Cristine Rose Movies
California native Cristine Rose cultivated an extremely successful onscreen career with a huge number of guest appearances on various TV shows like Moonlighting, St. Elsewhere, and Growing Pains. In 2006, Rose's already familiar face became even more of a fixture in American living rooms when she scored the recurring role of Angela Petrelli on the show Heroes. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide- 2008
Separated from his wife of many years and left with no one to turn to for guidance or advice, the fifty-five year old owner of a small ice cream parlor moves in with his two bachelor employees, giving everyone involved the opportunity to reevaluate their lives and reassess their priorities. It's summer, and business at Ray Fulton's ice cream shop is booming. His slick manager Gevorg and his enthusiastic underling do their best to keep the business running as smooth as soft serve, yet a series of events are about to unfold that will show these three men just how unpredictable life can truly be. One afternoon, after Ramon gets into an altercation at work, Ray is forced to let him go. While Gevorg is kind enough to take Ramon in long enough for him to find a new job and get back on his feet, a second disaster follows in quick succession when Ray's long-time wife decides to file for separation seemingly out of the blue and for reasons the unsuspecting parlor owner can't fully understand. Recognizing another friend in need - and still with room to spare in his spacious home - Gevorg opens his doors to Ray as well. Later, just as the three men are beginning to settle into a comfortable routine, Ray's daughter Emily arrives in town on a mission to rescue her parents' relationship. But Ray is so wrapped up in his quest to rediscover his own identity that he doesn't seem to have much time for Emily, leaving her to form an unlikely bond with Gevorg that prompts the smooth-talking womanizer to take a second look at his rambunctious lifestyle. Meanwhile, Ramon considers entering into a potentially profitable marriage of convenience with Armenian beauty Susannah who's looking to get a green card, but finds the situation complicated after recognizing that he has better chemistry with her best friend Tami. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gregory Itzin, Hrach Titizian, (more)
- 2006
As the first-season finale of Big Love opens, Bill (Bill Paxton) and Joey (Shawn Doyle) are planning to take over Ernest Holloway's seat on the UEB Council. Joey will actually take the seat, because Bill can't be publicly connected to Juniper Creek. Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn) is preparing for the Mother of the Year ceremony at the governor's mansion. Nicki (Chloë Sevigny) is annoyed by Barb's primping, and tries to persuade her to withdraw from the competition, for the good of the family. Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin) is far more supportive. Wendy's (Jodie Markell) snooping has uncovered evidence of Bill's polygamy, and she struggles with her conscience over what action to take. Alby (Matt Ross) drops by Joey's house uninvited for a visit. Joey's not there, and Alby warns Wanda (Melora Walters) that "brothers can get brothers into trouble," and he hovers threateningly over Wanda's newborn baby. Wanda turns out to be far more dangerous than Alby suspected, which creates further complications for Joey, Lois (Grace Zabriskie), and Bill. Rhonda's (Daveigh Chase) efforts to extend her stay in the outside world come to an end, and she blames Barb when she's taken back to the compound. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
- 2003
This remarkable episode drifts back in forth in time as Lorelai (Lauren Graham) awaits the birth of Sherry's baby while recalling her own pregnancy with Rory (Alexis Bledel) -- and the events leading up to her initial break with Rory's dad (and Sherry's ex) Christopher (David Sutcliffe). Meanwhile, Luke (Scott Patterson) goes on his first date with sexy lawyer Nicole (Tricia O'Kelley), and Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) and Dean (Jared Padalecki) have another verbal set-to; and Paris (Liza Weil) makes an editorial decision at the "Chilton Franklin" which is guaranteed to infuriate Rory. Chelsea Brummet and Philip Van Dyke are seen as the younger Lorelai and Christopher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In her third attempt to launch a successful starring sitcom, comedienne Bonnie Hunt starred as Bonnie Molloy, host of the low-rated TV chat show "Morning Chicago." The basic humor arose from Bonnie's efforts to juggle her career with her home life as the wife of doctor John Molloy (played by Lance Kerwin in the unaired pilot episode, and by Mark Derwin in