Chris Hardwick Movies
- 2007
This PBS series was the TV offshoot of the trendy science-and-technology magazine WIRED. Like the print original, the televised version focused on new inventions, ground-breaking research, and "celebrity geniuses" in the high-tech field, utilizing field reports, demonstrations and "how-to" sessions. The purpose of the series was to illustrate how modern technology affected everyone's lives, though other branches of science were also covered. Hosting the series were former MTV host Chris Hardwick and TV actress Kamala Lopez (Medium). Produced in High-Definition utilizing new facilities specially built for this purpose at the studios of Los Angeles PBS outlet KCET, Wired Science launched its first ten-episode season on October 3, 2007. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2005
Its title notwithstanding, the half-hour animated series The X's was not a ripoff of X-Men but rather a derivation of the live-action Spy Kids theatrical films. Mr. and Mrs. X (voiced by veteran comic actors Patrick Warburton and Wendie Malick) were the parents of a family of highly skilled "special ops" secret agents for the covert organization SUPERIOR. Headquartered in Cleveland, the X Family, which also included daughter Tuesday and son Truman, used their peculiar talents to save the world from the evil spy aggregation SNAFU, whose members included Glowface, Lorenzo Suave, Sasquatch and the Scream Queens). The "good guys" took their orders from the talking computer Home Base, voiced by Stephen Root (NewsRadio, Office Space). Although they seemed to be a class apart from the rest of Cleveland, the X's were pretty much like any other family during their off-hours: Constantly bickering, complaining, and teasing and tormenting one another. Created by Carlos Ramos, whose other credits included the popular cartoon weekly ChalkZone, The X's was first seen over cable's Cartoon Network on November 25, 2005. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick, (more)
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer serves as both producer and star of this comedy about a family who discovers just how much can go wrong en route to a family get-together. When Nate Johnson (Cedric the Entertainer) is invited to a big family reunion in Missouri, he sees it as an opportunity to reconnect with his estranged wife and growing children, as well as a chance to show up his wealthier know-it-all brother, Mack (Steve Harvey). Nate takes delivery on an expensive new SUV, persuades his recently separated wife, Dorothy (Vanessa L. Williams), to tag along, and packs up his three kids -- nubile teenager Nikki (Solange Knowles), under-age wannabe rapper D.J. (Bow Wow), and precocious seven-year-old Destiny (Gabby Soleil) -- for what he imagines will be a leisurely drive from Los Angeles to St. Louis. However, between his wary wife, arguing kids, angry police officers, bizarre hitchhikers, bad diner food, and an unfortunate run-in with a cement mixer, getting from point A to point B proves to be just short of a nightmare. Johnson Family Vacation was the first feature film for director Christopher Erskin, who previously distinguished himself directing music videos for the likes of Missy Elliot, TLC, and Boyz II Men. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, (more)
- 2003
- R
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The second sequel to the 1984 sci-fi action classic, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is the first film without the involvement of director James Cameron. Instead, Jonathan Mostow, the man behind Breakdown and U-571, has stepped in to fill the shoes left vacant by Cameron. In addition, the role of John Connor from the second film has been recast, with In the Bedroom's Nick Stahl taking over for Edward Furlong. Set ten years after the events of 1991's Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the film finds Connor living on the streets as a common laborer. Sarah Connor, his mother, has since died, and their efforts in the second film have not stopped the creation of SkyNet artificial intelligence network. As he will still become the leader of the human resistance, Connor is once again targeted by a Terminator sent from the future by SkyNet. This new Terminator, T-X (Kristanna Loken), is a female and is more powerful than any of her predecessors. To protect Connor, the human resistance sends a new T-101 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) back from the future. Also starring Claire Danes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines had its world premiere when it showed out of competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, (more)
