Andrew Lowery Movies
- 1988
Hospitalized for appendicitis, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is miffed when none of the Cheers gang pays him a visit. Figuring that his abrasive personality has driven away his friends, Cliff returns to the bar a newer, kinder, gentler man. Once they've gotten over the shock of this transformation, Cliff's chums begin to miss the obnoxious blowhard they all know so well. Meanwhile, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) braces for an interview with a Boston lifestyles magazine. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Cynical Philadelphia lawyer-turned-p.i. Jamey Sheridan aims his investigatory skills at an international smuggling ring. Sheridan wants to know who's supplying the weapons that are leaving the country, and who's supplying the drugs that are rolling in. The deeper he digs, the dirtier it gets; Sheridan unearths unholy alliances among idealistic freedom fighters, Central American drug lords, and corrupt American officials. Shannon's Deal was written by John Sayles, directed by Lewis (Jewel of the Nile) Teague, and scored by musical wizard Wynton Marsalis. Those concerned about Jamey Sheridan's wellbeing in this film should be advised that there was no way he'd turn up dead: Shannon's Deal was the pilot for an unsold TV series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
The promise made by 15-year-old Georgia boy Ricky Schroder is to his dying mother (Veronica Cartwright). Schroder vows that he'll keep his parentless family--all seven brothers--together, no matter what. He keeps his word, through starvation, deprivation and natural disaster. It says in the ads that the made-for-TV A Son's Promise was based on a true story. Real or fabricated, the film offers a good workout for your tear-ducts, even when lapsing into the Obvious. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rick Schroder, Donald Moffat, (more)
- 1990
Upset over the romance between Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Kinu (Alisa Gyse-Dickens), Whitley (Jasmine Guy) tries to make Dwayne jealous by going out with his pal Ron (Darryl M. Bell)--with startling results. Meanwhile, Freddie (Cree Summer) is nervous about writing an essay explaining why she wants to take an African-American studies class taught by the distinguished Prof. Howard Randolph (Roger Gueneveur Smith). And there's an unpleasantly awkward moment when Freddie's caucasian cousin Matthew (Andrew Lowery) pays her a visit. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
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The true story of American turncoat John Walker, Jr. is related blow-by-blow in this made-for-TV movie. Powers Boothe stars as Walker, a Navy petty officer who spends half of his career selling secrets to the Soviets. At first the soul of discretion, the hard-drinking, philandering Walker eventually becomes careless enough in his activities to arouse the suspicions of his in-the-dark wife Barbara (Lesley Ann Warren). With the skill and aplomb of the true sociopath, Walker also manages to convince his own son (Andrew Lowry) to join the "family business." The spy ring is ultimately smashed through the joint efforts of the FBI and Walker's embittered ex-wife. Based on the books Family of Spies by Pete Earley and I Pledge Allegiance by Howard Blum, Family of Spies: The Walker Spy Ring was originally telecast in two parts on February 4 and 6, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Kinu (Alisa Gyse-Dickens) is in a monumentally rotten mood because Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) can't get his mind off Whitley (Jasmine Guy). Fed up with Kinu's overbearing attitude, Dwayne's roomie Ron (Darryl M. Bell) plots to get rid of her by hiring Whitley as his housekeeper. And Dwayne's mom Adele (Patti LaBelle) puts in her two cents' worth by striving to alienate both the women in her son's life. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In this spoof of The Twilight Zone, Walter (Sinbad) uses his best Rod Serling voice to narrate the misadventures of his friends when they take on their mid-terms and enter. . ."The Exam Zone." For starters, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) has a devil of a time finding a peaceful, quiet place to cram for her accounting exam. Also, Dwayne ends up in the doghouse when, while substitute-teaching for Col. Taylor (Glynn Turman), he allows Taylor's irresponsible son Terrence (Cory Tyler) to go astray. And finally, Freddie (Cree Summer) hears weeeeeird voices just before an African-American Studies test. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Whitley (Jasmine Guy) goes head to head against her romantic rival Kinu (Alisa Gyse-Dickens) at an academic decathalon. If he knows what is good for him, Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) will avoid taking sides and enthusiastically cheer on both girls. Meanwhile, Kim (Charnele Brown) refuses to go on a date with Matthew (Andrew Lowery), mainly because of the interracial issue--but by episode's end, she is forced to take a good long look at herself and her attitude. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
When her father cuts off all her credit cards, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) is forced to move in with Jaleesa (Dawnn Lewis)--who likewise quickly runs out of patience over Whitley's reckless spending. Elsewhere, Freddie (Cree Summer) tricks Kim (Charnele Brown) into taking a study break by attending a frat party, resulting in a slyly sadistic practical joke. And jealous Kinu (Alisa Gyse-Dickens) jumps to the obvious (and wrong) conclusion when she finds her boyfriend Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) embracing Whitley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
The Night Courters believe they has scored a coup when they arrange for Mel Torme to sing at Harry's 40th birthday party. Alas, as the big evening approaches, it looks like the Velvet Fog will be a no-show. And the fault lies with Harry (Harry Anderson) himself: honoring duty over adulation, the Judge has jailed his idol Mel for nonpayment of traffic tickets! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Whoopi Goldberg earned an Emmy nomination for her performance as Hillman's forensics professor Dr. Jordan, who assigns her students to write their own eulogies. Among those participating is a young girl named Josie Webb (Tisha Campbell), whose essay reveals that she has contacted AIDs. Ironically, this occurs just as Whitley (Jasmine Guy) is seriously considering going "all the way" with Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison). When originally telecast, this episode opened with a warning from producer Bill Cosby that the children in the audience should watch the show in the company of their parents. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Serious-minded Kim (Charnele Brown) begins to wonder if her actor boyfriend Matthew (Andrew Lowery) is too frivolous for her tastes. Long-suffering Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) bets motor-mouthed Whitley (Jasmine Guy) that she can't go 24 hours without talking. And four members of the National Theater of the Deaf (C.J. Jones, Mike Lamiola), Cathleen Riddley, Bobbie Beth Scoggins) give a memorable performance for the Community Center outreach program. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
His friends organize a farewell roast for Walter (Sinbad), who announces that he is leaving Hillman to accept a job in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Ron (Darryl M. Bell) learns to his horror that he is ineligible to graduate because he has skipped a required history course. Sinbad makes his final series appearance in this episode, which includes highlights from the second-season offerings "I've Got the Muse in Me" and "Breaking Up is Hard to Do". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
As this year's Valentine's Day project, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) is doing a "Men of Hillman" calendar. Naturally, Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) wants to participate, but Whitley rejects him on the grounds that he isn't "buff" enough. Elsewhere, Ron (Darryl M. Bell) lands in hot water when he makes three dates for the same night; Jaleesa's (Dawnn Lewis) Valentine celebration with Col. Taylor (Glynn Turman) ends abruptly and painfully; and Freddie (Cree Summer) is dismayed when she learns the identity of her secret admirer. and And yes, that girl playing "Jaclyn" is a young, pre-Academy Award Halle Berry. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
This episode marks the first appearances of Ajai Sanders as Gina Deveaux and Gary Dourdan) as Shazza Zulu (aka Sylvester Simon). The spotlight is on Shazzu, a sixth-year undergraduate who stirs up controversy at Hillman when he publishes a book about the sexist behavior of college men. Before long, all the Hillman girls are mad at all the Hillman guys and vice versa, their mutual animosity climaxing in a wild food fight--while Shazza loftily insists that he was merely trying to bring everyone together in peace and harmony. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Apprenticing as an art buyer for E.H. Wright, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) purchases some paintings by a promising but unknown artist--thereby going against the specific instructions of her new boss. It looks like Whitley's career is over before it has even begun, until an unexpected development occurs. Elsewhere, Freddie (Cree Summer) tries to draw listeners to her new radio call-in show by adopting the alternate personality of a Jamaican philosopher "Mother Eartha". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Walter (Sinbad) organizes a telethon to raise $15,000 for the Community Outreach Program. This provides ample opportunity to show off the musical talents (or lack of same) of the main characters: Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa) sings "Straight Up", Alisa Gyse-Dickens (Kinu) performs "Mr. Melody", and Jasmine Guy offers a hilariously inept "tribute" to Josephine Baker, built around Baker's signature tune "J'ai Deux Amours". Alas, by the time Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) tries (and fails) to score as a standup comic, most of the telethon's viewers have tuned out, forcing Walter to come up with an alternate plan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
