Bill Maher Movies

In this casual, uninvolved comedy running on a low-octane script, a scruffy taxi company is about to be wiped out when its owner Harold (Max Gail) exhorts his cabbies to do what they can to help save the company -- and what they can do turns out to be a surprise to everyone concerned. Saving the day (and the film) are the likeable, eccentric drivers, introduced by means of a new trainee (Adam Baldwin) who rides around with each in turn. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

This romantic made-for-TV movie chronicles episodes from the varied lives of visitors to the popular Mexican seaside resort. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

This mundane sequel to New World Pictures' surprise horror hit bears little connection with its predecessor apart from the participation of writer Ethan Wiley, who also assumed directorial duties. This time around, the title abode is an old mansion inherited by the great-great-grandson of its original owner, a legendary frontier outlaw. The new owner, Jesse (Arye Gross), whose parents were murdered in the mansion 20 years ago, unwisely searches the premises for a cache of gems believed to be hidden there. With the aid of girlfriend Kate (Lar Park Lincoln) and buddy Charlie (Jonathan Stark), Jesse stumbles upon the original owner himself (Royal Dano), who is remarkably still alive (albeit in particularly decrepit condition) and cantankerous as all get-out. Great-great-grandpa has been preserved by the supernatural powers of an Aztec crystal skull, which is also capable of reanimating the dead and opening portals into other dimensions. Its true powers are tested readily when the skull falls into the wrong hands, leading our heroes on a wacky supernatural chase. The horror-comedy formula that kept the original film's shaky premise afloat is far less functional here, filling the story with silly contrivances that include a collection of pet monsters and a time-travel romantic subplot. Still, the film has some clever moments, mainly from Dano, who makes the most of his difficult character by adding a cartoonish flair, and from Cheers alum John Ratzenberger's amusing cameo turn as a plumber strangely accustomed to cross-dimensional travel. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Out of Time is a patchwork of notions lifted from such earlier sources as Time After Time, Back to the Future, The Terminator, and the 1961 Twilight Zone episode "Back There." Bruce Abbott plays a dedicated law enforcement officer from the year 2088 who is in pursuit of time-travelling lawbreaker Adam Ant. Hurtling back to 1988, Abbott meets his own great-grandfather (Bill Maher), a gormless rookie cop. Armed with the knowledge that great-grandpa will eventually become a world-renowned criminologist, Abbott teams up with his youthful forebear. The title Out of Time became prophetic when this TV pilot film failed to secure a weekly network slot for the 1988-89 season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The citizens of Cabot Cove are terrified by the arrival of young Irene Terhune (Julian Donald), an apparent practitioner of black magic. Rumors are rife that Irene is actually the ghost of Annie Gorman, a local witch who had supposedly died centuries ago. Inevitably, murder rears it ugly head and Irene (or Annie) is held responsible, but Jessica (Angela Lansbury) refuses to hum along with the old song "It's Witchcraft." And yes, that's future political satirist Bill Maher in the role of Rick Rivers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this comedy, the title delivery boy finds his life tossed up and spun 'round when he inadvertently finds himself enmeshed in an international conspiracy. In Hollywood, where he works, Elmo Bunn's speedy delivery and ability to make sure he is always paid has elevated him to nearly legendary status. His troubles begin when he is called to deliver a sausage and anchovy pizza in East Hollywood at the very address where his best friend and fellow delivery man was last seen years ago. Though he knows he is in for trouble, he cannot deny an order and so heads out to meet his fate. Along the way, he meets some of the most powerful men and women in the U.S. (all played by professional look-a-likes). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Bill Maher hosts a 1993 and a 1995 episode of the irreverent and provocative Comedy Central round-table talk show. The episodes center on the questions: "Do rap music's violent lyrics incite violent behavior?"; "Will Americans get nostalgic about almost anything?"; and "Why do people join cults?" In the first episode, Maher leads guests Quentin Tarantino, Corbin Bernsen, Dick Clark, and Margaret Smith on an examination of rap music, America's cultural expansionism, and ill-considered nostalgia. The second episode also features Tarantino, this time mixing it up with Maher, Janeane Garofalo, Bonnie Hunt, and Robin Leach over cults, juries, and a Disney history park. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide

Ace award-winner Bill Maher hosts two 1993 episodes of his provocative Comedy Central roundtable talk show. The episodes center on the questions: "Is pornography an antidote or cause of rape?"; "Are cities obsolete?"; and "Is movie sex and violence force-fed to audiences, or is that what they want?" The first discussion features guests Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Curtis Sliwa, and Dr. Wilbert Tatum arguing about pornography, police, and the future of cities. The second forum features Seinfeld and Miller again, along with Ed Rollins and Howard Stern sidekick Robin Quivers, as they tackle the issues of cinematic sex and violence, personal responsibility, and criminals. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide

It's Roseanne and Dan's 20th wedding anniversary. Roseanne gives him a sexy photo of herself, while Dan gets an extra job at a menswear store to pay for his gift to her. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

In January 1996, Politically Incorrect moved to Los Angeles and began booking local talent on the program. In this video Bill Maher hosts two 1996 installments of his provocative and irreverent round-table talk show. Jay Leno headlines both episodes. In the first, Maher, the prodding moderator, stirs things up between Leno, star George Clooney, former Beverly Hills 90210 cast member Gabrielle Carteris, and former L.A. police chief Daryl Gates. The second bout features Leno, Ed McMahon, Randy Newman, and the first woman speaker of the California Assembly, Doris Allen. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide

Cable Ace award-winner Bill Maher hosts two special episodes of his irreverent and provocative Comedy Central round-table talk show that both have only one guest: educator, writer, and libertarian provocateur Camille Paglia, author of Sexual Personae, an 800-page treatise on sex, art, and literature through the ages. She also penned the iconoclastic essay collections Sex, Art, and American Culture and Vamps & Tramps. It's a rare opportunity to see Maher taken aback; Paglia's diatribes tend to leave him groping for a response. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide

While organizing a roast for Larry (Garry Shandling), Norman (David Paymer) invites Dana Carvey, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, and Al Franken to take their best shot at the self-absorbed talk-show host. When Artie (Rip Torn) invites Carl Reiner to host instead of Hank (Jeffrey Tambor), the sensitive sidekick retaliates by practicing his heckler defense skills and inviting an unexpected guest. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide