Jeri Craden Movies
- 2003
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This two-part documentary pays tribute to some of the great songwriters of the Broadway stage and Hollywood musicals. Alan Jay Lerner, whose credits as a lyricist include My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Gigi, and Camelot, sings songs and shares stories of his life in show business. Later, the team of John Kander and Fred Ebb take center stage and discuss their working methods as they helped create such classic shows as Cabaret and Chicago. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
In F/X2: The Deadly Art of Illusion, Bryan Brown returns as movie special effects designer Rollie Tyler. Having barely escaped with his life after being duped and exploited by the villains in the first F/X, he isn't too eager to channel his talents into police work again. He'd much rather design harmless playthings for the kiddies. Still, detective Mike Brandon (Tom Mason) manages to convince Rollie to help the cops trap a dangerous voyeur. When Brandon is killed, Rollie suspects there's more to the story than meets the eye. With the aid of his old buddy Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy, likewise a veteran of the first F/X), Rollie uncovers a vast conspiracy involving both the police and organized crime. Of course, this compels Rollie to come up with a series of dazzling live-action special effects to confound the bad guys. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, (more)
- 1991
There are many music fans who'll always cherish the special lyrics Mitchell Parish penned for the classic song "Stardust." Others still recall his hits "Sweet Lorraine" and "Volare." This program introduces viewers to Parish's life growing up in New York City and his collaborations with such other talented composers as Duke Ellington, Sammy Fain, and Ben Oakland. Parish is also credited with providing the lyrics to the popular tune "Sleigh Ride." ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1991
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg wrote the lyrics to over 530 songs during his lengthy career, including the magical words for "Over the Rainbow," featured in The Wizard of Oz. His lyrics were often lighthearted or tender as revealed in such other songs as "It's Only a Paper Moon," "How Are Things in Glocca Mora," "April in Paris," and "Brother Can You Spare a Dime." Though befriended by the talented Ira Gershwin and others, Harburg had to suffer through some difficult years after being blacklisted for his outspoken political views. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
