Jeff Pollack Movies
- 2008
Pin-up model, outspoken animal rights activist, and universal brand name Pamela Anderson states in the first episode of Pam: Girl on the Loose that she'd never star in a reality show. Instead, the eight-part documentary series takes a look at the icon's life with the star herself in the driver's seat, using her own creative control and position as executive producer to construct a focused story about her life and work. Full of Anderson's trademark wit, lightness, and unapologetic sex appeal, the show features examinations of both her personal and professional life, drawn together with her own thoughts and confessionals. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Director Jonathan Lynn followed up the surprise hit The Whole Nine Yards with this musical comedy starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Gooding plays Darrin, a shallow New York advertising executive, who travels to a small town in the deep south upon receiving word that his aunt has passed away and left him a sizable inheritance. But once Darrin gets into town, he is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel group to victory at an upcoming competition. Reluctant but strapped for cash, Darrin takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and shaping the group up. Along the way, he becomes acclimated to the town with the help of his cousin Lucius (Mike Epps) and meets Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darrin's cold heart. Along with Knowles, the supporting cast features a number of other real musicians, including Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Angie Stone, Montell Jordan, and The O'Jays. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, (more)
Multi-faceted entertainer Jennifer Lopez traveled to Puerto Rico for this special concert event, which was taped for broadcast as a special television presentation. Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud features the renowned singer, dancer and actress performing a dozen of her best known songs, including "Waiting For Tonight", "My Love Don't Cost A Thing", "I'm Real", and "I Could Fall In Love" (the latter in tribute to the late great Tejano star Selena). ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jennifer Lopez
Just how low will a guy sink in order to impress the woman of his dreams? How does stealing her dog sound? In Lost and Found, David Spade plays Dylan, who is about to open an new restaurant and has finally found the perfect apartment. The apartment just gets better when he meets his new neighbor, Lila (Sophie Marceau), a very beautiful women who has recently come to the United States from France. However, Lila has just gotten out of a bad relationship with René (Patrick Bruel), who doesn't want to leave her alone, so she has little interest in romance, preferring to devote herself to her cello and her dog Jack. One day, Jack runs away and Dylan finds him; when he returns the pooch to Lila, it's the first time she's been willing to speak in full sentences to him, though not for very long. Faster than you can say "That idea is so crazy it just might work!", Dylan decides to kidnap Jack; when Lila thinks the dog is lost, Dylan will generously volunteer to help look for him, which will give Dylan a chance to impress Lila when he's able to find Jack so quickly. Sure enough, Dylan swipes the dog, but from that point on the plan hardly goes the way he had hoped. Star David Spade also co-wrote the screenplay with J.B. Cook and Marc Meeks; the supporting cast includes Martin Sheen, Mitchell Whitfield, Artie Lang and Jon Lovitz. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Spade, Sophie Marceau, (more)
It's 3 a.m. -- do you know where your condoms are? That's one of the dilemmas befalling the characters in this raunchy comedy. Rushon (Tommy Davidson) is a mild-mannered Buppie who has been going out with his girlfriend Nikki (Tamala Jones) for about seven weeks; they seem to like each other well enough, but the relationship has been mainly platonic, and Nikki isn't so sure that she wants that to change. Rushon asks Nikki out to dinner, but Nikki wants to bring along her tart-tongued friend Lysterine (Viveca A. Fox). Rushon has to find a date for her, and he comes up with his rude-boy buddy Bunz (Jamie Foxx). Lysterine and Bunz soon hit it off, and, to Rushon's surprise, Nikki decides it's time for their relationship to move to the physical level. Only one problem: this is the '90s, and all parties involved want to be sure they're practicing safe sex. Which means Rushon and Bunz have to find some condoms fast, before the evening's mood evaporates. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jamie Foxx, Tommy Davidson, (more)
- 1996
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air brings its six-year run to a close with this first episode in a two-part story (originally telecast back-to-back with the concluding episode). With virtually everyone in the Banks household about to go in separate directions to pursue their dreams, Philip (James Avery) puts the Bel-Air mansion up for sale. But while Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) is bound for Princeton, Hilary (Karyn Parsons and Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) are headed for New York, Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell) intends to return to London, and Philip and Viv (Daphne Maxwell Reid) will soon relocate to the East, Will (Will Smith) is determined to stay put in Bel-Air--even if he hasn't got a roof over his head. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
In the conclusion of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's series finale, Will (Will Smith) may not have anyplace to stay in Bel-Air when the Banks mansion is put up for sale and the rest of the household leaves town to pursue their separate dreams. "Stuck on the soft side of life", Will hasn't made any plans for the future--and now that the time has come to say goodbye, he can't. Among the prospective buyers of the Banks home are Diff'rent Strokes regulars Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain, and George and Louise Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford), with maid Florence (Marla Gibbs) along for the ride! Don't miss the classic "turning off the lights one last time" closing gag! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Writer/director Rusty Cundieff's satire of gangsta rappers, focusing on a hiphop trio who release a Christmas album called "Ho Ho 'Hos." ~ Nicole Gagne, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rusty Cundieff, Larry B. Scott, (more)
A young aspiring professional basketball player must make some tough decisions in this sports melodrama. Kyle Lee is a talented basketball player in high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to follow his good-hearted coach or Birdie, the local gangster. Kyle is also feeling resentment for the security guard his mother is falling for. The coach also wants the guard to play, but due to the tragic death of a friend, the guard cannot bear the thought of playing again. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Duane Martin, Leon, (more)
- 1993
D.L. Hughley makes one of his first TV appearances as Keith, a comedian friend of Will Smith (played by--who else?). Accompanying his pal to an audition, Will ends up with a comedy-showcase standup gig himself--leading to a tense showdown with Keith, who really, REALLY needs the job! Meanwhile, in the absence of Vivian, Philip (James Avery) forces his kids to participate in a "bonding" session. This episode was codirected by series star Will Smith. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Thanks to Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten), teen idol Little T (played by genuine teen idol Tevin Campbell) shows up to sing a special song at Ashley's 12th birthday party. Thrilled though Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) is by this special moment, she is ecstatic when Little T asks her on a date. Suspecting that the singer's intentions are less than honorable, Philip (James Avery) suggests that Will (Will Smith) and Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) surreptitiously tag along to provide "protection" for Ashley--but as it turns out, they're not needed at all. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Angling for an "Easy A", Will (Will Smith) suggests that Bel-Air academy begin offering a Black History class. Much to his surprise, the class is taught by his own Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten), a brilliant historian who has probably forgotten more about African-American culture than Will will ever learn! Though Aunt Viv's class is tough and demanding, she proves so popular with the students that she is invited to become a permanent faculty member--and Will is definitely NOT happy about this turn of events. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
