Peter Schreiner Movies
A high-profile slaying becomes the case of an ambitious attorney's career in this legal thriller based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable (Laura Linney), who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Frances McDormand) concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder. Vail also uncovers evidence that the archbishop was involved in a corrupt land scheme and may have molested young parishioners. Now the cynical, opportunistic attorney is faced with a daunting prospect, a client who may actually deserve his best defense. Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Gere, Laura Linney, (more)
- 1993
In this first episode of a two-part story, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) sends Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) a telegram demanding that they make their separation legal. Well-meaning Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) throws Frasier a "Happy Divorce" party, which turns sour thanks to a surprisingly hostile Woody (Woody Harrelson). But the evening is not a total loss: The lonely Frasier manages to persuade Rebecca to go to bed with him -- a romantic liaison that is, alas, doomed to be interrupted by several surprise visitors. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
- PG
In this action-comedy, an eccentric detective ends up working with a lost gnome who has accidentally burrowed up from his subterranean world. He is searching for something valuable he lost so he can win the heart of a winsome gnomette. Wacky mayhem ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anthony Michael Hall, Jerry Orbach, (more)
- 1992
Will (Will Smith) is slated to appear on a game show, provided that he choose a playing partner. The most logical candidates are his close pals Jazz (Jeff Townes) and Tyriq (Perry Moore, in his final series appearance), but when these two begin quarreling bitterly over who deserves to be chosen, Will picks another person. Ultimately, it is Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) who teams up with Will for the Big Prizes--but wait until you see who's on the opposing team! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Determined to get even with snooty landlord John Hill (Keene Curtis) once and for all, Sam (Ted Danson) pulls out his secret weapon of mass destruction by unleashing Carla (Rhea Perlman) on the hapless Hill. Things don't work out quite as planned, however, when Carla falls in love with the shiny-domed landlord. Meanwhile, Cliff (John Ratzenberger, who also directed this episode) tries to overcome his fear of four-legged locomotion. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Both Sam (Ted Danson) and Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) covet the lease for the back room of Cheers. Never one to play fair if it wasn't necessary, Rebecca intends to get what she wants by using her womanly wiles on landlord John Hill (Keene Curtis). Meanwhile, Carla (Rhea Perlman) must face up to the fact that her eyesight isn't what it used to be. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
When his wife Vera lands a job at Melville's restaurant on the second floor, a paranoid Norm (George Wendt) decides to quit Cheers for good. Meanwhile, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) arranges a 39th birthday party for Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) -- or rather, she arranges for him to arrange the party. Elsewhere, Gallic photographer Henri (Anthony Cistaro) shoots some sexy "art studies" of an unexpected subject. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) wants to convert the back room of Cheers into a tearoom. Though he's dead set against the idea, Sam (Ted Danson) strikes a deal with her: If she can rake in 500 dollars in one night, the room is hers. Hoping to entice her customers into spending their hard-earned cash, Rebecca relies upon the succulent seductions of Woody's (Woody Harrelson) special chili, while Sam goes into a five-alarm snit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Sam (Ted Danson) is unprepared for the adventure awaiting him when he agrees to babysit for the son of Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth). Meanwhile, Woody (Woody Harrelson) frets and fusses when wide-eyed Kelly (Jackie Swanson) goes to work at Cheers as part of a school project. Twin children Christopher and Kevin Graves make their first joint appearance as little Frederick Crane. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) is crushed beyond reconciliation when her favorite lab rat dies. Her depression spills over into her home life, sorely threatening son Frederick's chance for enrollment in an exclusive pre-school. Meanwhile, perennial Cheers habitué Paul Kreppin (Paul Willson), the man who's "always left out," is pursued by a gorgeous woman who has already spurned Sam (Ted Danson). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Georgia Brown returns as Carla's spiritual mentor, flamboyant parapsychic Madame Lazora. The bad news is that Lazora wants to retire from the business; the worse news is that she wants Carla (Rhea Perlman) to be her successor. Meanwhile, Woody (Woody Harrelson) is crushed by a bad review for his latest theatrical endeavor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
While painting the home of Frasier and Lilith Crane (Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth), Norm (George Wendt) hurts his back. With his wife, Vera, out of town, Norm is invited to stay with the Drs. Crane for a while -- a decision that the couple soon has cause to regret. And back at Cheers, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) uses an egg to test out her latent parenting skills. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The bizarre relationship between an overbearing mother and her son, a convicted rapist, forms the basis of this dark drama based on a novel by Jack Olsen, which is in turn based on a true story. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dale Midkiff, (more)
