Max Faulkner Movies

The fifth video in the documentary series Golf and All Its Glory, Vol. 5: Golf versus Technology focuses on the tools of the game and how golf equipment has evolved through the years. Archives from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the PGA Tour provide rare glimpses into golf's glory days gone by, and interviews with well-known pros like Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer make this a unique addition to any golf lover's video collection. The video is available individually or as part of a complete gift set. ~ Kathryn Tamms, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Sontarans launch their invasion of the Time Lords' home world of Gallifrey. As Lord President, the Doctor (Tom Baker) tackles the responsibility of fending off the Sontarans. But first, he must assemble the forbidden de-mat gun, controlled by the Great Key of Rassilon -- and this act has a very profound effect on both the Doctor and his traveling companion, Leila (Louise Jameson, making her farewell Doctor Who appearance). Written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read under the joint pen name of David Agnew, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 6" originally aired on March 11, 1978, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 15th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the bizarre and eccentric behavior of the Doctor (Tom Baker) causes Leela (Louise Jameson) to seriously question his ability to rule Gallifrey as Lord President. For one thing, the Doctor seems determined to allow the telepathic Vardans to invade and conquer Gallifrey. But despite all outward appearances, there is a method in the Doctor's "madness." First telecast February 25, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 4" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This is not the same kind of film as the 1962 production, Tom Jones. In fact, it is a "nudie musical", as evidenced by the presence of singing star Georgia Brown in the dual role of Jenny Jones and Mrs. Waters. The project originated as a Las Vegas stage presentation, with Nicky Henson in the lead. The plot of the Henry Fielding novel about the "boy born to be hanged" is followed in spirit rather than to the letter, with busty Joan Collins thrown in like a lagniappe as a lady highwayman. Wandering through the proceedings are such English stalwarts as Trevor Howard and Terry-Thomas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Android Invasion," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) have discovered that the "typical" English village of Devesham is actually a replica on the planet Oseidon, housing a training program for an android army controlled by the Kraals. It is the first stage of a scheme to replace humans with android lookalikes, the better to take over the world. Alas, the Doctor may not be able to expose the Kraals, inasmuch as he is facing almost certain death. Written by Terry Nation, "The Android Invasion, Episode 2" originally aired on November 29, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Android Invasion," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) have arrived back on Earth, to warn the populace that an army of androids, controlled by the Kraals, are about to infect the planet with a deadly virus. Alas, the Doctor's UNIT contact, the Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), is out of town, so the warnings go unheeded. Only the Doctor's expertise in the field of electronics stands between Mankind and the Kraals. Written by Terry Nation, "The Android Invasion, Episode 4" originally aired on December 13, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," the Doctor travels to the planet Metebelis 3, in hopes of rescuing his companion, Sarah (Katy Manning). There he is given an ultimatum: immediately return the precious blue crystal, which he stole from Metebelis during a previous visit, or all mankind will be destroyed. Grimly, the Doctor weighs the alternatives, which include his own likely death once the crystal is given back to its rightful owner, spider-empress the Great One. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 5" originally aired on June 1, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the seven-part story "The Ambassadors of Death," disgruntled ex-astronaut General Carrington (John Abineri) has stepped up his scheme to foment a war between the earth and a formerly peaceful planet. To prevent this catastrophe, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) must find a way to exchange the planet's three kidnapped ambassadors with their human lookalikes. But with six episodes already behind him, the Doctor has only 25 minutes' worth of screen time to save mankind. Written by Don Houghton, "The Ambassadors of Death, Episode 7" originally aired on April 25, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode presently exists in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the seven-part story "The Ambassadors of Death," the returning astronauts from the Mars Probe 7 project have apparently been kidnapped. In the course of U.N.I.T.'s investigation, Liz Shaw (Caroline John) notices that the amount of radiation in the recovery capsule would have been fatal to an ordinary human being. But before she can act upon this information, Liz is kidnapped herself. Written by Don Houghton, "The Ambassadors of Death, Episode 3" originally aired on April 4, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode presently exists in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the seven-part story "The Ambassadors of Death," the mystery surrounding Mars Probe 7 deepens. It is now clear that the astronauts involved in the probe have been replaced by alien duplicates. Warned that the earth will be destroyed if the duplicates -- referred to as "ambassadors" by their superior -- are not returned to their own planet, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) concludes that someone on earth is trying to cause an interplanetary war for his own evil purposes. Written by Don Houghton, "The Ambassadors of Death, Episode 5" originally aired on April 18, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode presently exists in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Written by David Tomblin and Ian L. Rakoff, "Living In Harmony" briefly whisks Number Six away from The Village and plunks him into the American West circa 1870. Forced by a "Roy Bean"-style judge (David Bauer) to accept the job of sheriff, Number Six discovers that his first assignment is to protect to beautiful Cathy (Valerie French) from a vicious outlaw known as The Kid (Alexis Kanner). This places the protagonist in an uncomfortable position: How can he fulfill his new responsibility while keeping his self-promise to never again use a gun? Harmony, by the way, is the name of the town where all this takes place --- or does it? Originally slated as Episode 12 of The Prisoner, "Living In Harmony" was seen as the series' 14th installment when it originally aired in England on January 14, 1968. Curiously, this episode was not shown in America where The Prisoner was first networkcast in the summer of 1968 (reportedly, it contained too much violence --- or, possibly, too much of the leading lady's cleavage), though it was included in the Prisoner package syndicated in the US in the fall of 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Falling somewhere between the Beyond the Fringe school and the Monty Python league, Bedazzled is an irreverent Faust take-off, written by and starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore (Moore also composed the music). Moore plays a short-order cook at a London Wimpyburger restaurant, who falls hopelessly in love with waitress Eleanor Bron. About to commit suicide, the broken-hearted Moore is approached by Satan (Peter Cook). The Fallen Angel offers to purchase Moore's soul in exchange for seven wishes--the first of which is squandered when Satan buys Moore an ice cream bar (something over which the two stars quarrel throughout the film). Enticed by living personifications of the Deadly Sins--Raquel Welch, wearing next to nothing, is "Lillian Lust"--Moore allows Satan to grant him his heart's desire, utilizing the magic words, "Julie Andrews!" But with each wish, Satan, being Satan, can't help but gum up the works with a double-cross. The desperate Moore ultimately wishes to be allowed to spend the rest of his life with Eleanor in an environment with no other men--whereupon Satan transforms both Eleanor and Moore into nuns! Finally Satan has a change of heart, allowing Moore and Eleanor to fall in love in more orthodox surroundings and permitting Moore to regain his soul. Satan hopes that God will appreciate this good deed and allow him to re-enter Heaven. But God doesn't buy this; He's satisfied with Satan remaining mankind's "necessary evil". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide