Ron Oliver Movies
- 2008
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When an elderly lesbian couple refuses to sell their home to a powerful developer their house is covered in homophobic vandalism, but is this apparent hate crime motivated by genuine distain for gay culture or simple corporate greed? All the homeowners in the neighborhood have agreed to sell except for a committed lesbian couple with no interest in money nor intentions of moving. A local investigator suspects that the attack is simply a way of convincing the couple to bend to big business, and as he delves further into the case he comes to terms with his feelings for an old boyfriend. Inspired by the strength of the lesbian couple he is working for, the investigator finally learns how to love again. Chad Allen, Margot Kidder, and Gabrielle Rose star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, (more)
Upon realizing that an incoming MegaMart and a charming stranger (Tobias Mehler) may bring about the downfall of the small town Christmas ornament company she works at, a dedicated employee (Monica Keena) attempts to save the company and bring her town together before Christmas Day. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Monica Keena, Tobias Mehler, (more)
- 2008
- R
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A Milan-based photographer finds his quiet family life suddenly disrupted when a young woman from his past life returns to drag him back into the treacherous world of international espionage. Jacob Keane (Robert Gant) was living the good life before Marta (Shannen Doherty) came looking for help. Now it's beginning to look as if lazy days with his longtime boyfriend Paolo and beautiful daughter Julia are about to become a distant memory. Marta has been targeted by a mysterious and resourceful enemy, the same man who will soon threaten Jacob should he fail to act fast. Perhaps with a little help from their former colleague Yale (John Rhys-Davies), Jacob and Marta will be able to prevent the villainous Vigo (Ian Roberts) from destroying any more lives than he already has. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Gant, Shannen Doherty, (more)
Dennis the Menace Christmas is a live action holiday tale featuring the popular cartoon character and his annoyed neighbor Mr. Wilson. As the season approaches, each learns a valuable lesson about the true meaning of the holiday season. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The traditional crime thriller gets a modern twist with this sequel to Third Man Out following the further adventures of gay detective Donald Strachey (Chad Allen). Hard boiled private investigator Donald Strachey has just found the lifeless body of his latest client, and now in order to catch the killer he'll be forced to rely on his straight-laced husband Tim and overenthusiastic assistant Kenny. As the investigation leads Strachey straight into Dr. Trevor Cornell's dark world of "conversion therapy,' where psychology and religion combine with the singular goal of turning average everyday homosexuals "straight," the stage is set for a climactic showdown with more than a few surprising twists and turns. Sebastian Spence and Morgan Fairchild co-star in an adaptation of author Richard Stevenson's best-selling series of books that will have viewers of all sexual pursuasions on the edge of their seats. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, (more)
Third Man Out tells the story of homosexual detective Donald Strachey. He takes on the responsibility of protecting John Rutka, a controversial gay activist who outs prominent homosexual citizens. After Strachey feels Rutka may be planning to out him, he quits the job. However, after Rutka is killed, Strachey takes it on himself to solve the murder. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chad Allen, Sean Carey, (more)
In this direct-to-video horror outing, Ashley (Siri Baruc) is a troubled teenager who has been given to episodes of suicidal depression thanks to the cruel treatment she receives from her parents. Ashley runs away from home and tracks down her sister, Leslie (Leah Cairns), who runs a dance club on the outskirts of town with a handful of her friends. But Leslie and her pals are not typical club kids -- they've been transformed into "thralls," creatures who are half vampire and half human, by the evil Mr. Jones (Lorenzo Lamas), and the club exists in order to lure in hipsters to provide fresh blood. Frustrated by the fact they don't command the full powers of a vampire, Leslie and her friends have hatched a plot to move Mr. Jones out of the picture and become fully vested bloodsuckers, and when Ashley arrives, they decide to use her as part of their scheme. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
A modern-day Scrooge looking to make Christmas miserable for everyone around him receives an important lesson in the true meaning of the season in this contemporary re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Jack Cameron (Tom Arnold) is a deeply embittered divorcee who has no time for the cheery, pink-cheeked trappings of Christmas. After taking note of Jack's decidedly glum opinion of the holiday season, the hard working Bureau of Yuletide Affairs dispatches the equally curmudgeonly Ghost of Christmas Past (Leslie Jordan) to give Jack a revealing look at the Christmas celebrations of yesteryear. When the ill-tempered specter absconds mid-mission and leaves Jack trapped in the past, it's up to the radiant Ghost of Christmas Present (Andrea Roth) to transport Jack back to the present where he truly belongs. Now, as Jack travels forward in time with the Ghost of Christmas Present, he finally sees the error of his ways and determines to save the future of the holiday he once so despised. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Arnold, Andrea Roth, (more)
- 1999
The British children's series Chris Cross chronicled the comically anarchistic pranks of two troublesome schoolboys. Chris Hilton (Simon Fenton) and Oliver Cross (Eugene Byrd) were students at Stansfield Academy, a tradition-bound private school. Forever seeking out methods of undermining authority and wreaking havoc, Chris and Cross hatched all manner of schemes, from staging elaborate "escapes" for themselves and their classmates to clandestinely recording their own rock songs. Needless to say, the series was extremely popular with youngsters, far less so with grownups. Created by D.J. McHale and originally telecast on ITV from 1994 to 1995, the 13 25-minute Chris Cross episodes were later seen in America over the Showtime cable service. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
- R
In this futuristic sci-fi adventure, an intergalactic warrior and his pals team up to stop the wicked dictator His Shadow. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael McManus, Eva Habermann, (more)
- 1997
In this sci-fi adventure, an awesome intergalactic warrior engages in an epic battle with the hologram of an ancient poet while on the planet Brunnis. The fighter is assisted by his cadre of friends. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael McManus, Eva Habermann, (more)
- 1992
- R
In Ron Oliver's erotic psychodrama, Shannon Tweed stars as a mother whose teen-age son is traumatized by her new husband and her husband's freeloading brother. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- 1989
- R
In this entry in the gory slasher series, a dead prom queen rises up from the grave to pursue her latest crush. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tim Conlon, Cyndy Preston, (more)
- 1987
- R
Though not a true sequel to Paul Lynch's derivative slasher-dud Prom Night, this Carrie-flavored horror film begins in 1957 with the fiery death of bitchy prom queen Mary Lou Maloney (Lisa Schrage) courtesy of a backfired stinkbomb stunt pulled by her jealous ex-boyfriend. Thirty years later, her killer has become the school principal (Michael Ironside), and sweet, innocent Vicki (Wendy Lyon) is a contender for the prom-queen title. Mary Lou's vengeful spirit spies the perfect opportunity to reclaim her crown once and for all. The rest of the film involves Vicki adopting Mary Lou's less-than-reputable habits and messily destroying anyone who stands between her and the coveted title. High points include a telekinetic "Tutti Frutti" locker-room squashing and a swirling demonic blackboard, all courtesy of FX wizard Jim Doyle, who worked previously on A Nightmare on Elm Street, to which this film bears some stylistic similarities. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, (more)
