Roger Moore
- 2007
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For centuries, scientists and historians have debated the factuality and exact origin of Biblical accounts - from Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden, to the Great Flood that swept over the Earth, to Jonah's trip into the belly of the whale. Now, British actor Roger Moore of the James Bond series hosts the feature-length documentary release Unlocking Ancient Secrets of the Bible - in which the thespian journeys to the Holy Land and searches for indisputable evidence to confirm or negate Biblical accounts, one by one. Drawing on interviews with astronomers, historians and archaeologists, the program discusses the validity of such events as Eden, the Ark, the Ten Commandments and the Red Sea, as well as the actual authorship of the Bible (God or Man?) As an added bonus, it features dramatic reenactments of many events from the New Testament and explores the martyrdom of the early Christian saints. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Retrace the footsteps of the Holy Family as they make their way to Bethlehem to witness the birth of the messiah in a documentary filmed entirely on location in Egypt, Israel, and Jordan and based on the comprehensive research of Griffith Observatory historian John Mosely and religious scholars Pail Maier and Father Benjamin Fiore. From the arrival of the Three Wise Men at the birth site of Jesus to the true meaning of their gifts, the lost years of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, and the Holy Family's efforts to escape King Herod's murderous reach, this documentary probes the questions that have lingered in the minds of Christians and bible scholars for centuries. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Two guys looking for a respite from their bumpy romantic lives find themselves in the midst of a very confusing situation in this broad comedy. Jerry (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is a guy who thinks he's found the love of his life in Felicia (Vivica A. Fox), his beautiful longtime girlfriend. Jerry decides to propose to Felicia, and arranges for a hot-air balloon ride in order to create the ideal setting to pop the question. However, Felicia not only turns him down, she announces that she's leaving him for another man. Jerry sinks into a deep depression, until his best friend Nick (Horatio Sanz), who has been having his own romantic problems, suggests they take a vacation cruise on an ocean liner, forgetting their troubles while they make time with bikini-clad babes. Jerry is game, but after an angry misunderstanding with a travel agent, Nick and Jerry discover they've been booked on a tour specifically for gay men. Jerry and Nick are forced to pose as lovers to ward off the indefatigable advances of aging playboy Lloyd (Roger Moore), which cramps their style when the ship's captain rescues a boatload of buxom Swedish swimsuit models. Jerry's spirits rise when he meets Gabriella (Roselyn Sanchez), a beautiful dancer who is part of the ship's entertainment staff. Jerry, however, now has to walk a fine line between maintaining his cover and convincing Gabriella that despite outward appearances, he's not gay. Boat Trip was the first feature film from director Mort Nathan, best known for his work as a writer for television. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cuba Gooding, Jr., Horatio Sanz, (more)
- 2002
Erstwhile "James Bond" Roger Moore guest stars as Edward Poole, an SD-9 leader who has startling information about a turncoat in the Alliance of Twelve. Elsewhere, Sydney (Jennifer Garner) is not the only one who is astonished to find her own image on a sketch drawn 500 years earlier by the prophetic Milo Rambaldi. The text surrounding the sketch is partially decoded, revealing an ominous message regarding the fate of the world. Alas, the key to the entire code is locked somewhere in the Vatican -- compelling Sydney to prevail upon Vaughn (Michael Vartan) to pull off his most daring burglary. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
This program, hosted by Roger Moore, investigates the many probes and projects sponsored by the KGB to look into paranormal matters. Along the way, viewers will learn much about the KGB's bizarre view of American history and the effects certain paranormal events had on it. Included is much footage never seen until now. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Hosted by Roger Moore, this program explores the weird legacy of the KGB. The KGB wasn't above using sex to apply pressure to those whose cooperation was deemed essential. This was most evident in the matter of U.S. embassy guards who gladly compromised U.S. secrets in exchange for the favors of willing Soviet women. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Hosted by Roger Moore, this program examines revelations that have come to light about the Soviet Secret Service since the end of the Cold War. Perhaps most startling is the warped view our opposite numbers had about the history of the free world, assuming as they did that it was fraught with the same waves of kidnapping and murder that ruled their own political scene for so long. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
- 2000
This film is an episode in the four-part series from the History Channel on the founding fathers. The documentary takes a distinctly humanistic approach to the subject. Rather than focusing on the events of the revolution, the film explores the personalities of the men behind them. The story takes up with the Continental Congress, and how these very different men -- from womanizer Ben Franklin to rich playboy John Hancock to the patrician Thomas Jefferson -- came to agree on a plan to resist the oppression of the British. These disparate personalities managed to forge the United States Constitution, a document that is admired and emulated around the world today. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
In this tense action thriller, Mike Ashton (Luke Perry) is a scientist working in genetics whose father was also a scientist. However, the senior Ashton once made the mistake of using his talents to create a dangerous biochemical weapon, and now years later Mike finds himself the target of terrorists as a result of his father's work. After his father is abducted, Mike finds himself working with a beautiful but tough as nails police detective (Olivia D'Abo); he has two goals in mind -- to find his dad, and to create an antidote to his father's poison before it's too late. The Enemy also stars Roger Moore, Tom Conti, and Horst Buchholz. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luke Perry, Olivia D'Abo, (more)
