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Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Kid With The 200 I.Q. (1983)



























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A thirteen-year-old certified genius is thrown into the hectic whirl of high powered university life. As THE KID WITH THE 200 I.Q., Nick Newell (Gary Coleman) has a lot to learn, but surprisingly it isn't from books. 

The first problem is learning to get along with classmates whoa re adults—not kids. Poor Nick has a gung-ho jock roommate who seems to be majoring in women and sports. If that weren't enough, he's got a crush on a pretty 20-year-old student named Julie, and his favorite teacher, Professor Mills (Robert Guillaume), considered him a nuisance.

Nick experiences all the frustration, emotion, and humor of a young man who must face the consequence of having to grow up too soon. But ultimately, the boy finds that friendship, understanding, and love—not just brainpower—are the essential ingredients in taking that giant step into adulthood.

Saturday, July 2, 2016

The House of Dies Drear (1984, TV Movie)
























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This eerie ghost story with a twist reaches back o the days of slavery and underground railroads. Spooky antics begin when a modern-day black family moves into a historic old house that seems to be haunted by murdered abolitionist Dies Drear. Dramatic special effects help build suspense as Walter Small and his son Thomas seek to discover the secrets of the legendary haunted house. Featuring an award-winning cast: Oscar nominee Howard Rollins, Jr. (Ragtime, A Soldiers Story), Emmy nominee Moses Gunn (Roots), Shavar Ross (Booker, Different Strokes), and Joe Seneca (A Time to Kill, Malcolm X ).  

Killer By Night (1972)














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Two cops are shot dead in cold blood, the killer is on the loose, and a woman lies dying in the hospital of diphtheria. Two completely unrelated cases, but nothing is as it seems in KILLER BY NIGHT. As the highly contagious diphtheria begins claiming more victims, Dr. Larry Ross (Robert Wagner) races to find its source to prevent an outbreak. More concerned with the dead police officers, Captain George Benson (Greg Morris) reluctantly cooperates with Dr. Ross. The deeper the investigations go, the more they seem to have in common, and the key to solving both of them may hinge upon the only person who might be able to identify the gunman- a blind nun.

Using the backdrop of a deadly outbreak KILLER BY NIGHT crafts a tense and human thriller. Featuring an original score from the legendary Quincy Jones and an all-star cast led by Robert Wagner and Greg Morris, the film also includes strong supporting performance by Robert Lansing, Theodore Bikel, and Diane Baker.