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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

**3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain** is a 1998 American martial arts comedy film directed by Sean McNamara.

The film was released on April 10, 1998 by TriStar Pictures. It is the final installment in the "3 Ninjas" film franchise.

## Plot

The film follows the Douglas brothers (Mathew Botuchis, Michael O'Laskey II and James Paul Roeske II) as they fight to rescue their idol, action star Dave Dragon (Hulk Hogan) from evil criminal masterminds Medusa (Loni Anderson) and Lothar Zogg (Jim Varney) at an amusement park.

## Cast

* Mathew Botuchis as Samuel "Rocky" Douglas
* Michael O'Laskey II as Jeffrey "Colt" Douglas
* James Paul Roeske ll as Michael "Tum-Tum" Douglas
* Hulk Hogan as Dave Dragon
* Loni Anderson as Mary Ann "Medusa" Rogers
* Jim Varney as Lothar Zogg
* Lindsay Felton as Jennifer
* Chelsey Earlywine as Amanda
* Alan McRae as Sam Douglas
* Margarita Franco as Jessica Douglas
* Victor Wong as Grandpa Mori Tanaka
* Kirk Baily as Carl
* Brendan O'Brien as Zed

## Production

Principal photography for "3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain" began in 1996. Filming took place in Denver, Colorado at Elitch Gardens and the amusement park's establishing shots from the ocean were shot in Santa Cruz, California.

Hulk Hogan (who was wrestling in World Championship Wrestling at the time) wore a wig for the film which resulted in him having a different hairstyle than his traditional bald look. As a result, Hogan is seen in Halloween Havoc 1996 with a similar hairstyle as he had in the film.

Max Elliott Slade was supposed to play Colt in this film, but he went back to school instead and was replaced by Michael O'Laskey II.

Despite the long line of stunt people for this movie, all of the actors actually did some of their own stunts in the film.

## Box Office

"3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain" grossed only $150,127 during its opening weekend. Overall, it grossed $375,805.

## Critical Reception

"3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain" received universally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 0% based on 6 reviews with an approval rating of 2.80/10.

Joe Leydon from Variety wrote: *"Only small children with limited attention spans will be impressed by the lackluster kung-foolishness."*

Anita Gates of The New York Times called the film *"interminably boring"*, saying: *"Things are in a pretty sad state when Hulk Hogan gives a movie's most touching performance."*

Peter Stack of The San Francisco Chronicle said: *"Pathetic yet stupidly entertaining for several minutes of its interminable running time, "3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain" makes half its cast look like retreads and half like fresh ponies desperately karate-kicking a dud script to see if it has any signs of life."*

## Awards

**The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards** (1998)

* The Sequel Nobody Was Clamoring For [*Nominated*]

**Young Artist Awards** (1999)

* Best Performance in a Feature Film (Young Ensemble): Mathew Botuchis, Michael O'Laskey II and James Paul Roeske II [*Nominated*]
Annie (1982)

**Annie** is a 1982 American musical comedy-drama film based on the Broadway musical of the same name (which in turn is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip created by Harold Gray), directed by John Huston, which was released on June 18, 1982 by Columbia Pictures.

## Plot

Set during the Great Depression in 1933, the film tells the story of Annie (Aileen Quinn), an orphan girl from New York City who is taken in by America's richest billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney).

## Cast

* Aileen Quinn as Annie
* Albert Finney as Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks
* Carol Burnett as Miss Agatha Hannigan
* Tim Curry as Daniel Francis "Rooster" Hannigan
* Bernadette Peters as Lily St. Regis
* Ann Reinking as Grace Farrell
* Edward Herrmann as Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Lois de Banzie as Eleanor Roosevelt
* Geoffrey Holder as Punjab
* Roger Minami as The Asp
* Toni Ann Gisondi as Molly
* Rosanne Sorrentino as Pepper
* Lara Berk as Tessie
* April Lerman as Kate
* Robin Ignico as Duffy
* Lucie Stewart as July
* Peter Marshall as Bert Healy
* Irving Metzman as Mr. Jules Bundles
* I. M. Hobson as Drake
* Colleen Zenk, Mavis Ray, and Pamela Blair as Cecile, Mrs. Greer and Annette
* Lu Leonard as Mrs. Pugh
Between Two Women (1945)

**Between Two Women** is a 1945 American romantic drama film directed by Willis Goldbeck which was released on March 28, 1945 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

It was the 16th film in the "Dr. Kildare" film series.

## Plot

Dr. Gillespie's young assistant, Dr. Randall "Red" Adams finds himself being pursued by two beautiful women: a wealthy socialite and a nightclub singer.

## Cast

* Van Johnson as Dr. Randall "Red" Adams
* Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Leonard B. Gillespie
* Marilyn Maxwell as Ruth Edley
* Gloria DeHaven as Edna
* Keenan Wynn as Tobey
* Keye Luke as Dr. Lee Wong How (aka Dr. Lee)
* Alma Kruger as Nurse Molly Byrd
* Walter Kingsford as Dr. Walter Carew

## Production

Filming for "Between Two Women" took place at MGM Studios in Culver City, California.

The film's draft script included a plotline involving twin sisters (one of which is pregnant) that Dr. Adams and Dr. Gillespie believe are the same person. The doctors describe various tests in a comedic competition to prove whether she is pregnant.

After reviewing the script, the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (which enforced the Hays Code) objected to details about pregnancy and pregnancy tests.

In order to avoid any financial impact from a rejection of the finished film, MGM eliminated the twins plotline in a script rewrite.

## Box Office

According to MGM records, "Between Two Women" was the most popular in the "Dr. Kildare" film series yet, in part because of the rising popularity of Van Johnson.

The film earned $1,896,000 in the United States and Canada, and $386,000 elsewhere, making a profit of $1,184,000.
Bandslam

**Bandslam** is a 2009 American musical romantic comedy drama film directed by Todd Graff which was released on August 14, 2009 by Summit Entertainment and Walden Media.

## Plot

The film follows outcast Will Burton and former cheerleader Charlotte Barnes, who form an unlikely bond together through their shared love of music and form a rock music group who compete in a battle of the bands competition.

## Cast

* Gaelan Connell as Will Burton
* Aly Michalka as Charlotte Barnes
* Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m
* Scott Porter as Ben Wheatley
* Lisa Kudrow as Karen Burton
* Ryan Donowho as Basher Marti
* Charlie Saxton as Bug
* Tim Jo as Omar

## Box Office

During its opening weekend, "Bandslam" grossed $2,231,273 at the box office. Overall, the film grossed $12,225,023 worldwide on an estimated budget of $20,000,000.

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine wrote: *"High school musicals have their scrappiest number in Bandslam, an awkward, earnest, almost irresistible indie."*

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times said: *"This isn’t a breakthrough movie, but for what it is, it’s charming, and not any more innocuous than it has to be."*

The Village Voice noted that the film is *"written with a desperate cleverness that clamors for attention over the brainless against-the-odds music-competition plot."*

Elizabeth Weitzman of The New Daily News said: *"Best of all is newcomer [Gaelan] Connell, the kind of charismatic kid who would have been cast in "Freaks and Geeks" ten years ago."*

The Austin Chronicle said: *"Bandslam belongs to [Gaelan] Connell. He has the unruly 'fro and endearing shamblingness of a young Daniel Stern, and he ably brings to life that rarest of cinematic qualities: decency."*

Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote: *"Throughout its first two acts, Bandslam is charming, sweet, and funny enough to merit inclusion in the upper echelon of teen comedies. Then comes a third act weighed down with arbitrary romantic conflicts, leaden melodrama, and a tiresome subplot."*

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said: *"Although it's the wimpy teen musical that prevails, it's the misfit coming-of-age story that leaves an impression."*

Stephen Whitty of the Newark Star-Ledger wrote: *"Bandslam is hardly the definition of a great movie, but it is pleasant and bright and doesn't insult its audience's intelligence. And that's as rare and welcome as a well-crafted three-minute pop song."*

The Toronto Star noted that the film *"consistently exceeds current teen-flick standards thanks to its snarky humour, its strong musical sequences and its ability to convey the excitement the characters feel both about performing and forming new friendships."*

John Anderson from Newsday called it *"simultaneously shiny and retro, calibrated and uncalculated, familiar and unpredictable."*

The Seattle Times said: *"An utterly charming work of pure pop exuberance, Bandslam is full of unexpected pleasures set to a surprisingly retro soundtrack."*
B.A.P.S.

**B.A.P.S.** is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, which was released on March 28, 1997 by New Line Cinema.

## Plot

The film is about Nisi (Halle Berry) & Mickey (Natalie Desselle), two aspiring entrepreneurs from Decatur, Georgia who go to Los Angeles, California to earn the money they need to open their own restaurant.

## Cast

* Halle Berry as Nisi
* Martin Landau as Mr. William Blakemore
* Ian Richardson as Manley
* Natalie Desselle as Mickey
* Troy Beyer as Tracy Shaw
* Luigi Amodeo as Antonio
* Jonathan Fried as Isaac
* Pierre Edwards as Ali
* A.J. Johnson as James
* Bernie Mac as Mr. Johnson
* Faizon Love as Tiger J
* Rudy Ray Moore as Nate
Defense

Defense is one of the seven main Stats in Skyblock. Defense represents your ability to resist damage, and reduces all damage you take by a percent visible in your stats screen. Your base defense can be increased by leveling your Mining Skill and turning in Fairy Souls. You can also increase your defense with Armor, Reforges, and Enchantments
Babes in Toyland

**Babes in Toyland** is a 1961 American musical family\fantasy film directed by Jack Donahue which was released on December 14, 1961 by Walt Disney Pictures.

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

## Plot

Mary Contrary is set to marry Tom Piper when he is kidnapped and sold to gypsies by two goons working for the evil Barnaby who wants to marry her.

## Cast

* Tommy Sands as Tom Piper
* Annette Funicello as Mary Contrary
* Ray Bolger as Barnaby
* Ed Wynn as Toymaker
* Tommy Kirk as Grumio
* Kevin Corcoran as Boy Blue
* Henry Calvin as Gonzorgo
* Gene Sheldon as Roderigo
* Mary McCarty as Mother Goose
* Ann Jillian as Bo Peep
* Brian Corcoran as Willie Winkie
* Marilee and Melanie Arnold as Twin 2
* Jerry Glenn as Simple Simon
* John Perri as Jack-Be-Nimble
* David Pinson as Bobby Shaftoe
* James Martin as Jack
* Ilana Dowding as Jill
* Bryan Russell as The Little Boy

## Box Office

"Babes in Toyland" grossed $4.6 million in rentals.

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine called the film *"an expensive gift, brightly-wrapped and intricately packaged."*

The New York Times noted that Walt Disney *"has constructed a garden of dreams to delight every child, with the aid of a few of the noted Herbert melodies, a spate of new ones, a cast of photogenic kids and willing grown-ups and sets as stylized as those of any Disney cartoon."*

TV Guide Magazine called it *"a generally disappointing film, with only [Ray] Bolger and [Ed] Wynn to recommend it."*

In their review of the film, IndieWire said: *"While this film definitely does not gain points for female empowerment, it can still be fun for kids with toy soldiers coming to life, a shrinking machine and a multitude of Mother Goose characters, including Little Bo-Peep and Willie Winkie."*

Critic Brian Orndorf wrote: *"Perhaps 105 minutes of this sugary concoction borders on punishment, but when the movie hits a creative groove the results are highly amusing, generating a heightened sense of theatrical entertainment with a definite Disney twist."*

James Plath from Movie Metropolis said: *"An audience of preschoolers and kindergarteners should still appreciate this colorful Disney film, and curious parents might enjoy seeing certain actors at work."*

## Awards

**Academy Awards** (1962)

* Best Costume Design, Color: Bill Thomas [*Nominated*]
* Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture: George Bruns [*Nominated*]

**Golden Globes** (1962)

* Best Motion Picture (Musical) [*Nominated*]

**Laurel Awards** (1962)

* Top Musical Score: George Bruns [**Winner**]
* Top Musical [*Nominated*]

**Grammy Awards** (1962)

* Best Soundtrack Album or Recording of Original Cast from Motion Picture or Television: Camarata [*Nominated*]

**Writers Guild of America, USA** (1962)

* WGA Award (Screen) for Best Written American Musical: Ward Kimball and Lowell S. Hawley [*Nominated*]
A Secret Between Friends: A Moment of Truth Movie

**A Secret Between Friends: A Moment of Truth Movie** (also known as "When Friendship Kills") is a 1996 American television drama film which aired on February 19, 1996 on the NBC network.

## Plot

The film follows Lexi Archer, a teenage girl who develops bulimia along with her friend, Jen which lands her into a treatment facility after she faints during a volleyball game.

When Lexi tells her mother, Kathryn that Jen is bulimic as well, it puts a strain on their friendship and Lexi's health at risk following an incident involving Jen.

## Cast

* Lynda Carter as Kathryn Archer
* Katie Wright as Lexi Archer
* Marley Shelton as Jen Harnsberger
* Josh Taylor as Peter Archer
* Kimberley Warnat as Jill Archer
* Colleen Winton as Pamela Harnsberger
* Malcolm Stewart as Mr. Harnsberger
* Kevin McNulty as Ted
* Ryan Reynolds as Ben Colson
* Tobias Mehler as Justin Phelps
* Lochlyn Munro as Nick McKay
Behind Enemy Lines

**Behind Enemy Lines** is a 1985 American television war drama film directed by Sheldon Larry which aired on December 29, 1985 on the NBC network.

## Plot

The film follows Calvin Turner, an Ivy League professor turned spy and his associate, Shelley Flynn who plan a daring rescue behind enemy lines in World War II of a brilliant scientist who may or may not be helping out the Germans.

## Cast

* Hal Holbrook as Colonel Calvin Turner
* David McCallum as Lieutenant\Colonel Shelley Flynn
* Ray Sharkey as Sergeant Max Zierman
* Maryam d'Abo as Claudie DeBrille
* Lucy Hornak as Peggy Whitmore
* Tom Isbell as Lieutenant Phillip Bradshaw
* Alun Lewis as Jack Gifford
* Stephen Shellen as Lieutenant David Holland
* Anne Twomey as Helen Isaacs
* Peter Whitman as Captain Jerry Primack
* Renée Soutendijk as Ragni Carswell

## Production

Filming for "Behind Enemy Lines" took place in England and Trondheim, Norway.
Betrayal of Trust

**Betrayal of Trust** is a 1994 American television drama film directed by George Kaczender.

The film aired on January 3, 1994 on the NBC network.

It is based on Barbara Noel and Kathryn Watterson's 1992 book, "You Must Be Dreaming."

## Plot

A woman (Judith Light) with a history of drug and alcohol addiction accuses her psychiatrist (Judd Hirsch) of drugging and molesting her.

## Cast

* Judith Light as Barbara Noël
* Judd Hirsch as Dr. Jules Masserman
* Betty Buckley as Dr. Jan Galanti
* Jeff DeMunn as Dick Shelton
* Kevin Tighe as Bill Carroll
* Holland Taylor as Mary Shelton
* Nicholas Campbell as Richard Noël
* Lisa Darr as Lorna Lucas
* Amy Aquino as Jeannie Wilcox
* Christine Dunford as Ms. King

## Critical Reception

Ray Loynd from Variety called "Betrayal of Trust" a *"woman's point-of-view drama propelled by an absorbing performance from Judith Light."*

John Ferguson from Radio Times said: *"George Kaczender's direction is plodding, but the tabloid-style story will keep viewers riveted"* and that Judd Hirsch was well-cast in the film.
A Friend to Die For

**A Friend to Die For** (also known as "Death of a Cheerleader") is a 1994 American television drama\thriller film directed by William A. Graham. The film aired on September 26, 1994 on the NBC network.

It is based on the 1984 murder of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas from Orinda, California who was killed by her classmate, Bernadette Protti.

## Plot

After Angela Delvecchio (Kellie Martin) meets Stacy Lockwood (Tori Spelling), the most popular girl at her high school, she wants to be friends with her. When Stacy harshly turns Angela down, it leads to murder.

## Cast

* Kellie Martin as Angela Delvecchio
* Tori Spelling as Stacey Lockwood
* Marley Shelton as Jamie Hall
* Margaret Langrick as Jill Anderson
* Valerie Harper as Mrs. Delvecchio
* Andy Romano as Joe Delvecchio
* Christa Miller as Teresa Delvecchio
* Terry O'Quinn as Principal Ed Saxe
* Eugene Roche as the Priest
* James Avery as Agent Gilwood
* Jenna Leigh Green as Meridith Ladd
* Kathryn Morris as Monica Whitley

## Production

Filming for "A Friend to Die For" took place in Thousand Oaks, California.

The high school scenes were filmed at Westlake High School in Westlake Village, California. The interior\exterior scenes of the church were shot at the Church of the Angels in Pasadena, California.

Tori Spelling was paid $100,000 for her role as Stacy Lockwood.

