Perry Moore Movies
- 2001
Season eight of NYPD Blue begins by picking up where season seven left off. Det. Jill Kirkendall is still missing in action, having slipped through the fingers of the IAB after the arrest of her drug-trafficking ex-husband, Don. Former police lawyer Leo Cohen (Michael B. Silver), now in private practice, endeavors to defend the other members of the 15th precinct during the IAB's probe of their "complicity" in the Kirkendall case -- but first, Det. Diane Russell (Kim Delaney) must put her life on the line to locate Don Kirkendall's partner in crime, corrupt cop Denby. And Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) tensely awaits the results of his son Theo's bone-marrow tests. In new developments, a suspect in a multiple murder begs the detectives to help him retrieve his daughter, whom he left as collateral with his drug dealer; also, Andy's troubled partner, Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder), tries to get back together with Diane. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Michael Apted (Gorillas in the Mist) directed this Walter Mosley script adaptation of Mosley's short story collection, Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned. Ex-con Socrates Fortlow (Laurence Fishburne) returns to L.A., looks for work, becomes friends with Right Burke (Bill Cobbs), is told he's too old for a construction job, helps youngster Darryl (Daniel Williams), and romances cafe-owner Iula Brown (Natalie Cole). Socrates provides a moral uplift to the neighborhood, while Burke's voiceover narration has a Sunset Boulevard twist. The TV movie premiered March 21, 1998 on HBO. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Laurence Fishburne, Bill Cobbs, (more)
- 1996
Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) and Simone's (Jimmy Smits) investigation of a limo driver's murder leads to a vice ring. Henry (Willie Garson), the nephew of the woman from whom Simone inherited an apartment building, finally reveals what he knows about a murder that occurred just outside the building. Diane (Kim Delaney) has trouble explaining to Simone that she has been assigned to get the goods on handsome hoodlum Jimmy Liery. The sexually promiscuous Geri (Debra Christofferson) is "kicked upstairs." And a kidnapping plot is foiled by a new member of the precinct, Detective Jill Kirkendall (Andrea Thompson, in her first series appearance). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Based on a true story, The Tuskegee Airmen chronicles the experiences of the first African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Using Hannibal Lee (Laurence Fishburne) as a focal point, the movie follows the airmen from their initial training at Tuskegee, Alabama, through their combat assignments during World War II. Featuring fascinating vintage military planes and exciting air-combat footage, the film also depicts the racism encountered by the pilots. In one example, the airmen are forced to give their seats on a crowded train to German prisoners of war. Even after the airmen complete their training, the military brass is reluctant to trust them in battle. But First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt publicizes their plight by going to Tuskegee and having one of the African-American pilots take her for a plane ride, and shortly thereafter the airmen are assigned a combat role. Eventually they join with other African-American pilots in the 332nd Fighter Group where their skill in protecting bombers from enemy fighters finally earns them the respect they deserve. The screen story was co-authored by Robert Williams, one of the pilots trained at Tuskegee. ~ All Movie Guide
Charming comedy about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976. ~ Nicole Gagne, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, (more)
- 1992
Will (Will Smith) is slated to appear on a game show, provided that he choose a playing partner. The most logical candidates are his close pals Jazz (Jeff Townes) and Tyriq (Perry Moore, in his final series appearance), but when these two begin quarreling bitterly over who deserves to be chosen, Will picks another person. Ultimately, it is Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) who teams up with Will for the Big Prizes--but wait until you see who's on the opposing team! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Will (Will Smith), star player of the Bel-Air Prep basketball team, squares off against Marcus Stokes (Allen Payne), leading player on the Malibu Prep team. Both Will and his opponent are determined to win at all costs--but it means lot more to Marcus, a fellow "homeboy" who may very well lose an athletic scholarship if Bel-Air wins the game. Will Will do the wrong thing at the right time to help the other guy? A surprise ending caps this neat little lesson on values and priorities. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this made-for-TV comedy, a self-made man (Jack Lemmon) tries to teach is idle son (Jonathan Silverman) and greedy wife a lesson by giving away his hard-earned wealth. However, the plan doesn't go quite as smoothly as expected. Released on video under the title Father, Son and the Mistress. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jack Lemmon, Talia Shire, (more)
- 1992
Philip (James Avery) decides that it is time Hilary (Karyn Parsons) learn something about financial responsibility--and to force the issue, he cancels all her credit cards. Compelled to look for a job, Hilary is hired by a catering firm (with the help of a largely fabricated resume), then persuades Will (Will Smith), Tyriq (Perry Moore), Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) and even Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell) to help her cater a fancy Bar Mitzvah. During the festivities, Hilary meets two of her school friends, both of whom have landed far better jobs than she does! It is up to a surprisingly compassionate Geoffrey to console our mortified heroine. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Queen Latifah makes her second series appearance, this time in the role of Dee-Dee, the full-figured relative of one of Uncle Philip's law partners. Although Will (Will Smith) discovers to his delight that he and Dee-Dee have a great deal in common, he is reluctant to invite her to a school dance because of his friends' derisive comments about the girl's weight. This episode marks the first appearance of Perry Moore as Tyriq; also, future series regular Nia Long, aka "Lisa Wilkes", shows up in a different role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
While his parents are out of town, enterprising Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) rents out the Banks' mansion to the singing group Bell Div DeVoe (Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins) for a music-video shoot. At the end of the session, the house is in a shambles, but the kids are certain that they can clean up the place before mom and dad get home. Unfortunately, Philip (James Avery) and Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten) arrive back in town earlier than expected! Bell Div DeVoe performs "Do Me". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
