Gail Willumsen Movies
- 1982
This is a soap opera about a rich, suave, but self-aggrandizing villain and the women who either love or hate him. The melodrama sudses up with Ernie Stoddard's (Tony Curtis) determination to bring legal gambling to an island off the California coast and a local councilman's equally strong determination to stop him. The catch is Stoddard's ex-wife Erin (Carol Lynley) is now married to the councilman, but her heart still skips a beat when Stoddard walks into the room. The councilman is her third husband; her first, Stoddard's partner, was apparently killed by parties unknown. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tony Curtis, Carol Lynley, (more)
- 2001
This is the fourth episode in a seven-part PBS series that provides viewers with an overview of the theory of evolution: how the theory was conceived, how it has broadly influenced science, how it is commonly misunderstood, and how the theory effects everyday life. Written and directed by Gail Willumsen, this installment of the documentary reveals the scientific meaning of that often misused and misunderstood phrase "survival of the fittest." In relation to natural selection, Willumsen examines how overuse of certain medicines on viruses and bacteria are possibly creating super-viruses and super-bacteria that may one day threaten humanity with extinction. Narrated by acclaimed actor Liam Neeson, highlights include animation sequences illustrating evolution, interviews with various scientists, and archival footage from a variety of sources, including the American Red Cross, Archive Films, BioMedia Associates, Getty Images, the WPA Film Library, and United Wildlife. Included among the distinguished advisors for the series are Jane Goodall, author Stephen Jay Gould, and scientist William H. Calvin of Washington University. The series was originally televised September 24-27, 2001. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide
- 1996
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The phrase National Geographic is synonymous with colorful exposes of faraway cultures and the environments in which they survive. This 30-year special is the ultimate highlight reel that documents some of the best adventures and the accompanying spectacular backdrop that film has ever captured. Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this video accurately dictates the wonders of this universe, from the bottom of the ocean with undersea explorer extraordinaire Jacques Cousteau to the famous first American expedition to the top of the world, Mount Everest. With clips spanning 114 programs and a multitude of countries, this educational experience is a tribute to the natural order. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1995
National Geographic: Cyclone inspects the specific causes and attempts to make sense of some of nature's most frightening spectacles. Director Richard J. Wells and his crew make extensive use of real-life footage of particularly famous tornadoes, tropical storms, and hurricanes in order to capture the authentic terror and ruin that storms are capable of inflicting. Storms from the Midwest's infamous Tornado Alley are examined, and there is a lengthy investigation of Hurricane Andrew, the enormously destructive storm that hit South Florida in 1992. In addition, featured scientists in the video discuss their past and future efforts to understand these natural disasters. ~ John Schietinger, All Movie Guide
- 1990
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The National Geographic Society -- one of the most respected organizations involved with the research, exploration, study, and documentation of geography, geology, and earth sciences -- has produced another video on the power and magnificence of volcanoes. This 60-minute presentation takes a tour of some of the earth's better-known volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan's Mount Unzen. The video includes the history of volcanoes, how they were formed, why some are active or inactive, what triggers lava flows down in the earth's core, and interviews the scientists and volcanologists in their exploration to understand and forecast eruptions that could save human lives and property. And, of course, this documentary is powerful and stark with the photographic footage of the volcanoes and a rich, accompanying soundtrack. ~ Forrest Spencer, All Movie Guide
