Yule Caise Movies
When a wealthy real estate developer purchases an entire neighborhood, a martial arts instructor and his three star pupils fight back to keep the dojo from closing its doors in this gay action comedy. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
The world of competitive figure skating takes a pratfall in this satiric comedy. Professor Robinson (Chris Hogan) is a documentary filmmaker whose latest project presents an in-depth look at three figure skaters hoping to someday rise from the lowest rungs of amateur competition into the ranks of the U.S. Olympic Team. Robinson's subjects are Veda Tilman (Barret Swatek), a high-strung young woman who suffers from an eating disorder; J.C. Cain (A.J. Langer), a chain-smoking trailer-park refugee with more than her share of attitude; and Wendy Wodinski (Marissa Winokur), whose rotund build would make her seem like an unlikely contender for a skating championship. As Veda, J.C., and Wendy train for their next match, seen-it-all Zamboni driver Phil (Jason Alexander) offers his perspective on the action. On Edge features cameos from noted comic actors Kathy Griffin, Michael McKean, and Wendie Malick, as well as appearances by real-life skating champions Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tai Babilonia, Randy Gardner, Steven Cousins, and Peter Carruthers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jason Alexander, John Glover, (more)
From producers Norman Lear and Milos Forman comes this filmed adaptation of writer Jess Mowry's Way Past Cool. Set on the gritty streets of Oakland, California, the film is told in a non-linear fashion and centers on a group of adolescents enmeshed in the violents criminal drug-trade. When a rivalry between gangs threatens to reach a fever pitch, the youngsters face a danger heretofore unknown to them. Directed by Adam Davidson, Way Past Cool stars Wayne Collins and Luchisha Evans. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Wayne Collins, Luchisha Evans, (more)
A Christmas Without Snow originally premiered December 9, 1980. The title refers to the film's setting: the snowless San Francisco. The story is told from the point of view of newly divorced Michael Learned, who comes to grips with disillusionment with a little help from her friends in the church choir. As the singers prepare for a performance of Handel's "Messiah" under the autocratic leadership of choirmaster John Houseman, we learn a little something about the personal lives of several choir members, including Ramon Bieri, Ruth Nelson and Valerie Curtin--and the lonely Houseman himself. Christmas without Snow was presented by CBS in conjunction with the network's Family Reading Program. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
