Ron Pearson Movies
Christian comics Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith, and Ron Pearson keep viewers in stitches without working blue in this stand-up comedy feature that proves religion and humor aren't mutually exclusive. Inter-cut with scenes of the comics performing before a live audience are intimate interviews in which they discuss the important role that faith has played in helping them overcome severe setbacks in life and keep them focused on getting the message of the gospel to the widest audience possible. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, (more)
- 2002
It's Mother's Day in Cleveland, and all of the gang's moms have arrived to celebrate--including Kate's new stepmom, who looks just like her. The ladies' arrival coincides with the launching of an anti-pornography website which publishes a list of Ohio's biggest porn users--and among those listed are Drew (Drew Carey), Kate (Christa Miller), Oswald (Diedrich Bader), Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Mr. Wick (Craig Ferguson). Mortified, the moms move back in with children to exert a "good influence", but succeeding only in driving everyone crazy. The whole thing ends up in court, with Drew and his friends suing the anti-porn site, and their moms defending it! The episode's best gags are self-referential comments about the glittering array of "guest moms", including June Lockhart, Marion Ross, Adrienne Barbeau, Phyllis Diller)...and Richard Chamberlain. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Drew (Drew Carey) has fallen in love with Dawn (A.J. Langer), whom he met by chance during a bus ride. Now he must gently let down Robin (Lori Laughlin), the girl chosen as his future bride by professional matchmaker Larry. But there's another problem that needs an instant solution: Drew is never permitted a moment alone with Dawn, thanks to her ex-boyfriends who keep hanging around her house (in fact, one of them is still living above her garage!) And what about Kellie (Cynthia Watros), who still hasn't gotten over her high school crush on our hero? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Wanda Sykes makes her first apperance as Christine Watson, the store's new, no-nonsense efficiency expert. Though she runs everyone else ragged, Christine treats Drew (Drew Carey) with kid gloves, inasmuch as she has a crush on him. Taking advantage of this, the employees offer Drew $500 to date Christine and persuade her to lighten up. It turns out that Christine is being so tough because she doesn't want to fire anyone--but when she suspects that Drew has been bribed to take her out, it's a different story! Elsewhere, a circus troupe helps Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) build their dream house in the park. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
- R
A horror film set in a New York nightclub, Midnight Cabaret is the story of an actress (Laura Herrington) suspected of killing several of her cast-mates. The police investigator assigned to the case (Bruce Wright) finds that the truth involves a Satanic cult trying to bear the Anti-Christ. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
In Lena's Holiday, the title heroine (Felicity Waterman) is an East German who makes the most of her newfound post-Berlin Wall freedom to visit Los Angeles. After crossing paths with a gang of jewel thieves, she finds herself running for her life. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Felicity Waterman, Chris Lemmon, (more)
- 1986
Harry's Kingdom and Harry's Machine are alternate titles for the 1985 low-budgeter Hollywood Harry. Actor Robert Forster made his directorial debut in this languid private eye flick, reserving the "hard boiled dick" lead for himself. Forster is hired to find a missing girl; his only lead is the fact that the girl was featured in an X-rated movie. Hollywood Harry's niece, whom he takes to work with him to keep her out of trouble, is portrayed by Forster's real-life daughter Katherine. The film uses so many cliches of the detective genre that at times it's hard to tell whether we're supposed to take things seriously or not. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
