James Marshall Movies
Best known for playing biker James Hurley on David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks, actor James Marshall has gone on to play leading roles in low-budget or independent films of the '90s. He made his feature-film debut in the television movie Nightbreaker (1989). As the '90s progressed, Marshall obtained larger roles in more mainstream films such as Don't Do It (1994). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Chuck Rose's comedy Come as You Are stars Maury Sterling as Craig Dowd, a young man who makes his living by running a pornographic website. Although he has turned his home into his studio, he is ashamed of his profession and is forced to go to great lengths in order to hide what is happening whenever he has guests. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Caleb (Alan Dale) and Julie (Melinda Clarke) separately embark upon their respective pre-wedding parties. Caleb goes to Las Vegas with the "guys," whereupon Ryan (Ben McKenzie) and Seth (Adam Brody) land in a heap of trouble. And while staging Julie's party at the Cohen house, Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) impishly introduces some male strippers. Elsewhere, Summer (Rachel Bilson) pines over Seth, Caleb may or may not have a hidden agenda vis-à-vis his upcoming marriage, and Theresa (Navi Rawat) delivers some shocking news for Ryan and Marissa (Mischa Barton). ~ All Movie Guide
- 2004
Having rescued a new classmate named Alicia Baker (Sarah Carter), Clark (Tom Welling) frets over having revealed his superpowers in the process. As it turns out, however, Alicia possesses some interesting powers of her own -- and like Clark's, these "gifts" are linked to falling meteors. As the relationship between Clark and Alicia grows closer, she becomes increasingly obsessive -- and that could spell disaster for Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk). As for Lana herself, she and Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) have finally begun to unravel the mystery surrounding Adam Knight (Ian Somerhalder) and the shady Dr. Lia Teng (Françoise Yip). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Involved in an accident at Luthercorp, Chloe (Allison Mack) accidentally inhales crypto-gas. As a result, everyone who comes in contact with Chloe is uncontrollably compelled to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Armed with her newfound powers, Chloe hopes to finally get all the facts about Clark (Tom Welling) from the Kents -- but in this case, the truth may prove fatal, especially since Lionel Luthor (John Glover) is bound and determined to exploit Chloe's "gift" for his own gain. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Christopher Reeve, who played the dual role of Clark Kent and Superman in four theatrical features of the 1970s and '80s, makes a guest appearance in Smallville as Dr. Virgil Swann. Having dedicated his life to studying all things extraterrestrial, the wheelchair-bound Swann is fascinated by a newspaper story regarding Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Using the fragmentary evidence at hand, Swann concludes that young Clark is "not of this world" -- and, as a bonus, both Swann and Clark have simultaneously received a cryptic message in an unknown language, a message that will have a major impact on Clark's future on Earth. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Upon learning that his father, Lionel (John Glover), has placed him under surveillance, a spiteful Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) schemes to plant a bug in his father's office. Unfortunately, the crooks whom Lex has hired to do the job decide to double-cross him and rob LutherCorp -- taking Lionel and his personal assistant Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) hostage. Meanwhile, Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) braces herself for a meeting with the wife of Lana's biological father, Henry Small (Patrick Cassidy). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
In the conclusion of Smallville's two-part season-three opener, Jonathan Kent (John Schneider) has tracked down his adopted son, Clark (Tom Welling), to Metropolis, where, under the influence of the dread red kryptonite, the rebellious Clark has fallen in with criminal boss Morgan Edge (Rutger Hauer). Facing down Clark at LutherCorp, where the boy has been instructed by Edge to steal a valuable package, Jonathan -- temporarily possessing superpowers matching those of his adopted son -- squares off for a titanic battle. But though the struggle ultimately frees Clark from the spell of the red kryptonite, he stills faces peril at the hands of the vengeful Edge. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) confronts the people he holds responsible for the plane crash that nearly killed him at the end of Smallville's second season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) is convinced that she is being visited by the ghost of Emily Eve Dinsmore (Jodelle Micah Ferland), a childhood friend who drowned at the age of ten. In his efforts to determine if Lana is actually having a paranormal experience or if she is merely imagining things, Clark (Tom Welling) uncovers a horrible secret about Emily's family -- one that blazes a trail leading right to Lionel Luthor (John Glover). Meanwhile, Lionel's son Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) prepares for his marriage, and Clark's adoptive dad, John (John Schneider), nervously awaits the birth of his new child. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
Because she has been neglecting her magic to concentrate on her newspaper job, Phoebe (Holly Marie Combs) is slowly but surely losing her premonition skills. This problem intensifies when the Charmed Ones attempt to protect the last surviving member of a gypsy tribe from an evil entity determined to steal the gypsy's eyes. In other plot complications, Paige (Rose McGowan) is down in the dumps over being unemployed, and Piper (Holly Marie Combs) is upset that Leo (Brian Krause), worried that the girls' powers will be exposed to the world, refuses to let her see a doctor during the last stages of her pregnancy. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Julian McMahon, (more)