Taking his cue from such 1970s horror classics as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and The Hills Have Eyes (1977), animated rocker Rob Zombie goes celluloid with the throwback shocker House of 1000 Corpses. Running low on gas as they travel the highways of America in search of the ultimate roadside attraction, a group of teens pull into Captain Spaulding's (Sid Haig) museum of oddities (which also offers fried chicken and gasoline) only to become obsessed with uncovering the mystery of a legendary local maniac known only as Dr. Satan. When an attractive and mysterious hitchhiker subsequently offers to give the thrill seekers a personal tour of Dr. Satan's old stabbing grounds, a breakdown forces them to take refuge with a group of menacing oddballs as a fearsome storm rages outside. As the evening progresses and the backwoods hosts' Halloween festivities become ever more threatening, the teens soon realize that the legend of Dr. Satan may hold a bit more contemporary weight than any of them had previously thought. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, (more)
- 1998
- R
Ray McMichael (Dan O'Donahue), the writer and director of the fictitious/real Beach House, "the best movie in the worst genre," works behind the counter of a high-end coffee shop until his big break into movies comes along. His next script is being rewritten -- and sold with significant changes in an act of unthinking betrayal -- by his friend Weston (Chris Hardwick), who also sings in a terrible rock band. Ray moves in with Tony, an Italian porn actor (Luigi Amadeo), who often brings his comely co-stars home with him. Then Ray meets the girl of his dreams, but that turns into a nightmare when he sees her in a porn movie with Tony. Then he meets Danny Farthing (Michael A. Goorjain), a hot young filmmaker who exposes the shameless pretense of Hollywood to Ray. Only in his disillusionment about his ambitions does Ray's life suddenly become clear. ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dan O'Donahue, Chris Hardwick, (more)
- 1998
This TV family sitcom, described as "a buddy show with a kid," pivots around the cute antics of Maestro Harris (six-year-old Maestro Harrell), the younger brother of Jared (Bumper Robinson). When their father leaves for a 14-month Venezuelan engineering gig, Maestro has to move in with Jared and his roommate, easy-going musician Sean Barker (Chris Hardwick, the ex-host of MTV's Singled Out), who isn't thrilled by the arrangement. As might be expected, the Maestro conducts himself in a manner intrusive to the free-form lifestyle the two guys had going in their Cleveland bachelor pad. Filmed in L.A., the series premiered October 5, 1998 on United Paramount Network. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Maestro Harrell, Bumper Robinson, (more)
- 1997
- NR
A single girl steps up her dating endeavors in hopes of finding true love before she turns 30. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much time left. Her longtime friend Nick decides to make a documentary chronicling her search for the perfect mate. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dana Gould, Eliza Coyle, (more)
- 1996
As indicated by its title, this episode was a originally a crossover between Boy Meets World and the MTV dating series Singled Out. In order to get airtime on the show, Eric lies to host Chris Hardwick, claiming that he attends Harvard University. This earns him a date with Columbia University coed Linda (Bridget Flannery)--who isn't all she claims to be either! Meanwhile, Cory (Ben Savage) becomes convinced that he will vanish from the face of the earth if his tonsils are removed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Kelly (Christina Applegate) arrives in Fort Lauderdale, where she immediately enters the "Miss Spring Break" bikini contest judged by Jefferson (Ted McGinley). Hoping to cop the $10,000 prize, Al (Ed O'Neill) and Griff (Harold Sylvester) offer their services as co-judges, with Al going to great and ridiculous lengths to hide the fact that he's Kelly's father. But his little scheme may be foiled when Jefferson's wife Marcy (Amanda Bearse) shows up in Lauderdale with blood in her eye. Katey Sagal (Peggy) does not appear in this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
In the first episode of a two-part story, Bud (David Faustino) and his frat brothers are foiled in their plan to spend Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale when Kelly (Christina Applegate) and her gal pals turn on the charm and gyp the guys out of their plane tickets and hotel reservations. Meanwhile, Al (Ed O'Neill) and Griff (Harodl Sylvester) elect to head to Lauderdale when it turns out the Jefferson is going to be a judge for the "Miss Spring Break" bikini contest. Unfortunately, Marcy (Amanda Bearse) catches on to what Jefferson is up to, and she also sets out for Florida to break up the party. Katey Sagal (Peggy) does not appear. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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