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Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn

**Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn** is a 1977 American television drama film directed by John Erman which aired on the NBC network on May 16, 1977.

It is a sequel to the 1976 television film, "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway."

## Plot

Alexander Duncan, a teenage boy from the country arrives in Hollywood, California after he is kicked out of his home and winds up working as a male prostitute.

## Cast

* Leigh McCloskey as Alexander Duncan
* Eve Plumb as Dawn Wetherby
* Asher Brauner as Buddy
* Alan Feinstein as Charles Selby
* Juliet Mills as Myra
* Lonny Chapman as Eddie Duncan
* Earl Holliman as Ray Church

## Critical Reception

John Erman from RadioTimes called "Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn" a *"sensationalist melodrama, with an almost prurient attitude to life among the prostitutes of Los Angeles."*

Phil Hall of Film Threat called it *"not a great film"*, but *"a breakthrough, of sorts, in LGBT television."*
Angel and the Badman (1947)

**Angel and the Badman** is a 1947 American Western film written & directed by James Edward Grant which was released on February 15, 1947 by Republic Pictures.

## Plot

The film tells the story of Quirt Evans, an injured gunfighter who is nursed back to health by a Quaker girl named Penelope Worth, and Quint finds himself having to choose between his world and the world that Penelope lives in.

## Cast

* John Wayne as Quirt Evans
* Gail Russell as Penelope Worth
* Harry Carey as Marshal Wistful McClintock
* Bruce Cabot as Laredo Stevens
* Irene Rich as Mrs. Worth
* Stephen Grant as Johnny Worth
* Lee Dixon as Randy McCall
* Tom Powers as Dr. Mangram
* Paul Hurst as Frederick Carson

## Production

Principal photography for "Angel and the Badman" took place from mid-April through late June 1946 in Flagstaff and Sedona, Arizona, and in Monument Valley, Utah.

It was the first film produced by John Wayne's production company, Patnel Productions and also was John Wayne's first producing effort for Republic Pictures.

## Box Office

"Angel and the Badman" grossed $4,070,000 at the box office.

## Critical Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, "Angel and the Badman" has an approval rating of 71% based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 6.80\10.

The New York Times wrote: *"John Wayne makes a grim and laconic, converted renegade, who is torn by love, a new faith and the desire for revenge on an arch enemy. Gail Russell, a stranger to Westerns, is convincing as the lady who makes him see the light."*

Emanuel Levy said: *"This black-and-white Western, which is Wayne's debut as producer, signals several elements of what would become the John Wayne iconic screen image, partly due to writer James Grant who was a frequent collaborator."*

Bob Bloom from Journal and Courier (in Lafayette, Indiana) called it *"one of [John] Wayne's top B efforts"* and *"an offbeat love story that works as a romance as well as a Western."*

Variety wrote: *"Angel and the Badman is solid entertainment way above what might be expected from its western locale and characters. It’s loaded with sharp performances, honest writing and direction."*

TV Guide said that "Angel and the Badman" *"stands up better today than most of [John] Wayne's other, more action-packed westerns."*

## Remake

"Angel and the Badman" was remade as a television movie for the Hallmark Channel in 2009.
Baby Sister

**Baby Sister** is a 1983 American television drama film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern which aired on March 6, 1983 on the ABC network.

## Plot

The film follows Annie Burroughs, a 19-year-old girl who has an affair with her older sister's boyfriend.

## Cast

* Phoebe Cates as Annie Burroughs
* Ted Wass as David Mitchell
* Pamela Bellwood as Marsha Burroughs
* Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. as Tom Burroughs
* Virginia Kiser as Mrs. Strauss
* Jill Jacobson as Jessie
* Eb Lottimer as Buddy

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene called it a *"basic movie which feels like it is simply a vehicle to highlight the talents of Phoebe Cates, especially how attractive she was."*
A Night in Heaven

**A Night in Heaven** is a 1983 American romantic drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, which was released on November 18, 1983 by 20th Century Fox.

## Plot

A married college professor (Lesley Ann Warren) begins a torrid affair with her failing male student (Christopher Atkins), who secretly moonlights as a late-night strip-club dancer.

## Cast

* Christopher Atkins as Rick Monroe
* Lesley Ann Warren as Faye Hanlon
* Robert Logan as Whitney Hanlon
* Deney Terrio as Tony
* Deborah Rush as Patsy
* Sandra Beall as Slick
* Alix Elias as Shirley
* Carrie Snodgress as Mrs. Johnson
* Andy García as T.J. the Bartender
A Mother's Revenge

**A Mother's Revenge** is a 1993 American television drama film directed by Armand Mastroianni which aired on November 14, 1993 on the ABC network.

It is based on Richard Speight's 1989 novel, "Desperate Justice."

## Plot

After Carol Sanders' daughter, Wendy is raped and brutally beaten, she finds herself facing murder charges for shooting the rapist to death in court.

## Cast

* Lesley Ann Warren as Carol Sanders
* Bruce Davison as Bill Sanders
* Allison Mack as Wendy Sanders
* Missy Crider as Jill Sanders
* David Byron as Frank Warden
* Shirley Knight as Bess Warden
* Annette O'Toole as Ellen Wells

## Production

"A Mother's Revenge" was filmed in Phoenix, Arizona and Tucson, Arizona.

## Critical Reception

Drew Voros from Variety said that "A Mother's Revenge" deals in a horrible subject and illuminates *"the crying game that doesn’t stop for those involved"* and that Armand Mastroianni, the executive producer and producers kept it from being *"exploitative and unwatchable."*

Lynne Heffley from The Los Angeles Times wrote: *"The deck is stacked so heavily in the mother’s favor that the moral lesson barely registers."*
Audrey's Rain

**Audrey's Rain** is a 2003 American television drama film directed by Sam Pillsbury.

The film aired on May 11, 2003 on the Hallmark Channel.

