Derek Anthony Movies
- 2006
While House (Hugh Laurie) and Stacy (Sela Ward) are in Baltimore to explain House's highly suspect Medicaid billing practices, journalist Fletcher Stone (Michael O'Keefe) is rushed to the New Jersey clinic. After suddenly collapsing during a reception, Stone has begun speaking in gibberish, and Cameron (Jennifer Morrison), Chase (Jesse Spencer) and Foreman (Omar Epps) are unable to agree on the cause of the man's affliction. The three doctors contact House by phone in hopes of getting him to return to the clinic, but he is snowed in at the Baltimore airport. Worsening the situation is the fact that Stone has been hiding certain details of his medical problems from his wife (Erica Gimpel)--and now is unable to say anything at all! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Using the "Book of Shadows" (without permission, of course), Richard Montana (Balthazar Getty) tries to free himself from the power of his family's karma -- despite the possible negative consequences on himself and his sweetheart, Paige (Rose McGowan). In another affair of the heart, Jason (Eric Dane) goes ballistic and breaks up with Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) when he learns the truth about the Charmed Ones. Also, Piper (Alyssa Milano) learns from Chris (Drew Fuller) that she must vanquish the Swarm Demons, the last remaining threat to her son, Wyatt -- but this will prove a difficult if not insurmountable task, since killing one Swarm Demon instantly creates two more in its place! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Drew Fuller, (more)
- 2003
As Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Spike (James Marsters) train the potential slayers and educate them about the life-or-death battle into which they've been thrust, Willow (Alyson Hannigan) learns that another slayerette lurks right there atop Sunnydale's Hellmouth. A locator spell soon reveals the surprising truth: Like her older sister, Dawn (Michelle Trachtenberg) is a member of the slayer line. Confused by her sudden change in status, Dawn slips outside and bumps into her friend Amanda (Sarah Hagan), who reveals, at the risk of sounding crazy, that she's just been attacked at school by a vampire. Dawn tells her not to worry, that vampires are real, and the girls head to the school so Dawn can test her newfound powers. Unfortunately, the tricky bloodsucker outsmarts them; soon, Dawn is fighting for her life -- and not all that successfully. The First's Bringers interrupt the melee and attempt to kidnap Amanda, revealing to Dawn that it's actually her friend who's the potential. Dawn exhorts Amanda to take out the vamp, which the girl accomplishes as if she were born to do it. Meanwhile, Buffy and Spike show up, fresh from a brutal training exercise with the potentials, and dispatch the agents of The First. Back at the house, Dawn resumes her role as researcher and non-combatant. But Xander (Nicholas Brendon) -- no stranger to being the least powerful member of the team -- consoles her with tender words about the important role they both play. Originally broadcast January 21, 2003, on UPN, "Potential" marked episode 134 of the cult-favorite series. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In retaliation for a preplanned "doomsday prank" pulled on Mimi (Kathy Kinney) when it looked as if Drew (Drew Carey) was going to die, Mimi has Drew's obituary printed in the newspaper, and also sees to it that his credit rating and bank accounts are immediately cancelled! Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) decide to benefit from Drew's "death" by collecting on his insurance policy, while Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson) likewise takes advantage of the situation by enjoying a "bereaved spouse" Hawaiian vacation. Ruefully concluding that he's worth more alive than dead, Drew vows to make his existence more worthwhile by going to work at a crisis center, counseling a variety of "unfortunates"--who, alas, turn out to be better off than HE is! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Normally a man who does not back down from a confrontation, Martin (John Mahoney) just stands and takes it when his new boss Rich (M. Emmet Walsh) bullies him on the job. Sympathizing with his dad's frustration, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) decides to intervene -- the last thing in the world that Martin wants him to do. As the situation develops, Frasier learns a whole new meaning for the old adage "Like Father, Like Son." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
It seems the evil lawyers of Wolfram & Hart have retained the services of a blind assassin (Jennifer Badger Martin) to kill a bunch of children. When junior attorney Lindsey McDonald (Christian Kane) decides he has scruples and wants out of the firm, Angel (David Boreanaz) and company agree to assist him. Angel enlists the help of Gunn (J. August Richards) in helping Lindsey undermine the assassination plan. While breaking into Wolfram & Hart headquarters, Angel discovers and steals an ancient scroll that will figure heavily in the next episode (see "To Shanshu in L.A."). Meanwhile, a witch hunt within the offices of Wolfram & Hart has Lindsey, who's there as a decoy, sweating bullets. It turns out, however, that the execs are rooting out another turncoat for entertaining a job offer at a competing firm. They kill the guy and offer Lindsey the chance to remain at the firm and receive a promotion. Lindsey, who revealed his impoverished upbringing earlier in the episode, chickens out and agrees. Originally broadcast May 16, 2000, on the WB network, Angel: Blind Date marked season one, episode 21 of the supernatural comedy drama. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- 2000
After the build-up of the past several episodes, Angel (David Boreanaz) finally comes face to face with Darla (Julie Benz), his vampire sire, who was recently resurrected by evil law firm Wolfram & Hart. As it turns out, however, she's been brought back as a human in an attempt to manipulate him into turning evil again. The entire reunion is staged by Darla and lawyer Lindsey McDonald (Christian Kane) as a cruel trap in which Angel is duped into thinking Darla may actually be someone else entirely -- a normal human woman named Diedra Cramer. The ruse even convinces Detective Kate Lockley (Elisabeth Rohm), who tries to protect "Diedra" from Angel. Eventually, Angel kidnaps Darla and she confesses all, attempting to seduce him and destroy his soul in the process. He warns her that as a human she has a soul now, too, and will experience endless regret for her 400 years of bloodshed as a vampire. Unconvinced, Darla declares, "God doesn't want you, but I still do," then escapes into the sunlight, leaving Angel despondent. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew learns about Darla's resurrection, and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) and Wesley (Alexis Denisof) must bring Gunn (J. August Richards) up to speed on Angel's propensity for reverting to the evil Angelus whenever he experiences a moment of true happiness (see Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Innocence"). Flashbacks also chronicle Angelus and Darla's reign of terror in Victorian England and their corruption and vampirification of the delicate Drusilla (Juliet Landau). Originally broadcast October 24, 2000, on the WB network, "Dear Boy" marked season two, episode five of the supernatural comedy drama. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
