Hoite C. Caston Movies
- 1988
Based on the popular British series Not the Nine O'Clock News, Not Necessarily the News was an iconoclastic HBO cable-TV weekly series which ran from 1983 to 1986. Using stock film clips and incongrous narration, the cast members skewer not only the "names" in the news, but also the whole network news industry. Rabbetted between these bits are devastating and often scatological commercial parodies. The cast includes Anne Bloom, Stuart Pankin, Rich Hall, Lucy Webb, Audrey Neenan, Tom Parks, Mitchell Laurence, Danny Breen and Annabelle Gurwitch. While much of the material is dated, the energy and enthusiasm of all concerned is postively contagious. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
- PG
In a rambling, somewhat uneven drama, 14-year-old Jack Simmons (Peter Billingsley) takes it on himself to help his friend, coach Mike (Patrick Collins), save his hot dog and soft drink concession. Mr. Hodgkins (Stuart Pankin) is a greedy, self-serving banker who is determined to raze Mike's hot dog stand and build a new bank on its site. Jack's primary resource in his fight against Mr. Hodgkins is a motorbike that does everything except speak French. With this motorized wonder (which starts itself), Jack tackles a gang of tough bikers and the infamous Mr. Hodgkins, taking him for a ride he will never forget. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, (more)
