jprice-4 Reviews

Original Gangstas (1996)

Let's Do it Blaxploitation Style!

[10/10 · 8 March 2005]

"Original Gangstas" is a movie written by Aubrey Rattan and directed by Larry Cohen, released by the now-defunct Orion Pictures (now part of MGM) and Po' Boy Productions.

This movie leads with an all-star cast staring Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, the late Paul Winfield ("Sounder", "King"), Charles Napier, Wings Hauser, Robert Forster, the late Ron O'Neal ("Superfly"), the late Isabel Sanford (Louise on "The Jeffersons), and Richard Roundtree of "Shaft".

With Christopher B. Duncan ("The Jamie Foxx Show"), Eddie Bo Smith, Jr., and Dru Down.

In an urban Gary, Indiana. From a drive-by-shooting, to a attempted murder of grocery-store owner Marvin Bookman (Oscar Brown Jr.), John Bookman (Williamson) comes back and reunites with his friends and gets revenge on the gang they created years back.

I give it 10/10.

The Rousters: The Marshal of Sladetown (1983) Season 1, Episode 1

Let's Have Some Action...Carnival Style

[8/10 · 8 March 2005]

The made-for-TV pilot "The Rousters" which later turned into a short-lived TV series on NBC from 1983-1984 was good. Created by Stephen J. Cannell ("The A-Team", "Hunter", "Ridtide",etc.) Chad Everett ("Medical Center") plays Wyatt Earp III who's a bouncer which people don't believe that's he related to Wyatt Earp, at the Sladetown Carnival run by 'Cactus' Jack Slade (played by the late singer/actor Hoxt Ayton who wrote the 1971 Three Dog Night's hit "Joy to The World"), with his brother Evan (the late Jim Varney known better as Ernest), lived with their bounty-hunter mother Amanda Earp (Maxine Stuart), and Wyatt III's son Michael (Timothy Gibbs). Also Mimi Rogers appears as Ellen.

This pilot was released on VHS by Vidmark Entertainment and I give it a 8/10.

And I like that tag-line "The Rousters are gonna sink The Love Boat".

Gordy (1994)

A Adventure Fun for The Family

[10/10 · 2 March 2005]

I love this film. An adventure takes place from a country farm where Gordy's father taken away up North and later learned that his family joined, he tries to find them.

The pig makes friends with a daughter of a country music singer (Kristy Young), which country music singer Doug Stone plays her father. Later they make friends with a wealthy family which Gordy saves a wealthy son from the pool.

That's a fun movie to watch.

Plus country music singers like Christy Lane, Moe Brandy, Roy Clark, and Tom Lester of "Green Acres" fame appears in this movie as well.

I give it 10 out of 10.

Mean Girls (2004)

This movie rocks!!!

[25 September 2004]

"Mean Girls" is based on the book "Queen Bee Wanabees" it stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady (that's Katie) who was homeschool and her family comes from Africa and she enters high school. Then meets three girls, which they're mean and sexy.

Also Tina Fey (who wrote the film, not the book and also the same woman who is head-writer and actress on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and the anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update" with Jimmy Fallon (who left SNL last season) plays a divorced teacher. Tina Fey and Lindsay Lohan were great in their performances.

You got to see it on DVD.

I give it 10 out of 10.

The Simpsons (1989– )

TV WITH A CAPITOL D'OH!

[7 July 2004]

"The Simpsons" have been on FOX for a long time since 1987 on the "Tracey Ullman Show" as shorts then into a long-running television show in 1989 till this day.

Everybody's favorite television family, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie plus the people of the town called Springfield, U.S.A.

From guess stars from Johnny Carson to former surviving Beatles (including George Harrison who died in 2001). I like to nickname my stepfather and mother Homer and Marge, why? My stepfather is bald-headed like Homer, but got more hair than him.

Started watching it when I was little, and I'm still watching it till this day. Last and this past week, my local FOX station showed the early episodes of the show, but Homer's voice is a little different, Moe's hair is dark and his bowtie and apron is pink instead of navy, Barney Gumble's hair was yellow instead of brown, and the characters have changed from the best of times for example when Bart and his troops play war against Nelsen Muntz the bully and the worst of times when they loss Maude Flanders.

As Mr. Burns says "Excellent" and I'll give it a 10 out of 10.

I'm with Her (2003–2004)

It's a great show

[23 September 2003]

The program is about a high school teacher who meets a famous actress and falls in love.

