Ben Montanio Movies
An aspiring homecoming queen discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior in this action-packed Disney Channel production that the whole family will enjoy. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brenda Song, Shin Koyamada, (more)
- 1997
Although dimwitted Lonnie (Charles Esten) has only recently held the Bundy family hostage, Kelly Bundy (Christina Applegate) has fallen madly in love with him--and in fact wants to become his bride. Al (Ed O'Neill) is dead set against the union, rightly summing up Lonnie as a faithless fool, but he changes his mind when he discover that the boy's father (Gordon Jump) is a millionaire. Originally telecast back-to-back with the previous episode "The Desperate Half-Hour", this final-first run Married. . .With Children installment has all the earmarks of a pilot for a spinoff starring Christina Applegate and Charles Esten--until Al throws a monkey wrench in the works in the last few seconds! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Al (Ed O'Neill) sells his soul to Lucifer (played by Robert Englund of "Freddy Krueger" fame) for a chance to play with the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately for Lucifer, Al rather enjoys living in Hell, so His Satanic Majesty must think up a more distasteful form of damnation--such as an eternity of residing in the Bundy home with Peg and the kids. Initially conceived as a two-parter, this episode was originally a component of the Fox network's "Mask Week", commemorating the network debut of that 1994 Jim Carrey film by outfitting several shows with Mask-like special effects. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Vacationing in Branson, Missouri (they've taken the Ned Beatty Sutie at the Deliverance Hotel), Peg (Katey Sagal) and Kelly (Christina Applegate) somehow win a talent contest, and with it the opportunity to open for Tammy Wynette (playing herself). Donning the traditional "big hair", Peg insists that she and Kelly be billed as a sister act: The Juggs. Katey Sagal and Christina Applegate sing the Juggs'--er, the Judds'--"Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Al (Ed O'Neill) is desperate for a slice of Aunt Maddie's Thanksgiving pie; problem is, Aunt Maddie has died. There is no other recourse for Al than to crash the old lady's funeral, where he makes a rather startling discovery. Meanwhile, Bud (David Faustino) and the D'Arcys (Ted McGinley, Amanda Bearse) would like to get their hands on Kelly's (Christina Applegate) pet turkey--who ultimate meets a fate which will be "old stuff" for fans of the vintage sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Fox sportscasters James Brown, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Ronnie Lott appear in the episode's surrealistic coda. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Dan (John Larroquette) hopes to curry favor with gossip columnist Dermot Drake, but the scribe is interested only in the garrulous Roz (Marsha Warfield). Meanwhile, Harry wonders why ditzy court stenographer Lisette Hocheiser (Joleen Lutz) is avoiding him, unaware that Lisette has been having some erotic dreams about the Judge of late. Originally slated to air on May 6, 1993, this was the final Night Court episode to be telecast on NBC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
While the rest of the Seavers stay home for spring (actually winter) cleaning, Jason (Alan Thicke) and Mike (Kirk Cameron) head off for a communications workshop intended for dysfunctional families. Their purpose is to find some common ground in order to iron out their many differences. The workshop succeeds beyond imagination when, during a lively role-reversal exercise, it turns out that Mike and Jason aren't that much different after all--in fact, they're so alike that it's almost frightening! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The guys get together to throw a bachelor party for Bull (Richard Moll). Alas, before the evening is over, the party is stranded in a cheap motel without money, their chartered bus has exploded, and Bull has been kidnapped. Reviewing the situation, Harry (Harry Anderson) can reach only one conclusion: It's all the fault of the long-suffering Dan Fielding (John Larroquette). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
