Douglas R. Starr Movies
- 2002
Based on Douglas Starr's best-selling book Blood: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce, this four-episode PBS series (presented in two two-hour installments) chronicled the facts and fallacies about the human blood system. The first episode, "Magic to Medicine," detailed the sometimes mythical role that blood has assumed in popular culture, literature, and religion. Subsequent programs included "Blood and War" (about the beginnings of the Red Cross blood drives), "Tainted Blood" (from toxins to AIDS), and "New Blood" (research developments since 1978). Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood first aired on June 23, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Beach Balls harkens back to the teen surf films of the 1960s, with the only addition being an abundance of nudity and profanity. Even the parents are portrayed the same stereotypical way as in the 1960s films. The routine plot has teenager Charlie Harrison (Phillip Paley) looking for hot fun in the sun amidst a bevy of bikini-clad babes. Charles Gilleran plays an Erich Von Zipper character named Babcock who leads a gang of troublemakers. The film had a limited release in May of 1988 before winding up in video stores. Rock music is provided by Douglas R. Starr. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Phillip Paley, Heidi Helmer, (more)
