Liza Minnelli Movies

A woman gets a belated introduction to the joy of sex in this comedy. Priscilla (Parker Posey) is a thirtysomething public-relations agent with the unenviable job of trying to lure new businesses to Cleveland, OH. Priscilla is married to Jack (Paul Rudd), a high-school teacher who is reaching the end of his patience with his career. Things aren't going especially well at home for Priscilla and Jack -- she seems unable to have an orgasm, and while Priscilla insists she's perfectly happy with their sex life, Jack is driven to distraction by his inability to arouse his wife. When Kristen (Mischa Barton), one of Jack's students, begins displaying an extra-curricular interest in him, he throws caution to the wind and begins an affair with her, and has soon moved out of the house. Left on her own, Priscilla finally begins feeling sexual frustration, and turns to Alyssa (Liza Minnelli), an outspoken sex therapist who advises her to learn how to pleasure herself. Alyssa's advice proved to be right on the money, and soon Priscilla is a changed women who is looking for a new man in her life. She soon finds one in Wayne (Danny DeVito), a swimming-pool salesman whose sloppy appearance belies his talent in the bedroom. The Oh in Ohio was the first feature film from director Billy Kent, who previously established himself making television commercials. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

On September 11, 2001, New York City became the site of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil when a group of extremists brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Center. The event struck to the heart of New Yorkers as well as Americans across the country (and their friends around the world), but an unexpected event helped to heal and galvanize people a few weeks later. The New York Yankees, the Big Apple's perennial baseball powerhouse, had enjoyed a strong season and found themselves representing the American League in the 2001 World Series, with the fledgling Arizona Diamondbacks as National League champs. Three of the seven games in the series were scheduled to be played at Yankee Stadium, only nine miles away from Ground Zero, and both the Yankees and New York mayor Rudy Giuliani determined that despite the attacks, the games would go on, and the hard-fought series became a rallying point across the nation, as fans rooted not just for the Yankees, but for the city they called home. Nine Innings From Ground Zero is a documentary which looks at this fascinating nexus between nation tragedy and healing through sports; produced for the premium cable network HBO, the film includes with Rudy Giuliani, Yankee's manager Joe Torre, and members of both the Yankees and the Diamondbacks. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Some of Broadway's leading lights came together for this celebration of the art of the stage musical, featuring 24 showstopping numbers from some of the biggest successes ever to grace the Great White Way. Selections include Liza Minnelli performing "Some People" from Gypsy; Andrea McArdle singing "Look for the Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow," from Annie; Bebe Neuwirth and Karen Ziemba teaming up for "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag" from Chicago; Jennifer Holliday reprising her star-making number from Dreamgirls with "And I Tell You I'm Not Going;" Elaine Stritch singing "The Ladies Who Lunch" from Company; and Nell Carter belting out the title number from Ain't Misbehavin'. Tony Roberts and Robert Morse also weigh in with a tribute to the ladies of the stage as they sing "The Beauty that Drives a Man Mad" from Sugar. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Directed by Linda Yellen, this made-for-cable movie originally aired on the Showtime network and featured a star-studded cast including Dudley Moore, Liza Minelli, and James Belushi. The plot centers around several fraternity and sorority graduates who have decided to regroup at their alma mater. Nick (Belushi), a determined but gloomy reporter, attends on the sole hope of finding some good gossip. His highest hope lies within the career ties of his ex-lover Winnie (JoBeth Williams), who now serves as publicist to rising politician Rebecca Ferguson Stone (Patricia Wetig). Fellow alumni Charlie (Ben Gazzara) is returning for equally dishonest reasons--he's hoping to convince his ex Francie (Gena Rowlands) to pay off his gambling debts. Francie, however, has found herself more interested in bonding with a single mom/housekeeper (Ally Sheedy). All of their lives take a turn for the unexpected when the big man on campus mysteriously dies. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert features the surviving members of Queen (Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon) reuniting for a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on April 20, 1992, following the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Songs include "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "The Show Must Go On," and "We Will Rock You." Features guest vocalists include David Bowie, Robert Plant, Annie Lennox, Elton John, and more. For the finale, Liza Minnelli performs "We Are the Champions." ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Two legends of the stage and screen teamed up for one memorable performance at Paris' Au Palais du Congress, recorded here in all of its nearly two-and-a-half hour splendor. The duo sings over two dozen songs in this 1992 broadcast. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

In this animated version of the classic children's tale, the marionette who wanted to become a real boy gets into trouble when he loses his father Gepetto's favorite jewelry box. At first, Pinnochio tries to conceal his wrongdoing but eventually, thanks to the promptings of his insect pal "Gee Whilikers," comes to do the right thing. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Join in the fun with classic moments from "Veterinarian's Hospital" and "Pigs in Space" and all were found while Kermit and Fozzie did their spring cleaning! ~ All Movie Guide

A princess from an obscure kingdom (Liza Minnelli) must undergo an unusual test to prove her royal origins in this lively episode from Shelley Duvall's popular, family-oriented cable television series. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Each installment of An Evening With presents a performer, band, group, or other public figure in a setting aimed to please fans looking for a representative sampling of what a particular person or group of people does best. In this tape, Liza Minnelli delivers the vocal stylings that have made her famous. Performing on-stage at the New Orleans Theater of the Performing Arts, Minnelli runs the gamut of song from blues to ballads. Also included are several selections from Cabaret. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide

Recorded in the wake of the phenomenal success with the screen adaptation of Cabaret, Liza with a Z features Liza Minnelli performing over a dozen songs under the direction of Bob Fosse. This special originally aired on network television. The setlist includes renditions of "God Bless the Child," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Bye Bye Blackbird," and a medley of songs from Cabaret. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide