Michael-Douglas Movie Reviews

Enemies - Here we see Faith in her quest to steal Angel's soul. Or is it that simple? Eliza Dushku's consistently brilliant performance as troubled Faith is especially brilliant here as she first conveys sorrow at Angel's rejection of here sexual advances and later taking solace in her villainous streak. This episode is also notable because we get to see Angelus again, which is always a treat. Obviously, there's no need to mention Sarah Michelle Gellar, who is outstanding as ever in her reaction to Angel's conversion. All three principal actors are particularly mesmerising in a pull-the-rug-from-under-you endings.

Earshot - This controversial episode was pulled in the U.S. due to its similarities to the Columbine Massacre. It's one of the best 'Buffy' episodes made - Jane Espenson is a true genius - as Buffy's new 'gift' to read minds is first used for humour before she's let into the trauma and insecurities of the entire school. It's totally involving, with several essentially supporting roles being given a full character with a matter of lines. Danny Strong as Jonathan is good value also, as the spurned geek. Plus, the ultimate message - that everyone, be they pretty, popular, or athletic, experience pain - doesn't seem cheesy.

The second volume in The Slayer Chronicles continues the story arc from the last half of the Third Season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where Faith becomes a Rogue Slayer and joins with the Mayor in his quest for the Ascension. In "Enemies," written by Douglas Petrie, the Mayor arranges to steal Angel's soul as a way of distracting Buffy. The plan appears to work, especially when Angelus takes a liking to Faith and the pair begin torturing a captured Buffy. "Earshot," by Jane Esperson, was the infamous episode that the WB decided not to air the day after the Columbine tragedy. The plot has to do with Buffy killing a demon and ending up with the power to read minds. Before all the voices start to drive her insane she hears someone planning to kill everybody at Sunnydale High. However, the reason the network was nervous about the episode, which Sarah Michelle Gellar picked as one of her favorites because of what it says about surviving the horrors of high school, was Xander's off handed comment about sometimes thiking about opening up on the school with a gun.

"Earshot" is not really important to the Faith/Mayor story arc but it has to be included because it is a footnote to a national tragedy. The Vamp Willow episodes of "The Wish" and/or "Doppelgangland" might be more popular with Buffy fans, but you have to respect Whedon's decision to include these episodes. Still, it would be nice if they filled in some of the gaps from the first three seasons by having tapes focusing on Willow, Xander, Giles, etc., the same way they do with the paperback novelizations of episodes.

This is a good intro for a new recruit, and a must for a true fan. Angel is crucial to the mythology of Buffy and Puppet is a Joss Whedon special, show Buffy can do more than stake a Vampire. Puppet is scary, humorous and well-written. Angel, is well, about Angel. A must see !

It has the episode Angel on it w/David Boreanaz...what eles do you want

Don't go into this film looking for some well developed charactors deep plot or anything like that. Go into it on a hunt for cliches! There are so many used in this film I would find it very difficult to beleive it wasn't on purpose. The slow motion picking up of a kid while riding a motorcycle to get him out of danger. The classic lines "I don't need a loose cannon" "Well you need something" and the obvious cuts to stunt double who are quite obviously stunt doubles. It's just so much FUN! Also look out for the texan who stumbles into cockney.

Probably David Bradley's finest movie. Everything about this movie is perfect; from the acting to the action scenes to the marvelously clever dialogue. A sci-fi classic comparable to Soylent Green or Star Wars.

Don't go into this film looking for some well developed charactors deep plot or anything like that. Go into it on a hunt for cliches! There are so many used in this film I would find it very difficult to beleive it wasn't on purpose. The slow motion picking up of a kid while riding a motorcycle to get him out of danger. The classic lines "I don't need a loose cannon" "Well you need something" and the obvious cuts to stunt double who are quite obviously stunt doubles. It's just so much FUN! Also look out for the texan who stumbles into cockney.

Probably David Bradley's finest movie. Everything about this movie is perfect; from the acting to the action scenes to the marvelously clever dialogue. A sci-fi classic comparable to Soylent Green or Star Wars.

This is required viewing and a unique experience for Clint Eastwood admirers since he has a huge role as a colorful but loathesome gunfighter/villain and plays it sublimely well. Edgar Buchanan (the marvelous character actor that played "Uncle Joe" on "Petticoat Junction") and Abby Dalton round out the guest cast of this sensational episode of "Maverick" with James Garner. Bret Maverick (Garner) and Eastwood are at loggerheads over Dalton and the sequences illustrating Eastwood's quick-draw ability and Garner's reactions to it are extremely funny and perfectly played straight. The saloon fistfight between Garner and Eastwood is riveting and Maverick's gentle friendship with Buchanan's character is beautifully drawn. This was the first episode of "Maverick" to be offered on video and with good reason. No one could possibly be disappointed with this episode of my favorite television series.

In his only Warner Bros. TV appearance, Clint Eastwood guest stars as Red Hardigan, a local tough-guy who is itching to provoke James Garner as Bret Maverick into a showdown. Red is jealous that "Maver-ack" is showing too much attention to Carrie Christiansen, played by Abby Dalton. But Red has to wait in line when notorious gunslinger John Wesley Hardin arrives in Sundown and "calls out" Bret. Episode also features Jack Kelly as brother Bart Maverick. Originally aired: Feburary 1, 1959. (This review is a paraphrase of the WB video release box cover review.)

I especially like the Maverick episodes that emphasize humor, and this one has many clever scenes. The highlight for me was seeing Bret sway the election to the ex-judge. However, I have to side with Phineas in the poker game at the beginning--No way I let Maverick bet with a sealed envelope.

This is the first episode of "Maverick" and is a marvelously written and photographed introduction to James Garner in his signature role of Bret Maverick. This program had to compete with the Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen variety shows, then considered impregnable, and understandably knocked them for a loop, with neither of them ever completely recovering their former standing in the ratings for a continuous period. Garner and his role are so striking that it's easy to see why; in an era of flat and colorless western heroes, he played a much more adult, complex and chronically fascinating character, making an electrifying impression on viewers of the day. Even though set in the Old West, "Maverick" has as urban a feel as anything on film. All the elements of the character are quickly established and Garner's performance is practically perfected out of the gate, with only a few minor changes made later: in this one Maverick wears a bow tie with his usual black broadcloth gambler's suit and hasn't yet figured out that he basically wears his hat on the back of his head (something Garner forgot when the series was revived in the eighties) but aside from that everything else is in place. Garner is also noticably thinner than he ever was before or since in anything, since he had an uncharacteristic bout with dieting and working out at the gym immediately before the filming of this episode. To kick off the series with a splash, this installment is a kind of rolling extravaganza of everything, with Maverick saving an entire town from the clutches of an mining baron in spite of the townspeople's fears. It is a television masterpiece. If that sounds anomalous, watch it and see if you don't agree.

This is the best cartoon of all time. Being a major fan since I was two years old (that was back when the lesser known 1980's Jonny Quest came out) it was an excellent change to have a reaccuring female characture in the show (besides Jezebel Jade). Personally they should bring back this show. It shows excellent team work and it does discuss some everyday themes hidden in a realm of action and adventure. An amazing combination. Plus this video actually shows the Quest team in shorts (minus Dr. Benton C. Quest, he's in kakie cargo pants) All in all, this is an excellent show...

Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures is my favorite TV show, so of course I like this tape. But these are the show's very first episodes, so it's worth to have it. Although it doesn't explain anything, I mean, about their origins or the new character, Jessie Bannon, who was introduced in the movie released before (which might be a problem, if you didn't watch it), there's a lot of action, and the quality of the animation is one of the best.

It doesn't get any better than Mr. Chesney Hawkes in the underrated, under appreciated, Buddy's SOng. His performance is riveting as well as the soundtrack which he wrote the songs too.

All in all, this movie is worth the $92 just to see Chesney's face on the big screen, the man is a god!

I am a really big fan of Buffy, but out of all the episodes this is one of the best. If you havent seen it I really think you should. know there are some Anti-Buffy people who would say they hate this befor even watching it,but just give it a chance and Im sure you will love it.

It may not be worth price, but it was pretty thrilling. It was like The Thomas Crown Affair, but with a twisted murder plot.