## Plot

After her sister, Bess commits suicide, Audrey Walker (Jean Smart) becomes the caretaker for her niece, Charlotte (Kristina Malota), her nephew, Tye (Angus T. Jones) and her handicapped sister, Marguerite (Kathleen Wilhoite). When Audrey's childhood sweetheart, Terry (Richard Gilliland) returns to their hometown, it starts to rekindle their past relationship.

## Cast

* Jean Smart as Audrey Walker
	+ Allison Barcott as Young Audrey
* Richard Gilliland as Terry Lloyd
	+ Christian Taylor as Young Terry
* Kathleen Wilhoite as Marguerite Walker
	+ Scout Taylor-Compton as Young Marguerite
* Kristina Malota as Charlotte Powell
* Angus T. Jones as Tye Powell
* Carol Kane as Missy Flanders
* Robert Pine as Reverend Cole

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene called "Audrey's Rain" a *"charming and entertaining little Hallmark drama".*

Sloan Freer of Radio Times wrote: *"A skilfully balanced mix of playfulness and poignancy adds to the film's appeal, keeping the message-filled events tender while preventing over-sentimentality from creeping in."*
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

**Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie** is a 2017 American computer-animated superhero comedy film directed by David Soren.

The film was released on June 2, 2017 by 20th Century Fox & DreamWorks Animation. It is based on Dav Pilkey's children's novel series of the same name.

## Plot

The film follows George Beard & Harold Hutchins (voiced by Kevin Hart & Thomas Middleditch), two imaginative elementary school pranksters who hypnotize their mean-spirited principal, Mr. Krupp (voiced by Ed Helms) into thinking he is Captain Underpants, a superhero who fights crime while wearing only underwear and a cape.

## Voice Cast

* Kevin Hart as George
* Thomas Middleditch as Harold
* Ed Helms as Captain Underpants / Mr. Krupp
* Nick Kroll as Professor Poopypants
* Jordan Peele as Melvin Sneedly
* Kristen Schaal as Edith
* Dee Dee Rescher as Ms. Tara Ribble
* Brian Posehn as Mr. Rected
* Mel Rodriguez as Mr. Morty Fyde
A Reason to Believe

**A Reason to Believe** is a 1995 American drama film directed and written by Douglas Tirola.

The film was released on October 27, 1995 by Castle Hill Productions.

## Plot

Popular college student Charlotte Byrne (Allison Smith) is raped by a male student named Jim (Jay Underwood) at a party. When Charlotte tells her friends about the rape, it divides the college campus between the students who believe Charlotte and the people who don't.

## Cast

* Allison Smith as Charlotte Byrne
* Jay Underwood as Jim Curran
* Danny Quinn as Wesley
* Georgia Emelin as Linda Perryman
* Keith Coogan as Potto
* Kim Walker as Judith
* Holly Marie Combs as Sharon
* Christopher Birt as Gary
* Mark Metcalf as Dean Kirby
* Robin Riker as Constance
* Lisa Lawrence as Alison
* Afton Smith as Becky
* Joe Flanagan as Eric Sayles
* Obba Babatundé as Professor Thurman

## Critical Reception

Entertainment Weekly said:

*"The ensuing drama could have been read straight from a maddeningly sensitive textbook on date rape; you feel like you should take notes."*

Real Movie News wrote:

*"A Reason to Believe takes a strong stance against the abuse of women. It almost makes a strong stance for women’s rights as well, falling short only because of hypocrisy."*

Lisa Marie Bowman from Through The Shattered Glass wrote:

*"A Reason To Believe held up fairly well. Yes, it’s heavy-handed and a lot of the dialogue is too spot-on and literal. I could have done without the scenes featuring Obba Babatunde as a bombastic professor. However, Allison Smith and Jay Underwood both gave excellent performances in the two lead roles and the film deserves a lot of credit for not shying away from just how misogynistic the fraternity/sorority culture can truly be. Ultimately, flaws and all, it’s a valuable, realistic, and angry portrayal of rape culture and it deserves to be seen for that reason."*
Blue Denim

**Blue Denim** is a 1959 American romantic drama film directed by Philip Dunne which was released on July 30, 1959 by 20th Century Fox.

It is based on the 1958 Broadway play written by James Leo Herlihy.

## Plot

The film follows two teenagers, Arthur and Janet whose lives are turned upside down when Janet becomes pregnant. Unable to break the news to their parents, Arthur searches for somebody who can perform an illegal abortion on Janet.

## Cast

* Carol Lynley as Janet Willard
* Brandon deWilde as Arthur Bartley
* Macdonald Carey as Major Malcolm Bartley, Ret.
* Marsha Hunt as Jessie Bartley
* Warren Berlinger as Ernie
* Buck Class as Axel Sorenson
* Nina Shipman as Lillian Bartley
* Vaughn Taylor as Professor Willard
* Roberta Shore as Cherie
* Mary Young as Aunt Bidda

## Production

The film rights to "Blue Denim" were bought by 20th Century Fox. In August of 1958, 20th Century Fox announced that the leads would be played by Carol Lynley and Ray Stricklyn.

In September of 1958, Carol Lynley was signed to a long-term contract at 20th Century Fox and Dick Powell was to produce & direct the film.

However, in October of 1958, 20th Century Fox assigned Phillip Dunne to write & direct "Blue Jeans" instead.

Dunne wrote the script in collaboration with Edith Sommers, who just had a play on Broadway about teenagers titled "A Roomful of Roses" which producer Charles Brackett had admired.

Ray Stricklyn dropped out of the film and the lead role of Arthur was played by Brandon deWilde.

Lee Remick, Diane Varsi and Hope Lange were all considered for the lead role of Janet.

Filming for "Blue Denim" began on March 23, 1959.

## Box Office

"Blue Denim" grossed $39,500 during its first week of release in New York.

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine said: *"The screenplay has been considerably watered down. The word ‘abortion’ is never mentioned although it is obvious what is taking place. Moreover, the ending deteriorates to cliche melodrama."*

Derek Winnert.com called "Blue Denim" a *"still-fresh-seeming pioneering film on the theme of teenage pregnancy and abortion, and the actors and director Dunne keep it well ahead of its many future competitors."*

Matt Brunson of the Film Frenzy website said the film is *"nevertheless free of the hysteria and hypocrisy often found in vintage works of this nature, with writer-director Philip Dunne (co-scripting with Edith Sommer) preferring a measured and respectful approach."*

Marc Fusion.com wrote: *"The movie takes a more reserved approach to the concept, which allows the cast to shine in skilled, natural performances"*, adding that Brandon de Wilde is *"the main force that drives the movie, with a presence that blends that youthful kind of naive with an overwhelmed sense of inevitable adulthood"* and Carol Lynley *"has a bright presence here and handles the material well, whether she is asked to be light and brisk, or deal with darker moments."*
A Bronx Tale

**A Bronx Tale** is a 1993 American crime drama film adapted from Chazz Palminteri's 1989 play of the same name, directed by Robert De Niro, which first premiered at the Toronto Festival of Festivals on September 14, 1993 and theatrically by Savoy Pictures on September 29, 1993.

## Plot

As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero Annello (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri).

Sonny initiates Calogero into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father, Lorenzo (Robert De Niro).

But when Calogero falls in love with his African-American classmate, Jane Williams (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.

## Cast

* Robert De Niro as Lorenzo Anello
* Chazz Palminteri as Sonny LoSpecchio
* Lillo Brancato, Jr. as Calogero Anello
	+ Francis Capra as Calogero Anello (age 9)
* Kathrine Narducci as Rosina Anello
* Taral Hicks as Jane Williams
* Joe Pesci as Carmine
* Louis Vanaria as Crazy Mario
* Domenick Lombardozzi as Nicky Zero
Break-Up Nightmare

**Break-Up Nightmare** (also known as "Revenge Porn") is a 2016 American television drama\thriller film directed by Mark Quod.

The film aired on March 6, 2016 on the Lifetime network.

## Plot

After Barbara Light (Jennifer Dorogi) discovers that nude photographs of her teenage daughter, Rachel (Celesta DeAstis have been posted on a revenge porn website, she fights to get the images removed, but the two of them find their lives being destroyed by the site's administrator and his followers.

## Cast

* Jennifer Dorogi as Barbara Light
* Celesta DeAstis as Rachel Light
* Mark Grossman as Ryan
* Freeman Lyon as Troy
* Daron McFarland as Ashton Banks
* Joel Berti as Elias Light
* Nicola Lambo as Carole
* Tanya Lynne Lee as Officer Sampson
* Jude B. Lanston as Father Thomas Renley
* Julee Song as Sherry
* Amy Lindsay as Daneen

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene gave the film a two-star rating, saying that it was ruined by *"being overly dramatic and that is accompanied by unnecessary over acting."*

Trevor Wells from the Geeks website said: *"Break-Up Nightmare knows how to keep the plot moving and the dramatic thrills coming."*
Beyond the Lights

**Beyond the Lights** is a 2014 American romantic drama film written & directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, which first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2014 and released theatrically on November 14, 2014 by Relativity Media.

## Plot

Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is a hot new artist who has just won a Billboard Music Award without releasing an album and is primed for super-stardom, but the pressures of success compel her to nearly commit suicide.

Noni's life is saved by a young police officer, Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker), who has political ambitions.

Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance, but it is ultimately Kaz's love that gives Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.

## Cast

* Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Noni Jean
* Minnie Driver as Macy Jean
* Nate Parker as Kaz Nicol
* Danny Glover as Captain David Nicol
* Machine Gun Kelly as Kid Culprit
* Jordan Belfi as Steve Sams
* Hayley Marie Norman as Shai
* Tom Wright as Reverend Brown
* Jesse Woodrow as Carl
Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story

**Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story** is a 1993 American television drama film directed by John Herzfeld which aired on January 3, 1993 on the CBS network.

## Plot

The film tells the true story of Amy Fisher, a 17-year-old girl from Long Island, New York who shot & wounded Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of auto body shop owner Joey Buttafuoco, whom Amy was having an affair with.

## Cast

* Jack Scalia as Joseph "Joey" Buttafuoco
* Alyssa Milano as Amy Fisher
* Phyllis Lyons as Mary Jo Buttafuoco
* Leo Rossi as Bobby Buttafuoco
* J.E. Freeman as Detective Marty Algar
* Peter Van Norden as Joey's Attorney
* Lawrence Tierney as Joey Buttafucco's Father
* Michael Bowen as Paul Makely
* Jeff Perry as Amy's Attorney

## Production

Principal photography for "Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story" began on November 23, 1992 and ended on December 16, 1992.

Filming locations included Los Angeles, California and the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.

Alyssa Milano was very enthusiastic when she found out she got the role of Amy Fisher in the film, saying: *"There's nothing grittier than playing Amy Fisher."*

While talking about her character, Milano commented: *"Our version was the one from Joey Buttafuoco's point of view: That she was a lunatic. Since then, we've learned that his version wasn't all true. But it was really challenging to make her believable, because everybody had already seen her on TV and they knew what she looked like and how she moved. I think that movie was the least "Alyssa" of anything I've done."*

Of all the three Amy Fisher films, Alyssa Milano was glad that she was picked for "Casualties of Love" because it was the one where Amy Fisher was portrayed the most as a "*psycho*" which allowed her to practice her acting skills.

## Ratings

"Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story" had a 15.8 overnight Nielsen rating.

## Critical Reception

Adrian Turner from Radio Times gave "Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story" a two-star rating, calling it *"the sort of trashy, true-life crime drama that crops up all too often these days."*
Curiosity Kills

**Curiosity Kills** is a 1990 American television thriller film directed by Colin Bucksey which aired on June 27, 1990 on the USA Network.

## Plot

The janitor of an apartment block discovers a deadly secret after one of the residents seemingly commits suicide and a mysterious new tenant arrives.

## Cast

* C. Thomas Howell as Cat Thomas
* Rae Dawn Chong as Jane
* Courteney Cox as Gwen
* Paul Guilfoyle as Ortley
* Lawrence Dobkin as Harry
* Scott Lincoln as Wally the Landlord
* Richard Foronjy as Captain McGarrity
* Jeff Fahey as Matthew Manus
* Louis A. Rivera as Louie Falco
* Will Leskin as Detective La Salle

## Critical Reception

Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly said: *"The most intriguing thing about Curiosity Kills is the scraggly goatee worn by its star, C. Thomas Howell. It’s an ugly little thing that makes the handsome Howell look like Maynard G. Krebs as a psycho-killer, but it’s also a fabulous fashion statement, a cosmetic gesture that’s so out it’s in."*
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)

**Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)** is a 1980 American animated adventure/comedy film directed by Bill Melendez & Bill Roman, which was released by Paramount Pictures on May 30, 1980.

## Plot

Charlie Brown, Linus, Marcie & Peppermint Patty head off to France as foreign exchange students along with Snoopy & Woodstock.

While in London, Snoopy and Woodstock test out their tennis skills at Wimbledon before the gang heads off to France.

Charlie Brown has an invitation to stay at the chateau of a mysterious baron, but when they arrive on a dark and stormy night, it soon becomes clear that their adventure has only begun.

## Voice Cast

* Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown
* Daniel Anderson as Linus van Pelt
* Patricia Patts as Peppermint Patty
* Casey Carlson as Marcie
* Annalisa Bortolin as Sally Brown
* Laura Planting as Lucy van Pelt
* Bill Melendez as Snoopy, Woodstock
* Pascale De Barolet as Pierre
* Roseline Rubens as Violette Honfleur
* Scott Beach as Waiter/Baron/Driver/Tennis Announcer/English Voice/American Male

## Production

Charles M. Schulz wrote that he came up with the idea for the film's story while visiting the Château Malvoisin, where he was stationed briefly as a soldier during World War II. The castle plays a large role in the film.

## Box Office

"Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)" grossed $2,013,193 at the box office.

## Critical Reception

"Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)" has an audience score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Common Sense Media called it a *"less-than-stellar Peanuts gang adventure."*

James Berardinelli from ReelViews gave the film a rating of 3-in-a-half stars out of 4, calling it an improvement over "Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown", adding: *"At its best, Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown captures the flavor of the beloved comic strip gang but the stew is overcooked and things start to drag after a jaunty first half-hour or so."*
City in Fear

**City in Fear** is a 1980 American television drama film directed by Jud Taylor which aired on March 30, 1980 on the ABC network.

## Plot

Publisher Harrison Crawford III wants columnist Vince Perrion to exploit the panic of a psychopathic murderer who is on the loose.

## Cast

* David Janssen as Vince Perrino
* Robert Vaughn as Harrison Crawford III
* Perry King as Lt. John Armstrong
* Mickey Rourke as Tony Pate
* William Prince as Harrison Crawford II
* Susan Sullivan as Madeleine Crawford
* William Daniels as Freeman Stribling
* Pepe Serna as Raymond Zavala
* Allan Miller as George Weller
* M. Emmet Walsh as Sheldon Lewis
* Christopher Allport as Kenny Reiger
* Lane Smith as Brian
* Frank McRae as Captain Madison
* Mary Stuart Masterson as Abby Crawford

## Production

"City in Fear" was inspired by a conversation between two friends, William Goldman and Pete Masterson. Goldman got the idea when he came home one afternoon to find that his then 12-year-old daughter attempted to dye her hair because the real life serial killer, Son Of Sam, was said to be killing dark-haired women.

Goldman was horrified that exploitive press accounts had reached into his home and frightened his daughter and saw a story in the interplay of killer and press. According to director Jud Taylor said: *"That's how pervasive women's fear became."*

Goldman told Masterson: *"This would make a terrific TV movie"* and they hired Albert Rubin to write a script and novelist and friend Linda Stewart to write a novel based on the idea. The novel was published by Delacorte under the title: "Panic on Page One" which received solid reviews in the New York Times and the L.A. Times among others.

For the television film on the ABC network, Jud Taylor cast Mickey Rourke as the killer. According to Taylor: *"It was one of Mickey's first big parts, and he was extraordinary, and conveyed just the sense of casual menace -- he was a bag boy in a Los Angeles supermarket, for God's sake -- that we wanted."*

Director Jud Taylor later made the film, "Out of the Darkness" based on the policeman who investigated the Son of Sam case.

Taylor had his name removed from the film. He said: *"After I left, the producers filmed four more point-blank murders without asking me, and I was offended."* Linda Stewart (who was called in to do a rewrite of the script to make it "closer to the novel") also removed her name from the film when her changes were changed.
Classified Love

**Classified Love** is a 1986 American television drama film directed by Don Taylor which aired on March 8, 1986 on the CBS network.

It is based on Sherri Foxman's 1982 book, "Classified Love: A Guide to the Personals."

## Plot

Three people who work together at an advertising agency on Madison Avenue search for love in the personals section of a local magazine.

## Cast

* Michael McKean as Pete Newly
* Stephanie Faracy as Kate Harris
* Dinah Manoff as Theresa Leonetti
* Jack Anthony Rose as Eddie Leonetti
* Keith Langsdale as Gerry Brewer
* Ronald Guttman as Giancarlo
* Franc Luz as Greg Madison
* Michele Seyler as Michelle

## Production

Filming for "Classified Love" took place in New York City, New York.
Beyond Obsession

**Beyond Obsession** is a 1994 American television drama/thriller film directed by David Greene.

The film aired from April 4, 1994 on the ABC network.

It is based on Richard Hammer's 1992 book of the same name. The book is based on the 1987 murder of Joyce Aparo that was planned by her daughter, Karin and committed by Karin's boyfriend, Dennis Coleman.

## Plot

The film follows Traci DiCarlo (Emily Warfield), a teenage girl who was accused of planning the murder of her abusive, overbearing mother, Eleanor (Victoria Principal) that was committed by Traci's boyfriend, John (Henry Thomas).

## Cast

* Victoria Principal as Eleanor DiCarlo
* Emily Warfield as Traci DiCarlo
* Henry Thomas as John Thompson
* Donnelly Rhodes as Bill Richardson
* Joe Regalbuto as Jake Meletti
* Garry Chalk as Lt. Bartell
* Alex Bruhanski as Roger Horn

## Critical Reception

Variety said: *"The writers may have used the pitch "Mommie Dearest" meets Menendez Murders to get the greenlight on this plodding drama, which endeavors to delve into the motives for matricide. Overall, a story with promise becomes a below-par network telefilm that should test the patience of even the most ardent fan."*

In his review of "Beyond Obsession," Andy Webb of The Movie Scene wrote: *"For me "Beyond Obsession" is one of those movies as whilst there is nothing specifically wrong with it, it tells the sort of story which has been told hundreds of times since and ends up weak because it is now dated. As such whilst it has its roots in the true story of the murder of Joyce Aparo, a reportedly pushy mother, "Beyond Obsession" ends up feeling remarkably generic."*
...And Then She Was Gone

**...And Then She Was Gone** is a 1991 American television drama\thriller film directed by David Greene.

The film aired on September 29, 1991 on the NBC network.

## Plot

A workaholic businessman (Robert Urich) becomes involved in the kidnapping of a child after returning a doll that he found in the subway.

## Cast

* Robert Urich as Jack Bauer
* Megan Gallagher as Laura McKillin
* Brett Cullen as Peter Harmon
* Vondie Curtis-Hall as Detective Gary Hopkins
* Dakin Matthews as Francis Haynes
* Alan Rosenberg as Alan Dunlap
* Isabella Hoffmann as Kate Lydon
* Janel Moloney as Mary
* Richard Hardacre as Tom
* Walter Addison as Terry
* Maria O'Brien as Mary
* Amber Rose Kelly [uncredited] as Heather Connolly

## Critical Reception

Variety magazine wrote: *"Despite David Greene's sleek direction, [Robert] Urich's determined perf and a production that looks smashing, And Then She Was Gone comes up empty."*
Country Justice

**Country Justice** (also known as "Family Rescue") is a 1997 American television drama film directed by Graeme Campbell.

The film aired on January 14, 1997 on the CBS network.

## Plot

After his 15-year-old granddaughter, Emma (Rachael Leigh Cook) is raped and impregnated by her mother's boyfriend, coal miner Clayton Hayes (George C. Scott) risks it all as he tries to protect Emma and his grandchild.

## Cast

* George C. Scott as Clayton Hayes
* Rachael Leigh Cook as Emma Baker
* Ally Sheedy as Angie Baker
* Don Diamont as Ray Wilcox
* Trent McDevitt as Gary O'Leary
* Stan Kelly as Gilford Crowell
* Rick Warner as Roy Moorehead
* Joe Inscoe as Bryan O'Leary
* Michael Martin as Reverend Collins

## Production

Filming for "Country Justice" took place in Virginia (in Bluefield, Burkes Garden & Tazewell) and the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton, West Virginia.

## Critical Reception

In his review of "Country Justice", Andy Webb of The Movie Scene described the film as a *"cliche ridden, plot hole filled movie which combined with some over use of sweet music borders on the annoyingly sentimental."*

The Spokesman Review said: *"[Rachael Leigh] Cook is very pleasant as the young girl, but the movie is really built around [George C.] Scott, who hams it up from start to finish. [Ally] Sheedy is unconvincing as a honky-tonk woman with nothing but unexplained hatred for her softhearted dad. Avoid this thin, tiresome tale."*

Tony Scott from Variety wrote: *"Here's a strong, poignant, funny vidpic deep inside "Country Justice," but [Linda] Taddeo's script doesn't dig up enough of it. Another based-on-a-true-story telefilm, it's about time to turn back to the real, unlimiting source of good stories imagination."*
Coach Carter

**Coach Carter** is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter, which was released on January 14, 2005 by Paramount Pictures & MTV Films.

## Plot

The film is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson), who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.

## Cast

* Samuel L. Jackson as Coach Ken Carter
* Rob Brown as Kenyon Stone
* Robert Ri'chard as Damien Carter
* Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz
* Nana Gbewonyo as Junior Battle
* Antwon Tanner as Jaron "Worm" Willis
* Channing Tatum as Jason Lyle
* Matt Jaworski as Colin Girod
* Ashanti as Kyra
* Texas Battle as Maddux
* Adrienne Bailon as Dominique
* Dana Davis as Peyton
* Octavia Spencer as Mrs. Willa Battle
* Denise Dowse as Principal Garrison
* Debbi Morgan as Tonya
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf

**C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf** is a 1988 American television action\drama film directed by William Friedkin which aired on May 23, 1988 on the NBC network.

It is a sequel to the 1986 film, "C.A.T. Squad."

## Plot

The film follows The C.A.T. Squad as they trace the smuggling operation to radicals in South Africa after a plutonium bust.

## Cast

* Joseph Cortese as Richard "Doc" Burkholder
* Jack Youngblood as John Sommers
* Steve James as Bud Raines
* Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Nikki Pappas
* Miguel Ferrer as Paul Kiley
* Alan Scarfe as Georg Bekker
* Brian Delate as Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Trask
* Vlasta Vrána as Colbert

## Critical Reception

The New York Times called "C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf" an *" action-adventure exercise distinguished by one of the year's more incomprehensible plots."*
Bye Bye Birdie

**Bye Bye Birdie** is a 1963 American musical comedy film based on the stage production of the same name (which was adapted from Michael Stewart's book for the musical by Irving Brecher), directed by George Sidney, which was released on April 4, 1963 by Columbia Pictures.

