Pamela Winslow Movies
Director Andrew Davis followed up the action blockbuster The Fugitive (1993) with this Capra-esque box office dud that nevertheless featured engaging dual performances by Andy Garcia. Garcia stars as Ruben and Robby, twin brothers who were raised separately and have become total opposites. Ruben has recently inherited a 40,000-acre Santa Barbara estate from his eccentric guardian, Mona (Holland Taylor). A friend to artisans and migrant workers, Ruben wants to transform the land into a commune, while the cold-hearted Robby wants to steal it from his brother, develop it and make millions. Muddying the waters are Lou (Alan Arkin), a quick-thinking ex-cop and pal of Ruben's who is able to manipulate the law to his own purposes, Eddie (Joe Pantoliano), a shark lawyer who plays both sides against the middle, and Ruben's ex-wife Laura (Rachel Ticotin). When each brother masquerades as the other for a time, however, some insights are gained by both. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Andy Garcia, Alan Arkin, (more)
- 1993
Kidnapped by members of a Romulan underground movement, Troi's face is surgically altered, whereupon she is forced to impersonate a Romulan intelligence officer. It's all part of an elaborate defection scheme involving three high profile Romulan senators. Unfortunately, Romulan commander Toreth (Carolyn Seymour) suspects that something is afoot, and that Troi is an impostor. Scripted by Naren Shankar from a story by Rene Echevarria, "Face of the Enemy" first aired February 13, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
In this romantic drama, a concert pianist has a second chance at happiness when he discovers that his long-lost love is going through a nasty break up. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Larry Poindexter, Pamela Winslow, (more)
- 1992
- PG
Taking its cues from the classic Some Like It Hot (1959) and the television series Bosom Buddies (1980-82), this comedy combines the teen campus and cross-dressing subgenres. Jonathan Silverman stars as college freshman Bobby, an eager if naïve student who intends, as a legacy, to pledge his father's fraternity. Forced to endure a series of humiliating initiations, Bobby learns that he must retrieve a painting from a sorority, Zeta Alpha Zeta, as his final rite of passage. Dressed in high heels and a wig and sporting a British accent, he pretends to be "Roberta," a hopeful female pledge. Once he meets the beautiful Diana (Alyssa Milano), however, Bobby decides to keep up his ruse and remain with Zeta Alpha Zeta, in an effort to become better acquainted with her. Although he struggles to maintain his fake identity, Bobby learns what women really think about men, using his newfound wisdom both to become a better man and to separate Diana from her loutish boyfriend. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jonathan Silverman, Alyssa Milano, (more)
- 1991
Could Data be lying about the events that occured while the Enterprise crew was mysteriously rendered unconscious for 30 seconds? Captain Picard thinks so, and he wants to know why. Data won't answer his questions, but alludes to the possibility that he might be protecting the crew from something equally mysterious and horrible. Originally aired Feburary 16, 1991, "Clues" was cowritten by Bruce D. Arthurs and Joe Menonsky. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Patrick Stewart doubled as star and director of this fourth-season Next Generation episode. The focus of the story, however, is not on Stewart's character Captain Picard, but on humanistic android Data. Hoping to experience the sensation of Love, Data dispassionately tries to develop a relationship with Ensign Jenna D'Sora (Michele Scarabelli), herself on the rebound from an unhappy romance. Responding to his by-rote advances, Jenna plays along with Data, even giving him a few courtship hints along the way, while the Enterprise crew tries to cope as best it can with a decidedly non-emotional crisis. Written by Ronald D. Moore and Joe Menosky, "In Theory" originally aired June 8, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Originally broadcast as part of the American Playhouse series on PBS, this video captures a performance by the original cast of the popular Broadway musical. With songs and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, who also directed the stage production, Into the Woods humorously combines a number of classic fairy tales into one over-arching narrative. A baker and his wife are assigned a number of tasks by a nearby witch; only after completing these duties will they be able to give birth. During their quest to fulfill the witches' demands, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairy tale figures. The traditional stories are parodied and altered at will, yet the original fairy tales' sense of wonder and, at times, darkness remains intact. The score, winner of Broadway's Tony Award, includes such songs as Children Will Listen, Giants in the Sky, and No One Is Alone. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
