Tamara Taylor Movies
Canadian-born Tamara Taylor first caught the eyes of fans with a recurring role on the '90s series Party of Five. She would make numerous appearances on various shows over the coming years, but Taylor's next big break came in 2006, with a starring role on the crime series Bones playing Dr. Camille Saroyan. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
Season 2 of Bones brings sexy back to crime scene investigation with its sizzling fusion of procedural drama and relationship comedy. Inspired by real-life anthropologist and author Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) exhumes evidence from the decayed remains of deep-rooted homicides, while FBI agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) investigates clues from living witnesses and suspects. Combining "odd couple" humor and sexual tension with the disturbing realities of true crime, the undeniable chemistry of the clashing investigative styles is presented on the six-disc Bones Season 2 DVD collection, including all 21 episodes from the series' second season (2006-7), spiced up with audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reels, and more.
- Starring:
- Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, (more)
- 2005
This hour-long UPN drama series was originally titled Sex, Lies & Secrets, but the producers opted to emphasize the more positive aspects of life in a tightly knit community in L.A.'s Silver Lake district. Among the gorgeous twentysomethings populating the area was Charlie (Eric Balfour), a conniving, womanizing hairdresser; Jolene (Denise Richards), resident "hot babe" and scheming publicist; Hank (James Stevenson), hunky lead singer for the punk band Modern Apes; Rose (Lauren German), rising celebrity journalist and Hank's lover (provided Jolene didn't steal him away from her); Nina (Tamara Taylor), a love-starved, workaholic ob-gyn; Milo (Lucas Bryant), the mysterious and mercurial boyfriend whom Nina met online; and Coop (Omar Miller), Modern Apes' perennially unlucky-in-love drummer. Sex, Love & Secrets was first telecast September 27, 2005. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2005
Walt's father, Michael (Harold Perrineau), is very unhappy with the close friendship that is developing between the somewhat creepy survivalist Locke (Terry O'Quinn) and Walt, and tries to put an end to it. And, once again, a ferocious animal that is unfit for tropical climates makes an appearance in the jungle...this time attacking young Walt (Malcolm David Kelley) when he runs off on his own after yet another disagreement with Michael. Flashbacks in this episode give insight into the strained relationship between Michael and Walt -- and indicate that there may be something "different" about the boy. In other events on the island, Shannon (Maggie Grace) finally starts to use her knowledge of French to help Sayid (Naveen Andrews), and Charlie (Dominic Monaghan) wants to know much, much more about the still-missing Claire (Emilie de Ravin). ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Christian Bowman, Monica Garcia, (more)
- 2005
- PG13
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A woman has to learn how to love and trust men all over again in this comedy drama. Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise) would seem to have it all -- she's been married for 18 years to Charles (Steve Harris), and over the course of their time together, he's become one of Atlanta's most successful attorneys. But despite wealth and prestige, things are not as they should be at the McCarter home, and on their anniversary, Charles drops a bombshell on Helen -- he's divorcing her for another woman. Escorted out of the house with nowhere to go, Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea (Tyler Perry), a sassy woman with no shortage of opinions and a gun that she's not afraid to use. As Madea helps Helen get back on her feet emotionally, the divorcée makes the acquaintance of Orlando (Shemar Moore), a handsome man who is obviously attracted to her. But after her experiences with Charles, Helen isn't sure if she's ready to trust a man again. Diary of a Mad Black Woman was adapted from the popular stage play by Tyler Perry, who also plays several roles in the film, most prominently Madea; it marked the first feature-film credit for successful music video director Darren R. Grant. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, (more)
- 2002
Dismissed by one critic as "John Updike for dummies," the NBC dramedy Hidden Hills was set in the real-life gated suburban Los Angeles community of the same name. Essentially, the series wondered aloud if it was possible for married couples and/or parents to maintain the "traditional" family unit while being bombarded from all sides by the laissez-faire sensitivities of the 21st century. Among the recurring characters was Doug Barber (Justin Louis), whose efforts to be a worthwhile husband to spouse Janine (Paula Marshall) were compromised by the arrival of Hidden Hills' sexy new softball coach Belinda Slypich (Kristin Bauer), who ran her own X-rated website. On several occasions, Doug's sexual fantasies "came to life" for the benefit of the viewer, giving the hero ample opportunity to lust in his heart. Other stories concerned the trials and tribulations of the Barbers' "Buppie" neighbors, Zack and Sarah Timmerman (Dondre T. Whitfield, Tamara Taylor). Hidden Hills premiered September 24, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kristin Bauer, Justin Louis, (more)
Nelson George directs the made-for-TV movie One Special Moment, based on the romance novel by Brenda Jackson. Hollywood film star Silver (Kirk Taylor) falls for schoolteacher Colby (Tamara Taylor) after they join together for a business deal promoting hip-hop fashions. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Taylor, Tamara Taylor, (more)
Dorothy Dandridge was a singer, nightclub entertainer, and actress who became the first African-American woman to receive an Academy award nomination as Best Actress (for her standout performance in 1954's Carmen Jones; she lost to Grace Kelly). However, despite her striking beauty and obvious talent, Dandridge was a sexy, glamorous black femme fatale at a time when Hollywood pin-up queens were supposed to be giggly blondes. The film industry didn't know what to do with her, and while her nightclub act was a bit too smooth for the Southern roadhouse circuit, as a black performer she wasn't allowed to stay in many of the hotels and resorts where she performed. Dandridge also had a sad personal life, filled with tragedy and romantic disappointment, and she died of an overdose of pills in 1965, at the age of 41. This made-for-cable biographical drama stars Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge, supported by Brent Spiner, Obba Babatunde, and Klaus Maria Brandauer. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, (more)
Penelope Spheeris directed this Marlon Wayans comedy, scripted by the Rocket Man team of Greg Erb and Craig Mazin. Saddled with several on and off-campus jobs, hard-working college student Darryl Witherspoon (Marlon Wayans) is aiming for a position with the Smythe-Bates brokerage firm, but twit Scott Thorpe has the right resumé and connections. A frat failure, Darryl also doesn't score at ice hockey. For extra cash, Darryl becomes a test subject for an experimental drug that heightens the senses by five times. The initial effect is a rectal irritation, but then Darryl finds his enhanced hearing enables him to pick up distant conversations, and his upgraded coordination improves his hockey game. However, an overdose literally leaves Darryl senseless, as he discovers only four of his five senses operative at any given time. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marlon Wayans, David Spade, (more)
- 1997
The unusually stark and somber opening credits indicate that this is going to be a particularly powerful and hard-hitting episode. Finally coming to the realization that Bailey's drinking is completely out of control, the rest of the Salinger family, backed up by Grace (Tamara Taylor) and Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt), decide that it is time for showdown. Despite their combined efforts, Bailey (Scott Wolf) not only refuses to join Alcoholics Anonymous, but he also insists that he doesn't have a problem--and when they press the issue, he lets loose a devastating barrage of cruel and hateful counter-accusations. With no other option, the family gives Bailey an ultimatum: either shape up, or ship out...permanently. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
With this episode, Alexondra Lee becomes a series regular in the role of Callie Martel, the flamboyant roommate of college freshman Bailey Salinger (Scott Wolf). Though Bailey has sworn to be faithful to girlfriend Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Callie proves to be a temptation too strong to resist. Ultimately, a guilt-ridden Bailey makes a fool of himself at Sarah's Halloween party, whereupon he drowns his sorrows in beer (a grim portent of things to come). Elsewhere, Bailey's older brother Charlie, still bitter over the departure of his ex-fiancee Kirsten, is in no mood to deal with bleeding-heart activist Grace Wilcox (Tamara Taylor in her first series appearance), who all but demands that he tithe a goodly portion of the restaurant's profits to her new program for the homeless. But while he says no to Grace, Charlie says "yes" to his late father's old friend Earl Garraty (Kenneth Mars), who is in dire need of a job. Back at the Salinger household, Claudia (Lacey Chabert) is so convinced that her family is "cursed" that she calls in an exorcist; and Julia (Neve Campbell) spitefully tries to break up her ex-beau Justin's new romance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Grace (Tamara Taylor) uses the local media to attack Charlie (Matthew Fox) for his "cruel and unusual" treatment of homeless people at his restaurant, while Claudia (Lacey Chabert) is also sore at Charlie for blocking her from studying at the music conservatory. More seriously, Bailey's drinking is obviously getting out of hand, but he refuses to face up to the fact, even after he fails to qualify for the high school soccer team; later, Bailey (Scott Wolf) has a fight with Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who also notices that his personality has taken a sharp downward turn. And after expressing outrage when the man repairing her roof offers her marijuana, Julia (Neve Campbell)is lovestruck by the pot-smoker's cute brother Sam (Ben Browder in his first series appearance). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Callie (Alexondra Lee) is nearly the victim of date rape, a harrowing experience which profoundly alters her relationships with Bailey (Scott Wolf) and Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt). Meanwhile, Grace (Tamara Taylor) decides that as long as everyone thinks that she and Charlie (Matthew Fox) are an item, there's no harm in stealing a kiss from Charlie--but his mind and heart are elsewhere. In another romantic development, Julia (Neve Campbell) continues her pursuit of handsome contractor Sam (Ben Browder). Finally, while seeking material for her school-paper advice column, Claudia (Lacey Chabert) comes to the literally sobering conclusion that Bailey's drinking has gone far beyond the recreational stage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Reluctantly pressed into service as Best Man at the wedding of former Salinger's co-owner Joe Magnus (Tom Mason), Charlie (Matthew Fox) begins to wax nostalgic over the fact that he and Kirsten would be celebrating their first anniversary had not their own marriage ceremony been deep-sixed. Unable to avoid noticing this, Grace (Tamara Taylor) reads Charlie the riot act for not being able to make commitments (could she have a hidden agenda?) Elsewhere, Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt) persists in seeking out a boyfriend for Callie (Alexondra Lee), even as Bailey (Scott Wolf) tries to get over Callie for Sarah's sake. And the relationship between Julia (Neve Campbell) and Sam (Ben Browder) becomes more intense. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Julia (Neve Campbell) and Justin (Michael Goorjian) feel both sad and guilty when their classmate Libby commits suicide--and also begin to wonder what the future holds in store for them. For her part, Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt) thinks she has the answer to that question, and finally breaks up with Bailey (Scott Wolf), who has failed her once too often. Meanwhile, Charlie (Matthew Fox) is forced to do some serious soul-searching when an unpleasant secret comes to light during a reunion with his high school buddies. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Christmas at the Salinger home marks the return of Grandpa Jake (Carroll O'Connor), who brings along a combination of good cheer and bad news. Meanwhile, Charlie (Matthew Fox) strengthens his resolve to forget about Kirsten, while simultaneously softening his attitude towards homeless people. Likewise reeling from his romantic misadventures, Bailey (Scott Wolf) would prefer to spend the Holidays drinking alone, but his wrestling coach (Dan Lauria) has other ideas. Also, Claudia (Lacey Chabert) and her classmate Stuart (Ben Savage) exchange gifts, with unexpected results. And Grace (Tamara Taylor) makes an eleventh-hour appearance at the house, not knowing what to expect from the mercurial Charlie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Bailey (Scott Wolf) finds his struggle to stay clean and sober becoming more and more difficult with each passing day. Charlie (Matthew Fox) and Grace (Tamara Taylor) vow not to rush their relationship, but nature takes its inevitable course. After an initial burst of euphoria, Julia (Neve Campbell) begins having second thoughts about attending Stanford in the fall. And well-meaning Claudia (Lacey Chabert) makes a shambles of things when she "outs" a favorite teacher in front of the entire school. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
His obsession with winning at all costs causes friction between Bailey (Scott Wolf) and Coach Petrocelli (Dan Lauria). Likewise fed up with Bailey's selfishness is Callie (Alexondra Lee), who walks out on him at a crucial moment. The emotional strain takes its inevitable toll, and before long Bailey is drinking more than ever. Elsewhere, Julia (Neve Campbell) sees a whole new side of Sam (Ben Browder) when she joins him at dinner with his ex-fiancee. And while Charlie's (Matthew Fox) new "enlightened' attitude has its compensations, Grace may not be among them; she seems far more interested in going out with Michael Garber (Michael Garber), a man capable of fulfilling her political dreams. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt) decides that she wants nothing more to do with Bailey (Scott Wolf), who is squandering all his money on liquor--even as his sister Julia (Neve Campbell) remains in denial that his drinking problem exists. But when Bailey steals money from her boyfriend Sam, Julia is forced to face the awful truth. Meanwhile, Charlie (Matthew Fox) is on the outs with his siblings because of his relationship with Grace (Tamara Taylor), whose avowed "compassion" for humanity evidently does not extend to the younger Salinger kids. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Paying a brief return visit to San Francisco, Will McCorkle (Scott Grimes) can't get Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt) to reveal the truth about Bailey (Scott Wolf) and his drinking problem. Having been burned out of her own home, Grace (Tamara Taylor) moves in with Charlie (Matthew Fox) and the Salingers, stirring up all manner of excitement--and not a little resentment. As for Charlie, his rage over Julia's decision not to attend Stanford is so intense that Julia (Neve Campbell) decides to move in with her boyfriend Sam (Ben Browder), whose reaction to this turn of events is most surprising. And Claudia (Lacey Chabert) draws up an unusual agreement with baby brother Owen (played by twins Andrew Cavarno and Steve Cavarno). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Much to the dismay of Grace (Tamara Taylor), Charlie (Matthew Fox) gets along better with her visiting parents (Joan Pringle, Clifton Davis) than she does. On a more serious note, Bailey (Scott Wolf) dresses up as a clown for his kid brother Owen's birthday party, only to utterly ruin the festivities by showing up blind, stinking drunk. And Julia (Neve Campbell) is forced to reconsider her future with Sam (Ben Browder) when he lets slip a particularly vicious racial remark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
With Bailey (Scott Wolf) back on the road to sobriety, fun-loving Callie (Alexondra Lee) resents the fact that Bailey seems to prefer Sarah's company to hers, even though Sarah (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is no longer in love with him. Unable to cope with the situation, Callie takes drastic--and self-destructive--action. Meanwhile, Julia's (Neve Campbell) relationship with Griffin (Jeremy London) is having a negative effect on her schoolwork, forcing Griffin to be the "grownup". And Claudia (Lacey Chabert) resorts to telling a spectacular lie to prove to Charlie (Matthew Fox) that Grace (Tamara Taylor) cares more for her political campaign than she does for the Salingers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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