In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Survivors", the U.S.S. Enterprise discovered a mystery. On the planet Delta Rana IV — otherwise uninhabited and whose surface was devastated by an ancient cataclysm — a single house sat. Beaming down, the Enterprise crew found a well-kemp lawn, a large white home, and a kindly elderly couple named Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge (John Anderson and Anne Haney). While polite and welcoming, the Uxbridges are cagey about their circumstances. How are they the only people alive on the whole planet, and how can they merely enjoy teatime and lawn mowing without acknowledging their utter isolation?
Eventually, of course, the truth would come out. Kevin Uxbridge was, in fact, a member of a species called the Douwd, a species of pure energy, possessed of godlike powers. He transformed into a humanoid and fell in love with Rishon, living with her in connubial bliss for years.
Eventually, of course, the truth would come out. Kevin Uxbridge was, in fact, a member of a species called the Douwd, a species of pure energy, possessed of godlike powers. He transformed into a humanoid and fell in love with Rishon, living with her in connubial bliss for years.
- 2/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Clint Eastwood's mint juleps 'n' murder epic is an easygoing pleasure. Kevin Spacey, John Cusack and a host of great performances guarantee interest, but maybe I have to go to the book to really understand what's going on. A solid 'A' for this one, Clint. The Savannah tourism board must bless you in their nightly prayers. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Blu-ray The Warner Archive Collection 1997 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 155 min. / Street Date September 27, 2016 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 21.99 Starring John Cusack, Kevin Spacey, Jack Thompson, Irma P. Hall, Jude Law, Alison Eastwood, Paul Hipp, The Lady Chablis, Dorothy Loudon, Anne Haney, Kim Hunter, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Herd, Jo Ann Pflug. Cinematography Jack N. Green Original Music Lennie Niehaus Written by John Lee Hancock from the book by John Berendt Produced by Clint Eastwood, Arnold Stiefel Directed by Clint Eastwood
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
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Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
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- 9/5/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Congratulations to these fine folks who guessed 4/4: Ali Ercivan Chris Yachison Ann Haney Clinton W. Thompson Terry Clark Joseph Giancarlo Those who got 3 out for 4, after the cut. Jun...
- 2/2/2010
- by Sasha Stone
- AwardsDaily.com
As anyone who’s ever turned on a TV knows, there’s lots of bad television out there. There’s even a lot of really bad television.
Very rarely has been there anything on television as bad as The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, a show that ran for a mere nine episodes in 1976-1977.
Consider:
The show was a typical 1970s song and dance variety show, but except for Brady mother Florence Henderson, none of the cast had any real experience, and in most cases, any real talent, for song and dance. Several cast members could barely carry a tune. One of the original Brady Bunch cast members, Eve Plumb, who played Jan, refused to participate, meaning the part had to be recast with an unfamiliar actress, later dubbed “Fake Jan.” Since the show was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft (of H.R. Pufnstuf children’s television fame), the sets...
Very rarely has been there anything on television as bad as The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, a show that ran for a mere nine episodes in 1976-1977.
Consider:
The show was a typical 1970s song and dance variety show, but except for Brady mother Florence Henderson, none of the cast had any real experience, and in most cases, any real talent, for song and dance. Several cast members could barely carry a tune. One of the original Brady Bunch cast members, Eve Plumb, who played Jan, refused to participate, meaning the part had to be recast with an unfamiliar actress, later dubbed “Fake Jan.” Since the show was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft (of H.R. Pufnstuf children’s television fame), the sets...
- 9/10/2009
- by brent
- The Backlot
Jim Carrey has reconnected his comedy wire with "Liar Liar", an electric, warm-spirited merriment that melds Carrey's hyperkinetic talents with a heart-tugging story. Sagely directed by Tom Shadyac, "Liar Liar" should chart higher and higher at the boxoffice for Universal. In truth, "Liar" will be a colossal hit, appealing to kids on spring break as well as every species of Carrey's wide and nutty following.
In "Liar Liar", Carrey plays Fletcher, a trial lawyer so smooth, brazen and utterly unencumbered by notions of fair play that one suspects that O.J. will use the role as a yardstick in selecting his appeals attorney. Outrageously successful in his professional life, Fletcher has drawn a hung jury in his personal life. His ex-wife (Maura Tierney) is on the verge of remarrying while his 5-year-old son, Max (Justin Cooper), whom he adores, has reached an age in which workaholic Dad's absence is noted. Making partner is Fletcher's top priority, and professional white lies are a day-to-day necessity for the attorney.
While white lies are considered largely innocuous in the hard, adult world, to his young son they are tantamount to betrayal. When Fletcher misses Max's birthday because of a heavy workload (banging a horny partner), Max makes a wish: that Daddy will not utter an untruth for 24 hours.
In Paul Guay and Stephen Mazur's slyly subversive scenario, the glad-handing, unctuous lawyer, whose prior mouthings consisted solely of self-serving deceptions, now can only tell the truth.
And, as we all know, a little truth can go a long way, especially in Fletcher's case, as he immediately gets himself into hot water with a candid assessment of his boss' performance in the sack. While dishing out a devilishly delirious series of quicky sillies, having Fletcher speak the truth to assorted panhandlers and barristers, Guay and Mazur have wrapped these instant hilarities around a larger theme, that honesty is the best policy, and, best of all, have tied it to Fletcher's genuine love for his child.
What truly makes "Liar Liar" work, however, is Shadyac's inspired sense of comic proportion. While torquing the hilarities to the max, he never loses sight of the story's important human side. His blend of farce with heart is perfect.
With his protean pyrotechnical prowess coming out both sides of his mouth and form, Carrey has never been better - that is to say funnier, or more controlled. He's reached a higher performance plateau here, playing a real human being we care about rather than a goon figure. Credit to the supporting cast, particularly young Cooper, who wins our affection as the irrepressible Max.
Other players are similarly well-cast, including Amanda Donohoe as the predatory law partner and Anne Haney as Fletcher's no-nonsense secretary.
Tierney conveys warm level-headedness as Fletcher's ex-wife, while Jennifer Tilly ditzes it up perfectly as a modern-day gold digger.
Technical contributions are finer and finer, particularly cinematographer Russell Boyd's homey hues and costume designer Judy L. Ruskin's tangy threads.
LIAR LIAR
Universal Pictures
Imagine Entertainment presents
A Brian Grazer production
A Tom Shadyac film
Director Tom Shadyac
Producer Brian Grazer
Executive producers James D. Brubaker,
Michael Bostick
Screenwriters Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
Director of photography Russell Boyd
Production designer Linda DeScenna
Editor Don Zimmerman
Costume designer Judy L. Ruskin
Music John Debney
Casting Junie Lowry Johnson, Ron Surma
Color/stereo
Cast:
Fletcher Reede Jim Carrey
Audrey Reede Maura Tierney
Max Reede Justin Cooper
Jerry Cary Elwes
Greta Anne Haney
Samantha Cole Jennifer Tilly
Miranda Amanda Donohoe
Running time -- 86 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
In "Liar Liar", Carrey plays Fletcher, a trial lawyer so smooth, brazen and utterly unencumbered by notions of fair play that one suspects that O.J. will use the role as a yardstick in selecting his appeals attorney. Outrageously successful in his professional life, Fletcher has drawn a hung jury in his personal life. His ex-wife (Maura Tierney) is on the verge of remarrying while his 5-year-old son, Max (Justin Cooper), whom he adores, has reached an age in which workaholic Dad's absence is noted. Making partner is Fletcher's top priority, and professional white lies are a day-to-day necessity for the attorney.
While white lies are considered largely innocuous in the hard, adult world, to his young son they are tantamount to betrayal. When Fletcher misses Max's birthday because of a heavy workload (banging a horny partner), Max makes a wish: that Daddy will not utter an untruth for 24 hours.
In Paul Guay and Stephen Mazur's slyly subversive scenario, the glad-handing, unctuous lawyer, whose prior mouthings consisted solely of self-serving deceptions, now can only tell the truth.
And, as we all know, a little truth can go a long way, especially in Fletcher's case, as he immediately gets himself into hot water with a candid assessment of his boss' performance in the sack. While dishing out a devilishly delirious series of quicky sillies, having Fletcher speak the truth to assorted panhandlers and barristers, Guay and Mazur have wrapped these instant hilarities around a larger theme, that honesty is the best policy, and, best of all, have tied it to Fletcher's genuine love for his child.
What truly makes "Liar Liar" work, however, is Shadyac's inspired sense of comic proportion. While torquing the hilarities to the max, he never loses sight of the story's important human side. His blend of farce with heart is perfect.
With his protean pyrotechnical prowess coming out both sides of his mouth and form, Carrey has never been better - that is to say funnier, or more controlled. He's reached a higher performance plateau here, playing a real human being we care about rather than a goon figure. Credit to the supporting cast, particularly young Cooper, who wins our affection as the irrepressible Max.
Other players are similarly well-cast, including Amanda Donohoe as the predatory law partner and Anne Haney as Fletcher's no-nonsense secretary.
Tierney conveys warm level-headedness as Fletcher's ex-wife, while Jennifer Tilly ditzes it up perfectly as a modern-day gold digger.
Technical contributions are finer and finer, particularly cinematographer Russell Boyd's homey hues and costume designer Judy L. Ruskin's tangy threads.
LIAR LIAR
Universal Pictures
Imagine Entertainment presents
A Brian Grazer production
A Tom Shadyac film
Director Tom Shadyac
Producer Brian Grazer
Executive producers James D. Brubaker,
Michael Bostick
Screenwriters Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
Director of photography Russell Boyd
Production designer Linda DeScenna
Editor Don Zimmerman
Costume designer Judy L. Ruskin
Music John Debney
Casting Junie Lowry Johnson, Ron Surma
Color/stereo
Cast:
Fletcher Reede Jim Carrey
Audrey Reede Maura Tierney
Max Reede Justin Cooper
Jerry Cary Elwes
Greta Anne Haney
Samantha Cole Jennifer Tilly
Miranda Amanda Donohoe
Running time -- 86 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
- 3/17/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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