Greg Collins Movies
- 2005
A typically truculent House (Hugh Laurie) is slapped with a court order instructing him to determine if mobster Joey Arnello (Joseph Lyle Taylor), who is slated to give testimony in Federal Court before entering the Witness Protection Program, is faking a serious illness. Joey's knuckle-busting brother Bill (Danny Nucci) warns House to lay off the case--but not for the (seemingly) obvious reasons. At the same time, Vogler (Chi McBride) puts extra pressure on Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) to fire House, or risk losing a $100 million donation. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2001
A bomb goes off in the lobby of a Las Vegas office building, resulting in several casualties. Investigating, Grissom (William L. Petersen) and Catherine (Marg Helgenberger) zero in on a security guard with a working knowledge of explosives. After going to bed with the hooker he has befriended, Nick (George Eads) is the primary suspect when the woman turns up dead -- and Eckley (Marc Vann) has the unenviable task of determining Nick's innocence or guilt. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2001
Early evidence indicates that the man found killed at a pottery store died while attempting to rob the establishment. But Catherine (Marg Helgenberger) soon discovers a link between this death and an unsolved kidnapping 16 years before. And, in another development, Sara (Jorja Fox) is convinced that a woman has died of spontaneous combustion. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2001
The 90-minute debut episode of Alias introduces Jennifer Garner as Sydney A. Bristow, who like many other undergraduates is working her way through college. Unlike her friends and fellow students, however, Sydney is not permitted to discuss her "outside job," not even with her roommate, Francie (Merrin Dungey) -- because Syd happens to be an undercover operative for the CIA. Or at least she thought she was working for the CIA until she reveals the nature of her profession to her fiancé, Danny Hecht (Edward Atterton) -- a revelation that results in Danny's murder. That's when Sydney discovers to her horror that the agency which employs her is not the CIA but instead a rival and somewhat sinister organization known as SD-6, under the aegis of the highly untrustworthy Arvin Sloane (Ron Rifkin). Though she'd sooner give up the spy game outright, Sydney is forced by Sloane into a deadly game of double-agent espionage, where no one -- least of all Sydney -- can tell the good guys from the bad. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2000
Once again, the CSI unit is challenged by a "signature killer" who stages murders to look like suicide, then deliberately leaves behind frustrating fragments of contrary evidence. All the unit knows is that the killer obviously has a working knowledge of forensic procedure. And on another front, a man who survived when his car went over a cliff still hovers between life and death. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2000
In the premiere episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle), head of the Las Vegas PD's forensic team, resents the presence of novice team member Holly Gribbs (Chandra West). Brass' efforts to scare Holly result in tragedy, but not before the unit investigates a disturbing variety of crimes: overnight-shift head man Grissom (William L. Petersen) looks into a suspicious suicide, number-two team member Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) joins Warrick Brown (Gary Dourdan) in probing the death of a not-so-homeless drunk, and Warrick's friendly rival Nick Stokes (George Eads) searches for a woman who drugged and robbed a hapless tourist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1999
Doyle (Glenn Quinn) finally gets up the nerve to ask out Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), albeit halfheartedly, but her reply is a typically sarcastic "no." She tries to call, him, however, when she discovers roaches invading her dumpy apartment. Unfortunately, Doyle is busy being harassed by a demon in regards to some gambling debts, so he's unavailable. Cordelia therefore invites herself to move into Angel's plush digs. Unable to cope with Cordelia's nonexistent roommate skills, Angel (David Boreanaz) strikes a deal with Doyle: If Doyle will help Cordelia find a new flat, Angel will get the debt-collector demon off Doyle's back. Doyle does end up finding Cordelia a dream apartment, unfortunately, it's haunted by two separate ghosts. Cordelia and company eventually befriend one of the spooks and drive out the other one, leaving Cordy free to enjoy her new apartment. Originally broadcast November 2, 1999, on the WB network, "Rm w/a Vu" marked season one, episode five of the supernatural comedy drama. Aura, one of Cordelia's Heathers-style minions from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, appears in voice only, leaving a gossipy message on the Angel Investigations answering machine. The friendly ghost, Dennis, becomes a recurring character, though an invisible one. B.J. Porter, who portrays him in this episode, does not reappear. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
- Starring:
- Glenn Quinn
- 1998
