Natalija Nogulich Movies
David Mamet writes and directs the political thriller Spartan. Respected Secret Service agent Robert Scott (Val Kilmer) is assigned to the kidnapping case of Laura Newton (Kristen Bell), the missing daughter of a high-ranking political figure. Scott is teamed up with rookie Curtis (Derek Luke). Aided by the FBI and the CIA, the team discovers a human trafficking operation that may lead to Laura's kidnappers. Meanwhile, political operative Stoddard (William H. Macy) refuses to cooperate with the rescue mission. Scott and Curtis are forced to quit the investigation when the media reports Laura's death. Believing her to be alive, Curtis is motivated to start up a dangerous unofficial investigation of his own. Spartan premiered at the Bangkok International Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, (more)
- 2002
Having escaped from a magic mirror stored in a safe haven for fairy-tale artifacts, an evil witch (Natalija Nogulich) schemes to vanquish her present "good witch" competition -- namely, Piper (Holly Marie Combs), Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), and Paige (Rose McGowan). The witch utilizes the other fairy-tale props in a twisted, perverted fashion, exposing the Charmed Ones to such perils as the Big Bad Wolf and the inevitable poisoned apple. In other developments, Piper receives angelic advice about her unborn child, and Phoebe faces the possibility of unemployment when her newspaper is put up for sale. Danny Woodburn, the diminutive Mickey Abbott of Seinfeld fame, is typecast in this episode as one of the Seven Dwarfs. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Julian McMahon, (more)
- 1998
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) would give anything to see the hottest play in town, but tickets are nowhere to be had, not for any price. Undaunted, the Crane brothers launch all manner of schemes both above-board and underhanded to gain entrance to the big show. What happens next should surprise no one who has followed Frasier, though it certainly comes as a shock to the characters. Fritz Weaver guest stars as celebrated stage actor Sir Trevor Aimsley. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
Wil Wheaton makes an encore appearance as Starfleet Academy cadet Wesley Crusher. While on leave, Wesley becomes involved in a dispute over the relocation of an American Indian colony, whose planet has been annexed by the Cardassians. Sympathetic to the plight of the displaced Indians, Wesley finds himself on the brink of rebellion against his friend and mentor Captain Picard. Veteran Native American character actor Ned Romero appears as Anthwara. Written by Ronald D. Moore, "Journey's End" was originally telecast April 2, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
In the first installment of this two-parter, Sisko learned of the existence of a Federation terrorist group whose activities threatened to start another war with the Cardassians. In part two, Sisko endeavors to prevent this by forming an uneasy alliance with Cardassian leader Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo). Complicating matters is the fact that the Maquis is headed by Sisko's old friend Cal Hudson (Bernie Casey). Originally telecast April 30, 1994, part two of "The Maquis" was scripted by Ira Steven Behr from a story by Behr, Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor and James Crocker. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
In part one of this episode, Sisko and his officers had once more fallen into the hands of the Jem'hadar, soldiers of the Dominion, while Odo had left his comrades high and dry to embark upon a mysterious mission to the Omarion Nebula. In part two, Odo arrives on his home planet, which is now completely populated by shapeshifters like himself. Meanwhile, the Founders, leaders of the Dominion, offer to draw up a peace treaty with the Federation, but Sisko has ample reason to oppose this action. Scripted by Ira Steven Behr from a story by Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, part two of "The Search" originally aired October 8, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1994
Next Generation's final one-hour episode originally aired May 21, 1994. Newly promoted to Lieutenant, Ro Laren (Michelle Forbes) returns to the Enterprise, where she is immediately recruited to infiltrate a band of renegade colonists known as the Maquis. Unfortunately, the assignment requires her to defend her mortal enemies, the Cardassians, leading to yet another of the series' many crises of conscience. "Pre-emptive Strike" was scripted by Rene Echevarria from a story by Naren Shankar. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
This campy remake of Roger Corman's 1957 drama Sorority Girl was part of a series of made-for-cable adaptations of old American International Pictures titles, prepared by original co-producer Samuel Z. Arkoff. Uli Edel captures just about the right over-the-top theatrics in this period drama, set at the end of the 1950s at a small college campus. Jamie Luner of TV's Profiler and Melrose Place, plays Sabrina, a troubled and sadistic co-ed newly arrived at college, who proceeds to try and dominate the students around her, manipulating the men and tormenting and disrupting the lives of the women. She's not above blackmail and fabricating vicious lies to get what she wants, showing a potentially murderous streak as well. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jamie Luner, Alyssa Milano, (more)
- 1993
As had been the case on four previous occasions, Next Generation ended its sixth season with the first half of a two-part cliffhanger. First telecast June 26, 1993, part one of "Descent" finds the Borg returning for another duel with the Federation. This time, the Borg boasts a new and very hostile "individuality," and this revelation causes Data to experience his very first emotion. As the episode draws to a close, it looks as if Data, now under the spell of his evil Borg brother Lore, has crossed over to the other side, snarling "The sons of Soong have joined together, and together we will destroy the Federation!" Could there have been any doubt at this point that the loyal Next Generation fans would not return on September 25, 1993, to witness the outcome of this pulse-pounder? Scripted by Ronald D. More from a story by Jeri Taylor, part one of "Descent" boasted the extra added attraction of having several famous scientists, including Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, appearing in "cameo roles," with one of these notables, physicist Stephen Hawking, playing himself. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
Just in time for the 1992 Christmas season, Next Generation offered the first installment of this two part episode. The story gets under way during a breakdown in the hostile relationship between the Federation and the Cardassians. In order to participate in a dangerous commando raid on a Cardassian stronghold, Picard resigns his command, leaving the Enterprise in the hands of autocratic, no-nonsense Captain Edward Jellico (Ronny Cox). During his mission, Picard is captured and threatened with torture, while back on the Enterprise, Jellico's callous behavior not only angers the crew but threatens to spark an all-out war. Originally telecast December 19, 1992, part one of "Chain of Command" was scripted by Ronald D. Moore from a story by Frank Abatemarco. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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