It can be seen on ABC-TV Tuesdays 8:30/7:30 Central (right after "8 Simple Rules") and has a wonderful cast.

It's a great show.

I give it 5 out of 5.

Face the Music (1980–1981)

Great Show

[15 July 2003]

Face The Music is a musical game show from Sandy Frank Productions which they also bring the 1984 version of $100,000 Name That Tune.

Ron Ely from Tarzan was a great host and also Lisa Donovan who sings the songs with Tommy Oliver conducting the orchestra. I like that piano player in the orchestra who had a afro-style hair. It used to come on The Family Channel (Now ABC Family and my cable company dumped that channel in favor of Food Network in 2002) in 1995.

Great show.

I've give it 10 out of 10.

Liberty's Kids (2002–2003)

Very Good

[7 November 2002]

Liberty's Kids is PBS Kids series that takes place in the Colonal era. James Hiller (voiced by Chris Lundquist), a ophan who meets Englishlady Sarah Philips (voiced by Reo Jones) during The Boston Tea Party. Other characters such as Moses (voiced by D. Kevin Williams) who also rescued Frenchboy Henri (voiced by Kathleen Barr) from the ship. James and Sarah become reporters of The Pennslyvania Gazette whiched owned by Dr. Benjamin Franklin (voiced by TV news legend Walter Cronkite).

They also meet important colonial figures like George Washington through John Adams (voiced by Billy Crystal). The show has other celebrity voices like Woopi Goldberg through Dustin Hoffman.

This is the best show on PBS since "Square One TV/Mathnet" and "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

I give it 10 out of 10.

Bram and Alice (2002– )

Great series

[6 October 2002]

The series is about Alice O'Connor (Howard) wanted to be a writer in New York City and she finds out that her biological father is Bram Shepherd (Molina) a novelist and the show is titled "Bram and Alice" from the people of "Fraiser".

The show stars Alfred Molina as novelist Bram Shepherd with Traylor Howard as Alice O'Connor, with Roger Bart as Paul Newman (now to be confused with the motion picture star) Katie Finnerman as Katie and Michael Rispoli as Michael.

The show airs on CBS-TV at 8:30 p.m. Eastern/7:30 p.m. Central on Sunday Nights.

The pilot episode is well-written and a cast of talented actors and actress.

I give the show 9 1/2 out of 10. Great series.

Pyramid (2002–2004)

The Best Remake of the 1973 Game Show Classic

[17 September 2002]

"Pyramid" is the remake of the "$10,000/$20,000/$25,000/$50,000/$100,000 Pyramid" and it's hosted by former teen idol Donny Osmond and it features two celeberty contestants with two contestants and they're giving clues from six catagories and one celeberty and one contestant wins and go to the winning circle to win $10,000 and the second round they switch celeberties.

The best game show and I hope it win daytime emmys for best game show in syndication.

Donny Osmond is going to be one great game show host of the 21st century and I hope the show will be a success.

I give it 10 out of 10.

8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)

TV with parenting tips

[17 September 2002]

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daugher" is the television series premiered on September 17, 2002 on ABC and the series is based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron and it stars John Ritter ("Three's Company") as a sportswriter turned columist Paul Hennessy and Katey Segal ("Married With Children") as Cate Hennessy with two daughters Briget Hennessy (Kaley Cuolo) and Kelley Hennesy (Amy Davidson) and one son teenage son named Rory Hennessy (Martin Spanjers).

The pilot episode was great. John Ritter is great as Paul and Katey Segal also great as Cate. That's what I call a TV show with parenting tips.

I give this John Ritter's series 10 out of 10. I also hoped the show will win a emmy.

To Sir, with Love (1967)

A FILM THAT TEACHES RIGHT AND WRONG

[30 July 2002]

"To Sir, With Love" is a movie based on the novel by E.R. Braithwaite and I also read the book too and I recently saw the movie on television and it stars Sidney Poitier as Mark Thackeray a new teacher from the North Quay Secondary School in London and he teaches a class and he call them "Miss" and "Sirs" and also staring Judy Geeson as Mr. Thackeray's student Pamela Dare, with Suzy Kendall,Christian Roberts,Patricia Routledge ("Keeping up Appearances") with The Mindbenders and introducing Lulu as Barbara Pegg who also sings the title song.

My favorite scene where Mark dances with Pamela and after the dance Lulu sings the 2nd verse of "To Sir, With Love" and he gives a speech.

A great flim written for the screen and directed by James Clavell followed by a made-for-TV sequel 30 years after the United Kingdom relase by Columbia Pictures which is own by Sony.

I give it 10 out of 10.

Matlock (1986–1995)

A great show that is not gilty...

[16 July 2002]

Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith) an old-fashioned Atlanta lawyer who always wear a grey seersucker suit, a white buttondown collar shirt, and a necktie with his partner & daughter Charlene Matlock (played by Lori Lethlin on "Diary of a Perfect Murder" and later played by Linda Purl on the weekly prime-time series on NBC) and was later replaced by left-handed associate Michelle Thomas (Nancy Stafford) and she left the show in 1992 the same year when the show moved to ABC and Michelle was replaced by Charlene's sister Leanne MacIntyre (played by Brynn Thayer) and left the show in 1994 and replaced by Jeri Stone (played by Carol Houston).

Also Tyler Hudson (played by Kene Holliday) is the P.I. and later replaced by Conrad McMasters (played by Clarence Gilyard,Jr. who left the show in 1993 to join the cast on a then "new" CBS series "Walker,Texas Ranger") and was replaced by Cliffton Lewis (played by Daniel Roebuck, who earlier played some different characters durning the NBC run), and ADA Julie March (played by Julie Sommars who left the show in 1993 and came back for a guest appearance in a 1994 episode titled "The Confession".

Matlock never looses a murder case and he's a greatist Television lawyer of all time.

I give it 10 out of 10.

Scooby-Doo (2002)

Zoinks...It's very funny for the hole family

[7 July 2002]

"Scooby-Doo" the live-action motion picture is based on the Hanna- Barbera cartoon that stars Freddie Prinze,Jr. who also is the son of the late actor Freddie Prinze and also plays Freddie Jones and Sarah Michelle Gellar from TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" plays Daphne, also starring Matthew Lillard as Norvile "Shaggy" Rogers, Linda Cardellini as Velma and Rowan Atkinson from UK's "Mr. Bean" and "Rat Race" as Emile. Also Neil Fanning plays the voice of Scooby-Doo and don't forget "PUPPY POWER" Scrappy Doo also Scooby's nephew voiced by Scott Innes. Also look for cameos by Pamela Anderson and the rock band Sugar Ray.

The movie is about after 2 years when Mystery Inc. broke up and Shaggy and Scooby are still together they were assigned to the case in Spooky Island and at the airport they see Fred, Velma, and Daphne and also look for Scooby Doo in a drag. Plus at the plane Shaggy meets Mary Jane and the gang called Scooby "Grandma".

It's a great flim and you got to see it and also watch the "Scooby Doo" reruns on Ted Turner's Cartoon Network too.

I give this motion picture 10 out of 10.

Superior Court (1986–1990)

A Great Court Show

[3 June 2002]

Before Judge Judy, Before Judge Joe Brown, There's "Superior Court". From Ralph Edwards/Stu Billet productions, the makers of "The People's Court" a court show with cases based on real life cases using actors and changing their names to protect in innocent.

I used to watch the show on USA Network during the early 1990s and I enjoy it and I also remember Raymond St. Jacques' character on "Superior Court" Judge Clayton C. Thomas.

I got 2 episodes recorded on tape and I enjoy it.

I give it 10 out of 10.

Man on the Moon (1999)

Jim Carrey did a great performance as Andy Kaufman

[2 February 2002]

"Man on The Moon" is about the true story about the late stand-up comic/actor Andy Kaufman. Jim Carrey did a great performance as Andy and also stars Danny DeVito, Courtney Love,Paul Giamatti, and also they have cameos by SNL Producer Lorne Michaels, David Letterman, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and most cast members of "Taxi".

A Great Movie.

This movie is made by Universal Pictures and it's the best.

I give it *****.

The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)

THE BEST

[2 February 2002]

The Dick Cavett Show is the best talk show. I wasn't even born when it's on during the network run. I saw those episodes on the VH-1 Archives, the ones with Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Paul Simon, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and The Family Stone, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, and More.

I was born on the same birthday as Dick Cavett's.

The Best.

I Give it *****.

The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)

A Great TV Show

[6 June 2001]

The Brady Bunch is a popular TV show from (1969-1974) and it's about a widower named Mike Brady(Robert Reed) who raises 3 boys, and their names is Greg(Barry Williams),Peter(Christopher Knight), and Bobby(Mike Lookinland), and also a housekeeper named Alice Nelson(Ann B. Davis).

