Patrick Moine Movies
- 1994
As directed by Henri Heidsieck, the 47-minute animation The Story of Christmas dramatizes the birth of Jesus as relayed in the Christian gospels - with an unusual fantasy-themed twist. Here, when Herod grows jealous and devises a revenge plot against the baby Jesus, several determined animals - led by an ox and donkey who inhabit the stable of Christ's birth - set out to protect and guard Jesus from the king's fiendish plot. The donkey leads Mary, Jesus and Joseph to safety while the ox and other animals slow the progress of the soldiers. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Based on a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the film explores the life of an art-gallery manager (Carol Higgins Clark) who marries a famous Canadian painter (Perry King). After moving her two young daughters to his mansion, she soon comes to the frightening realization that he is much more than the garden-variety tortured artist. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Perry King, Carol Higgins Clark, (more)
- 1993
In this suspenseful mystery, two rival sisters vie for the love of a powerful businessman. One of them ends up murdered and then the real trouble begins. The story is based on a best-seller by Mary Higgins Clark. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Daniel J. Travanti, Kristin Scott Thomas, (more)
- 1993
Made for Canadian television, For Better and for Worse was released to America as Terror Stalks the Class Reunion. The general theme and tone of the film is implicit in its title. Kate Nelligan heads the cast as a retired teacher who attends a reunion in Germany. Here she is kidnapped by former student Anton (Geraint Wyn Davies), who nurses a grudge of long, long standing. The film is based on a suspense novel by Mary Higgins Clark. For Better and for Worse was first seen in the U.S. on June 12, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
When Caroline (Kim Cattrall) begins to have nightmares and visions of her twin sister Lisa's watery demise, she rushes to London to try to reach her sister before it is too late. As she searches for her sister, Caroline begins to discover that her twin's life is more dangerous and desultory than she had imagined. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1989
The Brazilian Faca de Dois Gumes stars Paulo Jose as a cuckolded husband. When he can stand no more humiliation, Jose kills both his wife and her lover. It is to be expected that Jose would run afoul of the law for this act of violence. But what Jose never suspected was that the man he killed had criminal connections, meaning that now he's been targeted by the crooks as well. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paulo José, Marieta Severo, (more)
