Les Landau Movies
- 2001
Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) must do some serious thinking when "reformed" demon Cole (Julian McMahon) proposes marriage. The same goes for Cole himself, who while trying to help Phoebe and Paige (Rose McGowan) track down a malevolent mystical murderer is forced to face down the demon still lurking within him -- once and for all. Observing the drama from the sidelines are Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Leo (Brian Krause), uncertain whether or not to take a hand in matters. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Dorian Gregory, (more)
- 2001
On Halloween night, the fugitive Manticore mutants are able to move freely through Seattle without attracting attention; after all, who's to know that their grotesqueries aren't merely masks and costumes? In the course of the evening, Max (Jessica Alba) clashes with a recalcitrant Manticore 'nomlie named Sally (Todd Stashwick), whose head and body are separate but equal nemeses. The climax revolves around the impending assassination of a resistance leader -- not to mention Rafer's (Kris Pope) growing awareness that Max is more than she seems to be. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2000
First telecast on January 26, 2000, "Virtuoso" centers around the modest singing talents of the Doctor (Robert Picardo). The Voyager is visited by representatives of the technologically superior, and extremely arrogant, Qomar Race. Finding out that the Qomars have built their culture on strict mathematical values, the Doctor decides to introduce the concept of music to the planet. So overwhelmed are the Qomar that the Doctor finds himself embarked upon a successful concert tour, idolized by millions. As his "agent" Tincoo (Kamela Lopez Dawson) reaps the financial benefits of this musical phenomenon, the Doctor weighs the possibility of remaining amongst his enthusiastic fans -- and never returning to Voyager, where a dire need still exists for his medical expertise. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1999
- PG13
Women are in charge of a futuristic society were almost all of the globe's male population have been decimated due to biological warfare. In hopes of restocking the population, so to speak, a top scientist creates a new type of male genetically unable to commit acts of violence. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Julie Bowen, Tamlyn Tomita, (more)
- 1998
The husband-and-wife team of Laura Landau and Les Landau made this drama about Vietnam vets in LA. Vietnam vet and house painter Archibald Wright (Dorian Harewood) can't commit to his waitress girlfriend Diana (Vanessa Bell Calloway). Hired by Elaine (Patti D'Arbanville) to work on a Beverly Hills mansion, Archibald stumbles into a family situation: Elaine left J.P. (Michael McKean) while he was fighting in Vietnam; their daughter Tory (Amie Carey) is a classical guitarist who's just been accepted at a top music school. J.P. is now living an alcoholic existence in downtown LA, and Elaine forbids Tory from seeing her father. Archibald has a handle on J.P.'s post-Vietnam problems, and after J.P. lands in a V.A. hospital after some heavy drinking, Archibald steps in with an attempt to help both father and daughter. Shown at the 1998 Hollywood Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dorian Harewood, Michael McKean, (more)
- 1997
During the previous week's "In Purgatory's Shadow," the Dominion invasion had begun, with the Jem'Hadar fleet pouring through the wide open wormhole. As this episode begins, the enemy suddenly changes its course and heads toward Cardassian space, prompting Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo) to give chase, the better to forge a secret alliance with the Dominion, with himself as ruler of Cardassia. Meanwhile, Bashir, Worf and Garak struggle to escape from a Jem'Hadar prison. On still another front, Sisko and Klingon Chancellor Gowron bury the hatchet in order to take on the Dominion/Cardassian cartel together. Written by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolf, "By Inferno's Light" was originally telecast February 17, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
