Harley Peyton Movies
Director Barry Levinson follows up the low-budget An Everlasting Piece (2000) with another comedy, this one of the homegrown variety from former Twin Peaks (1990) TV series writer Harley Peyton. Bruce Willis stars as suave bank robber Joe, who has escaped from prison with his hypochondriac buddy Terry (Billy Bob Thornton). Together, the two men have devised a clever scheme to take a bank officer hostage the night before a heist, then simply escort the executive to work early the next morning when they clean out the vault. Their ingenious methods have led to the men becoming media darlings dubbed "the Sleepover Bandits," but all Joe and Terry want is to make a nice pile of money before crossing the Mexican border to a life of freedom and legitimacy. Their quest gets more complicated when Terry is struck by a car driven by Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett), a bored housewife who's then forced to join their crime spree. Soon both Joe and Terry are in love with Kate and she with them, realizing that the two friends put together pretty much equal the perfect man. Bandits co-stars Troy Garity, son of actress Jane Fonda. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, (more)
An ex-cop trying to stay away from trouble finds it literally crashing into his backyard in this crime thriller. Dave Robicheaux (Alec Baldwin) is a former New Orleans police detective who, after kicking an addiction to alcohol and confronting some serious problems with his partners, has left law enforcement behind to run a bait shop in a small Louisiana bayou town. One day, Dave and his wife Annie (Kelly Lynch) see a small plane plummet from the sky and crash into the swamp; the pilot dies, but Dave is able to rescue a young Hispanic girl from the wreckage. Dave and Annie take the child in, but as they try to find out more about the plane crash and who the little girl might be, they discover that she's actually an illegal alien from Salvador and that the pilot was involved with a local drug ring. Dave, constitutionally unable to let a mystery go unsolved, begins asking enough questions and making enough trouble that he finds himself on the bad side of his old High School friend Bubba Rocque (Eric Roberts). Bubba is a local crime boss who controls the area's drug traffic, keeps a boxing ring in his front yard, and has a wife Claudette (Teri Hatcher) who enjoys greeting her guests naked. Dave's inquiries eventually become too much for Bubba and his henchmen, and in the midst of a violent raid on their home, Annie is killed. Dave becomes obsessed with bringing Bubba and his men to justice and gets some unexpected help from Robin Gaddis (Mary Stuart Masterson), an exotic dancer with a heart of gold. While it was originally scheduled for release in 1994, Heaven's Prisoners didn't arrive on theater screens until two years later, by which time Teri Hatcher had risen to stardom on the TV series Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, (more)
The black sheep son of a wealthy family sinks deeper into corruption the harder he tries to pull himself out in this drama. Richter Boudreau (Eric Stoltz) is a small-time film critic with a checkered past and some bad debts who decides to return to his old home town of Tulsa in hopes of getting his life back in order, much to the dismay of his mother Cynthia (Mary Tyler Moore), who is sick of lending him money and would prefer to have nothing to do with him. Richter still carries a torch for his one-time girlfriend Vicky (Deborah Kara Unger), who these days is married (not especially happily) to Ronnie (James Spader), a low level drug dealer with loftier criminal ambitions. Richter owes Ronnie money from a long time ago and isn't in a position to say no when Ronnie asks him to help with his latest scheme; Cherry (Joanna Going), a stripper, was a witness to the murder of a prostitute, and since the killer, Bedford Shaw (Marco Perella), is the son of the richest and most powerful man in town, Harmon Shaw (James Coburn), Ronnie feels that this information has remarkable blackmail potential. Richter finds himself caught up in Ronnie's plan while fully aware of the danger of tangling with Harmon Shaw. He also finds himself falling into ill-advised romance with Cherry. Keys to Tulsa was the first directorial effort for producer Leslie Greif; Cameron Diaz and Michael Rooker also appear in supporting roles. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Eric Stoltz, James Spader, (more)
- 1991