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine said: *"None of this plays like a cliche, thanks to co-exec producer Dan Bronson’s flavorful script and textured performances, including nicely developed supporting characters such as Jill Anderson’s clear-headed, decent student; Kathryn Morris’ black-leathered iconoclast; and Jamie Hull as a luscious beauty who comes to her senses after it’s too late. [Tori] Spelling’s mean-spirited queen bee, her sexy bitchiness serving as a prelude to her own disaster, is the linchpin of the movie."*

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene wrote: *"Now I have already mentioned the shaky acting from Tori Spelling and in truth it is only during the opening scenes where it shows as during the first half where she is playing the catty cool girl Spelling has it down perfectly to the point that whilst she is the victim you don't necessary sympathise with her because of her behaviour. Then there is Kellie Martin as Angela and it is a good performance from her from start to finish."*

## Remake

A made-for-TV remake of "A Friend to Die For" aired on the Lifetime network in 2019 under the title, Death of a Cheerleader.
A Few Days at Weasel Creek

**A Few Days at Weasel Creek** is a 1981 American television drama film directed by Dick Lowry which aired on October 21, 1981 on the CBS network.
It is based on Joanna Brent's book of the same name.

## Plot

The film follows Beldon Stokes who decides to leave his farm in Georgia and move to Texas where he meets Locksley Claitor, a feisty young girl who is on her way to California.

## Cast

* John Hammond as Blendon Stokes
* Mare Winningham as Locksley Claitor
* Colleen Dewhurst as Aunt Cora
* Richard Farnsworth as Jason Stayvey
* Kevin Gee Calvin
* Tracey Gold as Buddy
* Karyn Harrison as La Verne
* Glenn Morshower as Eugene
* Nicholas Pryor as Elwin Potter
* Amzie Strickland as Mrs. Stayvey
11th Victim

**11th Victim** is a 1979 American television drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan on November 6, 1979 on the CBS network.

## Plot

A female news anchor from Iowa investigates the death of her younger sister, who becomes the eleventh victim of a serial killer that is targeting women in Hollywood.

## Cast

* Bess Armstrong as Jill Kelso
* Max Gail as Andrew Spencer
* David Hayward as "Red" Brody
* Harold Gould as Benny Benito
* Pamela Ludwig as Sally Taylor
* Harry Northup as Officer Thorpe
* Eric Burdon as Spider
* Annazette Chase as Cathy Cronenberger
* John Hancock as Captain Long
Awake (2021)

**Awake** is a 2021 American science fiction\thriller film directed by Mark Raso.

The film was released by Netflix on June 9, 2021.

## Plot

After a devastating global event wipes out all of electronics and elminates people's ability to sleep, former soldier Jill (Gina Rodriguez) may have a found a solution to the problem with her daughter, Matilda (Ariana Greenblatt).

## Cast

* Gina Rodriguez as Jill
* Ariana Greenblatt as Matilda
* Frances Fisher as Doris
* Shamier Anderson as Dodge
* Finn Jones as Brian
* Lucius Hoyos as Noah
* Gil Bellows as Dr. Katz
* Barry Pepper as Pastor
* Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr. Murphy
* Sebastian Pigott as Clarence

## Production

In May of 2019, it was announced Gina Rodriguez had joined the cast of "Awake" with Mark Raso directing from a screenplay by himself and Joseph Raso and with Netflix distributing.

In August of 2019, actors Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, Shamier Anderson, Ariana Greenblatt, Frances Fisher, Lucius Hoyos and Gil Bellows joined the cast of the film.

Principal photography for "Awake" began in August 10, 2019 and ended on October 19, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Filming locations included the Pinewood Toronto Studios, the Toronto Public Library and the Humber Valley United Church.

## Critical Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, "Awake" has an approval rating of 27% based on 49 reviews with an average rating of 4.5\10. The site's consensus reads: *"A scattered and shallow disaster flick, Awake will have audiences reaching for the snooze button."* According to Metacritic, the film received "generally unfavorable reviews."

Prathyush Parasiraman of Film Companion wrote: *"The 90 minute film starring Gina Rodriguez of Jane The Virgin fame has a flatness that can't be salvaged by visual and narrative gimmicks."*

Nick Allen at The Playlist called it *"abysmal"* and gave it a "D", writing that the film *"proves it has no idea how to present its one original idea with visual thrills, and it foolishly underestimates how performance is key to horror like this."*

Mike D'Angelo of The A.V. Club wrote that Gina Rodriguez *"works hard to make this personal angle compelling, exhibiting mama-bear ferocity, but the film’s ultra-bleak premise doesn’t cooperate."* The New York Times described the film as *"so bad that it’s often ludicrously laughable"*.

Writing for The Guardian Benjamin Lee said: *"It’s all torturously uninteresting, a plodding retread that never once explains or justifies why it made the leap from “what if?” to actual full-length movie."*

Pat Brown from Slant Magazine said: *"It’s difficult to imagine a high-concept thriller that coalesces around its one-line conceit less convincingly than Awake."*
At the Mercy of a Stranger

**At the Mercy of a Stranger** is a 1999 American television film directed by Graeme Campbell.

The film aired on November 3, 1999 on the CBS network.

## Plot

An abused wife (Joanna Kerns) forms a unique friendship with a hitman who was hired by her husband to murder her, but he has a change of heart after meeting her and comes up with a plan to save her by faking her death while she goes into hiding.

## Cast

* Joanna Kerns as Elizabeth Cooper
* Tim Matheson as John Davis
* Stephen Lang as Dr. Thomas Cooper
* Bill MacDonald as Detective Cahill
* Rosemary Dunsmore as Jan Scott
* Kristin Adams as Stephanie Cooper
* Shawn Ashmore as Danny

## Production

Filming for "At the Mercy of a Stranger" began in August of 1999 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

## Critical Reception

Ramin Zahed from Variety wrote: *"The high-definition TV production certainly looks slick, the picturesque Toronto settings are easy on the eyes and the cast tries hard to do their best with the clunky dialogue."*

David Parkinson from Radio Times called "At the Mercy of a Stranger" a *"melodramatic TV movie thriller."*
A Christmas Without Snow

**A Christmas Without Snow** is a 1980 American television drama film directed by John Korty which aired on December 9, 1980 on the CBS network.

