Dameon Clarke Movies
A parody of self-help literature and motivational speakers, Luke Ricci's dark comedy follows charismatic serial killer Mike Wilson as he mentors his first pupil in the fine art of mass murder. Mike is the kind of guy who knows what he wants out of life, and knows how to get it. Now that Mike is living the dream, he wants to share his knowledge with others, too. In order to give aspiring serial killers all the tools they'll need to become the next Jeffrey Dahmer, he's crafted a ten-lesson program that covers such topics as weaponry, corpse disposal, and keeping secrets from loved ones. When it comes time for Mike to deliver his first one-on-one tutorial, he recruits a lost soul named Bart and the lessons begin. As the lessons intensify, Mike finds it increasingly difficult to keep his clandestine career a secret from his beloved girlfriend, Abigail. Eventually, Abigail discovers the truth, and the police start closing in on Mike. Although Mike has escaped to his desert hideout along with Bart, the cops soon come knocking and all hell breaks loose. Will Mike and Bart ever escape to Mexico as planned, or will Mike's first lesson in police stand-offs and violent gunfights prove a complete and unexpected bust? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Matthew Gray Gubler, Laura Regan, (more)
The war on drugs has been lost, and when a reluctant undercover cop is ordered to spy on those he is closest to, the toll that the mission takes on his sanity is too great to comprehend in director Richard Linklater's rotoscoped take on Philip K. Dick's classic novel. With stratospheric concern over national security prompting paranoid government officials to begin spying on citizens, trust is a luxury and everyone is a suspected criminal until proven otherwise. Bob Arctor (Keanu Reeves) is a narcotics officer who is issued an order to spy on his friends and report back to headquarters. In addition to being a cop, though, Arctor is also an addict. His drug of choice is a ubiquitous street drug called Substance D, a drug known well for producing split personalities in its users. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey, Jr., (more)
- 2003
NBC wasted precious little time in offering up a TV-movie adaptation of one of the first truly uplifting stories of the Iraq War. Saving Jessica Lynch stars Laura Regan as the title character, a 19-year-old army private with the 507th Ordinance Maintence Company. On March 23, 2003, Jessica is captured by Iraqi insurgents after the rest of her platoon is wiped out in a roadside bombing not far from Al Nasiryah. Curiously, Jessica doesn't get all that much screen time: The primary focus is on the rescue efforts mounted by a group of Army Rangers and Navy SEALS, with special emphasis bestowed upon Mohammed Al-Raheif (Nicholas Guilak), the courageous Iraqi man who shielded the captured woman from harm while she lay wounded in an enemy hospital (it should surprise no one that the script is based on Al-Raheif's own book, Because Each Life Is Precious. An inordinate amount of poetic license is taken with the events surrounding Jessica's rescue, with a plethora of ridiculous coincidences and serial-like thrills and chills thrown in to pep up the story. To her credit, the real Jessica Lynch herself neither authorized nor promoted the film, which first aired November 9, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Laura Regan, Nicholas Guilak, (more)
- 2002
Anxious to qualify for a martial arts lesson from the Grand Kai, Goku manages to make it all the way to the quarterfinals of the Other World Tournament. Goku's next opponent is the unprepossessing-looking Arqua -- who suddenly, and dangerously, opts to change the rules. On another front, Other-Worldly warriors Olibu and Pikkon square off. "Water Fight" was shown in Japan in 1993, then was broadcast in America on September 12, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
The fifth American TV season of DragonBall Z (actually the tenth season on Japanese television) began with "Warriors of the Dead," the first episode of "The Saiyaman Saga." Now settled into the Other World, former Z-Fighter wants to take lessons from the Grand Kai, a legendary martial arts master. But in order to qualify for this honor, Goku must solve a tricky problem on the Grand Kai's behalf. Meanwhile, another problem begins to take shape as "departed" villains Cell, Frieza, King Cold, and the Ginyus threaten to join forces to take over the Other World. First seen in Japan in 1993, "Warriors of the Dead" debuted in America on September 10, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In this introductory episode of DragonBall Z's "The Cell Games Saga," futuristic super-android Cell has stopped short of killing Z-Fighter Trunks, offering instead to square off against his opponent in a winner-take-all tournament. In fight, Cell challenges all of the Z-Fighters to take them on -- a challenge that they must accept, lest disaster befall everyone on earth and elsewhere. While the antagonistic Android 16 tries to convince Krillin that he too would like to do battle against his former master Cell, Chi-Chi announces that the best of the warriors, Gohan, cannot join the fray -- because it isn't part of the game plan for