A frustrated Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) threatens to flunk Cory (Ben Savage), Shawn (Rider Strong) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) unless they try to meet a set of personal "perseverance" goals he has established. Shawn's goal would seem to be the most unattainable: he is to locate two Super Bowl tickets with Cory's help--and without Topanga butting in! Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) and Jack (Matthew Lawrence) try to use random selection to find their "ideal" girlfriends. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Hoping to curry favor with George Steinbrenner, George (Jason Alexander) dickers an arrangement with Newman (Wayne Knight) to pick up a low-cost supply of eggplant calzone. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) goes on several dates that aren't really dates. Kramer (Michael Richards) insists upon getting his clothes "straight out of the dryer" -- though an oven will do when he runs out of quarters. And Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is blessed with an extraordinarily persuasive girlfriend. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1995
Joey (David Coulier) must choose between staying at home to watch the Super Bowl or honoring his promise to take Michelle (the Olsen twins) and her classmates to the museum (on a Sunday evening???) In his efforts to play the "Two Places at Once" game, Joey causes nothing but trouble for all concerned. Meanwhile, DJ (Candace Cameron) is on pins and needles during an interview for a college scholarship, in a hilarious and surprising scene with a pre-Drew Carey Show Kathy Kinney. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1993
Jesse (John Stamos) has finally completed all requirements for his high school diploma, and he and the family are eagerly looking forward to his long-overdue graduation, where he is to deliver the keynote speech. Alas, Jesse and the gang end up trapped in the San Francisco subway system and miss the ceremony altogether. Though sorely disappointed by this turn of events, Jesse nonetheless works up enough self-esteem to not only go on with his life, but to help a young stranger who is on the verge of dropping out of school. This is the only Full House episode in which Candace Cameron (DJ Tanner) does not appear. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
In urgent need of cash to support his family, Jesse (John Stamos) moonlights as a pianist at an airport cocktail lounge--only to find that he's not alone in this pursuit. Elsewhere, the consequences are severe when Steph (Jodie Sweetin)"borrows" a sweater belonging to DJ (Candace Cameron). And as Becky (Lisa Loughlin) prepares to return to "Wake Up San Francisco", Danny (Bob Saget) worries that he will never see his temporary cohost Vicky (Gail Edwards) again. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Why do Danny (Bob Saget) and Joey (David Coulier) show up at their 10-year fraternity reunion in female drag? The answer is simple, if not entirely credible: Our heroes intend to get even for a prank pulled on them a decade ago by the girls of the Lamda Tau Delta sorority. Alas, what passes for harmless fun in college could well contitute a criminal act when perpetrated by grownups. And back at home, babysitter DJ (Candace Cameron) pays a sobering price for ignoring Michelle (played by the Olsen twins). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
Once again, the Cheers gang is swept up in a rivalry with the folks at their chief competition, Gary's Old Towne Tap. On this occasion, the two establishments are vying to create "Boston's Best Bloody Mary." Will Woody (Woody Harrelson), the only Cheers man ever able to best the redoubtable Gary (Joel Polis), save the day again -- or will things get hilariously out of control as usual? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1988
A battle of practical jokes rages between the gang at Cheers and the staff of Gary's Old Town Tavern, resulting in damaged sports trophies and stolen property. Hoping to prevent further mayhem, Gary (Robert Desiderio) tries to declare a truce by steering Boston Red Sox player Wade Boggs (playing himself) into Cheers for an autograph-signing session. But the Cheers folks aren't about to fall for some two-bit Wade Boggs impersonator, and their response is swift and decisive -- and incredibly dumb-headed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1986
Mark Lindsay Chapman (no relation to the murderer of John Lennon) stars in the made-for-TV The Annihilator. If the title sounds faintly reminiscent of The Terminator, it might just be more than a coincidence. The plot involves an army of mindless automatons, programmed to kill, kill, kill. Chapman plays a reporter whose efforts to halt the robot army are flummoxed by the fact that he himself is a fugitive from the law. The Annihilator premiered on April 7, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1985
Crooked promoter Sonny Monroe (Alex Rocco) is fixing boxing matches and using the prize money for his illegal drug-trafficking racket. When amateur boxer Billy Marquette (Daniel Faraldo) is ordered by Monroe to take a dive, Billy's family seeks out the A-Team for help. In a twinkling, B.A. (Mr. T.) has gone undercover as boxer "Volcano Johnson", with Hannibal (George Peppard) as his manager and Murdock (Dwight Schultz). Featured in the cast are veteran ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr. and ill-fated starlet Lana Clarkson. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
This action-adventure, that features a terrorist plot from The Fugitive (1993), saw its October 2001 release date moved back four months as a result of real-life terrorist attacks on the United States. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Gordon Brewer, a Los Angeles firefighter who witnesses the deaths of his wife and child, innocent victims of a terrorist attack on a motorcade carrying Colombian dignitaries. Responsibility for the deadly explosion belongs to Claudio "The Wolf" Perrini (Cliff Curtis), a terrorist and rebel in Colombia's decade-long civil war. When times passes with no suspect being brought to justice, Brewer rejects the advice of FBI agent Peter Brandt (Elias Koteas) and travels to the jungles of Colombia to find and take revenge upon his family's murderer himself. Encountering a complex web of death squads, right-wing military officials, guerrillas, terrorists and drug-lords, Brewer is aided in his dangerous quest by an unlikely ally, the beautiful Selena Perrini (Francesca Neri), his quarry's wife. Collateral Damage (2002) co-stars John Leguizamo and John Turturro. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elias Koteas, (more)
A highly trained fighting force of Navy SEALs goes after a band of modern-day pirates, who retaliate with a bombing that takes the life of the wife of the SEALs leader. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Jim Fitzpatrick, Greg Collins, (more)
- 1998
- R
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The anti-terrorist Delta Force is called into action once again in this thriller, concerning a crazed genius who threatens to unleash a biological weapon with the power to kill everyone in New York City. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Greg Collins, Bryan Genesse, (more)
The sophomore film from former music video and commercial director Michael Bay, this fast-paced action yarn featured rapid-fire editing, a cutting-edge rock soundtrack and liberal use of shots awash in a haze of burnished hues, all trademarks of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. Nicolas Cage stars as Stanley Goodspeed, an FBI chemical weapons expert handed a unique assignment. Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris), an insane Marine Corps general, has taken 81 tourists hostage on the abandoned island prison of Alcatraz. He and his men are threatening to bomb San Francisco with deadly gas unless $100 million is paid in war reparations to the families of servicemen killed in covert operations. Goodspeed is teamed with former British spy John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery), the only man ever to escape "The Rock," as well as a Navy SEAL team. When their military escorts are ambushed, it's up to odd couple Goodspeed and Mason to break into Alcatraz and stop Hummel. The Rock was the last film produced by Simpson, who died of a drug overdose before the film's release. Solo, his partner Bruckheimer continued making the sort of glossy, frenetic films for which the duo was famed. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, (more)
In the original box-office smash Under Siege, action hero Steven Seagal played Casey Ryback, a U.S. Navy SEAL who saved the world from nuclear destruction by outsmarting and killing off terrorists who had commandeered a submarine. In this sequel, Seagal's Ryback character does the same sort of thing aboard a train. Ryback now has retired from the Navy and is taking his niece Sarah (Katherine Heigl) on a vacation. They board a train traveling through the Rocky Mountains. Criminal mastermind Travis Dane (Eric Bogosian) is using the train as a control center in his effort to kidnap a top-secret government outer space super-weapon. Dane built the weapon but then was fired by the government before it was deployed. He has hooked up with shadowy Middle Eastern terrorists who have offered him $1 billion to use the satellite to blow up the Eastern seaboard by targeting a secret nuclear reactor underneath the Pentagon. Dane shows the Pentagon that he's got control of the weapon by blowing up a Chinese chemical plant. Officials can't stop him because they can't locate his headquarters. As long as the train keeps moving, his location can't be fixed. Ryback learns of the plot and enlists a porter named Bobby (Morris Chestnut) to help him in his battle. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steven Seagal, Eric Bogosian, (more)
Produced by the same team that bankrolled the hit The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, this violent domestic thriller is often compared to that mega-hit. Screenwriter Wesley Strick made his directorial debut with this script by Michael Auerbach. Vincent Spano and Moira Kelly are Russell and Dana Clifton, a successful but childless yuppie couple who adopt a mesmerizing young girl named Janie (Julia Devin). Janie has suicidal tendencies, however -- she walks out into crowded streets, keeps a butcher knife under her bed, and sometimes cuts herself. She also has psychotic white-trash parents, John and Leann Netherwood (Keith Carradine and Daryl Hannah). The Netherwoods are crooks forced to give up their daughter, but once released from jail, they are intent on getting her back. They kill an adoption agency worker and a police officer as part of their vendetta, terrorizing the suburban town as they target the Cliftons in their all-out war for the return of Janie. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Daryl Hannah, Keith Carradine, (more)
- 1993
- R
When a journalist's ex-girlfriend dies in a car crash, he becomes romantically involved with her best friend. Before long, it seems to him that both women may have been connected to shady goings-on. This suspenseful tale of erotica and mystery features performances by Virginia Madsen, Judd Nelson, Mia Sara and Timothy Daly among others. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
In this off-beat sci-fi adventure, a female scientist creates a sexy android version of herself and equips it with both the passionate emotions she lacks and a nuclear bomb. The trouble begins when the android is taken out for a test run and it ends up in the midst of a bank robbery where its internal bomb is accidentally activated. Things get worse, when the robot comes emotionally unglued and launches into a destructive rampage while enacting out its repressed creator's darkest desires. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gregory Hines, Renée Soutendijk, (more)
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