Amazing Stories: Book 1 1986  PG, 71 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Steven Spielberg, Danny DeVito
Cast: Kevin Costner, Kiefer Sutherland, Christopher Lloyd, Rhea Perlman, Danny DeVito, Casey Siemaszko
Two episodes from the popular TV series are compiled in this home video offering. Steven Spielberg directs "The Mission," in which Kevin Costner is a World War II airplane gunner who is trapped in the turret. Danny DeVito directs "The Wedding Ring," starring his wife, Rhea Perlman. A waitress' husband gives her a ring, which, as it turns out, may not have been a good idea.
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Canadian Bacon 1995  PG, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Moore
Cast: John Candy, Rhea Perlman, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn, Steven Wright, Kevin J. O'Connor, Bill Nunn, G.D. Spradlin, James Belushi, Dan Aykroyd
A desperate U.S. President launches a campaign against Canada; however, the Canadians are having no part of it.
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Carpool 1996  PG, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Arthur Hiller
Cast: Tom Arnold, Rhea Perlman, David Paymer, Rod Steiger, Rachael Leigh Cook, Kim Coates, Jordan Warkol, Colleen Rennison, John Tench, Obba Babatunde
Bank robber Franklin Laszlo (Tom Arnold) takes over a minivan filled with kids on their way to school. Of course, the kids bond with Franklin, and the chase is on with police in pursuit.
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Enid Is Sleeping 1990 R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: Over Her Dead Body
Director: Maurice Phillips
Cast: Elizabeth Perkins, Judge Reinhold, Jeffrey Jones, Maureen Mueller, Rhea Perlman, Brion James, Charles Tyner, Henry Jones, Michael J. Pollard, James Lashly, Nicholas Love, Steven Schwartz-Hartley
Enid (Maureen Mueller) catches her husband (Judge Reinhold) and her younger sister (Elizabeth Perkins) having an affair, a fight ensues, and Enid is killed. Now, there is a corpse, and they must come up with the means for disposing of the body.
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Having Babies II 1977 TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Richard Michaels
Cast: Carol Lynley, Paula Prentiss, Rhea Perlman, Rosanna Arquette, Tony Bill, Cliff Gorman, Wayne Rogers, Nicholas Pryor, Lee Meriwether, Susan Sullivan
The second edition was brought to us originally via TV as more couples deal with birth, adoption, young love, and more. Full of soap.
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Houdini 1998 TV, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Pen Densham
Cast: Johnathon Schaech, Paul Sorvino, Rhea Perlman, Stacy Edwards, George Segal, Ron Perlman, David Warner, Mark Ruffalo, Grace Zabriskie, Judy Geeson
Billed as the "World's Greatest Escape Artist," Harry Houdini is the subject of this biography, which follows his life from birth, immigration to the U.S., and on to fame and fortune as the legendary master of magic.
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Like Normal People 1979  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Harvey Hart
Cast: Shaun Cassidy, Linda Purl, Zalman King, Hope Lange, Michael McGuire, Rhea Perlman, James Keach
Rock star Shaun Cassidy makes his acting debut in this TV movie about a mentally challenged couple who decide to get married despite the outcries of their families. You will note the great similarity between this film and "No Other Love," which came out the same year. If you want to see just one, see "No Other Love."
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Matilda 1996  PG, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Danny DeVito
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Brian Levinson, Jean Speegle Howard, Sara Magdalin
Roald Dahl's children's story is brought to the screen with Mara Wilson in the title role. Matilda is a very bright girl whose parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) neglect her. When she is enrolled in Crutchem Hall, a grade school with the evil Trunchbul (Pam Ferris), Matilda's problems increase. Finally, to the rescue comes Miss Honey (Embeth Davidtz) who befriends and encourages Matilda. 1 User Review
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| | Brucie013 04/15/2009 | | Excellent film with a great cast, especially the wonderful little Mara Wilson, who is so adorable, as she plays the part of Matilda. |
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My Little Pony 1986  G, 90 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Michael Joens
Cast: Danny DeVito, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Rhea Perlman, Tony Randall, Alice Playten, Tammy Amerson, Michael Bell, Russi Taylor, Charles Adler
The wicked witch (Cloris Leachman) and her two mean daughters (Rhea Perlman and Madeline Kahn) decide to flood Ponyland with their potion. But here come the Grundles to help, led by their king (Danny DeVito). For preschoolers.
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Sunset Park 1996 R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Steve Gomer
Cast: Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, Carol Kane, Terrence Howard, De'aundre Bonds, Talent Harris, Camille Saviola, Anthony Hall, Shawn Michael Howard, Antwon Tanner
Phyllis Saroka (Rhea Perlman) is a physical education teacher at a high school in Brooklyn. To make some extra money, she agrees to take on the job of coaching a team made up of young African Americans who end up teaching their coach almost as much as she teaches them about victories over adversities.
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Ted & Venus 1991 R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
aka: Ted and Venus
Director: Bud Cort
Cast: Bud Cort, James Brolin, Kim Adams, Carol Kane, Pamella D'Pella, Brian Thompson, Rhea Perlman, Woody Harrelson, Martin Mull, Roberta Wallach, Timothy Leary, Tricia O'Neil, Tony Genaro, Vincent Schiavelli, Andrea Martin
Hippie poet Ted Whitley (Bud Cort) spends his time in 1974 on the boardwalk at Venice Beach, California, where he delivers his poetry inspirations. One day, Ted sees a vision: beautiful, bikini clad Linda (Kim Adams) emerging from the sea. Ted entertains Linda with his poetry and decides to pursue her. Linda does not share Ted's interest, and soon Ted resorts to using obscene phone calls and stalking–all of which terrorize Linda–to make Linda forever his.
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To Grandmother's House We Go 1992 TV, 89 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Jeff Franklin
Cast: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Rhea Perlman, Cynthia Geary, J. Eddie Peck, Stuart Margolin, Jerry Van Dyke, Rick Poltaruk, Leslie Carlson, Florence Patterson
In this first of many films starring Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, the twins set off for Grandma's (Florence Patterson) house and, in the process, become involved in a whole set of adventures.
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We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story 1993 G, 72 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Phil Nibbelink, Simon Wells, Dick Zondag, Ralph Zondag
Cast: John Goodman, Blaze Berdahl, Rhea Perlman, Jay Leno, Julia Child, Martin Short, Kenneth Mars, Walter Cronkite, Felicity Kendal, Charles Fleischer, Yeardley Smith, Rene Le Vant, Larry King
Make an animated cartoon, combine Walter Cronkite, dinosaurs, and a circus of stars' voices (John Goodman, Jay Leno, Rhea Perlman, and Julia Child, etc.), and the result is a so-so movie. It could have been so much better, but will probably be enjoyed by children.
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| 1. Amazing Stories: Book 1 (1986)
2. Canadian Bacon (1995)
3. Carpool (1996)
4. Class Act (1992)
5. Enid Is Sleeping (1990)
aka: Over Her Dead Body
6. Having Babies II (1977)
7. Houdini (1998)
8. Like Normal People (1979)
9. Love Child (1982)
10. Matilda (1996)
11. My Little Pony (1986)
12. Sunset Park (1996)
13. Ted & Venus (1991)
aka: Ted and Venus
14. To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)
15. We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)
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