the future. Originally telecast in Japan in 1993, "What Is the Tournament" made its first American TV appearance on November 9, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In a last-ditch effort to win the battle with the Z-Fighter, evil android Cell fires off the mother of all "Kamehamehas." Only Gohan refuses to panic as the deadly attack bolt hurtles towards Earth. When the smoke clears, the Earth is still intact, and Gohan has apparently beaten Cell at his own game. Alas, the villainous android is not yet defeated -- and now the beautiful but lethal Android 18 has made a spectacular return from the "dead." Originally telecast in Japan in 1993, "Cell's Mighty Break Down" was seen in the America on December 18, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In the previous episode, the children of Cell, seven hideous blue monstrosities, were released from Cell's stinger. Ordered to attack and destroy the Z-Fighters, the blue meanies begin with Goku. Realizing that his fellow Z-Fighter is tiring of the battle, Piccolo dispatches Yamcha and Tien to go to Goku's aid. As the "children" overpower and defeat such otherwise worthy warriors as Krillin, and with Gohan apparently helpless, it is up to Trunks and Vegeta to save the day -- if they can. "Children of Cell Attack" was seen in Japan in 1993, then in America on December 12, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
No one is more surprised by Goku's unexpected surrender than his opponent Cell, who is outraged at being robbed of the opportunity to decimate the Z-Warrior once and for all. Cell gets even madder when Goku refuses to name a warrior to fight in his place. On the sidelines, the braggart Hercule suddenly begins to lose his bravado when it appears that he will get his chance to battle Cell after all. Ultimately, it is up to young Gohan to defend the good name of the Z-Warriors -- and, incidentally, to save the world. Making its Japanese TV bow in 1993, "Faith in a Boy" made it to America on December 6, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
His mission to save mankind accomplished, Trunks heads "back to the future," where he apprises his mother Bulma of all the events that have transpired in previous episodes. The villainous androids, Cell included, are again destroyed, and a number of earlier mistakes are rectified. Thanks to Trunks and his fellow Z-Fighters, the past, present, and future of the Earth have been set right -- but what of the fallen Goku, who has begun his new existence in the Other World? The climactic episode of DragonBall Z's "The Cell Games Saga," "Free the Future" debuted in Japan in 1993, then was shown in America on December 29, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
The battle may be over before it begins -- the powerful Cell has apparently killed the youthful Gohan. Only Goku is aware that appearances are deceiving, and he eventually turns out to be right. The revivified Gohan anxiously warns Cell not to make him too angry, but Cell doesn't heed the warning -- a decision he will have cause to regret if the full force of Gohan's fury is ever unleashed. First telecast in Japan in 1993, "Gohan's Desperate Plea" was shown in the United States on December 7, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
At long last, Gohan defeats Cell, and the world is (hopefully) saved. The standing Z-Fighters gather up their wounded and head to Dende's sanctuary. Summoning up the new Dragon Balls as promised, Dende is able to restore the fallen Trunks to life -- but cannot do the same for Goku, who evidently prefers his new existence in the Other World. As the warriors weep for their departed comrade, it appears that Goku will never be seen again. Here as elsewhere, however, appearance can be deceiving. "Goku's Noble Decision" aired in Japan in 1993, then in America on December 27, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Taking over the Ginger Town television station, Cell announces that he will take on all challengers in a martial arts tournament, to be held in nine days. Cell also finds time to taunt the Z-Fighters into participating. Taking up the cudgel, Gohan and Goku prepare for battle by undergoing an accelerated training session in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Meanwhile, several other characters experience horrible nightmares -- in which Cell kills practically everyone. "The Doomsday Broadcast" was first telecast in Japan in 1993, then in the United States on November 13, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Although reduced to his "second form," Cell proves to still be a force to reckon with as he resumes his battle with Gohan. The desperate Cell's game plan now seems to be to blow himself up -- and the rest of the world in the process. With only ten seconds remaining until doomsday, it is up to Z-Fighter Goku to sacrifice himself for the sake of all others. But two big surprises await all the combatants as this episode hurtles to a conclusion. "A Hero's Farewell" was shown in Japan in 1993, and in America on December 19, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Though Cell keeps trying to goad Gohan into losing his temper, Gohan refuses to fight back. Piccolo can't understand Gohan's reticence, but Goku knows