggles with the pressures of the college admissions process and butts heads with her mom, who wants Taylor to attend an Ivy League university.

## Cast

* Mae Whitman as Taylor Rockefeller
* Joan Cusack as Nina Rockefeller
* Mark Moses as Wilson Rockefeller
* Deepti Daryanani as Maya
* Jonathan Keltz as Harry Burton
* Mike Pniewski as Basil Dickerson
* Kiersten Warren as Grace
* Robert Pralgo as Ari
* Rob Mayes as Justin Smelling

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene gave the film a two-star rating, saying: *"Rather than being a witty and insightful look at the college application process and the various pressures, it ends up a mess which is unsure whether it is smart, daft or dramatic."*

Melissa Camacho from Common Sense Media wrote: *"Acceptance deftly mixes both comedy and drama in its look at the sometimes-extreme pressures that today’s teenagers face when thinking about and applying to college."*
Fishing

Fishing is one of the seven Skills in Skyblock. It represents the player's ability to find rare treasures while fishing.

Each level in this skill will give you +.2% chance to find a rare Treasure item while fishing, up to a maximum of 5% at the highest level of XXV (or 25.) Each level will also grant the player a permanent +2 Health (+3 starting at level 15 and +4 starting at 20) and an amount of coins depending on how high the level is.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown

**A Boy Named Charlie Brown** is a 1969 American animated comedy-drama film based on Charles M. Schultz's "Peanuts" comic strip, directed by Bill Melendez, which was released by Cinema Center Films on December 4, 1969.

## Plot

The film centers on Charlie Brown as he prepares to compete in the national spelling bee finals.

## Voice Cast

* Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown
* Pamelyn Ferdin as Lucy van Pelt
* Glenn Gilger as Linus van Pelt
* Andy Pforsich as Schroeder
* Sally Dryer as Patty
* Bill Melendez as Snoopy
* Anne Altieri as Violet
* Erin Sullivan as Sally Brown
* Linda Mendelson as Frieda / Different Girl
* Christopher DeFaria as Pig-Pen

## Production

The film was partly based on a series of "Peanuts" comic strips that were originally published in February of 1966.

## Box Office

"A Boy Named Charlie Brown" premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. At the completion of its fourth week at the venue, it had set an all-time box office record for that venue. Overall, it grossed $13,080,000 at the box office.

## Critical Reception

"A Boy Named Charlie Brown" was well received by critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 95% based on 21 reviews and has an average rating of 7.50/10.

Time magazine praised the film for its use of "subtle, understated colors" and that its scrupulous fidelity to the source material, calling it a message film that *"should not be missed."*

In his review of "A Boy Named Charlie Brown", Vincent Canby of The New York Times called it a *"practically perfect screen equivalent to the quiet joys to be found in almost any of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strips."*

Time Out said: *"[Charles M.] Schulz's script maintains much of the irony of the strips, but the injections of whimsy put its appeal uneasily between adults and children."*

Margaret Hinxman of The Daily Telegraph (UK) called it *"a very likeable attempt to transfer Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts cartoon to the screen."*
A Real American Hero

**A Real American Hero** is a 1978 American television drama film directed by Lou Antonio which aired on December 9, 1978 on the CBS network.

## Plot

The film follows Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser who tries to stop a moonshiner whose bad liquor has blinded several teenagers.

## Cast

* Brian Dennehy as Buford Pusser
* Forrest Tucker as Carl Pusser
* Brian Kerwin as Til Johnson
* Ken Howard as Danny Boy Mitchell
* Sheree North as Carrie Todd
* Lane Bradbury as Debbie Pride
* Brad David as Mick Rodgers

## Critical Reception

The Through the Shattered Lens website wrote: *"Bulky Brian Dennehy is physically right for Buford but he’s never as convincing a redneck."*
A Change of Heart

**A Change of Heart** is a 1998 American television drama film directed by Arvin Brown which aired on July 19, 1998 which aired on the Lifetime network.

## Plot

A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with another man.

## Cast

* Jean Smart as Elaine Marshall
* John Terry as Dr. Jim Marshall
* Gretchen Corbett as Gail Stern
* Phillip Geoffrey Hough as Jesse Marshall
* Shawna Waldron as Sarah Marshall
* Dorian Harewood as Dr. Lewis Franklin

## Production

Filming for "A Chance of Heart" took place in Portland, Oregon.

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene wrote: *"What this all boils down to is that "A Change of Heart" is a good movie, tackling an interesting subject and for the most doing a good job of working through the issues. Yes it has some problems when it comes to the narrative but it also has Jean Smart who is great from start to finish and brings to life the heart of the movie."*