Antony and Cleopatra 1983 N/R, 183 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Lawrence Carra Cast: Timothy Dalton, Lynn Redgrave, John Carradine, Nichelle Nichols, James Avery, Anthony Geary, Brian Kerwin, Walter Koenig, Barrie Ingham, Kim Miyori
Timothy Dalton, Lynn Redgrave, and John Carradine all put in fine performances in this filmed version of the stage play of Shakespeare's classic.
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Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time 1991 N/R, 107 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Sylvio Tabet Cast: Marc Singer, Kari Wuhrer, Wings Hauser, Sarah Douglas, James Avery, Robert Z'Dar, Arthur Malet, Robert Fieldsteel, John Fifer, Charles Hyman
Our hero, Dar (Marc Singer), can still telecommunicate with animals. He is back in this sequel, but the twist is that he is in contemporary Los Angeles where he uses modern-day animals to aid him in his quest.
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Dr. Dolittle 2 2001 PG, 82 min. Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Steve Carr Cast: Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wilson, Jeffrey Jones, Kevin Pollak, Raven-Symone, Kyla Pratt, Steve Zahn, Lisa Kudrow, Norm MacDonald, Molly Shannon, Lil' Zane, Denise Dowse, James Avery, Andy Richter, Victor Raider-Wexler
Eddie Murphy returns in his role of Dr. John Dolittle, still enjoying his magical power of being able to talk to animals. This time around, he attempts to introduce a circus bear into the wilds where it is hoped the bear will mate with an endangered Pacific Western bear and, hopefully, prevent extinction of the species.
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Epoch 2000 PG-13, 95 min. Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Matt Codd Cast: David Keith, Stephanie Niznik, Ryan O'Neal, Brian Thompson, Steve Bond, Craig Wasson, Michael Cavanaugh, Shannon Lee, James Avery, James Hong
Damage is extensive around the world as seismic activity increases. Two scientists are assigned to investigate and they encounter a powerful monolith in the Himalayas. Can the world be saved?
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The Prince of Egypt 1998 PG, 99 min. Genre: Animation / Family / Musical / Drama
Director: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells Cast: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Sandra Bullock, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, Michelle Pfeiffer, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart, James Avery, Linda Shayne, Brian Stokes Mitchell
This animated film makes use of computer-aided animation as it presents the story of Moses (voice of Val Kilmer) from the day he was rescued from the Nile to the day he comes down from the mountain with the Ten Commandments. Academy Award-winning song: "When you Believe." The musical score was also nominated for an Oscar.
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Roe vs. Wade 1989 TV, 100 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Gregory Hoblit Cast: Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Terry O'Quinn, Kathy Bates, James Gammon, Chris Mulkey, Stephen Tobolowsky, James Avery, Daniel Benzali, Kevin Cooney
This made-for-TV film revolves around the 1970s Supreme Court case that upheld abortion rights. Holly Hunter takes on the role of the young, unmarried woman who sued for her rights as a woman. Amy Madigan performs well as her lawyer who took the case all the way to the top.
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Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story 1986 TV, 100 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Richard T. Heffron Cast: Martin Sheen, Cicely Tyson, Roxanne Hart, Joe Seneca, Stan Shaw, James Avery, Conchata Ferrell, Guy Boyd, Janet Carroll, Jordan Charney
Vietnam vet Mitch Snyder (Martin Sheen) engaged in a political crusade for the homeless and staged hunger strikes in the White House neighborhood–until his tragic death.
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Spirit Lost 1996 R, 93 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Neema Barnette Cast: Leon, Regina Taylor, Cynda Williams, Juanita Jennings, James Avery, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Tamara Tunie, Yvonne Brisendine, J. Michael Hunter, Christopher Northup
A painter and his wife move into an old home on an exotic island. It is not long before a beautiful ghost tries to lure the painter into her clutches and frighten the wife into leaving the island.
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Who's Your Caddy? 2007 PG-13, 95 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Don Michael Paul Cast: Big Boi, Andy Milonakis, Faizon Love, Jeffrey Jones, James Avery, Tony Cox, Tamala Jones, Jenifer Lewis, Jim Piddock, Sherri Shepherd, Lil' Wayne, Finesse Mitchell
When famous rapper C-Note (Big Boi) is not accepted for membership at a posh country club by the bigoted club president Cummings (Jeffrey Jones), C-Note buys property next to the 17th hole, he gains admission. C-Note and his friends then begin an assault on the club and its snooty members. But Cummings still attempts to revoke C-Note's membership, and the "fun" continues.
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| 1. Antony and Cleopatra (1983)
2. Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991)
3. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
4. Epoch (2000)
5. The Prince of Egypt (1998)
6. Roe vs. Wade (1989)
7. Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986)
8. Spirit Lost (1996)
9. Who's Your Caddy? (2007)
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