Paul Bernard Movies

Two of the members of popular boy band 'N Sync make their feature acting debuts with this light romantic comedy. Lance Bass stars as shy Kevin Gibbons, an advertising executive in Chicago who's notoriously maladroit at dealing with the opposite sex. After a chance encounter with his dream girl (Emmanuelle Chriqui) aboard the El train, Kevin forgets to ask for her name and phone number and plasters the Windy City with posters seeking his lost love connection. Kevin's quest to find the mystery girl soon attracts the attention of a newspaper reporter and he becomes a media darling, while his roommates Rod (Joey Fatone), Randy (James Bulliard), and Eric (Gregory Qaiyum) take full advantage of the amorous response by Chicago's female population to their friend's heartbroken search. On the Line (2001) co-stars Dave Foley and Jerry Stiller, along with singer Al Green as himself. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," Jo Grant (Katy Manning), traveling companion of the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), experiences some strange and disturbing visions. Meanwhile, the commissioner of Sirius 4 reveals himself to be the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Roger Delgado), who has been using his hypnotic powers -- and an army of Ogrons -- to foment a war between the planets Earth and Draconia. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 4" originally aired on March 17, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Making his first tenth-season Doctor Who appearance, the Master (Roger Delgado) is once again up to his old villainous tricks. This time, he attempts to spark a war between the Earth and the planet Draconia in the year 2540 A.D. At first, the Doctor is unaware that his old nemesis the Master is pulling the strings; he only knows that the Earthlings and the Draconians are busy accusing each other of piracy in deep space. Written by Malcolm Hulke, the six-part "Frontier in Space" was launched on February 24, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) try to find out who is behind a series of pirate attacks against the space vessels of the planets Earth and Draconia in the year 2540. Unfortunately, the Doctor is put out of commission when he is accused of being a Draconian double agent -- while the Master (Roger Delgado) continues to foment an all-out war between the two planets. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 2" originally aired on March 3, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Day of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) are taken prisoner by the Ogrons, a group of guerilla fighters from the 22nd century. Having traveled 200 years back in time, the Ogrons are determined to assassinate diplomat Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter), whom they hold responsible for a cataclysmic World War which allowed the Daleks to conquer the Earth. First telecast January 8, 1972, "Day of the Daleks, Episode 2" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Day of the Daleks," the 22nd century Ogrons prepare to journey back in time to assassinate Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter), the diplomat whom they hold responsible for plunging the world into nuclear war, thereby paving the way for a Dalek takeover. But the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) discovers that Styles was not the culprit; instead, it was a renegade Ogron who caused all the trouble. Now the Doctor must not only save Sir Reginald, but also alter the course of the future. First telecast January 22, 1972, "Day of the Daleks, Episode 4" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Time Monster," the Master (Roger Delgado) has unleashed the all-powerful Kronos the Kronavore (Marc Boyle) from centuries of hibernation. Unfortunately, Kronos escapes from the Master and returns to his own time, where he destroys the continent of Atlantis. Unless this rampaging time monster can be reined in by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), everything in the 20th century will likewise be destroyed -- including the Master. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 3 originally aired on June 3, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Time Monster," the Master (Roger Delgado) continues in his efforts to use the dreaded "time-eater" Kronos (Marc Boyle) as a means of conquering the universe. But his plan hits a snag when Queen Galleia (Ingrid Pitt), who originally helped the Master gain access to the Atlantan crystal harboring Kronos' spirit, turns on the villain. Now also at the mercy of Kronos, the Master must rely upon his archrival, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), to stay alive. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 5 originally aired on June 17, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Time Monster" begins as Professor Thascales of the Newton Institute unveils his newest invention, the Transmission of Matter Through Instellar Time machine, or TOMTITT for short. Unfortunately, the Professor's device is disrupting the natural flow of time, necessitating the arrival of the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning). Though he doesn't know it yet, the Doctor is about to go head to head with his perennial nemesis, The Master (Roger Delgado). Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 1 originally aired on May 20, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The incredibly durable cop show Z Cars (pronounced "Zed Cars") was one of the great guilty pleasures of British television -- a program which everyone watched, but no one would admit to watching. Created by Troy Kennedy Martin, the series focused on a "typical" crime-ridden Liverpool police precinct. The cars driven by the law-enforcement officers were all Ford Zephyrs, hence the series' title. Understandably, there was a huge cast turnover during the series' 16 years on the air, with some of the original regulars leaving early on to star in the spin-off show Softly Softly. Debuting in a weekly 25-minute slot in 1962, Z Cars had expanded to 50 minutes weekly by the time its run ended in 1978; 667 episodes were filmed in all -- an astronomical figure by anybody's standards, even American television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The title of this French film translates literally to The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. This lyrical cognomen somewhat obscures the film's intent: to expose the seamier side of the beauty-contest business. Five young lovelies are selected as finalists in a Parisian beauty pageant. Their breathless, starry-eyed excitement over this "honor" is soon compromised by the cynicism of the pageant's organizers, the lechery of various patrons and sponsors, and the overall fraudulence of the whole enterprise. Jacqueline Gautier delivers the film's best performance as a would-be actress whose experiences sour her for life on the notions of fame and fortune. La Plus Belle Fille du Monde has much in common with the like-vintage British seriocomedy Lady Godiva Rides Again. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the traditions of Jean Renoir and Jean Cocteau, Pattes Blanches is a heady mixture of stark realism and fairytale artifice. The title translates to "white spats", said spats being worn constantly by the wealthy, eccentric Fernand Ledoux. Already an object of derision from the villagers, Ledoux is in danger of physical assault when he begins making advances towards the girl friend of the town's saloon keeper. The lady in question is played by Suzy Delair, a vibrant actress who (as proven in this film) should not be judged by her lackluster performance in Laurel and Hardy's Utopia (1951). Pattes Blanches is a freeflowing adaptation of a play by Jean Anouilh. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Former documentary director George Lacombe was at his professional peak in the early 1950s, as witness Lacombe's excellent Prelude a la Gloire. Famed symphony conductor Roberto Benzi stars as Roberto, a young bricklayer who aspires to a musical career. Discovered by ageing orchestra leader Marachal (Debucourt), Roberto is groomed as Marachal's protegee. The protagonist then falls into the hands of a less-talented composer (Paul Bernard) and his opportunistic wife (Andre Le Gail), who hope to exploit Roberto for their own gain. While the dramatic scenes in Prelude a la Gloire are entertaining enough, the musical sequences approach brilliance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi