Ralph Farquhar Movies
- 2008
Noir suspense specialist Carl Franklin and screenwriter Ralph Farquhar team with syndicated radio host and author Michael Baisden to adapt Baisden's novel about a gigolo experiencing an existential crisis. When a Juilliard graduate and promising musician realizes that he can make a fortune by seducing married women, he puts his musical aspirations on hold in order to focus on his ill-gotten finances. His plan goes unexpectedly awry, however, when he falls in love with one of his marks and tires of lying to her. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
An aspiring homecoming queen discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior in this action-packed Disney Channel production that the whole family will enjoy. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brenda Song, Shin Koyamada, (more)
- 2006
- PG
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Lil JJ, the star of Nickelodeon's hit sitcom Just Jordan hosts this kids' variety show, offering up performances by the young celebrity as an actor, rapper, and dancer. The show also features guest appearances by other teen stars such as nNocent and Lil Tre. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lil' J.J.
A frustrated teenage rebelling against her over-protective father experiences the adventure of a lifetime in this feature-length animated family-oriented adventure originally aired on The Disney Channel. On the eve of her 16th birthday, all Penny Proud wants is to celebrate with her friends and dance in the upcoming hip-hop halftime show starring red-hot-rapper 15 Cents. Despite Penny's plans, however, her well-meaning father Oscar has other plans -- he's just booked the family for a tropical vacation on Legume Island and Penny couldn't be more perturbed about the sudden change of plans. What the Proud family doesn't realize, though, is that the entire vacation is an intricately planned setup by the nefarious Dr. Carver who has lured the family to the remote island in hopes of stealing Oscar's Instant Everlasting Multiplying Formula in order to take over the world. Now as the rest of the family falls right into Dr. Carver's diabolical trap, it's up to Penny to save her family -- and the whole world. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Kelly (Christina Applegate) and Bud (David Faustino) pool their savings to buy a car, figuring that they'll be able to share the vehicle equally. This doesn't happen of course, and when the two Bundy kids take their dates to the drive-in on the same night, the wrong kind of sparks begin to fly. Also, Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill) brings home a live chicken for reasons that make sense only if you're Al Bundy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
In the conclusion of a two-part story, the Bundys and the D'Arcys continue prospecting for gold in the desert--and wonder of wonders, everyone strikes it rich except for Kelly (Christina Applegate). Before long, the five "millionaires" are fantasizing over how they will spend their riches--especially Al (Ed. O'Neill), who has conjured up an image of being surrounded by former Playboy bunnies (including Pam Anderson, Ava Fabian and Renee Tenison), with Peg (Katey Sagal) nowhere in sight. Little do the novice prospectors realize that they've been snookered by the owners of a desert tourist trap! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Kelly (Christina Applegate) has begun dating Harry Ashland (Lane Davies), a 41-year-old alderman with the "right" connections. Anxious to take advantage of the situation, Kelly's dad Al (Ed O'Neill) appoints himself the neighborhood "Godfather", replete with paraphrased lines from the 1972 Oscar winner of the same name. Meanwhile, Al's son Bud (David Faustino) battles against feelings of being neglected. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
After Al (Ed O'Neill) beats up four of her boyfriends in a row, Kelly moves out of the Bundy household and into a $246-a-month apartment. Upset by Kelly's defection, Peg (Katey Sagal) begins babying Bud (David Faustino) so that he won't leave as well (not bad treatment for a kid who, when he really was a baby, had to learn to change his own diapers). Meanwhile, Al imagines all sorts of awful things as he attempts to figure out how Kelly can afford her luxurious new living quarters. Series creators Ron Leavitt and Michael Moye make unbilled cameo appearances. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
The family celebrates "Bundy Day at the Beach" -- with 100 dollars unwittingly provided by neighbor Steve (David Garrison). As the Bundy kids pursue new romances, Al contemplates a rendezvous with an old flame (Morgan Brittany). This episode, which features series star David Faustino's younger brother (Michael Faustino) has been slightly expurgated for syndication -- though the spectacular car-smash scene remains intact. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Once again defying Al's wishes, Peg (Katey Sagal) goes out and buys a computer. It's an impressive model by 1989 standards, boasting a 40 MB hard disk and a 7 MB RAM. Unfortunately, the Bundys aren't exactly computer literate, and end up using the monitor as a hat rack. The plot thickens when it turns out that the computer can talk -- but only to Al (Ed O'Neill). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Valentines' Day means many things to many people: promiscuous Kelly Bundy (Christina Applegate) is swamped with Valentine cards, her nerdish brother Bud (David Faustino) is anxiously awaiting his first-ever card, and next-door neighbor Marcy Rhodes (Amanda Bearse) receives a trip to Hawaii from hubby Steve (David Garrison) as a first-anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Peg Bundy (Katey Sagal) wants only one, very simple Valentine's present: the words "I love you" from her boorish husband Al (Ed O'Neill). This is the famous "interactive" episode, in which viewers were invited to call in their votes as to whether or not Al should say, "I love you, Peg" or "Not tonight, Peg" (two 900 phone numbers were given out, with viewers paying 50 cents per call, the proceeds going to the American Heart Association). As originally telecast, the results of the voting were not revealed until one hour after Married... With Children signed off, during a telecast of another Fox sitcom, Duet -- and contrary to popular belief, only one version of the episode's finale was taped, rather than two alternates. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Two of the football scoring records at James K. Polk High are currently held by alumnus Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill)--and his daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate). Now, however, these records are being challenged by up-and-coming gridiron flash Matt (Beau Dremann), who happens to be Kelly's latest boyfriend. This particular episode was the highest-rated single Fox network program to date. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
This week, Kelly Bundy's boyfriend is a jerk named Brian (Kris Kamm), who demands that she prove his love by getting a tattoo. Meanwhile, Kelly's dad Al (Ed O'Neill) insists that his wife Peg (Katey Sagal) improve her softball skills, lest she be dumped from his team. These two plot strands will ultimately converge as Peggy and Kelly (Christina Applegate) wreak vengeance upon the men in their lives. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In-between rappin' numbers by groups like Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, an almost unnoticeable plot unfolds as manager Russell (Blair Underwood) desperately looks for funding to press more records for Run-DMC's first hit. This gets him into deep water when he borrows from the wrong man and then is left behind after his performers hit the charts and are off on a better life. But all is not lost, after more rap and rock by everyone, the clan returns with salvation at hand. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, (more)
- 1978
- R
In this realistic urban drama, a recently returned Vietnam vet moves back to his home in Watts to resume his life as a gang member. He spends much of his time training a younger man to be a gang member. The trouble really begins when one of the gang fatally overdoses on drugs. The gang vows to get revenge upon the local pushers. The film was shot on location in LA. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Bryan O'Dell, (more)