## Plot

The film follows Zoe Jensen, a divorced woman who moves from a small town in Nebraska to San Francisco, California where she joins a local church choir that is under the leadership of a strict, retired music conductor as the choir prepares to perform Handel's "Messiah" at a Christmas concert, but a series of issues starts to affect them.

## Cast

* Michael Learned as Zoe Jensen
* John Houseman as Ephraim Adams
* Ramon Bieri as Henry Quist
* James Cromwell as Reverend Lohman
* Valerie Curtin as Muriel
* David Knell as Terry
* Calvin Levels as Wendell
* Ruth Nelson as Inez
* Beah Richards as Wendell's Grandma
* William Swetland as Hartley

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb from The Movie Scene said that "A Christmas Without Snow" feels *"very dated and a little dull but whilst it is at times slow going the various trials and tribulations of the choir do become entertaining even if the outcome to all this is seriously obvious."*
Bad Teacher

**Bad Teacher** is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, which was released on June 24, 2011 by Columbia Pictures.

## Plot

Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz), a lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job, her students & her co-workers is forced to return to teaching in order to make enough money to afford breast implants after her wealthy fiancé dumps her.

## Cast

* Cameron Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey
* Justin Timberlake as Scott Delacorte
* Lucy Punch as Amy Squirrel
* Jason Segel as Russell Gettis
* Phyllis Smith as Lynn
* John Michael Higgins as Wally Snur
* Dave Allen as Sandy Pinkus
* Molly Shannon as Melody Tiara
* Eric Stonestreet as Kirk
* Thomas Lennon as Carl Halabi
* Nat Faxon as Mark
* Kaitlyn Dever as Sasha Abernathy
* Matthew J. Evans as Garrett Tiara
* Noah Munck as Tristan Munck
* Kathryn Newton as Chase Rubin-Rossi
* Aja Bair as Devon
* Andra Nechita as Gaby
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

**A Nightmare on Elm Street** is a 2010 American slasher/horror film directed by Samuel Bayer, which was released by Warner Bros. Pictures & New Line Cinema on April 30, 2010.

## Plot

Teenagers Nancy (Rooney Mara), Quentin (Kyle Gallner), Kris (Katie Cassidy), Jesse (Thomas Dekker) and Dean (Kellan Lutz) are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives.

The man, Freddy Krueger (Jackie Earle Haley), terrorizes them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when one of them dies violently, the friends realize that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.

## Cast

* Jackie Earle Haley as Fred "Freddy" Krueger
* Kyle Gallner as Quentin Smith
* Rooney Mara as Nancy Holbrook
	+ Kyra Krumins as young Nancy
* Katie Cassidy as Kris Fowles
	+ Julianna Damm as young Kris
* Thomas Dekker as Jesse Braun
	+ Bayden Coyer as young Jesse
* Kellan Lutz as Dean Russell
	+ Max Holt as young Dean
* Clancy Brown as Alan Smith
* Connie Britton as Dr. Gwen Holbrook
* Lia Mortensen as Nora Fowles
* Kurt Naebig as Mr. Russell
* Jennifer Robers as Mrs. Russell
* Christian Stolte as Mr. Braun
Acceptable Risks

**Acceptable Risks** is a 1986 American television drama film directed by Rick Wallace which aired on March 2, 1986 on the ABC network.

It was inspired by the December 1984 disaster in Bhopal, India when pesticide leaked from a Union Carbide of India plant which killed thousands of people and injured more than half a million people.

## Plot

A chemical plant leaks toxic waste into the fictional midwestern city of Oakbridge which kills and injures hundreds of people, but the plant's management tries to quiet the incident.

## Cast

* Brian Dennehy as Don Sheppard
* Kenneth McMillan as Wes Boggs
* Christine Ebersole as Lee Synder
* Cicely Tyson as Janet Framm
* Richard Gilliland as David Kohler
* Patti Cohoon as Ann Kohler
* Scott Curtis as Kenny Kohler
* Edan Gross as Jake Synder
* Charna Felthous as Patty Kohler
* Beah Richards as Sally Framm
* Vic Polizos as Lou Keller
* Peter Jurasik as Jack Morris
* Richard McKenzie as Mayor Earl Ross

## Production

Filming for "Acceptable Risks" took place in Los Angeles, California.

## Critical Reception

Herbert Mitgang from the New York Times called Brian Dennehy and Kenneth McMillan *"strong performers"* and that the parallels to the tragedy at the American chemical plant in Bhopal, India *"practically leap off the screen."*

Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times called it *"crude, but effective"*, writing: *"Director Rick Wallace and writer Marvin A. Gluck give more attention to switches, dials, meters, gauges and valves than to feelings and emotions. And some of the scenes are stiffly written and acted, producing a stagnancy that has you impatiently drumming your fingers in anticipation of the big blast."*

Dave Sindelar from Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings called the film *"powerful and provocative"* and praised Brian Dennehy's performance as *"excellent."*
'Til We Meet Again

**Til We Meet Again** is a 1940 American romantic drama film directed by Edmund Goulding which was released on April 20, 1940 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

It is a remake of the 1932 film, One Way Passage.

## Plot

The film follows a terminally ill woman on a luxury ocean liner who falls in love with a criminal who is facing execution.

## Cast

* Merle Oberon as Joan Ames
* George Brent as Dan Hardesty
* Pat O'Brien as Police Lieutenant Steve Burke
* Geraldine Fitzgerald as Bonny Coburn
* Binnie Barnes as la Comtesse de Bresac
* Frank McHugh as Rockingham T. Rockingham
* Eric Blore as Sir Harold Pinchard
* Henry O'Neill as Dr. Cameron
* George Reeves as Jimmy Coburn

## Critical Reception

Derek Winnert.com called the film *"long drawn-out and pretty tedious"*, but noted: *"[Merle] Oberon and [George] Brent aren’t bad, though, and there is other good acting in the support playing."*
Priscilla Quintana

**Priscilla Quintana** (born 12 August) is an actress.

She plays Jax in *Pandora*.

