Michael Mosley Movies
Following enlistment as a supporting player and recurring guest star in television series including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Third Watch, actor Michael Mosley moved into feature roles. He began with exploitation outings such as the 2003 supernatural horror opus Bog Creatures, but quickly transitioned to more mainstream fare and came to specialize in leads in independently produced dramas, such as Doug Sadler's Swimmers (2005) and Michael Knowles' Room 314 (2007). Mosley then landed a series of roles in Hollywood A-listers, including bit parts in the romantic comedies 27 Dresses and The Accidental Husband (both 2008). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Sandra Bullock stars in the romantic comedy The Proposal, as a Canadian immigrant who creates a demanding and difficult work environment for her subordinates at the office. When the news arrives that she's about to be deported to the Great White North, she rushes into a marriage of convenience with her young assistant (played by Ryan Reynolds) to prevent such a catastrophe from occurring. 27 Dresses' Anne Fletcher directs from a script by Peter Chiarelli for Touchstone Pictures. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, (more)
A single woman who has served as a bridesmaid a shocking 27 times wrestles with the prospect of supporting her sister at the altar on number 28, despite having fallen helplessly in love with her smitten sibling's handsome husband-to-be. Jane (Katherine Heigl) has the kind of altruistic traits that everyone looks for in a friend, yet lately the perennial bridesmaid has begun to feel as if something is missing in her life. One night, local newspaper reporter Kevin (James Marsden) spots the devoted bridal attendant racing between receptions in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and quickly surmises that her quirky tale may be just the story to get him off the bridal beat and into the big time. Immediately suspicious of the cynical reporter's motivations, Jane butts heads with Kevin just as her younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman) shows up in town. While Jane has always put the needs of friends and family before her own wants and desires, she's suddenly prompted to reevaluate her priorities when her boss -- with whom she is secretly in love -- falls for her younger sister Tess. When Tess and Jane's boss George (Edward Burns) make plans to marry, the smitten younger sibling mistakenly assumes that her lovelorn older sibling will be happy to take part in the wedding. For as far back as Jane can remember, she has sacrificed her own happiness for the sake of those she holds dearest, but now that her heart has been broken, she's finally found the courage to be honest with herself. Now, as Jane finally comes to terms with her true feelings, her life begins to change in ways she never expected. Judy Greer and Melora Hardin co-star in a romantic comedy scripted by The Devil Wears Prada screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and directed by Anne Fletcher (Step Up). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, (more)
- 2007
Five short stories play out in one room at a New York City hotel in this episodic independent comedy-drama. Stacey (Joelle Carter) wakes up one morning with no clear memory of what happened the night before, but the fact she's sharing a bed with Nick (Matthew Del Negro), a strapping professional football player she barely knows, offers a significant clue. Gretchen (Sarah Bennett) discovers her husband has rented a hotel room without telling her, and she comes to the city to confront Harry (Michael Laurence) about what he's doing; while she thinks he's seeing another woman, the truth is something far more disturbing. Jack (Michael Knowles) is a salesman in town for a convention along with one of his co-workers, Kathy (Robyn Myhr), and he attempts to persuade her to trade their professional relationship for something more intimate. Matt (Todd Swenson) is a guy from out of town who thinks he's in luck when he hooks up with Tracey (Monique Vukovic), but as the evening wears on he realizes he's gotten more than he bargained for. And David (Michael Mosley) has come to the city with his girlfriend Caly (Jennifer Marlowe) to attend his brother's wedding, and the circumstances have brought his insecurities about their relationship to the surface. Room 314 was written and directed by first-time filmmaker Michael Knowles (who also plays Jack) and was adapted from his play. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joelle Carter, Matthew Del Negro, (more)
A radio talk-show host who specializes in repairing damaged relationships finds her life suddenly turned upside down when a listener who took her advice and later regretted doing so resolves to take revenge on the misguided love doctor. Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, Sam Shepard, and Isabella Rossellini star in a romantic comedy directed by Griffin Dunne. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, (more)
A dejected ex-GI, a former prostitute, and a small time thief hatch a plan to detonate a powerful truck bomb in the heart of New York City after having their rage exploited by a charismatic left-wing radical in this topical terrorism drama from first-time feature filmmaker Scott Dacko. Disenfranchised, disillusioned, and deprived of any real future by the self-righteous actions of a sanctimonious government, three lost souls plan to make their frustrations known by committing the ultimate act of defiance. As the day of the event draws near and preparations for the bombing get under way, the motivating factors behind their extreme act become terrifyingly clear. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mary Stuart Masterson, Henry Simmons, (more)
- 2005
Ishai Setton's comedy drama The Big Bad Swim concerns the people who sign up to attend a beginner adult swim class. Some of the people involved in the class include Amy (Paget Brewster), whose marriage is on the rocks; Jordan (Jess Weixler), a stripper; and the teacher Noah (Jeff Branson), who eventually experiences romantic sparks with Amy. Another subplot involves a documentary film being made about Jordan. The Big Bad Swim had its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paget Brewster, Jeff Branson, (more)
The feature-film debut of filmmaker Rodney Evans, who wrote and produced in addition to taking on directing duties, Brother to Brother explores the life and struggles of black, gay artists in the present and past. Anthony Mackie stars as Perry Williams, a young man dealing with the strife involved with being both African-American and a homosexual in contemporary New York. He is shunned by his father for his sexual identity and wary of being viewed as a sell-out by black peers when his work gains a white audience. When Williams meets an aging poet who was involved in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1930s, he suddenly finds himself transported back in time and cavorting with the likes of Langston Hughes (Daniel Sunjata) and Zora Neale Hurston (Aunjanue Ellis). Among such legends, Williams is able to gain perspective about his own life. Also starring Roger Robinson and Larry Gilliard Jr., Brother to Brother screened in competition at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anthony Mackie, Roger Robinson, (more)
An ancient conflict awakens when a group of college-aged American archaeology students unwittingly dig through a bog chock-full of medieval Danish Viking zombies. The mummified Vikings, once remobilized, not only don't take kindly to their age-old foes, but seem determined to take down the students as well. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
In the year 79 A.D., the ancient city of Pompeii was transformed from a thriving community to a wasteland in little more than a day when the massive volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, raining billions of tons of lava, stone, and ash upon the nearby city. Pompeii: The Last Day is a docudrama which though state-of-the-art special effects recreates the destruction of Pompeii while depicting the human drama as the people of the city must either flee their homes or face certain death. Originally produced for broadcast by the BBC, Pompeii: The Last Day stars Jonathan Firth, Neji Nejah, Rachel Atkins and Jim Carter. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jonathan Firth
- 2000
Dr. Robert Winston, Europe's leading infertility doctor, hosts this TLC miniseries exploring the often amazing abilities of the human body to heal itself. In Superhuman Body: The Future of Medicine -- Self-Repair the series explores the advances medical researchers are making in the field of tissue regeneration. The program looks at the successful transplant into a living animal of a urinary bladder grown entirely in the laboratory from a tissue sample. Also examined is the ability of doctors to grow new skin from foreskin material discarded after the common procedure of infant circumcision -- a breakthrough that offers new hope to burn victims. Experts discuss the near-miraculous potential revealed by stem-cell experimentation, as well as the ethical dilemmas surrounding this nascent branch of medical science. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Dr. Robert Winston, Europe's leading infertility doctor, hosts this TLC miniseries exploring the human body's ability to heal itself. The program details the intimate relationship that bacteria and viruses have with the human body; Dr. Winston reveals the vital role of bacteria in the health and well-being of the human. The program presents a view unsupported by science, in which an understanding of the important role of bacteria reveals the symbiotic relationship humans and bacteria profit from. Scientists and doctors explain the latest scientific understanding of these microbial neighbors. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Dr. Robert Winston, Europe's leading infertility doctor, hosts this TLC miniseries exploring the often amazing abilities of the human body to heal itself. This program explores the latest breakthroughs in transplantation and limb replacement. In addition to the almost routine success of some internal organ transplants, doctors have recently made strides in the tricky business of reattaching external parts and cellular implantation. Experts discuss the advantages of reattaching appendages over the use of bionic prosthetics that offer only a shadow of the complex functioning of actual human parts. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Dr. Robert Winston, Europe's leading infertility doctor, hosts this TLC miniseries exploring the often amazing abilities of the human body to heal itself. This program examines the variety of extreme damage endured by the body. Using time-lapse photography, stunts illustrating common ways in which trauma is brought on, and the case histories of survivors, the extreme conditions of physical trauma are explored. Additionally, the program looks into the techniques doctors use to bring the body back to health after these catastrophic experiences. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
