Tod Thawley Movies
- 2008
Corin Nemec, Ken Foree, Diana Perez, and Aimee Brooks star in director Jay Woelfel's cinematic take on the weird world of H.P. Lovecraft. A team of archeologists has failed to heed the warnings of a mysterious young man found wandering the desert sands, unwisely unearthing a collection of odd bones cursed by an ancient evil. Now that the bones have been removed from the sacred grounds that once served to contain their evil, an ancient curse is about to be unleashed upon all mankind. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2003
To those who have grown up with the radio and TV versions of the old Lone Ranger series, this retro TV-movie adaptation will appear as if it has just landed from another planet. Gone are such familiar trappings as "The William Tell Overture," the bushwhacking Butch Cavendish Gang, the title character's backstory as a genuine Texas Ranger, and faithful Indian companion Tonto's Pidgin English. Instead, the viewer is offered a wall-to-wall rock score; a twentysomething hunk of a Boston law student named Luke Hartman (Sebastian Spence) who morphs into the Lone Ranger; an equally youthful and remarkably articulate Tonto (Nathaniel Arcand) who dabbles in mysticism and has a hottie sister named Alope (Anita Brown); authentic 19th century dialogue such as "I love you guys!"; and even a skinny-dipping sequence. Yes, the Lone Ranger still rides a white stallion named Silver and fills his guns with silver bullets; yes, he still sports a mask; and yes, he dedicates his life to being a "champion of justice" after the brutal murder of his Ranger brother. Otherwise, it's "Hi Yo, Dude!" in this radical rethinking of The Lone Ranger, which debuted February 26, 2003, on the WB network. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chad Michael Murray, Nathaniel Arcand, (more)
- 2001
Patients brought into the ER include pugnacious retirement-community residents Walter (Tom Bosley) and Earl (Tom Poston), each of whom regards himself as God's gift to women. Elsewhere, Weaver (Laura Innes) and Legaspi (Elizabeth Mitchell) reconfirm their romantic relationship. Back at work, Greene (Anthony Edwards) is obviously having problems related to his brain-tumor operation. Corday (Alex Kingston) must overcome her crippling panic attacks in the operating room. Carter (Noah Wyle) admits his drug problems to his heroin-addict cousin Chase (Jonathan Scarfe). And Kovac's (Goran Visnjic) treatment of a patient working in an illegal sweatshop inadvertently leads to a case of arson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
The premiere episode of ER's seventh season gets under way by solving the mystery surrounding Carter (Noah Wyle), Benton (Eriq La Salle), and that plane flight to Atlanta. Returning to Chicago after undergoing rehab, Carter finds that things are as hectic as usual at the ER; a group of teenagers are brought in after a riot at a football game, and the custodians have gone on strike. Elsewhere, Chen (Ming-Na) finds out she is pregnant, Abby (Maura Tierney) is prevented from attending medical school when her ex-husband fails to pay her tuition, and Greene (Anthony Edwards) develops a rather embarrassing case of poison ivy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the U. of C. at Sunnydale's Cultural Center, Xander (Nicholas Brendon), working on the grounds crew, falls into the remains of the old Sunnydale Mission. Ironically, he releases the angry spirit Hus, of the Chumash tribe, who begins unleashing the atrocities committed against his tribe by European settlers; a professor gets his throat cut and Xander comes down with smallpox. Meanwhile, Angel (David Boreanaz) has come to town to check on Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) safety. He alerts Willow (Alyson Hannigan), Anya (Emma Caulfield), and Xander that Buffy -- essentially the warrior leader of her tribe -- is most likely Hus's next victim. Angel keeps his presence a secret from Buffy, which leads to a crossover plot development with Angel, in the episode "I Will Remember You." Humorously, Spike (James Marstens) -- unable to hurt or kill since "The Initiative" -- attends Thanksgiving dinner at Giles' (Anthony Stewart Head). ~ All Movie Guide
- 1999
In this Emmy-winning concluding episode of a two-part story, Ross (George Clooney) suffers the consequences for his part in the death of ALD patient Ricky Abbott. Also detrimentally affected are Carol (Julianna Margulies) , who assisted Ross in treating Ricky, and his superiors Greene (Anthony Edwards) and Weaver (Laura Innes). Weighed down by controversy and not wishing to cause any more trouble for his colleagues, Ross bids farewell to County General. In other developments, Greene treats injuries stemming from a school bus accident; tragedy strikes in the home of troubled Nigerian janitor Mobalage (Djimon Hounsou); and Carol makes a painful personal sacrifice to save her free clinic. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Set in a near-future world in which "cybersex" has become all the rage and in which wealthy men can have women cloned to match their every fantasy, this thriller centers on the exploits of Pamela, one of the most famous actresses in the virtual porn industry. Because she is so popular, many fans want clones of her, and greedy but brilliant bio technologist Dr. Vivyan is hell-bent on getting a sample of her DNA. Determined to remain unique, Pamela attempts to flee but ends up protected by police sergeant Bobby Chase. Despite his efforts, Vivyan successfully abducts Pamela and holds her captive inside a dangerous virtual reality game, To save her, Chase must enter the game and win. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorenzo Lamas, Chris Sarandon, (more)