- 2000
This program examines and exposes the theories posited by the KGB about one of the most momentous events of the Cold War, the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Included are recently exposed film and document evidences as well as many interviews with the KGB's own JFK experts. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
First shown amid the publicity surrounding The World is Not Enough, this documentary highlights the career of the fabulously successful James Bond film series. Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton are interviewed for this work. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The Secret KGB UFO Files is a program detailing the public's obsession with UFOs and the popular theory that the U.S. government covers up certain UFO-related evidence. The program also attempts to ascertain what other governments know about this topic. Via interviews with scientists, soldiers, and spies, viewers get a picture of KGB discoveries and their secret campaign. This two-tape program is hosted by Roger Moore. ~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide
Bob Spiers (director of TV's Absolutely Fabulous) directed this feature-film debut of the five Spice Girls -- Posh Spice, Sporty Spice, Scary Spice, Ginger Spice, and Baby Spice -- as the quintet challenges the London pop scene during five days before their first live performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Photojournalists follow as they travel from press conferences to practice sessions to photo ops, passing London landmarks in the comfort of their cavernous Spicebus and emerging in a musical cascade of color, trendy clothes, and blinding flashbulbs. Shot in 43 days, the film features cameos by everyone from Elton John and Elvis Costello, to Stephen Fry and Bob Hoskins. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Spice Girls, Melanie Brown, (more)
Martial arts movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme made his debut behind the camera as the director of this sweeping action drama. Van Damme stars as Chris Dubois, a clown pickpocket and Fagin-like leader of orphan thieves in 1925 New York City. Kidnapped by gun smugglers and then sold to pirate captain Lord Dobbs (Roger Moore), Chris eventually ends up the property of Khao (Aki Aleong), a master Asian kickboxer. His fighting skills win Chris a chance at a legendary contest, a gladiatorial showdown between champions of the world's many diverse combat styles in a Tibetan lost city. Along for the trip are the avaricious Dobbs, heavyweight boxing champ and fellow competitor Maxie (James Remar), and Carrie (Janet Gunn), a beautiful female reporter. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, (more)
- 1995
Roger Moore stars as a writer whose art imitates life in this made-for-TV thriller. Moore stars as Ken Brown, a mystery writer who's central character is based on the profile of a real-life criminal. When the criminal (Malcolm McDowell) escapes from prison by faking his death, he sets out to bring Brown's stories to life and begins a murder spree. Nancy Allen co-stars as a psychic who teams up with Brown to catch the killer. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- 1992
A mysterious stranger has a surprising effect on three generations of women in this romantic comedy-drama. Ruth (Colleen Dewhurst) is a widow who runs a bed and breakfast in a small New England tourist community. Ruth shares her home with Claire (Talia Shire), who recently lost her husband, a well-known 1960s political activist, and Claire's daughter Cassie (Nina Siemaszko). Claire has to deal with the humiliation of a recent biography of her late husband that reveals the impressive degree of his infidelity, while Cassie is expected to follow in her father's political footsteps, even though she'd rather pursue a career in music. One day, the three women discover a gentleman who calls himself Adam (Roger Moore) has washed up on the shore. Adam is a con artist who was literally thrown off the yacht of someone he was trying to cheat, and now he fakes amnesia while he tries to get back on his feet and hide from his most recent victims. He does some odd jobs around the B&B to earn his keep and begins courting Claire, while he urges Ruth to take a chance with the lobster fisherman who has been after her for a date and encourages Cassie to follow her dream of making music. Bed and Breakfast was directed by Robert Ellis Miller, best known for his TV work and the feature Reuben, Reuben; the film was shot in 1989 but didn't receive its limited release until three years later. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roger Moore, Talia Shire, (more)
- 1991
This collection of coming attractions is from the James Bond films. Includes some rare, behind the scenes footage. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1991
- PG
When a wealthy man (Roger Moore) stages a fake death, his potential inheritors must compete in a series of athletic events in order to claim his fortune. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1990
- R
A hectic caper flick with farcical overtones, Bullseye! doesn't quite hit the....oh, you know. Government scientist Michael Caine and his titled pal Roger Moore plan to auction off a cold fusion formula to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, a pair of con artists-also played by Caine and Moore-impersonate the scientist and his friends in hopes of getting a piece of the action. This leads to an unending supply of comic complications, deadly encounters, wacky recurring characters and Sennett-style chases. Is louder and faster really funnier? You be the judge (but you'll have to catch the film on home video, since it never received a US theatrical release). Roger Moore's real-life daughter Deborah Barrymore shows up as a CIA agent. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Caine, Roger Moore, (more)
- 1990
Initially produced as a televised birthday tribute in 1990, this program acts as a brief retrospective of the long life and career of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Sinatra's rise from a street-wise New Jersey kid to a media icon is recounted by hosts Robert Wagner and Roger Moore. Archived footage of his numerous movie roles and musical performances is interspersed with comments and remembrances from fellow superstars like Gene Kelly and Shirley Maclaine. Highlights include actor Tom Selleck recalling Sinatra's guest appearance on Magnum, P.I., footage of Sinatra relaxing at home, and a replay of a duet with Elvis, performed on television upon his return from the military.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
