Gabrielle Beaumont Movies
- 2000
The Voyager crew finds itself locked in an orbit around a primitive planet. Though time passes normally on the ship, several centuries go by on the planet's surface -- during which period a tribal society develops, worshipping the orbiting "star" as the manifestation of an omnipotent Greater Power. The dilemma: If the crew does not break free of the planet's gravitational pull, they will be doomed; and if they do escape, that aforementioned society may collapse in ruins. A fascinating exercise in relativity and reverence, "Blink of an Eye" was first telecast on January 19, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1998
Not to be confused with the 50-minute television documentary of the same name, the made-for-British-TV biopic Diana: The People's Princess stars Amy Seccombe as the title character. Rather than rehash the tumultuous marriage between Diana and Prince Charles (Robert De Newby), the film focuses on the protagonist's last 14 months on Earth, from her divorce in May of 1996 to her tragic death in August of 1997. Adroitly blending heartbreak with triumph, the script details Diana's loss of her royal title, her troubled relationship with sons Harry (Rory Jennings) and William (Freddie Sayers), her ongoing travails with the press and papparazzi, her extensive humanitarian activities (with Nelson Mandela and Mother Theresa making token appearances), and her romance with Dodi Ay Fayed (George Jackos), who was fated to die with Diana in that infamous car crash. Seemingly dedicated to bestowing sainthood upon Princess Di, the film manages to make her antagonists as unpleasant and unsympathetic as possible, with an inordinate amount of scorn heaped upon Dodi's former fiancée! First telecast in the U.K. on April 12, 1998, Diana: The People's Princess debuted in the U.S. courtesy of the TNT cable network on August 29, 1999, on the eve of the second anniversary of Diana's death. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amy Secombe, George Jackos, (more)
- 1997
Though Garak (Andrew J. Robinson) insists that a mysterious Cardassian-sounding message is insignificant, his subsequent behavior indicates otherwise. Sisko soon learns the truth: the Dominion is mounting yet another attack on the Federation. As Sisko makes preparations to close the wormhole, Garak and Worf are captured by the Jem'Hadar. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, not to be resolved until the following week's installment "By Inferno's Light." Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr, "In Purgatory's Shadow" first aired February 10, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Monica (Roma Downey) arrives in a small Montana town where dwells an elderly widow named Annie Doyle (Piper Laurie). 35 years ago, Annie's husband Tommy, regarded by the locals as a paragon of virtue and decency, died under mysterious circumstances. This tragic event resulted in friction between Annie and her snoopy neighbors Emily (Bonnie Bartlett), Russell (Sterling Brimley) and Markus (Matt Clark), who in the intervening years succeeded in convincing the entire community that Annie was somehow responsible for her husband's death. With this in mind, Monica must somehow come to Annie's aid--but she isn't sure whether her mission is to reconcile the widow's life before she goes blind, or to fulfill the old lady's lifelong dream of traveling to Europe. Or...is Monica slated to reveal to one and all that the late Tommy Doyle, and NOT Annie, is the true villain of the piece? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Mean-spirited IRS auditor Carolyn Sellers (Diane Ladd) tries to close down a group home for Down Syndrome adults that has opened across the street from her house. Life Goes On's Christopher Burke) appears as Taylor, one of the home's residents, whose efforts to save a youngster from a serious traffic accident is misinterpreted by Carolyn, allowing her to whip up hatred and bigotry amongst her neighbors. Monica (Roma Downey) of course hopes to remedy this situation, but it is the serenely self-confident Taylor who manages to straighten things out...leading Monica to suspect that there is more to Taylor than meets the eye! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
At a bachelor auction to benefit a Biotech institute, likable "Angel of Death" Andrew (John Dye) is entered as one of the prizes. The winning bid is registered by Dr. Kate Calder (Stephanie Zimbalist), who has only entered the auction to spite her rival Beth Popik (Lisa Eichhorn)--and as such, Kate flatly refuses to go out on a date with Andrew. Under normal circumstances, Kate's turndown would be the end of the story. Instead, Andrew is ordered by his Heavenly predecessor Adam (played by former series regular Charles Rocket in a return appearance) to take Kate out no matter how much she protests--and to make certain that Adam fulfills his assignment (the purpose of which is not revealed until late in the proceedings), Monica (Roma Downey) and Tess (Della Reese) set up an "instant" restaurant! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
The remarkable life and tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales is the subject of this tribute, which explores her humanity and generous nature. This video includes exclusive interviews with friends and family, as well as documentary footage of her life, her times and her solemn farewell to this world. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1995
- PG
This third entry in the Beastmaster series has Dar (Marc Singer) teaming up with Seth (Tony Todd) to rescue his brother. It seems that the boy was captured by the evil Lord Agarn, who keeps youthful by sacrificing young prisoners. Along the way they meet a beautiful witch who promises to help them and a blonde warrior who goes along with them. ~ Brian Gusse, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marc Singer, Tony Todd, (more)
Jill Eikenberry stars in this made-for-television drama about a mother's strength. Eikenberry stars as divorcee Tessa Bryan, who is raising her two daughters alone while her ex-husband takes up with a young model named Carolyn (Laura Leighton). When Tessa learns that she has terminal cancer, she puts aside her own feelings about her husband's new wife and decides that it is in her children's best interest to teach Carolyn how to be the best mother she can be. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Four junior officers, each representing a different Federation species, undergo the grueling Enterprise promotion evaluation process. As part of the competition, three of the four candidates are dispatched on a top secret mission. In the end, it all boils down to whether or not duty is more important than friendship. Dan Gauthier, Shannon Till, Alexander Enberg and Patti Yasutake guest star as candidates Lavelle, Sito, Torak, and Ogawa. Scripted by Rene Echevarria from a story by Ronald Wilkerson and Jean Louise Matthias, "Lower Decks" originally aired February 12, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
In this drama, worried parents fight to find their pregnant runaway daughter and prevent her from selling her unborn baby to sleazy baby brokers. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danica McKellar, Dee Wallace, (more)
- 1993
A young woman is charged with the bombing of a parking garage. Further investigation reveals that the woman is the member of a cult, and that she may have been brainwashed. If so, the D.A.'s office is determined to bring up cult leader Daniel Hendricks (Sam Robards) on charges of murder and conspiracy -- but a grim plot twist awaits virtually everyone concerned. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Kidnapped by members of a Romulan underground movement, Troi's face is surgically altered, whereupon she is forced to impersonate a Romulan intelligence officer. It's all part of an elaborate defection scheme involving three high profile Romulan senators. Unfortunately, Romulan commander Toreth (Carolyn Seymour) suspects that something is afoot, and that Troi is an impostor. Scripted by Naren Shankar from a story by Rene Echevarria, "Face of the Enemy" first aired February 13, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Like so many lonely children before her, Starfleet brat Clara Sutter (Noley Thorton) creates an imaginary friend. Imagine her delight when her invisible companion Isabella suddenly comes to life! And imagine the crew's dismay when Isabella turns out to be a deadly and destructive alien energy form. Effectively juxtaposing the innocence of childhood with the horror of alien hostility, "Imaginary Friend was scripted by Edith Swensen and Brannon Braga," from a story by Jean Louise Matthias, Ronald Wilderson and Richard Fleigel. The episode was originally telecast May 9, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The Enterprise serves as host for the three winners of a grade-school science contest. Unfortunately, a rare natural disaster occurs during their visit, trapping Picard and the children in the starship's lift. Left in command, Deanna Troi holds the lives of the crew members -- including the pregnant Keiko O'Brien -- in her trembling hands. Scripted by Ronald D. Moore from a story by Ron Jarvis and Philip A. Scorzza, "Disaster" initially aired October 26, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
On the planet of Rutia Four, Dr. Crusher is abducted by the Ansata, a radical terrorist group. The danger is intensified when the Rutian leader refuses to negotiate for Crusher's release. Meanwhile, Ansatan leader Kyril Finn (Richard Cox) begins showing symptoms of a serious illness caused by the high-tech weaponry used by himself and his followers. Written by frequent Next Generation contributor Melinda M. Snodgrass, "The High Ground" was originally telecast February 3, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Responding to a distress call on a Talarian training ship, Picard finds himself in the middle of a bitter custody battle. The catalyst for this crisis is human teenager Jono (Chad Allen), who shows signs of severe abuse at the hands of his alien guardian. The problem is exacerbated when Jono refuses to betray his longtime tormentor. Originally telecast October 20, 1990, "Suddenly Human" was scripted by John Whelpley and Jeri Taylor from a story by Ralph Phillips. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
The away team ventures into an asteroid field to investigate a centuries-old Promelian warship. During their absence, the Enterprise is barraged with radiation, causing the ship to lose its power and be held in the thrall of the same booby trap that had destroyed the ancient warship. With time rapidly running out, Picard and Geordi decide upon a desperate strategy, which will either free the ship or kill everyone on board. Ron Roman, Michael Pillar, and Richard Danus collaborated on the script for "The Booby Trap," which originally aired November 4, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Sheridan Le Fanu's erotic horror tale -- the inspiration for Hammer Films' bosom-heaving "Karnstein Trilogy" and Roger Vadim's Blood and Roses -- is given a bit of whitewash in this tepid episode of Shelley Duvall's made-for-cable "Nightmare Classics" series. Inexplicably relocated to the American Deep South in the 19th century, this transposes the tale of a young woman (Ione Skye) who falls under the spell of the enigmatic and beautiful Carmilla (Meg Tilly), a lesbian vampire whose lust for women includes a hunger for female blood. Tame when compared to the blood-and-breasts quotient of Hammer's Lust for a Vampire, this Southern Gothic variant nevertheless contains a few shocking scenes, particularly one character's horrific "surprise" death. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
Based on the novel by best-selling British author Jilly Cooper, this drama looks at the highly competitive world of equestrian show-jumping. Jake Lovell (Michael Praed), a gypsy half-breed born into poverty, has through hard work and his remarkable skill with horses risen to the top among competitive riders. Jake now finds himself challenging his arch rival Rupert Campbell-Black (Marcus Gilbert), a gifted rider but a contemptible cur off the course; Jake, who is just as sure a hand with women as he is with horses, extends his rivalry off the riding field when he makes a play for Rupert's wife Helen (Arabella Tjye), to whom Rupert is chronically unfaithful. Riders was originally produced and aired as a mini-series for British television. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1987
- PG13
When aspiring musician Bryan Peters (David Hallyday) wins a trip to L.A. to meet his rock idol (Warwick Sims), there's one catch: bachelor Bryan must bring a girl friend. This could present a problem, since he doesn't have one. The solution: his manager Reggie (T.K. Carter) goes drag. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- T.K. Carter, David Hallyday, (more)
- 1984
The wacky comedy-melodrama Gone are the Dayes was assembled in 1984 as an "original production" for the Disney cable channel. While dining out at a Japanese restaurant, the Day family witnesses a gangland slaying. Federal agent Mitchell (Harvey Korman) persuades the Daye parents (Susan Anspach, Robert Hogan) to serve as witnesses in the upcoming trial of the gang boss who ordered the hit. Mitchell then puts everyone in protective custody, a decision he comes to regret when he's forced to baby-sit the Dayes' unruly teenaged kids. It's all typical Disney nonsense, right down to the obligatory slapstick chase. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Apartment dweller Jan Francis has the uncomfortable feeling that she's being watched. Her instincts are on target: there's a peeping tom on the loose. But this is much, much more that a case of mere voyeurism. David McCallum costars in this British TV movie. The Corvini Inheritance debuted in America over the USA cable network on June 8, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
