Jeff Griggs Movies
- 1992
Produced for the Playboy Channel cable service, Eden is what the creators describe as an "erotic soap opera." The plot, however, is not told on a day-to-day basis, but in 2-hour increments, originally telecast over several months. The setting is a beach resort where anything goes, and usually does. In this first installment, part-owner Eve Sinclair (Barbara Alyn Woods) bears witness to all sorts of melodramatic plot developments, chief of which is the death of her husband Grant, who frequently visits her (and more) in her dreams. Meanwhile, the oblivious guests indulge in their every whim and fantasy, whips and leather optional. The R-rated Eden was followed in quick succession by the innovatively titled Eden 2, Eden 3 and Eden 4. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A terrorist couple is pitted against each other when the female counterpart is captured by C.I.A. agents. She is convinced to help them bring down the dangerous group in this violent actioner. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorenzo Lamas, O.J. Simpson, (more)
- 1992
- R
This brutal biopic tells the blood-soaked tale of how Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll rose to become one of the most ruthless, powerful gangsters of the 1920s. Mad Dog Coll was shot simultaneously with Hit the Dutchman with Moscow locations substituting for New York. Both films basically used the same American cast and Russian crew. In the US, Mad Dog Coll was released straight to video as Killer Instinct. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christopher Bradley, Bruce Nozick, (more)
- 1992
- R
The ever economy-minded Menahem Golan -- of the legendary and defunct Cannon Films -- directed this gangster saga in Moscow to take advantage of low production costs, even shooting a second gangster film (Mad Dog Coll) at the same time, on the same locations, with the same cast. Hit the Dutchman stars Bruce Nozick as Arthur Flegenheimer, a thief recently released from prison who is recruited by noted hood Jack "Legs" Diamond (Will Kempe). Flegenheimer changes his name to Dutch Schultz and, thanks to his brutal and unscrupulous ways, rises to become Diamond's right-hand man during the bleak days of Prohibition. But Dutch shows no loyalty to Diamond. He first tries to steal Diamond's moll Frances (Jennifer Miller), then he tries to take over his bootlegging enterprise. Diamond retaliates by killing Dutch's friend Noey (Eddie Bowz). It then becomes total war, with Dutch recruiting enough manpower to have a showdown with Diamond's mob. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Nozick, Eddie Bowz, (more)
- 1994
- R
When the leader of a wealthy family is killed at an archery tournament, a traveling competitor finds himself the prime suspect, even though many of the other contestants have clearer motives. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Griggs, Barbara Carrera, (more)
- 1997
An ISN camera crew pays another visit to Babylon 5, this time accompanied by the far-from-unbiased reporter Dan Randall (Jeff Griggs). At first reluctant to welcome the newscasters, Sheridan agrees to give the ISN a free hand on the condition that he be allow to refute the claims of President Clark. But will the truth be served this time around? And how can one explain the disturbing about-face of the previously loyal Garibaldi? First seen in America during the week of February 17, 1997, "The Illusion of Truth" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Captain Sheridan takes Garibaldi to task over the latter's inexplicably contrary behavior. Marcus and Franklin arrive on Mars, but their plan to link up with the Resistance hits a snag. Can this setback have anything to do with their eccentric travelling companion Captain Jack (Donovan Scott)? A disturbing plot twist caps J. Michael Straczynski's teleplay. "Racing Mars" was originally broadcast in America during the week of April 21, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 2005
As the fourth season of 24 begins, terrorists blow up a train, and steal a mysterious briefcase from a passenger onboard. At CTU, Erin Driscoll (Alberta Watson) is running things, and she has fired Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) over his heroin addiction. Jack is now working for Secretary of Defense James Heller (William Devane) and is romantically involved with Heller's daughter and aide, Audrey (Kim Raver). Jack wants to tell Heller about their relationship, but Audrey is hesitant because she is still legally married to her estranged husband. Word reaches CTU of the train bombing, and Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) notices that one Tomas Sherek (Faran Tahir), on their terrorist watch list, was recently spotted in L.A. Andrew Paige (Lukas Haas), a hacker, discovers some nodes indicating that someone is plotting a massive corruption of the Internet. He calls his old classmate, Chloe, who sees a possible connection to the terrorist attack, but Driscoll insists that Chloe focus on the bombing and on finding Sherek, ordering Chloe to pass Andrew's concerns along to the FBI. Andrew returns to his office to find that his discovery has not gone unnoticed, and his life is in danger. Jack arrives at CTU on budgetary business in time to help his replacement in the field, Ronnie Lobell (Shawn Doyle), apprehend Sherek. Jack realizes that a terrorist of Sherek's stature would not risk exposure over the bombing. Meanwhile, Audrey accompanies Heller as he visits his rebellious son, Richard (Logan Marshall-Green), and they argue over Richard's plans to denounce his father at an upcoming protest. A suburban couple, Navi (Nestor Serrano) and Dina Araz (Shohreh Aghdashloo), and their teenage son, Behrooz (Jonathan Ahdout), have a connection to the terrorist plot. Aghdashloo and Ahdout previously played mother and son in the feature film, House of Sand and Fog. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
