The Astronaut's Wife 1999  R, 105 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Rand Ravich
Cast: Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Joe Morton, Nick Cassavetes, Donna Murphy, Blair Brown, Tom Noonan, Samantha Eggar, Gary Grubbs, Clea DuVall
Astronaut Spencer Armacost (Johnny Depp) is lost in space for only two minutes but returns to Earth a changed man. Just how changed he is emerges one night when he forcefully seduces his wife, Jillian (Charlize Theron). Pregnancy results, but the question of what is growing inside her womb gives Jillian–and the audience as well–more than a few tense moments.
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The Burning Bed 1984  TV, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Greenwald
Cast: Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford, Christa Denton, James T. Callahan, Gary Grubbs, David Friedman, David Andrews, James Hampton, Virgil Frye
This controversial made-for TV film stars Farrah Fawcett as abused wife Francine Hughes who sets fire to her husband Mickey (Paul Le Mat) as he sleeps in their bed.
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 Double Take 2001 PG-13, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: George Gallo
Cast: Orlando Jones, Eddie Griffin, Gary Grubbs, Daniel Roebuck, Sterling Macer Jr., Benny Nieves, Garcelle Beauvais, Andrea Navedo, Edward Herrmann, Shawn Elliott
When Daryl Chase (Orlando Jones) is framed for murder and wanted by both the FBI and a Mexican drug cartel, he takes Freddy Tiffany's (Eddie Griffin) passport as his means of escape. Too late, Daryl learns that Teddy is also a wanted man.
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Fatal Vision 1984   TV, 192 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Greene
Cast: Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint, Andy Griffith, Gary Cole, Barry Newman, Gary Grubbs, Mitch Ryan, Albert Salmi
In 1970, a military doctor's pregnant wife and two small daughters were brutally murdered in their home. During the investigation of this real life case, the murdered woman's father becomes increasingly suspicious of his son-in-law's role in the murder. He convinces the police to focus their scrutiny on the doctor. An Emmy went to Malden for his job as the father.
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Foxfire 1987 TV, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jud Taylor
Cast: Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, John Denver, Gary Grubbs, Harriet Hall, Jenny Whitter, Joshua Bryson, Collin Wilcox Paxton
This made-for-TV film was adapted from a Broadway play with Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn recreating their stage roles. Annie and Hector Nations live in a remote mountain home. When Hector dies, Annie struggles to retain her independence–with the help of Hector, who returns in her mind and offers both advice and encouragement. Tandy won an Emmy for her performance.
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 Gone Fishin' 1997  PG, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Christopher Cain
Cast: Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Lynn Whitfield, Willie Nelson, Nick Brimble, Carol Kane, Gary Grubbs, Edythe Davis, Jenna Bari
Joe Waters (Joe Pesci) and Gus Green (Danny Glover) win a fishing trip in the Everglades. While enjoying their prize, everything goes awry–including capture of a dangerous thief, a stolen car, and even a hurricane.
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Honkytonk Man 1982 PG, 122 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy / Musical
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood, John McIntire, Alexa Kenin, Verna Bloom, Barry Corbin, Matt Clark, Jerry Hardin, Tim Thomerson, Macon McCalman, Joe Regalbuto, Gary Grubbs, Linda Hopkins
Red Stoval (Clint Eastwood) is a tubercular alcoholic who travels to Nashville to sing at the Grand Ole Opry. Along for the ride is Red's nephew Whit (Kyle Eastwood) who serves as his uncle's protector. Red's Grandpa (John McIntire) and aspiring singer Marlene (Alexa Kenin) also join them on the interesting trek. Clint Eastwood's son Kyle makes his acting debut in this film, and he IS good.
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Nadine 1987 PG, 82 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Benton
Cast: Kim Basinger, Jeff Bridges, Gwen Verdon, Rip Torn, Glenne Headly, Jerry Stiller, Jay Patterson, William Youmans, Mickey Jones, Gary Grubbs
Two appealing, though not very bright, characters become involved in solving a murder. When a beautician (Kim Basinger) needs help, she goes to her estranged husband (Jeff Bridges). Together, they try to keep one step ahead of danger.
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Python 2000 R, 100 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Sci-Fi
Director: Richard Clabaugh
Cast: Casper Van Dien, Robert Englund, William Zabka, Wil Wheaton, Frayne Rosanoff, Dana Barron, Theo Nicholas Pagones, John Franklin, Gary Grubbs, Sean Whalen, Jenny McCarthy
A plane crashes during a storm, and part of its cargo–a giant, genetically engineered snake–is set free. The snake proceeds to feast on the inhabitants of a small town as Agent Parker (Casper Van Dien) and Dr. Rudolph (Robert Englund) try to stop the carnage.
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Spring Break Lawyer 2001  R, 82 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alan Cohn
Cast: Brad Raider, Sean Murray, Busy Philipps, Gary Grubbs, Adrienne Barbeau, Travis Wester, Chris Wylde, Michael Spound, Shashawnee Hall, Joel Brooks
Jay (Brad Raider) is kicked out of law school and, with his buddy, medical-school-flunkey Nick (Sean Murray), Jay sets up a law office on the beach to take care of the legal problems resulting from the wild beach parties. Their business takes off, but this made-for-TV film doesn't get off the ground.
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| 1. The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
2. The Burning Bed (1984)
3. Double Take (2001)
4. Fatal Vision (1984)
5. Foxfire (1987)
6. Gone Fishin' (1997)
7. Honkytonk Man (1982)
8. Nadine (1987)
9. Python (2000)
10. Spring Break Lawyer (2001)
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