Dave "Squatch" Ward Movies
- 2004
Joely Collins (daughter of singer Phil Collins) stars in this film about the real-life 1995 murder trial in which juror Gillian Guess began sleeping with one of the defendants. Finally getting the attention she has craved since childhood, Gillian appears on a sleazy late-night talk show to tell her tale. Through flashbacks brought on by her narrative, the audience watches as Gillian grows from a groupie to a would-be college student, bored and unfulfilled, eventually leading to the circumstances surrounding her 15 minutes of fame. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joely Collins, Hugh Dillon, (more)
- 1997
Reaching the domain of King Kai, the spirits of fallen Team members Piccolo, Tien and Chaozu and Yamcha train to return to the world of the Living. Meanwhile, Kai discovers that Frieza is on Namek, and tries to warn Goku. And as Krillin endeavors to locate the last Dragon Ball, Vegeta takes time out for some self-indulgent sadism. "Stay Away from Frieza" was originally seen in Japan on June 6 1990, and in America on October 25 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
The battle between Vegeta and Zarbon heats up as Vegeta reveals his enhanced powers. But Zarbon likewise has a trick or two up his sleeve, and it is Vegeta who loses the fight--or so it seems. And in the domain of King Kai, the spirits of the departed Team members try to pass their first test by capturing the elusive chimpanzee Bubbles. Originally broadcast in Japan on June 27 1990, "Zarbon Transformed" was first aired in America on November 1 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Zarbon defeats Vegeta, then takes his unconscious rival to Frieza. The two villains then prepare to revitalize Vegeta so they can ascertain the location of the fifth power ball. Meanwhile, Krillin, armed with his new powers, leaves Guru's domain with a Dragon Ball in hand, as the spirits of the departed Team members continue their training under the aegis of King Kai. "Get Vegeta!" was first seen in Japan on July 18 1990, and in America on November 8 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Awakening in the revitalization chamber, Vegeta grabs six Dragon Balls and escapes from Frieza. His flight is interrupted by a skirmish with Krillin--and another confrontation with the ubiquitous Zarbon. And in the domain of King Kai, the spirits of the departed team warriors hone their battle skills by engaging one another in combat. First seen in Japan on August 1 1990, "Vegeta Revived!" aired in America on November 8 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
While at home recovering from an accident, Olympic downhill skier Marti Gerrard (Tori Spelling) receives an unexpected phone call. It turns out to be a wrong number dialed by wealthy computer tycoon Connor Hill (Jason Brooks)--but Marti doesn't mind a bit, and for the next several minutes she and Connor enjoy a delightful conversation. Later on, Hill's wife is murdered, whereupon he approaches Marti with the realization that, thanks to the aforementioned phone call, she is the only person who can provide him with an alibi. This she does, gladly and willingly...but the story is far from over! Made for television, Alibi was first broadcast by ABC on March 16, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Goku learns a lesson in speed thanks to a friendly cricket named Gregory. He then learns the history of the hostile planet Vegeta, and finally completes his training under the aegis of King Kai. As Goku reviews what he has learned, Team Dragon Ball likewise wraps up its own training at Corin Tower. First telecast in Japan on September 20, 1989, "The Legend of the Saiyans" introduces the martial-arts techniques "Kaio-Ken" and "Spirit Bomb"; American viewers would have to wait until January 17, 1997 for this twin revelation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Ingratiating himself with King Kai, Goku is permitted to undertake his first task -- to conquer the ten-time stronger gravity of Kai's planet. Goku endeavors to accomplish this goal by chasing after and capturing Bubbles the chimp. Meanwhile, there's dirty work afoot on the planet Vegeta. "A Fight Against Gravity... Catch Bubbles" was originally seen in Japan on September 13, 1989, and subsequently shown in America on January 10, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this Canadian children's drama, a young British Columbian boy attempts to build a moon rocket in his backyard. To do so, he must face many of the usual obstacles faced by boys in movies like this, including household chores, and bullies. His parents also take in foster kids. His newest foster brother is the androgynous looking native boy, Sam who at one point is mistaken for a girl. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cody Serpa, Simon Baker, (more)
- 1995