## Plot

Rock singer Conrad Birdie (Jesse Pearson) travels to a small town in Ohio to make his "farewell" television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.

## Cast

* Jesse Pearson as Conrad Birdie
* Janet Leigh as Rosie DeLeon
* Dick Van Dyke as Albert Peterson
* Ann-Margret as Kim MacAfee
* Maureen Stapleton as Mae Peterson
* Bobby Rydell as Hugo Peabody
* Ed Sullivan as himself
* Paul Lynde as Harry MacAfee
* Mary LaRoche as Doris MacAfee
* Michael Evans as Claude Paisley
* Robert Paige as Bob Precht
* Gregory Morton as Maestro Borov
* Bryan Russell as Randolph MacAfee
* Milton Frome as Mr. Maude
* Hattie Fair as Edna
Abandoned and Deceived

**Abandoned and Deceived** is a 1995 American television drama film directed and written by Joseph Dougherty.

The film aired on March 20, 1995 on the ABC network.

## Plot

Single mother Gerri Jensen (Lori Loughlin) is forced into poverty when her ex-husband refuses to pay child support and take responsibility for their two sons. She ends up creating a grass-roots campaign to support family rights and help out other mothers in similar situations like hers.

## Cast

* Lori Loughlin as Gerri Jensen
* Brian Kerwin as Doug
* Farrah Forke as Sarah
* Eric Lloyd as Matthew
* Bibi Besch as Iris
* Rosemary Forsyth as Judge
* Robert Hooks as Dr. Peck
* Anthony Tyler Quinn as Gary

## Critical Reception

Tony Scott of Variety magazine said: *"Director Joseph Dougherty's teleplay is weakened by the wide brush that paints all but two men bad; still, Dougherty delivers an important message about the heroine's woes and what she does about them."*

John Ferguson from Radio Times wrote: *"The performances from [Lori] Loughlin and the rest of the cast are committed enough, but it's all a little too earnest for its own good."*

In his review of "Abandoned and Deceived", Andy Webb of The Movie Scene said: *"What this all boils down to is that "Abandoned and Deceived" is a typical TV movie retelling of a true story which despite having a good central storyline does things which spoils it, from cutesy moments to a seeming anger against all divorced men."*
Critters Attack!

**Critters Attack!** is a 2019 American horror/comedy film directed by Bobby Miller which was first premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 13, 2019 and released on home video by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on July 23, 2019.

It is the fifth installment in the "Critters" film series.

## Plot

A reluctant babysitter must protect three kids from an invasion of ravenous critters.

## Cast

* Tashiana Washington as Drea
* Dee Wallace as Aunt Dee
* Jaeden Noel as Phillip
* Jack Fulton as Jake
* Ava Preston as Trissy
* Leon Clingman as Ranger Bob
* Vash Singh as Kevin Loong
* Stephen Jennings as Sheriff Lewis Haines
* Steve Blum as Critter voices

## Production

On October 22, 2018, it was announced that SYFY was in talks to acquire the broadcasting rights to Critters in order to produce new sequels.

Production for "Critters Attack!" began filming secretly in February of 2019 in South Africa.

The film was officially announced on April 25, 2019, with the trailer appearing the same day.

## Critical Reception

"Critters Attack!" received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 44% based on 16 reviews with an average rating of 4.20/10.

Bloody Disgusting gave the film two out of five skulls, stating that the fifth film *"suffers from a bland cast of characters, poor pacing and, most significantly, a lack of campy fun."*

Film School Rejects noted that the film was better than "Critters: A New Binge" and described it as *"a mildly entertaining creature feature that will likely find its way into the viewing habits of today’s young, burgeoning horror fans when they stumble upon it on television one evening."*

Nick Allen from RogerEbert.com said: "*Critters Attack! works on the most basic of expectations, to see critters bound around like kickballs and at times feast on the limbs of unlucky adults."*

Felix Vasquez Jr. said the film was *"quite boring"* and that it *"defeats the whole idea of a sequel by dodging everything that makes these movies so fun."*

Kat Hughes from THN wrote: *"Critters Attack! perfectly captures the look and feel of the previous Critters films, but that isn't necessarily a good thing. If you come for the practical effects and ignore the story, you'll find something a little magic."*
Bingo

**Bingo** is a 1991 American family comedy film directed by Matthew Robbins, which was released by TriStar Pictures on August 9, 1991.

## Plot

After runaway circus dog Bing saves the life of a young boy named Chuckie, the two of them become best friends; however, when Chuckie and his family move cross-country, leaving Bingo behind, Bingo goes on a journey to find him.

## Cast

* Cindy Williams as Natalie Devlin
* David Rasche as Hal Devlin
* Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Chuckie Devlin
* David French as Chickie Devlin
* Kurt Fuller as Lenny
* Joe Guzaldo as Eli
* Robert Thurston as Mr. Thompson
* Sheelah Megill as Mrs. Thompson
* Chelan Simmons as Cindy Thompson
* Kimberley Warnat as Sandy Thompson
* Glenn Shadix as Duke
* Janet Wright as Emma Lois
* Wayne Robson as Four Eyes
* Suzie Plakson as Ginger
* Simon Webb as Steve
* Tamsin Kelsey as Bunny
* Betty Linde as Mrs. Wallaby
* Lacey as Bingo

## Box Office

"Bingo" grossed $2,141,360 during its opening weekend. Overall, the film grossed a total of $8,667,684 on an estimated budget of $10,000,000.

## Critical Reception

Hal Hinson of the Washington Post said: *"Jim Strain's script is wiggy and off-the-wall; he's the writer equivalent of a knuckle-baller, and his jokes keep breaking off in weird directions."*

The Baltimore Sun wrote: *"It's easy enough to see what director Matthew Robbins was after: a kids' film that adults would find enjoyable. The idea was that kids would enjoy the story of a boy and his dog (not to mention the dumber gags), while adults would appreciate the satire of various film genres incorporated in the plot. Unfortunately, he fails both his potential audiences."*

Writing for the Chicago Tribune, Clifford Terry said that the film *"succeeds neither as a snappy spoof nor as a canine caper."*

Entertainment Weekly noted that the film has *"its cartoonish, lunkheaded moments."*

TV Guide Magazine wrote: *"Bingo is filled with countless cliches, corny jokes, vulgarities, silliness and unconvincing plot twists."*

Chris Hicks from the Deseret News wrote: *"Bingo is yet another example of a children's film with profanity, vulgarity and such big laugh-getters as a sarcastic one-liner about flatulence, a dog burping (not once, but twice) and a barefoot man slipping on dog dung."*

The Hartford Courant called it *"too dumb and cute for grown-ups, too tasteless and pseudo-sophisticated for family audiences."*

## Awards

**Young Artist Awards** (1992)

* Best Family Motion Picture (Comedy) [*Nominated*]
* Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture: Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. [*Nominated*]
Dangerous Liaisons

**Dangerous Liaisons** is a 1988 American period romantic drama film directed by Stephen Frears.

The film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on December 16, 1988.

It is based on Christopher Hampton's play, "Les liaisons dangereuses" (which was itself the adaptation of the 18th-century French novel of the same name by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos).

## Plot

A scheming widow and her manipulative ex-lover make a bet with each other regarding the corruption of a recently married woman.

## Cast

* Glenn Close as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil
* John Malkovich as Vicomte de Valmont
* Michelle Pfeiffer as Madame Marie de Tourvel
* Uma Thurman as Cécile de Volanges
* Swoosie Kurtz as Madame de Volanges
* Keanu Reeves as Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny
* Mildred Natwick as Madame de Rosemonde
* Peter Capaldi as Azolan
* Valerie Gogan as Julie
* Laura Benson as Émilie
* Joe Sheridan as Georges
* Joanna Pavlis as Adèle
* Harry Jones as Monsieur Armand
* François Montagut as Belleroche
Can You Feel Me Dancing?

**Can You Feel Me Dancing?** is a 1986 American television drama film directed by Michael Miller. The film aired on October 13, 1986 on the NBC network.

## Plot

The film follows Karin Nichols (Justine Bateman), a blind 19-year-old girl who decides to move in with her boyfriend in order to be more independent away from her overprotective family.

## Cast

* Justine Bateman as Karin Nichols
* Max Gail as Mel Nichols
* Jason Bateman as Larry Nichols
* Frances Lee McCain as Joan Nichols
* Roger Wilson as Richie Valente
* Vicki Eaton as Rehab Counselor
* Cheryl McMannis as Self
* Santos Morales as Enrique
* Phil Rubenstein as Eddie
* Joseph Nasser as Danny

## Production

While filming a scene where her character punches through a window, Justine Bateman suffered from nerve damage and still suffers from a loss of feeling in her small finger.
Captains Courageous (1937)

**Captains Courageous** is a 1937 American adventure\drama film directed by Victor Fleming which was released on May 11, 1937 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

It is based on Rudyard Kipling's 1897 novel of the same name.

## Plot

The film follows Harvey, the spoiled son of an American business tycoon who falls overboard from a steamship and is picked up by a New England fishing schooner where he's made to earn his keep by joining the crew in their work.

## Cast

* Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey Cheyne
* Spencer Tracy as Manuel Fidello
* Lionel Barrymore as Captain Disko Troop
* Melvyn Douglas as Frank Burton Cheyne
* Charley Grapewin as Uncle Salters
* Mickey Rooney as Dan Troop
* John Carradine as "Long Jack"
* Oscar O'Shea as Captain Walt Cushman
* Jack LaRue as Priest
* Walter Kingsford as Dr. Finley
* Donald Briggs as Bob Tyler

## Critical Reception

Dan Jardine from AllMovie said: *"Rudyard Kipling's well-known novel enjoys an excellent adaptation in Victor Fleming's splendidly directed film. There are some well-directed action sequences that get the heart pounding, but the core of the story is in the slowly developing relationship between Harvey and Manuel."*

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews wrote: *"It’s a pleasant enough coming-of-age tale but to call it a great pic or a work of art or that [Spencer] Tracy, with his Yiddish accent passing for a Portuguese accent, is into some great acting, is a reach."*

TV Guide Magazine called it a *"wonderful sea adventure with a heartwarming drama at its core."*

Lisa Marie Bowman from the Through the Shattered Lens said: *"Captains Courageous wears its sentiment on its sleeve and it makes for an interesting contrast to the more cynical films of today. While it takes a while to get used to seeing Spencer Tracy giving such a theatrical performance, he does eventually win you over."*

## Awards

**National Board of Review** 1937

* NBR Award: Top Ten Films [**Winner**]

**New York Film Critics Circle Awards** (1937)

* Best Actor: Spencer Tracy [*Nominated*]
* Best Film [*Nominated*]
* Best Director: Victor Fleming [*Nominated*]

**Academy Awards** (1938)

* Best Actor in a Leading Role: Spencer Tracy [**Winner**]
* Best Picture [*Nominated*]
* Best Writing, Screenplay: Marc Connelly, John Lee Mahin and Dale Van Every
* Best Film Editing: Elmo Veron [*Nominated*]

**Photoplay Awards** (1938)

* Medal of Honor: Louis D. Lighton [**Winner**]

**Picturegoer Awards** (1938)

* Gold Medal for Best Actor: Spencer Tracy [**Winner**]

## Remakes

Two made-for-television remakes of "Captains Courageous" were released in in 1977 and in 1996.
Angel Dusted

**Angel Dusted** is a 1981 American television drama film directed by Dick Lowry which aired on February 11, 1981 on the NBC network.

It is based on Ursula Etons' 1979 book, "Angel Dusted: A Family's Nightmare."

## Plot

When Betty and Michael Eaton learn that their teenage son, Owen became violent at college due to smoking PCP, they decide to temporarily commit him to a psychiatric ward and the family tries to cope with the situation.

## Cast

* Jean Stapleton as Betty Eaton
* Arthur Hill as Michael Eaton
* John Putch as Owen Eaton
* Ken Michelman as Mark Eaton
* Brian Andrews as Andrew Eaton
* Helen Hunt as Lizzie Eaton
* Darlene Craviotto as Dr. Joan Gideon
* Percy Rodrigues as Dr. Kevin Hastings
* Patrick Cassidy as Bob Shecky

## Production

Filming for "Angel Dusted" took place in Los Angeles, California.

## Critical Reception

The B&S About Movies website wrote: *"While [John] Putch is stellar in his acting debut, this is clearly mom’s show. For anyone who’s never experienced Jean Stapleton outside of her Edith Bunker character on CBS-TV’s long running All in the Family, they’ll be amazed at this master thespian’s range."*
Children of Divorce

**Children of Divorce** is a 1980 American television drama film written & directed by Joanna Lee which aired on November 24, 1980 on the NBC network.

## Plot

The film explores the impact of divorce on four children from three socially different families.

## Cast

* Barbara Feldon as Irene Hoffman
* Carmine Caridi as Joe Hoffman
* Stacey Nelkin as Andrea Hoffman
* Christopher Ciampa as Josh Hoffman
* Greg Mullavey as Tom Malik
* Stella Stevens as Sherry Malik
* Lance Kerwin as Tony Malik
* Billy Dee Williams as Walter Williams
* Olivia Cole as Betty Williams
* Kim Fields as Denise Williams
* Fritz Weaver as Eli Sorenson

## Critical Reception

Andy Webb of The Movie Scene said "Children of Divorce" is *"incredibly unsubtle from the way children act to the forced stereotypes right through to the dialogue which is not on the least bit convincing would come from a teenager's mouth."*
Baby Geniuses

**Baby Geniuses** is a 1999 American family comedy film directed by Bob Clark, which was released by TriStar Pictures on March 12, 1999.

## Plot

The Babyco firm (who are world leaders in infant care products) has discovered that prior to the age of two and through "baby talk", infants can communicate in a highly sophisticated manner.

The scientists have a lot to deal with when one toddler escapes from the lab to unite the babies from the outside world.

## Cast

* Kathleen Turner as Dr. Elena Kinder
* Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Heep
* Peter MacNicol as Dan
* Kim Cattrall as Robin
* Dom DeLuise as Lenny
* Ruby Dee as Margo, Dan and Robin's housekeeper.
* Kyle Howard as Dickie/Ice Pick
* Jim Hanks as Goon Ray
* Sam McMurray as Goon Bob
* Leo, Gerry and Myles Fitzgerald as Sylvester/Whit (Voiced by Miko Hughes)
* Brianna and Brittany McConnell as Lexi (Voiced by Lexi Thomas)
* Gabrielle and Megan Robbins as Carrie (Voiced by Aaron Spann & Scarlett Pomers)
* Jacob and Zachary Handy as Ducy (Voiced by Seth Adkins)
* Griffen and Connor Legget as Basil (Voiced by Scotty Leavenworth)
* Amanda & Caitlin Fein as Teddie (Voiced by Ashli Adams)
Beyond Witch Mountain

**Beyond Witch Mountain** is a 1982 American television science fiction\fantasy film directed by Robert Day which aired on February 20, 1982 on the CBS network.

It is a sequel to the 1975 film, "Escape to Witch Mountain."

## Plot

After learning that their Uncle Bené has a long-lost grandson with amazing abilities, Tia, Tony, their old friend, Jason O'Day and a black cat named Winky work together to find the boy before their old nemesis, Aristotle Bolt does.

## Cast

* Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day
* Tracey Gold as Tia
* Andy Freeman as Tony
* Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Aristotle Bolt
* J.D. Cannon as Deranian
* Noah Beery Jr. as Uncle Bené
* Stephanie Blackmore as Dr. Adrian Molina
* Peter Hobbs as Dr. Peter Morton

## Production

Eddie Albert is the only original cast member from "Escape to Witch Mountain" to appear in the film. All of the original roles were re-cast with new actors & actresses.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr. decided to grow a big, bushy mustache to distinguish himself as the villain in the film, but director Robert Day talked him into shaving before the cameras rolled.
Call Me Anna

**Call Me Anna** is a 1990 American biographical drama film directed by Gilbert Cates which aired on the ABC network on November 11, 1990.

## Plot

The film is based on Patty Duke's 1988 autobiography of the same name that details her life from a child star to an adult actress, and her long-time struggle with mental illness.

## Cast

* Patty Duke as Anna Marie Duke
	+ Ari Meyers as Patty Duke (youth)
	+ Jenny Robertson as Patty Duke (young adult)
* Howard Hesseman as John Ross
* Deborah May as Ethel Ross
* Millie Perkins as Frances Duke
* Arthur Taxier as John Astin
* Matthew Perry as Desi Arnaz Jr.
* David Packer as Glenn Bell
* Ray Duke as John Patrick Duke
* Cory Danziger as Sean Astin
	+ Zachary Benjamin as Sean Astin (young)
* Ryan Francis as Mackenzie Astin
	+ Matthew Linville as Mackenzie Astin (young)
* Karl Malden as Dr. Harold Arlen

## Critical Reception

Entertainment Weekly said that the film is *"florid and full of trite dialogue"*, but added that it *"does leave you hoping fervently that Patty Duke is a contented person now, because she certainly seems to deserve it."*

## Awards

**Directors Guild of America** (1991)

* Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: Gilbert Cates [*Nominated*]