The idea of fusing teen sex-comedy and horror genres into a boffo box-office bonanza seems like classic braindead Hollywood-think... but somehow, beyond all reason, the makers of this film manage to pull it off. Much of the credit goes to director Fran Rubel Kuzui (Tokyo Pop) who chooses wisely to let the jokes and action rip by so quickly that viewers won't have time to realize there's practically nothing going on. Also excellent is Kristy Swanson as the bubble-headed cheerleader who learns from a Van Helsing-ish stranger (Donald Sutherland) that she's, like, the reincarnation of this pure female warrior and stuff, destined to rid the world -- or at least the Valley -- of vampires. No sooner is the Buffster being schooled in the ways of vampire butt-kicking (much to the consternation of meek pretty-boy beau Luke Perry) than the lead vampire (Rutger Hauer) and his leering cronies show up -- and leading up the pack is none other than Pee-Wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens. Fans of this film's popular TV offspring will appreciate the fang-sharp humor but may be surprised to find little evidence of the spooky atmosphere that permeates the series -- though there are some inspired moments, particularly the ridiculous death-by-ruler scene. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, (more)
An assemblage of young Hollywood actors poised for stardom marked this tale of anti-Semitism at a 1950s prep school. Brendan Fraser stars as David Greene, a working-class Jewish quarterback from Scranton, Pennsylvania, who is offered a senior year scholarship to a prestigious New England academy. It's David's ticket to an Ivy League education and a way out of his Rust Belt hometown, but there's one condition: the school's elders ask him to be discreet about his religion. At first willing to do so, David struggles with his silence about his faith as his popularity grows. David strikes up a friendship with his roommate Chris Reece (Chris O'Donnell) and a possible romance with Sally Wheeler (Amy Locane), a student at a nearby girls' school. When jealous classmate Charlie Dillon (Matt Damon) learns David's secret at an alumni party, he exposes the school's new gridiron hero, and David faces the full force of religious intolerance from the prejudiced WASP institution. Also featuring early performances from Ben Affleck, Anthony Rapp, and Cole Hauser, School Ties was loosely based on the real-life experiences of producer Dick Wolf, creator of TV's popular series Law & Order. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, (more)
- 1992
Originally made for cable-television, this thriller centers on the attempts of an innocent teenage girl to prove that the boy she has her eye upon is not a ruthless serial killer. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Actor Bob Balaban directed this black comedy for Disney concerning a young zombie's love for a pretty high school girl. Johnny Dingle (Andrew Lowery) is a sweet-natured soul who has been in love with Missy McCloud (Traci Lind) ever since first grade, but he's always been reluctant to ask her out, fearing rejection. Now that the high school prom is coming, he devises a plan to make Missy say yes when he musters up the courage to ask her to the dance. Johnny and his pal Eddie (Danny Zorn) concoct a plan that will make it look as if Johnny saves her life. Unfortunately, Johnny's plan goes amiss and he's actually killed. But even death doesn't dissuade Johnny and he rises from his grave to take her to the prom. Curiously enough, Missy is more attracted to Johnny now that he is dead than when he was alive (despite his falling body parts). ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, (more)
When New York psychiatrist Bill Capa (Bruce Willis, in an uncharacteristically un-smirking performance) visits Los Angeles to take over his murdered colleague's therapy group, he finds himself embroiled in the thick of a mystery when he bumps into (literally) Rosa (Jane March) and begins a torrid affair. Double-identities, death threats and love scenes abound as he delves deeper into the case to uncover the truth about his friend's death. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Willis, Jane March, (more)
- 1996
- R
A son is left in a dangerous situation as he struggles to deal with his father's legacy, in this made-for-television drama. After his father dies, Chris King (Andrew Lowery) is left to figure out why some determined thugs are interested in getting their hands on a suspicious package that his father may have had. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Leslie Hope, Andrew Lowery, (more)
- 1997
An award-winner at the 1997 AFI/Los Angeles Film Festival, this low-budget drama follows the misadventures of drifter Billie (Edie Falco), who ditches her motorcycle and picks up a car. The vehicle is hit by another car, and she can't collect from the other driver (Andrew Lowery). Instead, she settles into a marginal existence in an impoverished fishing village where she takes on odd jobs while camping out with a local resident (Caitlin Clarke) and contemplating a bleak future. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Edie Falco, James Villemaire, (more)
Former basketball star Dennis Rodman stars in this action-and-espionage thriller as Simon, an Interpol agent called into action when the daughter of a close friend is abducted. In order to track down the kidnappers, Simon seeks the assistance of a pair of monks (John Pinette and Ricky Harris) who are experts in computer sleuthing. Simon Sez was Rodman's first solo starring vehicle, following his dramatic debut alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Team. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dennis Rodman, Dane Cook, (more)
