Michelle Smith Movies
In a futuristic, high-tech world run by huge corporations, Parker Barnes (Denzel Washington) is an L.A. policeman serving time for killing the psychotic who murdered his wife and child. Lindenmeyer (Stephen Spinella), a Dr. Frankenstein of the computer era, has created a monster, Sid 6.7 (Russell Crowe), a virtual reality entity which is programmed with the character traits of scores of mass murderers. Sid 6.7 has escaped the control of its creator and is now running amok. The privatized police force in charge of keeping the peace in the city is run by Elizabeth Deane (Louise Fletcher). Barnes has volunteered to test a new criminal tracking system based on a virtual reality device. His job is to find Sid 6.7, with the help of psychologist Madison Carter (Kelly Lynch). Barnes gets out of prison and reinstated to the police force to pursue his dangerous prey. ~ Michael Betzold, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Denzel Washington, Kelly Lynch, (more)
In this police drama, a cop opens up a youth center and endeavors to teach kids the fine art of boxing to help get them off the street. Things work out well until a powerful local drug dealer tries to ruin things. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Composer Richard Parker (Kevin Kline) and his wife Priscilla (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) live an ordinary suburban life until they meet their new neighbors Eddy (Kevin Spacey) and Kay (Rebecca Miller). The two couples become friends until some mate-swapping is suggested by the men. The plot takes a nasty turn, however, when Richard sleeps with Kay -- who turns up, the next morning, bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat. Soon, Richard is charged with the crime and must prove his innocence. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Kline, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, (more)
- 1991
Landing a role in the pilot for the upcoming TV sitcom "Surf's Up", Joey (David Coulier) heads to Hollywood, taking the rest of the family along for the ride. The thrill of meeting Joey's costars Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello) is dampened a bit for Steph (Jodie Sweetin), who is currently undergoing an identity crisis. Meanwhile, Michelle (the Olsen twins) places a phone call to some friends...in Japan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Contest winner Peg (Katey Sagal) gets to spend a week with TV aerobics instructor Jim Jupiter (Tom Lahm), "The Healthiest Man in Chicago." Though she hates to exercise, Peg is thrilled to be in close quarters with the handsome and muscular Mr. Jupiter -- while her husband Al (Ed O'Neill) dismisses the man as a "fruit loop." Unexpectedly, the week turns into a war of wills between Peg and Jupiter, with Peg working overtime to convert the man to her slothful, self-indulgent lifestyle -- with shocking results. This may be the only TV episode in history dedicated to the memory of a cockroach. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
This is a slasher movie with a supernatural twist. The horror begins when the outwardly proper owner of a posh honeymoon resort humiliates and murders a guest after discovering that one of the brides is actually another groom. Fifteen years later, the manager marries and on his wedding night, neighboring guests begin turning up violently murdered. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