the series proper) and the mother of three rambunctious kids. The domestic scenes admirably avoided the usual "setup-punch line" formula, with Bonnie making jokes almost as an afterthought as she tried to cope with her hectic lifestyle, while the scenes allegedly taking place during the telecast of "Morning Chicago" were largely improvised. The supporting cast included Samantha Browne-Walters and Charlie Stewart as Bonnie's kids Cathleen and Tommy (youngest child Connor was played by an uncredited infant), Marianne Muellerleile as autocratic live-in maid Gloria, David Alan Grier as Bonnie's TV producer David Bellows, Holly Wortell as studio makeup artist Holly, Anthony Russell as Bonnie's on-air piano player Tony Russo, and Chris Barnes as Marv, the cue-card guy. Life With Bonnie debuted September 17, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bonnie Hunt, Mark Derwin, (more)
- 2002
Baby Emma gets a loose case of the giggles whenever she hears the raunchy rap song "Baby Got Back," courtesy of Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), but is good for the kid to hear something so baaaaaad? Meanwhile, Chandler (Matthew Perry) gets more than he bargains for when he watches a videotape he has "borrowed" from his wife Monica's (Courteney Cox) former boyfriend. And in trying to make a good impression on the parents of her boyfriend, Mike (Paul Rudd), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) succeeds spectacularly in doing just the opposite. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Rudd, Gregory Itzin, (more)
This Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation was based on a true story, as set down in the book Looking for Lost Bird by Yvette Melanson and Claire Safran. The heroine, a thirty-something woman named Rebecca, is an adoptee raised by a Jewish family. Though the fact that she was adopted was never in doubt, Rebecca (or "Becks," as she is known to her friends and family) was kept in the dark as to her actual heritage. Only after the deaths of her adoptive parents, and her subsequent marriage, does Rebecca touch base with her natural parents and her three siblings -- all of whom are Native Americans living on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. As Rebecca begins a whole new life under her true name of Odette Marie Monroe, her husband Jack and their children undergo a few changes of their own, not all them pleasurable. The winner of a CAMIE Award (for "Character and Morality in Entertainment"), The Lost Child originally aired November 19, 2000 on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mercedes Ruehl, Jamey Sheridan, (more)
- 1999
The pun-ny title of this episode refers to a fellow named Clay (Victor Browne), who is a former boyfriend of Phoebe Halliwell (Alyssa Milano). Coming back into Phoebe's life, the highly untrustworthy Clay also brings along a heap of trouble for the Halliwell girls, in the form of a cursed Egyptian urn. Elsewhere, Piper (Holly Marie Combs) learns the hard way that affairs of the heart cannot be controlled by witchcraft, while Prue (Shannen Doherty) tries to undo the damage caused by warlock Rex -- and to save the auction house from going on the block itself. Cristine Rose makes her first series appearance as hard-nosed businesswoman Claire Price. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1999
Tipped off by a man (Billy Jayne) whose fiancée has been killed in a grisly manner, Andy (T.W. King) teams with FBI agent Fallon (Jocelyn Seagrave) to hunt down the Wendigo, a vicious creature who tried to attack Piper (Holly Marie Combs). Alas, it soon develops that the hunted beast is a lot closer than Andy had ever imagined. Meanwhile, Prue's (Shannen Doherty) efforts to keep the auction house afloat may be jeopardized by one of Phoebe's (Alyssa Milano) most unsettling visions -- this one involving a "dead" kidnap victim who may still be alive. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jocelyn Seagrave, Billy Jayne, (more)
- 1999
Most people are afraid of the "boogeyman"; some good witches like Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) are terrified of the "Woogeyman." Prue (Shannen Doherty) and Piper (Holly Marie Combs) scoff at Phoebe's trepidations, but it's no laughing matter when an earthquake release a genuine Woogyman in the form of a shadow demon -- who immediately takes control of Phoebe's mind and converts her to "badness." All of this puts quite a damper on Phoebe's upcoming party in honor of a famed architectural expert. Jennifer Rhodes makes her first series appearance as the girls' grandmother, Penny "Grams" Halliwell. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1999
In her latest premonition, Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) sees her own sister Prue (Shannen Doherty) being fatally stabbed...for the "crime" of being the first born. It soon appears that this horrifying image will come true: just as the Halliwell sisters' great-great-great-aunt was killed by a demon warrior (Alex McArthur), so too does the selfsame warrior intend to dispose of Prue in order to steal her magic. In a desperate effort to save her sister, Phoebe inadvertently creates a "Prue clone" -- and even she can't tell the two girls apart. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1999
Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) pays a visit to Alcatraz, the former federal prison-turned-national museum. Here she is confronted by the ghost of a serial killer, executed at the prison decades earlier. The malevolent ghost intends to embark upon another murder spree -- using the body of a live guard as his "vehicle." Can Phoebe handle this crisis alone, or will she have to call upon her sisters, Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Prue (Shannen Doherty), who at present have a few problems of their own? Be prepared for a major shock before this story plays itself out. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1998
The ER swings into action when an abortion clinic is bombed. Ross (George Clooney) tries to save teenaged mother Zoe (Sally Livingstone) and her unborn baby, while Del Amico (Maria Bello) is asked to complete an abortion. Corday (Alex Kingston) is startled when she learns who is among the bombing victims -- and even more so when she finally realizes how she feels about Benton (Eriq La Salle). And a tragic personal loss casts a pall over the staffers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Billy's revelation unsettles Ally. Meanwhile, Elaine hires an attorney (Sandra Bernhard) in a sex-discrimination suit; and Ally and Georgia turn tough in a divorce case. ~ TV Guide, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, (more)
- 1993
Just in time for the February ratings "sweeps," Next Generation offered this two part episode. The story gets under way as Worf is told that his presumed-dead father is alive in a Romulan prison camp. Almost simultaneously, Data experiences his first-ever dream, which provides him with a clue pertaining to his origins. Worf and Data both embark upon separate quests in search of their "roots, " with several startling suprises in store. Written by Brannon Braga, part one of "Birthright" was first telecast February 27, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In the first part of this episode, Worf and Data both embarked on strange journeys in search of their respective fathers. In part two, Data has already returned to the Enterprise, having discovered the source of the bizarre dreams which spurred his quest. Meanwhile, Worf is captured and interred in a Romulan prison camp, where Romulans and Klingons live together peacefully, a situation which he cannot tolerate. First telecast March 6, 1993, part two of "Birthright" was written by Rene Echevarria. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
In the conclusion of a two-part story (originally networkcast as a single hour-long installment), the competition heats up between congressional candidate Christine (Markie Post) and her tough-as-nails opponent (Nancy Marchand). Dan (John Larroquette) has less fun as a sexual surrogate than he anticipated. And Mac's (Charlie Robinson) home video of Bull's wedding becomes a "Rocky Horror"-like cult favorite at a local movie house! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
In the first episode of a two-part story (originally networkcast as a single hour-long installment), political consultant Johnny Dugan (Don Amendolia) talks Christine (Markie Post) into running for congress against the seemingly indomitable incumbent Louise Cahill (Nancy Marchand). Meanwhile, Mac (Charlie Robinson) screens his "artsy" video of Bull's wedding for the unimpressed courtroom staff. And Dan (John Larroquette) volunteers to serve as a sex surrogate. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Consumer reporter Maggie (Joanna Kerns) publicly rips a major appliance manufacturer when a superpowerful vacuum cleaner turns out to be defective and "dangerous". Little does Maggie realize that there is nothing wrong with the cleaner--or at least there WAS nothing wrong until Ben (Jeremy Miller) broke the machine belonging to the Seavers! Meanwhile, Luke gets tangled in the proverbial web of deceit when he tries to impress a pretty girl (played by prolific cartoon voiceover actress Danielle Harris). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Filmed in semidocumentary fashion, Extreme Close-up features Morgan Weisser as a 16-year-old boy grieving the death of his mother (Blair Brown). Trying to assuage his grief, Weisser runs family videotapes of his mother. It becomes increasingly clear that the woman was falling apart emotionally in the months before her death, and Weisser wants to know why. Looking for answers, he begins taping new videos of his turbulent home life -- which slowly mirror the disintegration of his mother. Made for television, Extreme Close-up was written by thirtysomething veterans Marshall Herkovitz and Edward Zwick; its director was Peter Horton, who'd played Gary on thirtysomething. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Blair Brown, Craig T. Nelson, (more)