The fourth season of Deep Space Nine came to a close with this episode, which was originally broadcast June 17, 1996. Rushed to the infirmary after suffering a seizure in Garak's shop, Odo is diagnosed with a strange malady which prohibits him from maintaining his human form. Stumped by this hitherto unknown disorder, Bashir declares that the only hope for Odo's recovery rests on his home planet, deep within Dominion territory. While delivering Odo to his destination, the Defiant is intercepted by the Jem'Hadar, whereupon a female shapeshifter (Salome Jens) suddenly materializes, announcing that Odo is to be put on trial for murder. "Broken Link" was written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Robert Steven Behr from a story by George A. Brozak. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Having been given up for lost some 200 years earlier, a Bajoran space vessel suddenly emerges from the wormhole. Its sole passenger is Akorem Laan (Richard Libertini), a legendary Bajoran poet and political activist. Making up for lost time, Akorem claims to be the Emissary of the Prophets, a position currently -- and very reluctantly -- held by Sisko. As Akorem lays the groundwork for a full-scale return to the "old ways," Keiko returns to DS9 with important news for O'Brien. Written by Jane Espenson, "Accession" was first telecast February 26, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Though he insists that his feelings for Kira are strictly platonic, Odo cannot help but be jealous when Kira becomes romantically involved with Bajoran First Minster Shakaar (Duncan Regehr). Things reach the crisis stage when Odo allows his feelings to interfere with his duties. Making matters stickier, Shakaar has been targeted for assassination by The True Way, a Cardassian extremist group. Written by Rene Echevarria, "Crossfire" originally aired January 29, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1995
In preparation for a joint scientific venture with DS9, a trio of Cardassian scientists arrive at the station. Sisko elects to join this venture, despite warnings that according to an ancient Bajoran prophecy, the Cardassians' arrival will bring about the destruction of the wormhole. As the story progresses, Sisko is given reason aplenty to conclude that the prophecy may well come true. First airing February 13, 1995 (though most markets didn't run the episode until the following week), "Destiny" was written by David S. Cohen and Martin A. Winer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
Returning from a briefing on security measures for a peace conference in the Paradas System, O'Brien finds that the crew of DS9 has apparently turned against him. Even his own wife and daughter seem to be part of this mysterious conspiracy. As the Paradan meeting draws near, O'Brien gets desperate for answers, but everyone else on the station seems intent on stopping him. Written by Paul Robert Coyle, "Whispers" began making the syndication rounds on February 5, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
Kidnapped by the Cardassians, Kira is informed that she is really a Cardassian agent. Arguing that she is a Bajoran through and through, Kira is further informed that her appearance was surgically altered and her memory changed for espionage purposes. As the evidence mounts in the Carassian's favor, Kira continues to resist the notion that her entire existence has been a lie, but that resistance is slowly and surely weakening. First broadcast October 29, 1994 (just in time for Halloween, appropriately enough), "Second Skin" was written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
Quark's troubles begin when an inebriated Klingon accidentally dies in his bar. Hoping to improve his business and earn a little respect, Quark claims that he killed the man in combat. Unfortunately, Klingon law demands that Quark marry Grilka (Mary Kay Adams), the dead man's widow, a situation that catalpults Quark into a duel to the death to defend Grilka's honor and property. First telecast October 15, 1994, "House of Quark" was scripted by Ronald D. Moore, from a story by Tom Benko. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1993
A group of destitute aliens led by Haneek (Deborah May), arrive at DS9. The group insists that it is en route to its fabled "promised land," which turns out to be the planet Bajor. Persuaded that the aliens are indeed the chosen people of Bajor, Kira is once more torn between loyalty to her homeland and duty to her colleagues. Originally broadcast November 27, 1993, "Sanctuary" was scripted by Frederick Rappaport, from a story by Gabe Essoe and Kelly Miles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1993
A sudden space storm forces an evacuation of DS9. During the crew's absence, a band of outlaws, headed by a Trill named Verad (John Glover), seizes control of the station. Verad refuses to relinquish control of DS9 until Jadzia surrenders a valuable Dax symbiont which will give Verad powers that, in his hands, are all but guaranteed to prove dangerous and deadly. Originally telecast October 16, 1993, "Invasive Procedures" was written by John Whelpley and Robert Hewitt White. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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