10.5 2004  TV, 165 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller
aka: Earthquake 10.5
10.5: Apocalypse
Director: John Lafia
Cast: Beau Bridges, Kim Delaney, David Cubitt, Fred Ward, Dule Hill, John Cassini, Kaley Cuoco, John Schneider, Ivan Sergei, Rebecca Jenkins, Lorena Gale
This made-for-TV miniseries features Beau Bridges in the role of U.S. President Paul Hollister who consults with geologist Dr. Samantha Hill (Kim Delaney) on problems presented when an earthquake reaching a 10.5 magnitude on the Richter scale strikes the West Coast. Aftershocks and tsunamis follow, and the President needs to find the way to prevent further destruction.
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The Curse 1987 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi
aka: The Farm
Director: David Keith
Cast: Wil Wheaton, Claude Akins, Malcolm Danare, Cooper Huckabee, John Schneider, Amy Wheaton, Steve Carlisle, Kathleen Jordon Gregory, Hope North, Steve Davis
Religious fanatic Nathan (Claude Akins) keeps his family in line on his Tennessee farm. Meanwhile, land developer Davidson (Steve Carlisle) is attempting to buy out area farms on the news that a dam may be built in the area. But all that is forgotten after a meteor lands on the farm. The meteor oozes a slimy liquid that enters the water supply, and the affect on people, animals, and plants is a catastrophe, and mutants abound. Zac (Wil Wheaton), Nathan's stepson, avoids the contamination and sets out to bring help. A weak effort all around.
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Eddie Macon's Run 1983  PG, 95 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Jeff Kanew
Cast: Kirk Douglas, John Schneider, Lee Purcell, Leah Ayres, Lisa Dunsheath, Tom Noonan, J.C. Quinn, Jay O. Sanders, J.T. Walsh, John Goodman
Eddie (John Schneider) has escaped from prison and is determined to get to Mexico where his family is. Police officer Marzack (Kirk Douglas) is one small step behind. John Goodman's film debut.
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Exit to Eden 1994 R, 113 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Rosie O'Donnell, Dana Delany, Paul Mercurio, Hector Elizondo, Iman, Stuart Wilson, Donna Dixon, Rosemary Forsyth, John Schneider
Eden is a private resort where the staff aims to fulfill sexual fantasies. While there is no disputing that this film has sex, what it is lacking is full use of the comedic talent at hand. However, the time viewing will not be entirely wasted as Rosie O'Donnell and Dan Aykroyd do not disappoint.
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Felicity: An American Girl Adventure 2005  TV, 86 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Nadia Tass
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Marcia Gay Harden, Katie Henney, David Gardner, Kevin Zegers, Janine Theriault, Geza Kovacs, John Schneider, Robinne Fanfair, Lynne Griffin, Juliet Holland-Rose, Eulala Scheel
The story of Felicity (Shailene Woodley) takes place in Virginia in the year 1775–just before the American Revolution. Felicity's family is being torn apart because her grandfather (David Gardner) is a Loyalist, and her father (John Schneider) is a Patriot. As an animal lover, Felicity is also very upset that the beautiful mare Penny, who has captured her heart, is being abused by the owner. As Felicity is pulled in two different directions between independence and loyalty, she learns just how important love is. (Review by LW)
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Mary Christmas 2002  TV, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Schneider
Cast: John Schneider, Cynthia Gibb, Tom Bosley, Jenna Boyd, Benton Jennings, Jeni D. Austin, Diane Robin, Steven Pemrick, Kandice Stroh, Daniel Roebuck, Renee Ridgeley, Milos Milicevic
Nine-year-old Felicia (Jenna Boyd) writes Santa asking for a new mommy for Christmas. Word of the letter reaches the newspaper, and Mary (Cynthia Gibb) is sent to cover the story by spending Christmas with Felicia and her wealthy father (John Schneider). The magic begins when a mysterious stranger (Tom Bosley) arrives.
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Snow Day 2000 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Chris Koch
Cast: Chris Elliott, Mark Webber, Jean Smart, Chevy Chase, Pam Grier, Zena Grey, Schuyler Fisk, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Iggy Pop, John Schneider
When a blizzard forces a school closing for the day, 15-year-old Hal Brandston (Mark Webber) sets out to make the most of it by impressing the beautiful Claire (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Meanwhile, others in his family get involved in their own struggles during one day of precious time off.
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 Stagecoach 1986 TV, 95 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Western
Director: Ted Post
Cast: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, John Schneider, Elizabeth Ashley, Anthony Franciosa, Anthony Newley, Mary Crosby, June Carter Cash, Merritt Butrick, Jessi Colter, Alex Kubik, David Allan Coe, Bob McLean
Travelers (Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Elizabeth Ashley, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Mary Crosby), with diverse backgrounds, endure unexpected problems. They are riding the Overland Express stagecoach across the Southwestern desert where they encounter Apache Indians who are on the warpath and determined to massacre all who get in their way. This version of the original "Stagecoach" was made for TV, and its use of an all-star country singer cast adds to the enjoyment.
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Sydney White 2007 PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Joe Nussbaum
Cast: Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, Matt Long, Jack Carpenter, Jeremy Howard, Crystal Hunt, Adam Hendershott, Danny Strong, Samm Levine, Libby Mintz, John Schneider, Arnie Pantoja, Brian Patrick Clarke
In this take-off on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Snow–oops–Sydney White was brought up by her plumber father (John Schneider) and his construction workers after her mother died. Thus, tomboy Sydney was more interested in tools and comic books than social graces when she headed off to the college that her mother had attended, and joined her mother's sorority. She immediately becomes popular at school, resulting in the nasty sorority president, Rachel Witchburn (Sara Paxton), going to great lengths to get Sydney out of the sorority because of Rachel's loss of "most popular" student–and the threat of losing her boyfriend, Tyler (Matt Long), to Sydney. But Sydney doesn't care for the sorority girls, so she moves out and finds a home with seven dorky outcasts (whose personalities are suspiciously similar to the seven Dwarfs). The team plots to take on the evil Rachel and her elitist cohorts and make the school better for all.
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Wisconsin Death Trip 1999 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: James Marsh
Cast: Ian Holm, Jo Vukelich, Marilyn White, Jeff Golden, Marcus Monroe, John Schneider, John Baltes, Raelean McMillion, Krista Grambow, Clay Anton
Set during the late 1800s in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, this film chronicles human tragedies of the day–including murder, suicide, insanity, disease, and starvation–as Ian Holm reads from 1890's news articles, which are brought to life through black-and-white photography. Extremely violent and, perhaps, unfair to present-day residents of Black River Falls.
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| 1. 10.5 (2004)
aka: Earthquake 10.5
aka: 10.5: Apocalypse
2. Cocaine Wars (1986)
3. The Curse (1987)
aka: The Farm
4. Eddie Macon's Run (1983)
5. Exit to Eden (1994)
6. Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005)
7. Mary Christmas (2002)
8. Snow Day (2000)
9. Stagecoach (1986)
10. Sydney White (2007)
11. Wisconsin Death Trip (1999)
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