Brian Grellis Movies

In the conclusion to the four-part story "Snakedance," the Doctor (Peter Davison) prepares for a showdown with the malignant mind-force Mara on the planet Manussa. First, however, the Doctor must find the "still point" within himself. Even if he succeeds in this, is it too late to rescue Tegan (Janet Fielding), whose mind has been enslaved by the insidious Mara? Written by Christopher Bailey, "Snakedance, Episode 4" first aired on January 26, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The "Invisible Enemy" of the title is an intelligent space virus called the Swarm, which the crew of an earth base on the Jupiterian moon Titan. In his efforts to stop the Swarm, the Doctor (Tom Baker) is himself infected -- leading to a truly "fantastic voyage" for the miniaturized clones of the Doctor and Leela (Louise Jameson), not to mention a brand-new edition to the Doctor Who supporting cast. Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Invisible Enemy" began its four-episode run on October 1, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Invisible Enemy," the infectuous space virus known as the Swarm has escaped the Doctor's body and is prepared to conquer the Universe. Fortunately, the miniaturized clones of the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) have successfully cured the real Doctor, who is thus able to set a trap for the killer virus. This Doctor Who adventure served to introduced the character of robotic dog K-9 (voiced by John Leeson). Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Invisible Enemy, Episode 4" originally aired on October 22, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Revenge of the Cybermen," the Doctor has learned of a plot to destroy Voga, the newest moon of the planet Jupiter. It seems that Voga is made of solid gold -- and gold is one of the few substances capable of wiping out the dreaded Cybermen. Before this story has run its course, the Doctor and his friends have made yet another quantum leap in time, way back to the 1970s. Written by Gerry Davis, "Revenge of the Cybermen, Episode 2" first aired on April 26, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Peter Cushing took time off from his Frankenstein and Dracula duties to star in the standard-issue melodrama Fear in the Night. Cushing plays Michael Carmichael, the headmaster of a private school, where Robert Heller (Ralph Bates) is engaged as an instructor. Heller also indulges in extracurricular activities of an amorous nature with Carmichael's wanton wife, Molly (Joan Collins). Teacher and errant wife plot to drive Heller's wife (Judy Geeson) insane and thus induce her to kill Carmichael, thereby removing all roadblocks to Molly's happiness. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The Mosquito bomber was one of the more extraordinary developments of the Royal Air Force during World War II. A twin-engine plane made largely of wood, it flew faster than almost any fighter on the German side, carrying a maximum load of two bombs, and was employed on specialized missions that required pinpoint accuracy on a precise target -- obliterating a building or a small cluster of buildings rather than large tracts of enemy real estate. The men who flew them were among the elites of the Royal Air Force, some of the best of the best. Mosquito Squadron deals with such men and the kinds of missions they were assigned and the sacrifices they made. Quint Munroe (David McCallum) loses his oldest friend, Squadron Leader David Scott (David Buck), on a mission to destroy a group of German V-1 launchers -- he was like a brother to Scott, and must break the news to his wife Beth (Suzanne Neve), with whom Quint had once been involved. In the months that follow, he and Beth slowly rekindle their romance -- meanwhile, the German V-weapon program continues to advance, and they are getting ready to unveil the V-3. Quint is given the task of destroying the V-weapon plant at Charlon, a mission made possible by a new "bouncing bomb" called the "highball," invented by Dr. Barnes Wallis (of "Dambusters" fame). Just before the mission is to be undertaken, however, the Germans drop a film showing air prisoners, including a still-alive Scott, being moved to Charlon. Now the Mosquito crews will be killing their own colleagues and friends, and Quint must carry out his orders, which include hiding the fact that Scott is alive from Beth. The secret gets out to the squadron pilots, however, and a rebellion starts brewing in their ranks. Try as he might to find a way to save the lives of the prisoners, there seems to be no way for Munroe to avoid killing British pilots with British bombs. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi

Richard Attenborough, David Hemmings and Alexandra Stewart play three con artists planning a big-time scam. The object is to sell ammunition to a group of African militants -- or at least to pretend to. The trick is to keep at least one step ahead of the militants, lest the tricksters end up full of holes. A serviceable Len Deighton espionage novel was the source for Only When I Larf, which hooked up the material with "mod" gags about '60s fads and foibles. In the same spirit, the usually straightforward director Basil Dearden makes like Richard Lester, with a multitude of jump cuts, zoom-ins and hand-held shots. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi