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Nathan Wetherington
- 2007
Themes of love and loss highlight director Tony Barbieri's tale of two young lovers who find their mutual attraction growing into something much more profound. When Josh and Amanda first met, it felt like it was just the way things were supposed to be. Eventually, the pair decided to get romantic and begin a new life together. But buried secrets from the past have a curious way of complicating the future, and just as Josh and Amanda prepare to make their commitment official things quickly start to fall apart. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nathan Wetherington, Stef Willen, (more)
Seduction and betrayal among the teenaged idle rich is once again the order of the day in this, the second straight-to-video sequel to the 1999 hit Cruel Intentions. Cassidy Merteuil (Kristine Anapau) is an outwardly charming but conniving and manipulative student at an exclusive Santa Barbara prep school. Jason Argyle (Kerr Smith) and Patrick Bales (Nathan Wetherington) are two students who have made a bet in which the first to bed Cassidy claims the prize; however, when the contest ends in a draw, Cassidy turns the tables on the boys by setting her sights on Patrick, though it soon becomes obvious that all three have secret agendas of their own. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kristina Anapau, Nathan Wetherington, (more)
In 1971, filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles released his third film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which he wrote, directed, and scored. Despite boasting an all-black cast, an X rating, a low budget, and a decidedly non-Hollywood approach to moviemaking, the ground-breaking independent film went on to gross over ten million dollars while inspiring countless other films of the genre that would come to be called blaxploitation. Mario Van Peebles, the director's son, was 13 at the time and got his first taste of show business with a small role in the film. Over three decades later, the younger Van Peebles directed and co-wrote this film, in which he stars as his father. BAADASSSSS! chronicles the director's struggles to get the film made by highlighting the social roadblocks and production pitfalls Van Peebles faced, as well as the personal sacrifices he was forced to make. Also starring T.K. Carter, Ossie Davis, and Nia Long, BAADASSSSS! premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mario Van Peebles
- 2001
A well-publicized murder case involving a former TV detective-show star was the blatant inspiration for this episode. It all begins when the wife of has-been singer Tommy Vega (Gary Busey) is shot to death a few blocks from the couple's favorite restaurant. Early suspects include Tommy's manager and his estranged, embittered son. But several credibility gaps lead the detectives and the D.A.'s office directly back to Vega himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