Episode 19 of Twin Peaks, "The Black Widow," originally aired on January 12, 1991, and was directed by Caleb Deschanel. In this episode, Major Briggs is mysteriously missing and his message "The owls are not what they seem" is revealed to be coming from the woods. Intending to blackmail the frazzled Ben, Bobby ends up becoming a spy. While checking out real estate, Agent Cooper goes to Dead Dog Farm, where he discovers evidence of a secret meeting. At the Great Northern Hotel, Dougie Milford (Tony Jay) is found dead and Duwayne thinks the widowed Lana (Robyn Lively) is to blame. James meets Malcolm Sloan (Nicholas Love), who tells him details about Evelyn Marsh and her husband. Dennis Bryson, now called Denise (David Duchovny), joins Cooper to interrogate Ernie in a scheme to catch Jean Renault. Meanwhile, a little kid terrorizes Dick, Nadine joins the wrestling team, and Josie waits on Catherine and Pete. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Episode 20 of Twin Peaks, "Checkmate," originally aired on January 19, 1991, and was directed by Todd Holland. This episode opens with a sequence of Major Briggs recounting his experiences in the woods. Truman deputizes Cooper and they wire Ernie for a setup at Dead Dog Farm, leading to some dangerous complications. Denise/Dennis and Cooper face off with Jean Renault and the Mountie. At the Double R diner, the love affair between Ed and Norma begins to spark again. When the upset Hank tries to attack Ed, the super-strong Nadine comes home from school and saves him. Meanwhile, Donna wants to help James, who is caught in a trap with the seductive Evelyn Marsh and her lover, Malcolm. At the Great Northern, Catherine visits Ben, whose behavior has prompted Audrey to call Jerry for help. Bobby goes to work for Ben, leaving Shelly in possible danger with Leo. That evening, the power goes out and Cooper makes a discovery that involves his chess game with Windom Earle. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Episode 22 of Twin Peaks, "Slaves and Masters," originally aired on February 9, 1991, and was directed by Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton. The episode opens with Evelyn and Malcolm telling the cops about James, while James and Donna discuss their next move at Walli's. Ed and Norma talk about their future while in bed together, only to be interrupted by wrestling champ Nadine. Cooper and Truman question Shelly and Bobby, who blame Hank for Leo's shooting. Leo remains in the woods, being trained by Windom Earle, and Shelly returns to work at the Double R diner. Cooper receives Albert's report, which contains incriminating evidence and a link to Caroline Earle. Ben is healed by the "Appomattox Scenario," in which he reenacts the Civil War along with his mentally disturbed son, Johnny Horne (Robert Bauer). That night, Eckhardt and Catherine scheme about Josie, Donna interrupts Evelyn and Malcolm, and Cooper finds a message saying, "It's your move." ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Episode 25 of Twin Peaks, "On the Wings of Love," originally aired on April 4, 1991, and was directed by Duwayne Dunham. Sheriff Truman gets drugged and almost killed by Jones (Brenda Strong), then he wakes up with a hangover. Chief Gordon Cole (David Lynch) arrives with some new information regarding Windom Earle and also reinstates Cooper as a Special Agent, giving him a brand new gun. Meanwhile, Earle and his minion, Leo, plot to kill whoever wins the Miss Twin Peaks contest. Donna's mom, Eileen Hayward, and Ben Horne discuss their past connection while Audrey and Donna listen in. Audrey then encounters a strange man at the library who claims to be named Prof. Edward Perkins. That night, Andy, Truman, Hawk, and Cooper go spelunking at Owl Cave to discover a strange symbol on the wall. An owl flies around them, causing Andy to swing his axe at the symbol, revealing a hidden object. Later, over drinks at the Great Northern Hotel bar, Cooper notices Annie's scars. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Episode 26 of Twin Peaks, "Variations on Relations," originally aired on April 11, 1991, and was directed by Jonathan Sanger. While the Sheriff's department finds a petroglyph symbol at Owl Cave, Windom Earle announces his interpretation of the White Lodge, as well as his intentions of seeking out the Black Lodge. Major Briggs agrees to help decipher the symbol with help from his dreams. Pete tries to open the puzzle box left by Eckhardt's assistant, only to drop it on the floor and discover its contents. At the Double R diner, Gordon Cole (David Lynch) kisses Shelly and states, "You are witnessing a front three-quarter view of two adults sharing a tender moment." While at the diner, Cooper recognizes Shelly's poem as a sign of Windom Earle. Meanwhile, the Miss Twin Peaks Committee gathers together the contestants and plans the upcoming beauty contest with Ben suggesting a save-the-forest theme, and Dick Tremayne hosts a wine-tasting party at the Great Northern. That evening at Easter Park, Cooper and Truman find another dead body. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Episode 27 of Twin Peaks, "The Path to the Black Lodge," originally aired on April 18, 1991, and was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. In this episode, the contestants of the Miss Twin Peaks contest prepare for the big day and several characters experience a mysterious shaking hand phenomena. Just before John Justice Wheeler takes off for Brazil, Audrey meets with him one last time. Doc Hayward examines Ben and warns him to stay away from Eileen. Meanwhile, Donna finds the "Father" entry blank on her birth certificate. Major Briggs, Cooper, and Truman watch a videotape of Windom Earle, who announces his intentions of seeking out the Black Lodge. Cooper believes there is a connection to the Black Lodge and the maps of the petrogyph in Owl Cave. Out in the woods, Earle abducts Major Briggs, then proceeds to interrogate him and shoot him with drugs. Later that day, Andrew and Catherine continue to struggle with the puzzle box, which seems to only contain other boxes. While dancing with Annie, Cooper has another vision with the Giant. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The final episode of the Twin Peaks series was broadcast as a two-hour movie on June 10, 1991, with an appropriately enigmatic ending. Part two, "Beyond Life and Death," (or Episode 29, if you prefer) was written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, and Robert Engels, and was directed by David Lynch. The Sheriff's department finally cracks the code of the petroglyph at Owl Cave, leading them to a circle of 12 sycamore trees in the woods called Glastonberry Grove. Clues that suggest the presence of killer BOB start showing up, such as the oil from the Log Lady and the owl in the circle of trees. Windom Earle takes Annie to Glastonberry Grove and they enter into what is considered the Black Lodge. Elsewhere in Twin Peaks, several story arcs are somewhat resolved: Lucy and Andy declare their love for each other; Nadine snaps out of her identity crisis; and Bobby and Shelly replay a flirty scene from the pilot episode at the Double R diner. Also, many characters may or may not have met their fate: Audrey chains herself to the bank; Andrew and Pete unlock Thomas Eckhart's safety deposit box; and Doc Hayward confronts Ben Horne. The episode concludes with an extended sequence in the Black Lodge that appears as the red room from Cooper's visions, featuring the familiar supernatural characters such as the Little Man From Another Place and the Giant. The televised version is said to differ slightly from the original script, increasing the debate about the finale's multiple meanings. However, a commonly accepted belief is that the series ends with the killer BOB possessing another host. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Episode 13 of Twin Peaks, "Demons," originally aired on November 3, 1990, and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. This episode offers important information on the nature of Killer Bob as a spirit who requires a human host. Donna and Maddy fail at their mission to steal Laura's diary when Harold goes mad and threatens them. After James saves them, Maddy begs him to forget about her and get back with Donna. Agent Cooper takes the rescued Audrey to the Bookhouse. After finding out it was Jean Renault who trying to kill him at One-Eyed Jacks, Cooper returns the ransom money to Ben, who pleads ignorant of the whole scheme. Cooper's supervisor, Chief Gordon Cole (played by series creator David Lynch), arrives in Twin Peaks with a lab report and a message from Windom Earle in the form of a chess move. Josie makes a deal with Ben, gets her money, and is forced to leave town with Jonathan. At the Great Northern Hotel, Mr. Tojomura and Ben have a confrontation, but are interrupted by the crazed Leland's song and dance. The episode ends with the interrogation of the One-Armed Man, who reveals clues about Killer Bob by way of his schizophrenic other self, Mike. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Originally broadcast on April 26, 1990, episode three of Twin Peaks, "Rest in Pain," takes place the day of Laura Palmer's funeral. After having breakfast with Audrey (Sherilyn Fenn), Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) explains his dream to Sheriff Harry Truman (Michael Ontkean), claiming it is a code that reveals the identity of Laura's killer. At the morgue, Albert Rosenfield (Miguel Ferrer) wants to continue the autopsy while Doctor Hayward (Warren Frost) wants to release the body for the funeral. Albert doles out insults and Harry punches him out. The autopsy report reveals that Laura had been tied up and cut on the night of her death, and that she was addicted to cocaine. Laura's cousin, Madeline (also played by Sheryl Lee), arrives for the funeral, where Bobby (Dana Ashbrook) and James (James Marshall) get into a fight and Leland Palmer (Ray Wise) loses control. That evening is a full moon, and Cooper gets introduced to the Bookhouse Boys, a secret society formed to get rid of the evil presence in the woods. They find out somebody is running drugs across the Canadian border into Twin Peaks and they capture Bernard Renault (Clay Wilcox). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Episode nine of Twin Peaks, "Coma," originally aired on October 6, 1990, and was directed by series creator David Lynch. This episode contains the first of many significant references to owls throughout the series. Agent Cooper learns his old partner, Windom Earle, has escaped a mental institution and is missing. Taking over Laura's old job with Meals on Wheels, Donna delivers food to Mrs. Tremond (Frances Bay) and the magical boy (played by the director's son, Austin Jack Lynch), who delivers the message: "J'ai une âme solitaire," meaning "I have a lonely soul." When the deal with the Icelandic investors gets thwarted by a crazed Leland, Ben and Jerry threaten a scheme to get rid of him. Meanwhile, Bobby and Shelly begin a scheme of their own to deal with the still-comatose Leo. After the Log Lady tells Major Briggs to deliver the message, he meets with Agent Cooper and shows him the message: "The owls are not what they seem." After learning details about Laura's connection to One-Eyed Jacks, Audrey is caught by Blackie. She calls Agent Cooper for help, who is having a dream in which the Giant gives him another clue. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Episode six in the first season of Twin Peaks, "Realization Time," originally aired May 17, 1990, and was directed by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. The wounded suspect Leo Johnson (Eric Da Re), shot by Shelly (Madchen Amick) in self-defense, tries to kill Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook), but instead runs off in an attempt to silence the mynah bird Waldo. Donna (Lara Flynn Boyle) and James (James Marshall) listen to the audio tapes Maddy (Sheryl Lee) found of Laura's confessions to Dr. Lawrence Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn). Meanwhile, Josie (Joan Chen) confesses to Sheriff Truman (Michael Ontkean) that she knows Catherine is planning to burn the mill. That evening, most of the action happens at One-Eyed Jacks, just over the Canadian border, where suspect Jacques Renault (Walter Olkewicz) is working as a blackjack dealer. Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and Ed Hurley (Everett McGill) go undercover as "Fred" and "Barney" and head for the casino. After eavesdropping at the perfume counter, Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) also goes undercover, getting hired at One-Eyed Jacks by impressing madam Blackie O'Reilly (Victoria Catlin) with her cherry stem trick. Also that evening, Donna and James disguise Maddy as Laura Palmer in a plot to lure Dr. Jacoby out of his house. Once inside, they search for Laura's missing audio tapes, but their plan is threatened by sabotage. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Episode 16 of Twin Peaks, "Arbitrary Law," originally aired on December 1, 1990, and was directed by Tim Hunter. This episode features the elusive elements of Cooper's dream from Episode Two finally coming together to crack the case. The evidence shows that Maddy's killer was the same as Laura's, and Albert Rosenfeld and Deputy Hawk show faith in Cooper's declaration that he needs 24 hours to solve the investigation. Meanwhile, the secret identity of Mr. Tojamura is revealed to Ben, only after he signs over the mill and Ghostwood estates. Seeking the connection between the magical boy and Harold Smith's suicide note, Donna visits Mrs. Tremond's house with Agent Cooper and Andy. She receives an envelope with a page from Laura's secret diary that reveals Laura and Cooper had the same dream. Cooper then stages a confrontation at the Roadhouse with suspect Ben and the help of Ed and Hawk. Truman brings Leland, Bobby brings Leo, and Major Briggs arrives unexpectedly with the old waiter. As his visions become clearer, Cooper remembers Laura's message from his dream and the Giant gives him back his ring. The final chaotic conclusion at the Sheriff's office officially answers the question of who killed Laura Palmer. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Episode 11 of Twin Peaks, "Laura's Secret Diary," originally aired on October 20, 1990, and was directed by Todd Holland. At the Sheriff's office, Cooper and Truman interrogate Leland about the murder of Jacques Renault. Andy takes another sterility test to find out if he is capable of being the father of Lucy's baby, while Dick Tremayne offers money for an abortion. At the Double R diner, Donna enlists Maddy's help in a plan to get Laura's diary away from Harold. Meanwhile, Emory Battis (Don Amendolia) is killed and Jean Renault (Michael Parks) shows Ben a video of Audrey, who is still held hostage and drugged at One-Eyed Jacks. When Cooper is required to deliver the ransom money to save Audrey, he asks Truman for the help of the Bookhouse boys. Many characters enter the town of Twin Peaks in this episode: Judge Clinton Sternwood (Royal Dano) arrives at the station; Josie Packard returns with her so-called cousin, Jonathan (Mak Takano); and the elusive Mr. Tojamura (credited as Fumio Yanoguchi) checks into the Great Northern Hotel. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
This drama about affluent Los Angeles teens is taken from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Clay (Andrew McCarthy) is a college freshman who returns home during Christmas break. Clay's old flame Blair (Jamie Gertz) is now more interested in her new beau Julian (Robert Downey, Jr.), the fun-loving party boy with a penchant for drugs. While Clay tries to rekindle a thing with Blair, Julian becomes addicted to cocaine and starts freebasing. Julian's friends try halfheartedly to intervene, with no success. Soon he is so far in debt to drug dealer Rip (James Spader) that Julian becomes a male prostitute, whoring for enough money for his next fix. Michael Bowen co-stars with Tony Bill and Nicholas Pryor in this trip into the seamy world of darkness in sunny California. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, (more)
