Joseph Kell Movies
- 2004
Five years ago, the husband of Jean Brooks (Mädchen Amick) purportedly committed suicide. Thus, Jean is startled when ex-cop-turned-private eye Eddie Fate (Andrew Walker) shows up with the news that her husband has been alive all these years -- and has only recently been murdered. A trip to Chicago opens Jean's eyes to her husband's motives for his deception (which didn't start out as sinister, but sure ended up that way) -- and places her own life in peril, courtesy of an insane sister-in-law and some slimy-looking drug dealers. Filmed in 2004 under the title Jean's Fate, Lies and Deception was first seen on Canadian TV a few weeks before its April 25, 2005, American cable debut on the Lifetime channel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mädchen Amick, Andrew Walker, (more)
Joseph Kell and Rosanna Arquette star in this film as Jack and Alex, a married couple trying to work through a rough spot by taking a vacation to a small seaside town. Springs of hope turn to rushes of adrenaline, however, when Jack is kidnapped while exchanging their rental car, which apparently contained a rare stolen diamond. Finding no help from the police, who accuse Jack himself of foul play, Alex turns to one of her husband's clients, Bryant (Chris Potter), and together, they try to negotiate Jack's return. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joseph Kell, Rosanna Arquette, (more)
- 2002
The first big blizzard of the year results in an overload of patients at the ER, including members of a family who were building a snowman when they were struck down by a drunk driver. Carter (Noah Wyle) would sooner leave Chicago behind and join Abby (Maura Tierney), who has flown to an Omaha military base to find out the fate of her AWOL brother, Eric (Tom Everett Scott). As for Abby, she finds herself locked in another confrontation with her bipolar mother, Maggie (Sally Field), which gets worse when Maggie reveals a horrible secret about Abby's brother. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In the first episode of a three-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) becomes convinced that his toothache is merely a "referred pain," and that he may actually have a heart condition. Well, maybe he didn't have one at the beginning of the episode, but he sure has one by fade-out time -- and it may all be the result of his own feverish imagination. Elsewhere, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has a bad feeing about the "terrific" new caregiver (Ana Gasteyer) hired by Martin (John Mahoney). ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ana Gasteyer, Edward Hibbert, (more)
- 2001
An arrogant high-school football star, known to be an abrasive class clown and a bully, is found murdered in a school bathroom. The CSI team picks through evidence indicating that the boy was murdered in retaliation by one of his put-upon victims. And in another case, Sara (Jorja Fox) and Nick (George Eads) piece together the clues when the decomposed body of an ex-serviceman is found unceremoniously stuffed in a huge bag. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
In this Canadian comedy, Richard (Gil Bellows) departs his office, driving north for a Christmas holiday at the country home of his fiancé Sarah (Kristin Leeman), the daughter of his boss George Billings (Leon Powhall). When his car collapses en route, he arrives instead at a house inhabited by a kooky family. He is subjected to various humiliations and indignities, but amid the madness and general goofiness, he soon finds himself attracted to the clan's sleepwalking Celia (Parker Posey), "the world's greatest hair stylist," causing him to question his planned marriage. Shown at the 1997 Mill Valley and Hollywood film festivals. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gil Bellows, Parker Posey, (more)
Here's something you don't see every day: A romantic comedy about chemotherapy. Kate Nelligan stars as Kathryn McClain, a judge undergoing treatment for cancer. In the midst of this crisis, Kathryn somehow finds time to hold down her job full time, and to renew her love for her long-estranged former husband Tom Ainsworth (Ron Silver). The question eventually boils down to this: Even if Kathryn survives, will her relationship with Tom be as fortunate? Best line: "Don't be so dramatic! You aren't dead yet! Produced for the Lifetime cable channel, Love Is Strange first aired on February 8, 1999. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
- R
Beware! Though the title may inspire thoughts of a cherubic being aiming arrows at would-be lovers, the subject matter of this low-budget psychological thriller is anything but romantic. Jennifer has recently left her lover and moved to L.A. to live with her wild sister Susan and work in a bookstore. There she meets the charming, handsome Eric and develops a big crush. They begin seeing each other and romance develops. Too bad, for Jennifer has no idea that beneath his wonderful exterior, Eric is an obsessive monster, one who has killed before and will surely kill again before the last reel unspools. Eric also has an equally deadly sister, one who would kill to resume her incestuous relationship with Eric. Fortunately for Jennifer, her old beau, Richard decides he wants her back. He doesn't think Eric is so wonderful and thus begins his own investigation. The coincidental (?) murder of Jennifer's sister, also sets Detective Thompson on the case. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Galligan, Ashley Laurence, (more)
- 1996
Xena (Lucy Lawless) vanquishes two thugs who are in league with the warlord who killed her brother Lyceas -- the act that led her into the Warrior Princess "trade" years before. Vowing to track down the warlord himself, Xena discovers to her amazement that her brother is still alive. Alas, appearances are deceived, and the ultimate price to pay is even higher than anyone could have imagined. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1994
This story revolves around piano prodigy Leslie Walden (Jenny Lewis) and her demanding mentor Byron (Ronald Guttman). Believing that Leslie would be nothing without him, Byron bristles at the likelihood that he is losing control of the girl's career. Soon afterward, Byron is found murdered--and it is up to Jessica (Angela Lansbury) to perform a few arpeggios and glissandos (metaphorically speaking, of course) to determine the killer's identity. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Hoping to prove to Diane (Shelley Long) that he still has celebrity status in Boston, Sam (Ted Danson) books a reservation at the town's most exclusive restaurant. Diane is duly impressed -- and not a little astonished -- when Sam arranges to "accidentally" bump into Diane and her date at the swanky eatery. What Diane doesn't know is that Sam cut through the restaurant's three-month waiting list by impersonating a famous heart surgeon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