- 1990
Hauled before a federal grand jury, Murphy (Candice Bergen) gallantly accepts a jail for refusing to reveal a source. After preparing to go into full martyr mode while serving her time, Murphy is a bit disappointed when she is sentenced to a luxurious "Club Fed" minimum-security facility. Her cushy incarceration quickly turns out to be too much of a good thing--and it looks like it will be a long, long time before her appeal comes through. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In this drama a woman suffers terribly after she finally admits having an affair with her married doctor. Her husband does not accept the news gracefully and trouble ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Jessica (Angela Lansbury) travels to Moscow to attend the International Artists and Writers Conference. No sooner has she arrived that someone steals her purse--and when the police catch up with the thief, they find a role of microfilm amongst Jessica's belongings. Immediately, the KGB accuses our heroine of being a spy--which doesn't anger her quite as much as the subsequent murder accusation leveled at an old friend. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Now that Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) has returned to LA, David (Bruce Willis) has trouble believing that she has gotten married--or even that her husband Walter Bishop truly exists. Of course, David isn't about to admit how much he loves Maddie, which fact will color the incidents in subsequent episodes. Meanwhile, the Blue Moon Detective Agency has a new client: Lauren Baxter (Cristine Rose), who wants to get rid of her husband's mistress Bridget Graves (Kathleen Layman) by paying her $50,000. Assigned to deliver the money, David and Maddie once again end up in the middle of a murder case--which is unexpectedly untangled by the obsequious Bert Viola (Curtis Armstrong). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In 1978, an East German waiter used a toy gun to hijack a Polish airliner heading for East Berlin and forced the pilot to land at an American Air Force base in West Germany. The best-selling book about the ensuing trial of the hijacker -- written by the presiding judge, Herbert J. Stern -- is given film treatment by director Leo Penn. The back story involves a West German contractor working both sides of Germany, who has fallen in love with a woman from East Berlin. The contractor arranges for the woman, her daughter and another man (Heinz Hoenig), who has children living in West Germany, to meet him in Gdansk, Poland, where he will give them false documents allowing them to get into West Germany. When the contractor is arrested, they must make other plans. Sneaking a toy gun on an airplane bound for East Germany, the man compels the pilot to steer the plane to West Germany, where he hopes to seek asylum and see his children. But this is the first time a hijacker has sought asylum in the west and it sets off a political firestorm. The American and West Germany governments have signed an international accord to prevent skyjackings and the Soviet government is pressuring them to prosecute the hijackers to the fullest extent of the law. The United States Justice Department wants a quick trial and hires a tough judge (Martin Sheen), who, they think, will prosecute the case swiftly and be done with it. However, the judge is more than the authorities have bargained for -- he wants the defendants to be given a fair trial and all of the rights guaranteed to them under the Constitution. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Martin Sheen, Sam Wanamaker, (more)
- 1987
A troubled student named Jill (Kellie Overbey) volunteers to work on a school project with Mike (Kirk Cameron) and Boner (Josh Andrew Koenig). This, however, is a subterfuge: Jill has been contemplating suicide due to some very serious problems at home, and she hopes to get some free counseling from Mike's psychiatrist dad Jason (Alan Thicke). But as it turns out, Jason is presently weighed down with a few self-pity issues of his own. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