- 1990
The long-standing dream of trivia buff Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger) comes true when he is chosen as a contestant on the TV game show Jeopardy! Though he quickly drives host Alex Trebek and announcer Johnny Gilbert crazy, Cliff does quite well during the first round. Meanwhile, back at Cheers, someone has stolen Sam's (Ted Danson) fabled Little Black Book -- and is calling every number listed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Woody (Woody Harrelson) looks forward to meeting the wealthy family of his girl friend Kelly (Jackie Swanson) with fear and trepidation. As expected, the relatives think the very worst of Woody -- all except Kelly's mother (Melendy Britt), who is very, very friendly to her prospective son-in-law. Meanwhile, the gang at Cheers looks on as urban cowboy Cliff (John Ratzenberger) tries to "conquer" a mechanical bull. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) has high hopes for a romantic day with her zillionaire sweetheart Robin Colcord (Roger Rees). In fact, she has planned this special day down to the minutest detail. But what Rebecca hadn't planned on was that Robin would prefer to spend the day indulging in a series of childish competitions with Sam (Ted Danson). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) invites Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Sam (Ted Danson) along when she goes on a TV talk show to promote her new book, "Good Boys/Bad Boys." At first, Sam is offended when Lilith offers him as a prime example of "Bad Boy." But when the show's female guests and audience members respond positively to Sam, Frasier is miffed that Lilith regards him as merely "Good." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) would like nothing better than to end the long-standing feud between the Cheers gang and their arch-rivals at Gary's Olde Towne Tap. But this proves impossible when it seems that someone at Gary's has stolen Cheers' beloved statue of Indian warrior Tecumseh. The war escalates throughout the episode, with a surprising twist at the finale. Fans of Kelsey Grammer's later series should keep their ears open for yet another reference to the "dead" father of Frasier Crane. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Against all odds, the widows of two-timing Eddie LeBec, Carla (Rhea Perlman) and Gloria (Anne DeSalvo), are now the best of friends. In fact, the two ladies get along so well that Carla agrees to split her inheritance from Eddie 50-50 with Gloria. This, however, is before Carla discovers that she could have had 50,000 dollars if she hadn't been so blasted generous. Meanwhile, Woody (Woody Harrelson), cast in a revival of the rock-musical Hair, agonizes over appearing in the play's notorious nude scene. And where in the world is Cliff Clavin? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
With Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) out of the picture, an overworked Sam (Ted Danson) hires a new manager for Cheers, a likeable fellow named Earl (Bryan Clark). Before long, Earl has become the most popular person in the establishment, which greatly depresses Sam when he learns that Rebecca is so desperate for work that she has been reduced to modeling in an auto show. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is none too thrilled when his mother (Frances Sternhagen) pays an extended visit. Making matters worse, Mom takes a shine to Woody (Woody Harrelson), virtually adopting the affable bartender as "the son I never had." Back at Cheers, the gang tangles with some construction workers, and Norm (George Wendt) gets stuck in a barred window. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
By rights, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) should be thrilled that the other girlfriend of her beloved Robin Colcord is being squired by someone else. But "thrilled" is not her reaction when Sam (Ted Danson) reveals that he has scored with Robin's other significant other. Meanwhile, Woody (Woody Harrelson) is in for a surprise when he advertises for a roommate, and the audience is in for a surprise when Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) raises her voice in song. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) says she is willing to marry Robin (Roger Rees), even though he has indulged in illegal insider trading. Worried that Rebecca will be implicated in her boyfriend's crimes, Sam (Ted Danson) blows the whistle on Robin and is rewarded by his corporate bosses with the ownership of Cheers. Convinced that Sam's motives were mercenary, Rebecca refuses to have anything to do with him -- at least until the cliffhanger which brings the eighth season of Cheers to a close. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
Ever anxious to impress her corporate bosses, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) takes it upon herself to promote Norm's (George Wendt) modest painting business into a major moneymaking enterprise. Not surprisingly, Norm nearly suffocates from Rebecca's good intentions. Meanwhile, Sam (Ted Danson) has a hard time keeping up (literally) with his new, hyper-athletic girl friend Erin (Lisa Aliff). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
Season eight of Cheers opens with a shocking confession from Rebecca (Kirstie Alley). Taking Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) into her confidence, Rebecca admits to having wildly erotic dreams about Sam (Ted Danson) -- little realizing that Sam is eavesdropping on this "private" conversation. Roger Rees makes his first series appearance as Trump-like megamillionaire Robin Colcord in this, the introductory episode of a two-part story. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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