Alexander Singer Movies
American director Alexander Singer developed several routine features during the '70s. He learned about filmmaking while in the military and began working as an assistant director for his school cohort Stanley Kubrick in 1956 on The Killing. Singer worked in television for a while and made his feature-film directorial debut in 1961 with A Cold Wind in August. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1997
An artificial man's attempts to become a better person could turn him into a walking weapon in this episode of the sci-fi television series Star Trek: Voyager. Holographic physician The Doctor (Robert Picardo) has decided he could stand an upgrade in both his personality and his level of efficiency, and be begins developing a series of sub-programs based on the thought patterns of several great men of medicine and good will. However, Lieutenant Torres (Roxann Dawson) warns him that the sub-programs could have unexpected side effects, and it turns out she's right -- The Doctor begins behaving in an unpredictable and violent manner, and it becomes imperative to purge him of the new data before disaster strikes. Meanwhile, when the Mikhals, a band of interstellar gypsies, cross the path of the Vopyager, Kes (Jennifer Lien) becomes infatuated with Zahir (David Lee Smith), one of the nomadic pilots, and she begins to wonder if she should run away with him. Star Trek: Voyager 161: Darkling first aired on February 19, 1997. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1996
The crew of the U.S.S. Voyager is being brought down by a virus the likes of which no one has ever seen before in this episode of the sci-fi television series Star Trek: Voyager. Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and Neelix (Ethan Phillips) return to the Voyager after a routine trade stop, only to make a startling discovery -- the crew appears to vanished, and a number of huge, insect-like creatures appear to have taken over the ship. Janeway and Neelix are both attacked by the creatures and fall ill, but Janeway happens upon the Doctor (Robert Picardo), who informs her the strange creatures are actually an alien macrovirus. The Doctor thinks he's found an antigen that could protect the crew from the massive bugs, but they're not sure how to find them -- or how the giant virus itself will react to the new medicine. Star Trek: Voyager 54: Macrocosm first aired on December 11, 1996. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1996
Two crises threaten the safety of the Starship Enterprise in this episode from the sci-fi series Star Trek: Voyager. While Paris (Robert Duncan) and Torres (Roxann Biggs-Dawson) are on a routine mission the shuttle, they're ambushed by a group of mysterious aliens who travel in large swarms, and Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) has to find a way to dodge their attack. Meanwhile, the Doctor (Robert Picardo) is suffering from a failure of his memory system, and no one is sure how to repair it without losing his skills or personality in the process. Star Trek: Voyager -- The Swarm first aired on September 25, 1996. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Convicted of espionage by the Argathia, O'Brien is punished by having memories of 20 years' imprisonment implanted in his brain. As a result, when he returns to DS9 he is convinced that two decades have passed, and he refuses to be persuaded otherwise. The painful false memories of his prison time not only threaten O'Brien's sanity, but also the safety of his fellow crew members. First broadcast April 15, 1996, "Hard Time" was scripted by Robert Hewitt Wolfe from a story by Daniel Keys Moran and Lynn Barker. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Officially released on February 11, 1995, this Deep Space Nine episode was seen as early as February 6 in several markets. While pursuing a Maquis vessel, Kira is trapped in a living crystal. Racing against time to rescue Kira, Odo is forced to confront his true feelings for her. Meanwhile, Nog seeks Sisko's help in his quest for admission to Starfleet Academy. "Heart of Stone" was written by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
After refusing to supply an alien with a controlled substance, Bashir is subjected to a vicious telepathic attack. Upon awakening (or at least appearing to be awake), he finds DS9 deserted and in a state of disrepair, and that he himself is dying of old age. Bashir's only hope for survival is to access different parts of his personality, which manifest themselves in the forms of his fellow crew members. First broadcast April 10, 1995, "Distant Voices" was scripted by Joe Menosky, from a story by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Deep Space Nine's third season finale begins on an upbeat note, as Benjamin Sisko is appointed Captain. Things quickly take a downturn when one of Odo's fellow Changelings tricks Sisko into a course of action that turns out to be a Dominion plot to spark an apocalyptic war in the Alpha Quadrant. Even when Sisko manages to get things under control -- or so it seems -- he must come to grips with the fact that his troubles are just beginning. Originally telecast June 19, 1995, "The Adversary" was written by veteran Deep Space Nine scriveners Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Originally scheduled for November 6, 1995, this episode didn't make its syndicated debut until November 13. Written by David Mack and John J. Ordover, the episode gets off to a hectic start when the Defiant is engaged in battle with the Jem'Hadar. When the smokes clears, the crippled Defiant is stranded on a planet with a deadly gaseous atmosphere. As they struggle for survival, the crew is forced to play a deadly cat-and-mouse game with their Jem'Hadar tormentors. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Though by now accustomed to interference from the various members of his family tree, Worf is nonetheless unprepared for the problems wrought by his foster brother Nikolai (Paul Sorvino). In order to save the doomed Boralaan race, Nikolai defiantly violates the Prime Directive. Will Worf join forces with Nikolai, or will he remain loyal to the Federation? First broadcast January 22, 1994, "Homeward" was scripted by Naren Shankar, from a story by Spike Steingasser. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Emotionally distant since the death of his wife, Sisko finds himself falling in love. The object of this passion is a mysterious young woman named Fenna (Salli Elise Richardson). Fenna's uncanny resemblance to the wife of an arrogant visiting scientist (Richard Kiley) is not something that can, or will, be passed off lightly, as Sisko learns to his dismay. Scripted by Mark Gehred-O'Connell, Ira Steven Behr, and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, "Second Sight" was first aired November 20, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In the first part of this episode, a captive Riker learned to his horror that Picard had joined a band of mercenaries who looted galactic archeology sites and sold their ill-gotten gains to the highest bidder. By the time part two rolled around, both Riker and the audience had been assured that Picard was merely posing as an outlaw to prevent the villains from getting their hands on a dangerous Vulcan artifact. Likewise pretending to cast his lot with the looters, Riker assists Picard in his efforts, which may well result in death for both men. Written by Ronald D. Moore from a story by Naren Shankar, part two of "Gambit" originally aired October 23, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
As had been the case on four previous occasions, Next Generation ended its sixth season with the first half of a two-part cliffhanger. First telecast June 26, 1993, part one of "Descent" finds the Borg returning for another duel with the Federation. This time, the Borg boasts a new and very hostile "individuality," and this revelation causes Data to experience his very first emotion. As the episode draws to a close, it looks as if Data, now under the spell of his evil Borg brother Lore, has crossed over to the other side, snarling "The sons of Soong have joined together, and together we will destroy the Federation!" Could there have been any doubt at this point that the loyal Next Generation fans would not return on September 25, 1993, to witness the outcome of this pulse-pounder? Scripted by Ronald D. More from a story by Jeri Taylor, part one of "Descent" boasted the extra added attraction of having several famous scientists, including Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, appearing in "cameo roles," with one of these notables, physicist Stephen Hawking, playing himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
At the end of the first part of this episode, it looked as if Data had gone over to the Borg side and was prepared to do battle against the Federation. Loyal Next Generation viewers originally had to wait until the beginning of the series' seventh season -- September 25, 1993 -- to learn the outcome of this startling turn of events. Still under the influence of the Borg -- specifically, his own evil brother Lore -- Data has taken Picard, Troi, and Geordi prisoner, leaving Dr. Crusher in charge of the Enterprise. With only a skeleton crew at her command, Crusher valiantly mounts a defense against the inevitable Borg attack. Though it can be argued that the outcome of the battle is never really in doubt, a few surprises still await the spectator. Part two of "Descent" was written by Rene Echevarria. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Sherlock Holmes' perennial nemesis Professor Moriarty (Daniel Davis), previously created on an released from the holodeck in the second season's "Elementary, Dear Data," is again at large in this episode. Though he'd previously insisted that he wasn't the villain everyone assumes him to be, Moriarty's subsequent behavior is anything but benign. He takes over the Enterprise, refusing to relinquish command until his holodeck-generated sweetheart is likewise made "real." Originally telecast January 30, 1993, "Ship in a Bottle" was written by Rene Echevarria. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
"Danse Diabolique" is the title of a "cursed" ballet, which has been performed only three times. On the first two occasions, the prima ballerina has died under mysterious circumstances--and the same thing happens to the unfortunate young lady who stars in the third performance. Suspecting that murder rather than superstition is the cause of these three deaths, Jessica (Angela Lansbury) investigates, at one point posing as a scatterbrained Southern matron in order to weed out some vital information about some significant roses. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
The old Star Trek intersects with the new version in this episode, which originally aired October 17, 1992. Responding to a distress call, Geordi and Riker come across the remains of a 75-year-old starship, whereupon they discover a crewman trapped in a transporter beam. The unfortunate fellow is none other than Scotty (James Doohan), chief engineer of the original Enterprise. Released from limbo, Scotty sullenly realizes that there's no place for him in the 24th century, but not before participating in a thrilling adventure with the Next Generation crew. "Relics" was scripted by Ronald D. Moore. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Dack Rambo) guest stars as Assistant District Attorney Jason Lettler, the latest boyfriend of police detective Dee Dee McCall (Stepfanie Kramer). At present, Lettler is determined to put a petty thief named Tommy Orlowski (George Jenesky) away on a murder charge. Hunter (Fred Dryer), however, is convinced that Orlowski is innocent--and it is this conviction that ends up driving a wedge between Hunter and his partner McCall. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Season Five of Hunter begins as police detectives Rick Hunter (Fred Dryer) and Dee Dee McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) try to break through the wall of silence surrounding a traumatized teenager. Danny Sanderson (Chad Allen) has not spoken a single word since witnessing the murder of his father and the wounding of his mother, presumably at the hands of a crooked sports agent with whom the father was doing business. Only after the main suspect is arrested and Danny's mother has recovered do the detectives realize that the case is far from closed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
