Maria Burton Movies
- 2008
A simple question about God snowballs into an epic soul searching session after a pair of Mormon missionaries knock on Julia Sweeney's door and get much more than they ever bargained for. As the religious debate intensifies, the viewer is treated to a humorous and intelligent memoir of a lifelong Catholic who ultimately opted for atheism. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1999
An indie Gen-X film recalling the The Big Chill (1983), this movie concerns a group of friends in their late 20s who are still working out what they want to be when they grow up. Ally, a fledging filmmaker, jumps from one temp job to another; her boyfriend Ben works as a consultant, though he wants both a more permanent job and a relationship; and their friend Jane is a gynecological model, stripper, and entrepreneur. All of the characters suffer from an overabundance of choice. Fearing that they will make the wrong one, they instead shuttle from one temporary job to the next. Only when Ally dares to risk failure does she find the means of success. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gabrielle C. Burton, Robert Pemberton, (more)
- 1996
When his long-time lover Danielle abruptly dumps him, Peter suddenly feels that he has reached one of life's turning points. Already a successful stockbroker at age 30, he doesn't know where to go or what to do with the rest of his life. When Rebecca comes along, he can't help but fall in love with her. She too, finds Peter dangerously attractive. Unfortunately, Rebecca, who is new in town, is engaged to another. Fortunately, her beau isn't due to arrive for at least another month. Still, neither Peter nor Rebecca want trouble and so they agree to become "just friends." Romantic comedy mayhem ensues as they do their best to keep their agreement. Complicating matters for Peter is the fact that all of the other women he sees tend to dump him too. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Sisters Gabrielle C. and Maria Burton direct the independent comedy Manna From Heaven, written by their mother, Gabrielle B. Burton, and produced by their siblings at Five Sisters Productions. In Buffalo, NY, during the '50s, the wind blows in cash money to the tune of 20 thousand dollars. Believing it was a tangible gift from God, Sister Teresa (Ursula Burton) tries to gather up the money and pay it back 30 years later. However, her family members don't want to give up their free money and can't even get along, including card dealer Inez (Wendie Malick) and con artists Bunny (Shirley Jones) and Ed Burns (Frank Gorshin, in his final film role). Also starring Seymour Cassel, Shelley Duvall, Cloris Leachman, Harry Groener, Faye Grant, Jill Eikenberry and Louise Fletcher. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Maria Burton, Ursula Burton, (more)