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The strange life and the wonderfully awful films of 1950's Hollywood Z movie director Ed Wood are profiled in this documentary that was conceived of and researched several years before commercial-filmmaker Tim Burton made his feature film tribute. Actually, Wood does not appear much in this film. Rather, it centers on the lives and thoughts of his entourage and those who knew him. Among those interviewed are Wood's former lover and star of his earliest films, Dolores Fuller, whom he abruptly replaced in the middle of Bride of the Monster with actress Loretta King who is also interviewed. Also interviewed are Maila Nurmi (aka Vampira); Bela Lugosi, Jr., who believes Wood destroyed his troubled father's career; Rev. Dr. Lynn Lemon, the Baptist minister who backed Wood's most famous film Plan 9 from Outer Space in hopes that it would generate enough income to allow Lemon's church to produce religious films; Paul Marco, who played Kelton the Cop in several films, and actors Conrad Brooks and Lyle Talbot. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
In this finely crafted Canadian character study, filled with light comic touches, Graham (Kim Coates) is an out of work symphony violinist. About the only job he can find is playing the bass fiddle with the Harmony Cats, a just-barely making it country band, led by Frank Hay (Jim Byrnes). Graham is not the only non-fan of country music in the outfit. For instance, their drummer, Reg, is a loyal jazz afficianado, and their guitarist greatly prefers heavy metal. They are kept on track and on schedule by Alma, who alternately bullies and mothers the band members. Graham's girlfriend goes ballistic when she discovers that the band will be traveling with Frank's daughter Debbie (Lisa Brokop) as a featured singer. Graham is growing just a little too fond of the girl for her comfort, although this is usually expressed as appreciation for her musical gifts. Those same gifts are also appreciated by a Nashville producer (played by country great Hoyt Axton). ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kim Coates, Jim Byrnes, (more)
- 1992
A physician--an amateur sleuth--decides to investigate the suicide of a former student of his and begins to suspect that it was murder. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
John Ritter and Pam Dawber star as Roy and Helen Knable, a suburban American couple having marital problems. Roy has become a couch potato, and a resentful Helen wants him to ditch the remote. When the demonic Spike (Jeffrey Jones) offers Roy a deal on the ultimate satellite TV system, Roy doesn't realize that he's just signed away his soul. Roy and Helen are sucked into their own television, where they endure a gauntlet of Hellish television shows such as "Northern Overexposure" and "I Love Lucifer." When their kids Darryl (David Tom) and Diane (Heather McComb) realize that their parents are on the twisted television, they set out to rescue them. Stay Tuned contains several inspired delights, in particular an original cartoon short by Looney Tunes legend Chuck Jones. The film was the debut of writing team Tom S. Parker and Jim Jennewein, who would stay in the wacky comedy genre with a whopping four major releases in 1994. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Ritter, Pam Dawber, (more)
In this black teen comedy, a young man is thrilled that his kindly older brother has arranged for him to date the bombshell next door. To further impress her, little brother takes his sibling's shiny sports car. If he had known that there were a pair of corpses in the trunk though, the youth may have changed his mind. Matters get really messy when the cops pull him over and check out the trunk themselves. Soon he and his date find themselves pursued by the police, the tong and an irate florist. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, (more)
- 1991
The mother of the title is played by Meredith Baxter. Her daughter (Carrie Hamilton) is raped by an unknown assailant who leaves no tangible clues behind. Obsessed with bringing the rapist out in the open, Ms. Baxter sets herself up as a potential assault victim. Farfetched though it sounds, A Mother's Justice was based on an actual case that occurred in Portland, Oregon. This TV movie had the rotten luck to be scheduled opposite Monday Night Football and a CBS M*A*S*H retrospective when it was first telecast on November 25, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A seat-of-the-pants militia attitude gets a boost from this conventional drama about the heroics of a teen son anxious to free his father from captivity in a small Middle Eastern nation. Doug's (Jason Gedrick) father is an Air Force pilot who was shot down on a mission near the border of an Arab country and is now held hostage. Failing adequate U.S. intervention causes a desperate Doug to enlist his school chums in a wild plan to essentially sneak away with two Air Force jets and take off on a mission to rescue his father. He convinces the veteran Chappy (Louis Gossett, Jr.) into flying one plane, while Doug himself flies another (he learned how to pilot from his father). Yes. If audiences believe all this, then the ending should come as no surprise either. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Louis Gossett, Jr., Jason Gedrick, (more)
