Bud Robertson Movies
A terrified teenage suicide survivor has a horrific supernatural encounter in this haunting tale that's sure to send a chill down the spine of even the most hardened skeptic. It's been quite a while since 16-year-old Kelly (Lauren Birkell) and her workaholic mother Laura Lee (Marina Sirtis) have spent time together, and when the troubled teen attempts to kill herself, the near-death experience serves as a wake-up call to both mother and daughter to get their relationship back on track. Though a secluded summer cottage offers the ideal setting for some quality mother-daughter bonding, Laura Lee is troubled when Kelly makes the acquaintance of a mysterious teenage boy who only the young girl can see. When Laura Lee makes a call to Kelly's psychiatrist Dr. Halsey (Dean Haglund), the open-minded doctor refers the concerned mother to gifted psychic Will Franklin (Tucker Smallwood). It doesn't take long for Will to discover that it's not the house that's haunted but Kelly herself, and the race is on to save the girl's soul before it falls prey to the vengeful spirits who seem to be manipulating her every move. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2003
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The annual Tournament of Roses Parade, held on New Year's Day in Pasadena, CA, is an American tradition that is truly celebrated by the whole nation, as bands and performers from around the country perform and millions view the grand and colorful floats, all decorated with fresh flowers, on its yearly television broadcast. The Rose Parade: A Pageant for the Ages is a documentary which examines the past and present of this remarkable event, as well as offering a look at the hard work that goes into making the parade a reality. William Shatner and Stephanie Edwards serve as hosts and narrators. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1998
An ususual story that explores the day-to-day lives of working class Hawaiians (the sort of people tourists never see), Beyond Paradise follows teenage Mark (Roy Newton), who moves to Hawaii with his mother after his parents split up. Among the natives, Mark is an outcast, and he discovers that islanders don't always welcome whites from the mainland, who are coming to their neighborhoods in increasing numbers. After he saves the life of a classmate following a surfing accident, he finds himself more readily welcomed by the local kids, and he makes friends with Zulu (Kalani), Ronnie Boy (Lorenzo Callender), and Keao (Daryl Bonilla). Mark also becomes involved with a Hawaiian girl, Lehua (Priscilla Basque), but the longer he lives on the big island, the more he becomes aware that violence, racism, and poverty are facts of life here as much as anywhere, despite the idyllic surroundings. One of the first independent films to explore contemporary Hawaiian culture, Beyond Paradise was received enthusiastically at the 1998 Hawaii Film Festival and repeated the feat later that year at Los Angeles' AFI Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roy Newton, David Schultz, (more)
In this low-budget action adventure, a former Special Operations agents becomes a mysterious crime fighter to avenge the slaughter of his beloved family by the fugitive convicts he sent to prison. He and his family were living under assumed names and believed they were safe. But despite the warnings of his former superior Derek Leigh could not save them. Two detectives show up, but Leigh will not talk to them. It is while looking at his son's simple drawing of a super hero that Leigh decides to don a costume and get the bad guys himself. Wearing a leotard, boots, a mask and painting his face to resemble the title cat, he begins brushing up on martial arts and lifting weights. He then arms himself with assorted darts, throwing stars and arrows all dipped in a special sleeping potion. Once ready, the Jaguar sets off for revenge leaving a trail of dart covered sleeping bodies. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Maxwell Caulfield, Linda Blair, (more)