Mike Brady marries Carol(Florence Henderson)who raises 3 girls, their names are Marica(Maureen McCormick), Jan(Eve Plumb), and Cindy(Susan Oslen).

It's the best TV show from the 1970s.

I give it *****.

Barney Miller (1975–1982)

THE BEST COP SITCOM

[25 May 2001]

Barney Miller(Hal Linden) is a police captain of the NYPD 12th Precient and all the great characters like Det. Phil Fish(Abe Vigoda), Det. Ron Harris(Ron Glass), Det. SGT. Stan Wojciehowicz(Max Gail), Det. Nick Yemana(Jack Soo), Det. SGT. Chano Amenguale(Gregory Sierra),Det. Arthur Dietrich(Steve Landesburg), Officer Levitt(Ron Carey), and Inspector Luger(James Gregory).

The best cop sitcom of the 1970s.

The best.

I give it *****.

Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)

A TV Classic Sitcom

[23 May 2001]

Kip Wilson and Henry Desmond lost their apartment after it torn down and they have nowhere else to live and they live in a hotel for Women Only in New York City.

They dress up as women.

It's a TV Classic and stars Tom Hanks before he becomes a movie star.

I give it ****1/2.

The Candidate (1972)

The Best

[23 May 2001]

Bill McKay(Robert Redford) is a lawyer and the son of Gov. John J. McKay(Melvin Douglas) who is running for the California US Senate seat against Sen. Crocker Jarmon(Don Porter).

It's a great movie staring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle from "Everybody Loves Raymond",Melvin Douglas,Karen Carlson.

It's the best.

I give it *****.

Moving Violation (1976)

IT WAS GOOD

[31 March 2001]

Moving Violation is about a man named Eddie Moore(Stephen McHattie) who is a drifter from the motor city who meets a small town waitress(Kay Lenz) who saw Sheriff Rankin(Lonny Chapman) killing his Deputy(Dennis Redfield) at the Rockfield mansion that Mr. Rockfield(Will Geer) saw and Sheriff Rankin chases them , and Eddie Moore was shot in the arm during one of the chases.

Then the next day, they call a lawyer named Alex Warren(Eddie Albert) who helps them and dislikes Rankin. until following day when they supposed to go to the courthouse and there was a shooting outside the courthouse and Alex was shot and killed. Then Eddie shoots and blowing up the patrol cars and shoots Rankin. At the end Eddie and Cam talk and Cam climb the fience.

It was a good movie.

I give it ***1/2.

That Thing You Do! (1996)

The Best Music Movie I've Ever Seen

[23 March 2001]

An Erie,PA Rock and Roll band named "The Wonders" just made a hit song, and they become Teen Idols. After they appear on TV, the band broke up.

It was a great movie. I like the song. This is also Tom Hanks debut as a director.

A great movie.

I give it *****.

Murphy Brown (1988–2018)

The best SITCOM you ever seen

[23 February 2001]

"Murphy Brown" is the CBS longest running sitcom from 1988-1998 with Candice Bergen as a journalist who recovers from the Betty Ford Clinic and she worked at "FYI" with Jim Dial (Charles Kimbrough) who is the main anchor of "FYI" with Frank Fontana (Joe Regalbuto) who always wear a toupee on his head in the early episodes of the show as

he stopped wearing a toupee in the later episodes, Corky Sherwood (Faith Ford) who is a beautiful young woman who joins Murphy,Jim,and Frank. Miles Silverberg (Grant Shaud) is a excecitive producer of "FYI" who was later replaced by Kay Carter-Shepley (Lily Tomlin) with Phil the bartender (Pat Corley) Eldin the painter (Robert Pastorelli).

I saw some of the episodes on the CBS network run, Syndication reruns, and curently airing on Lifetime.

A great SITCOM.

I give it *****.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)

A Great TV Classic

[23 February 2001]

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" is a popular sitcom from 1970-1977 staring Mary Tyler Moore. The show is sbout a girl named Mary Richards (Moore) who moves to Minneapolis,Minnesota and got a job as an executive producer for a TV station WJM-TV.

The shows most memorable episodes where Chuckles The Clown dies and also the funeral scene, and the final episode where the group hold their arms and move to the desk to get a tissue.

The show also have 3 spin offs like "Rhoda", "Phyllis", and "Lou Grant", and a ABC-TV reuion movie "Mary and Rhoda".

The cast also include Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat), The late Ted Knight (Too Close for Comfort), Betty White (The Golden Girls), Valerie Harper, Clrois Leachman, and John Amos.

A great show. I give it *****.