- 2002
A plant created with the DNA of the long-extinct Nicodemus flower is stolen. While attempting to rescue an apparently unhinged man from harming himself, Jonathan Kent (John Schneider) comes in contact with the pilfered plant. Under the influence of the Nicodemus flower -- which had been responsible for a devastating plague in Smallville in the early 20th century -- Jonathan experiences a bizarre and disturbing change in his own behavior. It falls to Jonathan's adopted son, Clark (Tom Welling), to avert a disaster that threatens to sweep Jonathan, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), and Pete Ross (Sam Jones III) into its path. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
Chloe (Allison Mack) is fed up with the fact that Clark (Tom Welling) seems impervious to her charms. Thus, Chloe begins dating Justin Gaines (Adam Brody), former cartoonist for the Smallville High newspaper, who has lost the use of his hands in an accident. Alas, it seems that Justin has been able to compensate for his loss by developing acute telekinetic powers, and he plans to use those skills to wreak vengeance upon the man whom he holds responsible for crippling him -- none other that Smallville High principal Kwan (Hiro Kanagawa). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
Newly aware that his superpowers include "heat vision," Clark (Tom Welling) finds that this talent may be a detriment when he crosses paths with new Smallville High School teacher Desiree Atkins (Krista Allen). After a whirlwind two-week courtship, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) feels compelled to marry Desiree, little suspecting that she is controlling his mind with an invisible, kryptonite-based pheromone mist. When Clark becomes suspicious of Desiree's motives, she promptly frames him for starting a fire -- then sets about to simultaneously destroy both Clark's adoptive father, Jonathan (John Schneider), and her wealthy new hubby, Lex. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
This PBS documentary is episode one of a four-part series which examines the visual arts in contemporary America by interviewing some of the country's foremost artists and showcasing their work. This volume asks the important question: who are we? Beyond the core of the unchangeable universal Self, the smaller self of the personality can define, limit, or expand our relationships with the world and others. The artists in this episode relate how they are continually searching for and expressing some of the many aspects of self through their art. The featured artists include Louise Bourgeois, Maya Lin, James Marshall, Bruce Nauman, William Wegman, and Steve Martin. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
This stylish crime thriller concerns a former criminal trying to set himself on the straight and narrow, until he happens upon a set of bootleg printing plates for $100 bills and soon finds himself a wanted man by both sides of the law. Luck of the Draw (also known as Quicksand), stars William Forsythe, Dennis Hopper, and Ice-T. The film gained some unusual press attention while it was being filmed when Mickey Rourke was fired from the project, reportedly because he refused to play a scene without his pet Chihuahua (the role was recast with Michael Madsen). ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Marshall, Dennis Hopper, (more)
- 2000
This television series follows the adventures of four teenagers who in their spare time help to serve their community as volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMT's). Hank (Danso Gordon), the son of a successful surgeon, is eager to prove that he has talents of his own. Jamie (Christopher Ralph) is a boy with a checkered past who is under court order to perform community service, which he approaches with a certain reluctance, but also an awareness that this may be his last chance to turn his life around. Val (Reagan Pasternak) is a bright, ambitious girl who wants to be a doctor someday. And Tyler (Shawn Ashmore) uses a cheerful disposition and enthusiastic attitude to camouflage the fact that he doesn't get along with his family. As the four youngsters balance school and their responsibilities as EMT's, they also have to deal with the trials and tribulations of growing up, and Val has to contend with her cynical friend Caitie (Jackie Rosenbaum) and her overly ambitious little sister Brooke (Lauren Collins). In a Heartbeat premiered on the Disney Channel on August 26, 2000. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shawn Ashmore, Danso Gordon, (more)
- 1997
This hit-and-miss melodrama is about a pilot of charter planes who strikes it very lucky with a winning lottery ticket - unfortunately for him, his boss has her own greedy designs on his new-found fortune. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Per the title of this made-for-TV drama, all Rachel Stockman (played by future "Desperate Housewife" Marcia Cross) has ever wanted is to bear children. Unfortunately, Rachel suffers from a bipolar disorder, requiring her to take lithium, which thus far has prevented her from becoming pregnant. In desperation, Rachel discontinues her medication, and before long she is "with child." She is also undergoing severe and horrifying mood swings, leading to confinement in a hospital--and ultimately a competency hearing that will determine whether or not she can be legally obliged to take lithium...and to terminate her pregnancy. All She Ever Wanted originally aired April 14, 1996, on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marcia Cross, James Marshall, (more)
Made for television, The Unspoken Truth is the factual story of Brianne Hawkins (Lea Thompson), who after enduring a lifetime of abuse at the hands of her family marries the even more abusive Clay Hawkins (James Marshall). Given to beating his wife at the slightest provocation, Clay finally goes completely over the edge when he shoots and kills a man who had the temerity to speak to Brianne without Clay's permission. Thinking quickly for a change, Clay persuades Brianne to take the rap for the killing, whereupon she complicity (if not willingly) concocts an elaborate story as to how she shot the man accidentally. Not only do the authorities refuse to swallow this fabrication, but they end up sending both Clay and Brianne to prison for life! Only when the future of her daughter, Lily (Karis Paige Bryant), is jeopardized does the long-suffering Brianne finally work up the courage to fight for her freedom and her long-denied fundamental rights as a human being. A shocking mid-film revelation elevates this story from the usual battered-wife TV-movie syndrome. Filmed on location in Austin, TX, The Unspoken Truth originally aired September 24, 1995, on NBC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lea Thompson, Patricia Kalember, (more)
- 1995
A true-life story of sexual harassment in the workplace is told in this thought-provoking made-for-television movie. Gail O'Grady stars as Lt. Paula Coughlin, the Navy officer who lodged sexual harassment complaints after the infamous 1991 Las Vegas Tailhook convention. Coughlin took on the military and a scandal erupted as the story became public. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- 1994
This Canadian family drama follows a yuppie couple as they try to reclaim their hippy idealism to save the life of their young son. Andy and Jayne Blake used to be hippies. Now they are living the yuppie dream in suburban Vancouver. They have two kids and great jobs. When their son Max is given six months to live after being diagnosed with a rare immune disorder that may have been caused by environmental toxins, Andy and his family escape to rural British Columbia where they buy a farm. As Andy reaches back into his past for natural cures and his old idealism, he becomes increasingly fanatical. Jayne who is unsure about all these changes, tries to help him find a balance. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- R.H. Thomson, Denise Crosby, (more)
- 1994
Two aspiring mobsters follow a stranger in this drama. A local mafioso assigns free-lancers Dommy, an explosive young man, and Mickey, the inward one, a job following a "mark." They are to tail him until he comes finds a special briefcase; to get that briefcase, they are to use any means. The two novices are inept at their job. Finally, their stalking ends successfully in a shoot-out. Unfortunately they meet with revenge. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Marshall, Martin Sheen, (more)
- 1991
In this wild spoof of The Twilight Zone in general and that series' 1960 episode "A World of Difference" in particular, Ben (Jeremy Miller) expresses the wish that Real Life were more like TV. In true "be careful what you wish for" fashion, Ben dreams that he and his family are actually characters in a TV sitcom called "Meet the Seavers"--and that he is really an actor named Jeremy Miller! The concept is played for all it is worth, with the rest of the Growing Pains cast members identified by their real names, not to mention cameo appearances by the series' production staff and by Joanna Kerns' daughter Ashley Kerns. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
The sixth season of Growing Pains gets under way with the latest in a long line of crises for the Seaver family. When he lands a part in an off-Broadway play, Mike (Kirk Cameron) decides to drop out of college to pursue an acting career. But dad Jason (Alan Thicke) will have none of it: Unless Mike studies for a skill that will actually earn him money, Jason will cut off all financial support. Meanwhile, Carol (Tracey Gold) is upset that the Jason-Mike crisis has taken all attention away from her own problems. With this episode, Ashley Johnson takes over the role of Chrissy Johnson, who in the course of a single season has miraculously aged four years! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Also known as "The Northwest Passage," the two-hour pilot episode of Twin Peaks originally aired April 8, 1990. The central plot of the series is set when Pete Martell (Jack Nance) finds the body of high school student Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) wrapped in plastic by the water at the Packard Sawmill dock. As the town slowly gets word of her murder, Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) from the FBI arrives in the Washington town of Twin Peaks to investigate. Assisted by Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean), Cooper retrieves Laura's secret diary and a videotape. At the morgue, Cooper discovers the letter "R" from under Laura's fingernail, evidence similar to the murder case of Theresa Banks a year ago. Meanwhile, at the Great Northern Hotel, Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) disrupts her father's business deal, causing the would-be investors to back out. Deputy Hawk (Michael Horse) and Deputy Andy Brennan (Harry Goaz) locate the scene of the murder and find half of a gold heart necklace. Also, Laura's safe deposit box is opened, revealing a copy of Fleshworld magazine and about ten thousand dollars. Laura's boyfriend, Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook), who is having a secret affair with waitress Shelly Johnson (Madchen Amick), is brought in for questioning. Later on at the Roadhouse, Laura's other boyfriend, James Hurley (James Marshall), kisses Donna Hayward (Lara Flynn Boyle), Laura's best friend. This episode features Julee Cruise singing "Falling" and "The Nightingale" during the scenes at the Roadhouse. The American broadcast version ends with Sarah Palmer (Grace Zabriskie) having a vision about the other half of the heart necklace. The European release contains extra scenes and an alternate ending. The Twin Peaks pilot episode was not included on the 2001 Artisan Entertainment DVD release of Twin Peaks: The First Season due to rights restrictions. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kyle MacLachlan
- 1989
In the first episode of a two-part story, Channel 19's new public-relations team fires news director Sid Sidlevich (Kenneth Tigar), and Maggie (Joanna Kerns) worries that she'll be next. Meanwhile, Jason (Alan Thicke) is offered a prestigious new job in a posh downtown psychiatric office. By episode's end, both Jason and Maggie face major changes in their lives--but only one is truly happy about it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