## Career

She is best known for her roles in *Traffik*, *Polaroid*, and *Web Atlas*. She also starred briefly in *Fast & Furious 7*, however, was uncredited.

## Personal Life

She has long dated musician Keenan Tracey.

## Gallery

New York Comic Con with Oliver Dench and Ben Radcliffe
## Appearances

* Shelter from the Storm
* Chimes of Freedom
* Masters of War
* I Shall Be Released
* Most Likely to Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)
* What Was It You Wanted
* Time out of Mind
* Under the Red Sky
* It Ain't Me Babe
* Hurricane
* I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
* Knocking on Heaven's Door
* Simple Twist of Fate
Absolute Strangers

**Absolute Strangers** is a 1991 American television drama film directed by Gilbert Cates which aired on April 14, 1991 on the CBS network.

## Plot

After Marty Klein's wife, Nancy is comatose due to head trauma, he wants to terminate her pregnancy after discovering the risks of continuing it; however, when a group of anti-abortion protesters hear about Nancy's situation, they start a campaign to get custody of the fetus.

## Cast

* Henry Winkler as Marty Klein
* Jennifer Hetrick as Nancy Klein
* Audra Lindley as Anne Zusselman
* Karl Malden as Fred Zusselman
* Patty Duke as Judge Ray
* Jayne Atkinson as Eleanor Barcroft
* Doris Belack as Fran
* Vasili Bogazianos as Dr. Sears
* Cassy Friel as Arielle

## Critical Reception

Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly said: '*"To have an interesting movie, [Gilbert] Cates needed a protagonist who was willing to commit himself to his beliefs. Instead, he ended up with a movie in which everyone is either a victim or a villain."*

The Buffalo News gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, writing: *"Tastefully filmed, thought-provoking, emotionally involving and willing to take a stand, "Absolute Strangers" is a rarity in network television."*

Michael Hill of The Baltimore Sun said: *"Absolute Strangers is a dramatic, compelling, interesting story that involves elements of personal tragedy, heroic struggle and the always-uncomfortable results when the judicial system, the medical system and the realities of individual lives meet on shaky ground."*

## Awards

**Primetime Emmy Awards** (1991)

* Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special: Gilbert Cates [*Nominated*]
A Perfect Day

**A Perfect Day** is a 2006 American television drama film directed by Peter Levin which aired on December 18, 2006 on the TNT network.

It is based on Richard Paul Evans' 2003 novel of the same name.

## Plot

Successful author Rob Harlin meets a mysterious stranger who warns him that he only has 40 days to live and helps him patch up his relationships with his family & friends.

## Cast

* Rob Lowe as Rob Harlan
* Frances Conroy as Camille
* Paget Brewster as Allyson Harlan
* Christopher Lloyd as Michael
* Jude Ciccolella as Chuck
* Rowena King as Heather
* Kevin Dunn as Darren
* Meggie Geisland as Carson Harlan
* Mike Pniewski as Stuart Parks
* Damon Lipari as Stan Harlan

## Production

Filming for "A Perfect Day" took place on August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

## Critical Reception

Laura Fries from Variety magazine said: *"TNT certainly presents a pretty package with its original holiday-themed movie "A Perfect Day," but a confounding plot twist and less-than inspired perfs make more of a gag gift than a real holiday treat."*

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene wrote that "A Perfect Day" comes across as *"a mix of cliche ideas, other stories and recognizable scenes it strangely works. You do get drawn into this story even though you can guess that being a made for TV Christmas movie anything other than a happy ever after ending is seriously unlikely. And whilst the script also tosses up some seriously cheesy dialogue and some sugar filled scenes it sort of adds to the movie's charm because you expect them to be there."*
Babes on Broadway

**Babes on Broadway** is a 1941 American musical film directed by Busby Berkeley on December 31, 1941 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

## Plot

The film follows restaurant singer Tommy Williams (Mickey Rooney) on his quest to make it to Broadway.

Penny Morris (Judy Garland), who is also a singer, teams up with Tommy to produce a show that will benefit orphaned children; however, what Penny doesn't know is that Tommy is actually the only one who will benefit from the show.

Tommy struggles to maintain his friendships and his morals as he strives for fame and fortune in the big city.

## Cast

* Mickey Rooney as Tommy Williams
* Judy Garland as Penny Morris
* Fay Bainter as Miss "Jonesy" Jones
* Virginia Weidler as Barbara Josephine "Jo" Conway
* Ray McDonald as Ray Lambert
* Richard Quine as Morton "Hammy" Hammond
* Donald Meek as Mr. Stone
* Alexander Woollcott as himself
* Luis Alberni as Nick
* James Gleason as Thornton Reed
* Emma Dunn as Mrs. Williams
* Frederick Burton as Mr. Morris
* Cliff Clark as Inspector Moriarity
* William Post Jr. as Announcer
Baby Snatcher

**Baby Snatcher** is a 1992 American television drama film directed by Joyce Chopra which aired on May 3, 1992 on the CBS network.

It is based on a true story of the 1988 kidnapping of Rachael Ann White from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

## Plot

A divorced mother searches for her baby girl who was kidnapped by the wife of an Air Force captain.

## Cast

* Veronica Hamel as Bianca Hudson
* Nancy McKeon as Karen Williams
* Michael Madsen as Cal Hudson
* David Duchovny as David Anderson
* Penny Fuller as Ruth Benson

## Ratings

"Baby Snatcher" received a Nielsen rating of 16.3 and a 26 share, beating ABC, FOX and NBC for the 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. timeslot.

## Critical Reception

Van Gordon Sauter of Variety said: *" This bizarre story won't generate nominations for any "parents of the year" citations, but it does form the basis for a nifty little film in which Veronica Hamel becomes every mother's most chilling nightmare."*

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene said: *"As for the acting well it ends up very mixed, Nancy McKeon is brilliant as Karen bringing the stress and pain of having a baby taken to life especially as she tries to deal with her two other children from a previous marriage. And whilst little more than a cameo David Duchovny brings some depth to the character as he is conflicted over what to do as his wife doesn't know of the baby. Unfortunately when it comes to Veronica Hamel and Michael Madsen as Bianca and Cal they are less convincing and seem to over play their parts."*
Beaches (2017)

**Beaches** is a 2017 American television drama film directed by Allison Anders which aired on January 21, 2017 on the Lifetime network.

It is a remake of the 1988 film of the same name.

## Plot

The film tells the story about the friendship between aspiring singer CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney, the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer after meeting each other on Venice Beach.

## Cast

* Idina Menzel as CC Bloom
* Gabriella Pizzolo as young CC Bloom
* Nia Long as Hillary Whitney
	+ Grace Capeless as young Hillary Whitney
* Antonio Cupo as John Pierce
* Colin Lawrence as Bryan
* Sanai Victoria as Tory Whitney

## Production

On July 28, 2016, the remake of "Beaches" was announced with Idina Menzel joining the cast. On August 16, 2016, it was announced that Nia Long had joined the cast.

Principal photography for "Beaches" began on August 15, 2016 and ended on September 15, 2016. Filming locations included Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada; and LaFarge Lake Park in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

## Critical Reception

"Beaches" received negative reviews, with most critics assessing it as inferior to the already mediocre 1988 original film.

Mike Hale of The New York Times pointed out the absurdity of remaking "Beaches", saying: *"Stuffing the story into 70 percent of the time makes C. C. and Hillary's cycle of fights and reconciliations feel more arbitrary than ever, especially in the absence of [Bette] Midler, whose vivid portrayal of C. C. provided motivations that weren't in the script."*

Blake Meredith of the Los Angeles Times wrote: *"Any time a beloved movie or TV series gets a remake, knee-jerk purists howl about it 'ruining' the original. 'Beaches' [...] is the rare case of a remake that might actually do just that." She explained that by reducing the length to 90 minutes while otherwise staying faithful to the original film only serves to make the silliness of the original Beaches stand out more clearly, particularly noting how the shorter length forces most of the plot to be delivered through exposition."*

CNN Entertainment described the remake of "Beaches" as tedious and dated, but said Idina Menzel's singing is a highlight and makes the film arguably worth watching by Lifetime standards.

The Boston Globe said the remake exasperated the chief shortcoming of the original film, the lack of substantial basis for C.C. and Hillary's friendship.

Reviewer Matthew Gilbert stated: *"It's not so much that [Indina] Menzel and [Nia] Long are bad – they're consistently OK, if never better than that — but the story is too hollow for them to dig in. Singer-actress CC and lawyer Hillary meet as kids, become pen pals, room together, fall in love with the same guy ... and go through their expected friendship arc. None of it manages to work up much lather."*
A Circle of Children

**A Circle of Children** is a 1977 American television drama film directed by Don Taylor.

The film aired on March 10, 1977 on the CBS network.

## Plot

Volunteer teacher Mary MacCracken (Jane Alexander) helps out at a school for emotionally disturbed children where she takes an interest in a young boy who only speaks in a form of gibberish.

## Cast

* Jane Alexander as Mary MacCracken
* Rachel Roberts as Helga
* David Ogden Stiers as Dan Franklin
* Nan Martin as Doris Fleming
* Matthew Labyorteaux as Brian O'Connell
* Niki Dantine as Betty
* Frances Stevenson as Ellen
* Peter Brandon as Larry MacCracken
* Judy Lewis as Mrs. O'Connell
* Michelle Stacy as Jenny
* John Ritzke as Warren
* Brian Andrews as Harry
* Sean Frye as Sean
* Rachel Longaker as Rachel
* Todd Bridges as Todd
* Patrick Labyorteaux as Patrick
* Sheri Lynn Flame as Melissa
* Alex Wren as Alex
* Jason Tyler as Chris
* Kyle Richards as Sarah

## Sequel

"A Circle of Children" spawned the sequel, "Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II" in 1978.
About Last Night (2014)

**About Last Night** is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Steve Pink which first premiered at the Pan African Film Festival on February 11, 2014 and theatrically on February 14, 2014 by Screen Gems.

It is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name.

## Plot

The film follows two couples: Danny & Debbie, and Bernie & Joan, who test how their relationships work in the real world.

## Cast

* Kevin Hart as Bernie
* Michael Ealy as Danny
* Regina Hall as Joan
* Joy Bryant as Debbie
* Christopher McDonald as Casey McNeil
* Adam Rodríguez as Steven Thaler
* Joe Lo Truglio as Ryan Keller
* Paula Patton as Alison
Harlan Fried Jr

**Harlan Fried Jr** is a character in *Pandora*. He is played by Luke Fetherston.

## Appearances

Season One:

* Time out of Mind
* I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
* Knocking on Heaven's Door
* Simple Twist of Fate

Season Two:

* Things Have Changed
* All Along the Watchtower
* I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know

## Gallery

Time out of MindKnocking on Heaven's DoorSimple Twist of Fate
Ben 10 And The Reclaim Of Omnitrix

Ben 10 And The Reclaim Of Omnitrix is an upcoming 2020 American animated science fiction action adventure film produced by Warner Bros Pictures and it is being directed by John D'AQuino and it was co-directed by Alex Winter it was based on the series Ben 10 the film will be released on August 19 2020 .
Based on an Untrue Story

**Based on an Untrue Story** is a 1993 American television comedy film directed by Jim Drake.

The film aired on September 20, 1993 on the FOX network.

## Plot

Perfume executive Satin Chow (Morgan Fairchild) loses her sense of smell and embarks on a search for her long-lost triplet sisters.

## Cast

* Morgan Fairchild as Satin Chow
* Ricki Lake as Velour
* Victoria Jackson as Corduroy
* Dan Hedaya as Caprawolski
* Harvey Korman as Dr. Meir
* Michael St. Gerard as Crack
* Dyan Cannon as Varda Gray
* Jeremy Miller as Jackie
* Gabrielle Boni as Amelia

## Critical Reception

Tony Scott of Variety said: *"Often on target, the two-hour spoof, lasting too long and covering too much territory, shrivels up in silliness."*
A Little Game

**A Little Game** is a 1971 American television drama\thriller film directed by Paul Wendkos which aired on October 30, 1971 on the ABC network.

## Plot

A man suspects that his stepson may be responsible for the death of a fellow student at the military academy he attends and that he will do whatever it takes to get rid of him as well.

## Cast

* Diane Baker as Elaine Hamilton
* Ed Nelson as Paul Hamilton
* Mark Gruner as Robert Mueller
* Howard Duff as Dunlap
* Katy Jurado as Laura
* Christopher Shea as Stu Parker
* Helen Kleeb as Secretary

## Critical Reception

The Daily Dead website called the film's script *"surprisingly thoughtful."*

The Made For TV Mayhem blog wrote: *"Sadly, A Little Game remains a rarity in the wonderful world of TV Horror."*
About Last Night (1986)

**About Last Night** is a 1986 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Edward Zwick which was released by TriStar Pictures on July 4, 1986.

It is based on David Mamet's 1974 play, "Sexual Perversity in Chicago."

## Plot

The film follows Danny Martin and Debbie Sullivan, who enter a committed romantic relationship with each other despite their personal issues and the interference of their disapproving friends.

## Cast

* Rob Lowe as Danny Martin
* Demi Moore as Debbie Sullivan
* James Belushi as Bernie Litko
* Elizabeth Perkins as Joan Gunther
* George DiCenzo as Mr. Favio
* Robin Thomas as Steve Carlson
* Megan Mullally as Pat
* Sachi Parker as Carrie
* Michael Alldredge as Mother Malone
* Rosanna DeSoto as Mrs. Lyons

## Remake

A remake of "About Last Night" was remade in 2014.
A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich

**A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich** is a 1978 American drama film directed by Ralph Nelson based on Alice Childress' novel of the same name, which was released on February 3, 1978 by New World Pictures.

## Plot

A boy (Larry B. Scott) from the ghetto develops an addiction to heroin, and his mother & foster father (Cicely Tyson & Paul Winfield) help him fight it.

## Cast

* Cicely Tyson as Sweets
* Paul Winfield as Butler
* Larry B. Scott as Benjie
* Helen Martin as Mrs. Bell
* Glynn Turman as Nigeria
* David Groh as Mr. Cohen
* Harold Sylvester as Doctor
* Bill Cobbs as Bartender
* Erin Blunt as Carwell
A Time to Live

**A Time to Live** is a 1985 American television drama film directed by Rick Wallace which aired on October 28, 1985 on the NBC network.

It is based on Mary-Lou Weisman's 1982 book, "Intensive Care."

## Plot

The film tells the true story of the Weisman family as they struggle to raise their son, Peter, who had muscular dystrophy.

## Cast

* Liza Minnelli as Mary-Lou Weisman
* Jeffrey DeMunn as Larry Weisman
* Corey Haim as Peter Weisman
* Scott Schwartz as Adam Weisman
* Swoosie Kurtz as Patricia
* Henry G. Sanders as Fred

## Production

Filming for "A Time to Live" took place in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

## Critical Reception

John J. O'Connor from The New York Times wrote: *"It is the kind of unusual situation that has unfortunately become all too commonplace in television drama projects exploiting a disease of the week. Some efforts, however, are more successful than others, and this one scores its emotional points deftly, thanks largely to Liza Minnelli's performance as the mother."*
Velislav Pavlov

**Velislav Pavlov** is a Bulgarian theater and film actor.

He played a medic in *Pandora*.

## Career

He studied and graduated in acting at The Theater Dept of The New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria. His first major film role was as the lead character Alexander in the twelve-episode criminal drama for Bulgarian national TV called *Otplata* (*Payback*). He also performs in theater; some of his most significant appearances are in F. M. Dostoevski's *Idiot* as Rogozhin (2000), Carlo Gozzi's *The King Stag* as Tartaglia (2004), Shakespeare's *Hamlet* as Claudius (2009), and Sarah Kane's *Psychosis 4:48* (2009).
Brea Grant

**Brea Colleen Grant** (born 16 October 1981) is an American actress and writer.

She has directed for *Pandora*.

## Early Life

Grant was born in Marshall, Texas, and holds a Master's degree in American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.

## Career

Her acting career started with playing Jean Binnel in *Friday Night Lights*, Daphne Milbrook in *Heroes*, and Ryan Chambers in *Dexter*.

She directed and co-wrote her first feature, an apocalyptic road trip movie called *Best Friends Forever*. It premiered at Slamdance Film Festival in 2013.

Grant also wrote and starred in the series *The Real Housewives of Horror* for Nerdist. She also directed the short film *Feminist Campfire Stories*, which won the Audience Award at the Women in Comedy Film Festival.

Grant was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as a producer of the series *EastSiders*. She also acted in the show and wrote and directed an episode in Season 4.

Grant wrote and directed her second feature in 2019, a dark heist film entitled *12 Hour Shift* starring Angela Bettis, Chloe Farnworth, David Arquette, and Mick Foley. The film was shot on location in Arkansas with the production company HCT Media.

She has also seen success in the world of comics. She created a comic book miniseries called *We Will Bury You* with her brother Zane Grant and artist Kyle Strahm. She continued her comic writing with the *SuicideGirls* comic miniseries, based on the pin-up website of the same name.

She plays the supporting lead in the film *Something Else*, which premiered at Tribeca in 2019.

She runs a weekly podcast with Mallory O'Meara on the Maximum Fun network about reading and books called *Reading Glasses*.