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Frederique Van Der Wal Movies

 
2003  
 
The format of the ABC reality game show The Mole undergoes a few alterations as the series enters its third season. As indicated by season three's "official" title Celebrity Mole: Hawaii, the contestants are no longer "civilians," but instead well-known media personalities. Also, whereas in previous seasons the competition took place all over the world, this season's action is confined to the Hawaiian islands. Additionally, the number of contestants has been whittled down from ten to seven, and the physical and mental challenges have taken on a satirical edge with such designations as "Looky Looky Hot Pepper" and "It Takes a Thief" (there's also a repetition of the previous season's infamous "Tiny Bubbles Torture"). Finally, Ahmad Rashad has taken over the hosting duties from Anderson Cooper. This year, the players include actors Stephen Baldwin, Corbin Bernsen, Erik von Detten, Michael Boatman, and Kim Coles, comedienne Kathy Griffin, and supermodel Frederique. Be assured that one of these high-profile players is the "mole," planted by the producers to sabotage and undermine the efforts of the other contestants -- and to methodically squander huge chunks of the million-dollar "grand prize," leaving the winner (that is, the one who finally guesses the mole's identity) with only a fraction of the money. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Ahmad RashadKathy Griffin, (more)
 
1999  
PG13  
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Yet another TV series is revived for the big screen, as Will Smith and Kevin Kline join forces as James T. West and Artemus Gordon, the most sophisticated government agents of the 1860's, in the film adaptation of The Wild Wild West. West and Gordon represent two opposite ends of the personality scale: West is a smooth-talking charmer and man of action who prefers to shoot first and ask questions much, much later; while Gordon is intensely methodical and cerebral, with a genius for gadgets and mechanical innovations. They're brought together by no less an authority than the President of the United States to track down an evil genius named Dr. Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh). Loveless was once an honored military leader and inventor until one of his schemes went awry and left him paralyzed from the waist down. Driven mad by the experience, Loveless is determined to get revenge on the United States by assassinating the President, using a 60-foot tall mechanical spider. Assisting Loveless is a team of beautiful female criminals, Miss East (Bai Ling), Amazonia (Frederique Van Der Wal), Munitia (Musetta Vander) and Miss Lippenreider (Sofia Eng). As the initially suspicious West and Gordon learn to work together, they also find themselves helped by an attractive woman, Rita Escobar (Salma Hayek), who has her own bone to pick with Loveless. Wild Wild West reunites star Will Smith with director Barry Sonnenfeld, who previously worked together on the hit Men In Black (1997). Wild Wild West features a hip-hop theme song from one-time Fresh Prince Smith, along with a more traditional Western score from composer Elmer Bernstein. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Will SmithKevin Kline, (more)
 
1999  
 
In this witty drama, the future of art is examined from two vantage points: the years 1699 and 1999. Roland (Dennis Hopper) is an avant-garde artist in Venice, California whose sister, Countess Camilla Volta (Lauren Bacall), lives on their family's estate in Venice, Italy. Their father, The Viscount (John Wood), is near death, and he announces, to the disappointment of both his offspring, that his home and priceless collection of art have been bequeathed to the Italian government. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Lauren BacallDennis Hopper, (more)
 
1998  
 
Each episode of The Secret World of... takes viewers behind the scenes to discover a tiny world within a world. Often, these are things and places taken for granted. In these videos, viewers take a look at the work that is necessary to keep the world running smoothly. In this episode, viewers examine the high-fashion and high-pressure world of supermodels. Many will discover that what looks easy actually involves a grueling amount of work. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi

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1997  
R  
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In this darkly comic tale of love and infidelity, Carla (Heather Graham) and Lou (Natasha Gregson Wagner) are both waiting outside an brownstone in Soho and happen to strike up a conversation. It seems both of them are waiting to meet their respective boyfriends, and as they discuss the bright, funny, romantic and monogamous men they've been lucky enough to become involved with, they make a surprising discovery -- they're both waiting for the same man, Blake (Robert Downey Jr.), an actor, musician and compulsive womanizer. As they compare notes on the man they've been unknowingly sharing and what they should do about the situation, Blake arrives and quickly starts trying to talk his way out of the disastrous situation. Writer and director James Toback claims he was inspired to write this project for Robert Downey Jr. after seeing a news report showing him in jail after violating parole regarding an arrest for drugs; Two Girls and a Guy was written in four days and shot in eleven days on a single set, and features excellent performances from Downey, Graham, and Wagner. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert Downey, Jr.Heather Graham, (more)
 
1995  
 
Personal trainer Chris Imbo's Peak 10 fitness program -- 10 days to noticeable results, 10 weeks to the body you've always wanted -- has received rave reviews from Elle, New York Magazine, and Allure. Now Victoria's Secret model Frederique puts herself through Imbo's paces -- a simple series of progressive upper-body toning exercises (use of light weights is optional) that work the abs, shoulders, arms, back, and chest. Aerobics instructor Kacy Duke then leads a special routine designed to boost metabolism while burning fat. Finally, the program includes Imbo's nutritional advice and motivational skills that make it easier to commit to a healthy lifestyle for the long haul. For total-body conditioning, check out the companion volume Chris Imbo: Peak 10 Fitness, Vol. 2: Lower Body. ~ Sarah Welsh, Rovi

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1995  
 
Personal trainer Chris Imbo's Peak 10 fitness program -- promising 10 days to noticeable results and 10 weeks to "total fitness" -- has received rave reviews from Elle, New York Magazine, and Allure. Now Victoria's Secret model and fit specimen Frederique puts herself through Imbo's paces -- a series of progressive lower-body toning exercises. (Use of light weights is optional.) The program also includes a special aerobics routine designed to boost energy while burning fat. ~ Rovi

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