Catherine Boniface Movies
- 2004
The life of wealthy Ellen McCarthy (Marlo Thomas) is thrown into disarray when her husband Grove (William Devane) disappears at sea during a voyage on the family yacht. Evidence indicates that Grove has drowned, and the police have reason to suspect that Ellen was responsible. As the investigation proceeds, it appears as though Ellen and her husband having been living lie (unbeknownst to Ellen, of course), and that everyone around the couple have been covering up their own horrible secrets, possibly tied in with corporate intrigue. And what exactly is the story concerning Ellen's son Josh (Louis Corbett). First telecast by the Lifetime channel on March 15, 2004, the made-for-cable Deceit was based on a novel by Clare Francis, which had previously been adapted for British television in 2000 with Francesca Annis in the lead. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Before synopsizing the made-for-TV romantic comedy Raising Waylon, it is essential to point out that hero Reg (Thomas Gibson) is a blue-collar bar owner who prefers to date models; that heroine Julia (Poppy Montgomery) is a globetrotting photographer who likes to go out with rock stars; and that, except for only one blind date, Red and Julia are not now and never have been "a couple." All this changes when the parents of 9-year-old Waylon (Jeremy Bergman) are killed in a car accident. It seems that Waylon's parents had arranged that blind date for Reg and Julia, had assumed that the two were "made for each other",and had arranged for them to be Waylon's godparents. According to the terms of the deceased couple's will, Waylon is to be raised by Reg and Julia, with the boy's elderly but peppery Great Aunt Marie (Doris Roberts) allowed to drop in from time to time to dispense advice. Since Reg and Julia don't get along too well, they do their best to alternate looking after Waylon, even though it forces them to reluctantly rearrange their busy schedules. Soooooo. . ..how long will it be before hero and heroine finally realize what Waylon's parents knew all along: That they were, indeed, Made For Each Other? Raising Waylon premiered February 22, 2004 on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Xena (Lucy Lawless) comes up against a copycat warlord who seems to have memorized all of the Warrior Princess' battle tactics. It is up to Xena to second-guess her opponent -- and also to avoid reviving the mistakes of her past. Somewhere along the line, Xena tells Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) of the horrific vision of their crucifixion, previously predicted by evil shamaness Alti. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Bliss (Cameron Russel), the mischievous son of Cupid (Karl Urban), grabs his dad's bow and arrows and sets out to spread a little love all around. As a result of Bliss' -- er -- cupidity, Xena (Lucy Lawless) falls madly in love with her enemy, the warlord Draco (Jay Laga'aia); Draco is smitten by Xena's traveling companion, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor); and Gabrielle goes gaga over the klutzy wannabe warrior Joxer (Ted Raimi). This was the final episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' second season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Xena (Lucy Lawless) is puzzled when Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) is surrounded by worshippers, referring to her as "The Source." The reason for this phenomenon becomes terrifyingly clear when Gabrielle gives birth after what must be the shortest pregnancy of all time. In an even more terrifying development, Gabrielle's new daughter, Hope, almost instantly grows into full womanhood -- as the embodiment of pure evil, the result of her mother's brief alliance with satanic god Dahuk. Now Gabrielle is on the horns of a devastating dilemma: Should she nurture Hope, "Daughter of Darkness," or kill her own offspring? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
It is off to Brittania for Xena (Lucy Lawless), Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), and Khrafstar (Marton Csokas), the high priest of a new monotheistic cult. The trio's mission: to thwart the impending invasion of Julius Caesar (Karl Urban). But the battle may be lost before it begins when Gabrielle, tricked into shedding the blood of an innocent, is forced into an unholy union with satanic god Dahuk. Among other events, a certain well-known archaic British landmark comes into being in this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