that the young Z-Fighter is doing exactly the right thing. The episodes comes to a cataclysmic conclusion thanks to the behavior of Cell's crony Android 16. Originally broadcast in Japan in 1993, "Android Explosion" made its initial American TV appearance on December 11, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Krillin wants to participate in the martial arts tournament against super android Cell, but is stopped by Master Roshi, who declares that the villain can be bested only by Gohan or Goku. Meanwhile, Z-Fighters Vegeta, Trunks, Tien, and the revivified Piccolo anxiously await their turn to train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. And just to make sure that the Z-Team doesn't back out of the tournament, Cell begins wreaking havoc on innocent civilians. First shown in Japan in 1993, "Meet Me in the Ring" was seen in America on November 14, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
All appearances indicate that the end of the world is near: Z-Fighter Trunks has been killed, and Cell is back at full strength after blowing himself up. Grieving over the demise of his son Trunks -- not to mention his comrade Goku -- Vegeta tries to alter future events with his stored-up anger, but it simply isn't enough. With no one to stop him, Cell prepares to make his final deadly assault on Earth. "Cell Returns!" was seen in Japan in 1993, then in the United States on December 20, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Now operating at full power, Gohan manages to kill the remaining children of Cell. This done, Gohan concentrates his effort on Cell himself, who proves to be equal to the challenge. To make certain that this will be Cell's last stand, Trunks dispatches Senzu Beams to Gohan's fellow Z-Fighters Krillin, Yamcha, and Tien. But is the battle really over, or has it just begun? "The Unstoppable Gohan" was first seen in Japan in 1993, and in the United States on December 14, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
At last capable of controlling and harnessing his awesome power (not to mention his terrifying anger), Gohan takes on the five surviving children of Cell. Trunks is exultant as Gohan fights on, realizing that his fellow warrior is last master of his own fate. And on the sidelines, the bombastic but craven Hercule angrily kibitzes. "The Unleashing" was first broadcast in Japan in 1993; its American TV debut did not occur until December 13, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Urged on by the spirit of Goku, the revitalized Gohan continues the battle, determined to prevent Cell from destroying the earth. Gohan's fellow Z-Fighter Piccolo attempts to join the fray, but he and his comrades are quickly knocked out of the running. The outcome of the titanic struggle rests with Vegeta, who hopes to make up for his past misdeeds -- and for inadvertently unleashing the full power of Cell in the first place. Originally telecast in Japan in 1993, "Saving the World" aired in America on December 26, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Goku continues to be infuriatingly cool, calm, and collected as the Tournament draws closer. Hoping to force Goku to lose his temper, his future opponent Cell kidnaps the entire Royal Military. At last, Goku's gorge rises, and he angrily prepares for battle. But can he beat Cell with the meager supply of Dragon Balls at his disposal? First telecast in Japan in 1993, "A New Guardian" was seen in the United States on November 21, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
The title tells all in this DragonBall Z episode. An inaugural skirmish with Goku leaves Cell groggy, causing Hercule to complain that he will never get his chance in the ring. But as Krillin and Gohan watch from the sidelines, the battle resumes in deadly earnest, accelerating in speed with each new blow. When Cell fires a powerful "kamehameha" at the startled Goku, it is clear that the preliminaries are over and done with. First shown in Japan in 1993, "Goku vs. Cell" aired in the U.S. on November 29, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
After toying with each other during the early minutes of the tournament, Goku and Cell resume their titanic battle in deadly earnest. Cell pulls out an arsenal of attacks that had previously been developed by Frieza and the Z-Warriors, including the Kamehameha, the Makkankosappo and the Kienzans. Goku proves to be too fast for Cell, but alas, Cell is too fast for him as well. And what of the bombastic Hercule, who loudly complains that he'll never get his chance to challenge Cell? First telecast in Japan in 1993, "Cell's Bag of Tricks" was seen in America on November 30, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
The battle royal between Goku and Cell continues, with each opponent alternately attacking and evading the other. Vegeta enters the fray, swiftly getting the upper hand over Goku. An enormous "Kamehameha" is prepared against Cell, despite Krillin's warnings that such an attack will expend too much energy. Victory seems to be within the Z-Fighters' grasp when Cell is literally taken apart -- but it's not over yet. "No More Rules" was shown in Japan in 1993, then seen in America on December 4, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
