I never saw it in the cinema nor during its many TNT showings, but finally caught Under Siege on Tubi. One of the last 80s-style movies, made in 1992, it is a fine entry into the shoot-'em-up action genre. Using a plot that borrows heavily from Die Hard, except on a ship, Segal is surprisingly understated as he assesses the situation and takes action, Jones hams it up effectively as he always does as the brains behind the bad guy operation, and Busey is typically weird as an XO gone bad. Finally, Erika Eleniak is hot, hot, hot as a past Playmate (in the movie and in real life) whose experience extends far beyond the job description of jumping out of a cake.
Reviews
6 Reviews
Good wrap up to a classic
21 June 2022
Peter Falk drums up one last honest effort as Columbo, using determination, guile, and a bit of luck to bring down two more hapless killers. While the episode is almost 20 years old at this point, it has a modern feel and it's refreshing to see that his bumbling act translated well into the 21st century.
A young Matthew Rhys, matched with Jennifer Sky, plays a character not too dissimilar to his Philip Jennings in "The Americans", someone who doesn't like to kill, but must because of duty to his country, himself or those he loves. If only Stan Beeman was as perceptive as Lt. Columbo.
A young Matthew Rhys, matched with Jennifer Sky, plays a character not too dissimilar to his Philip Jennings in "The Americans", someone who doesn't like to kill, but must because of duty to his country, himself or those he loves. If only Stan Beeman was as perceptive as Lt. Columbo.
Law & Order: Organized Crime
(2021– )
Par for the L&O universe with better action
7 June 2022
Implausible, cliched, and everything else Law and Orders of every flavor have been, at least since the mid-90s. However, it's mostly entertaining. There's less role-playing of the "issues of the day", and more action. I was never much of an SVU fan, but I do like the grizzled veteran Stabler is this one.
A simple, powerful gem
22 April 2021
With Jack Warden as his understated self playing a vulnerable Corry, a brief appearance by Ted Knight with his sarcastic self-centeredness, a beautiful Jean Marsh, and Robert Allenby as the spaceship captain who brings a dose of reality to Corry, "The Lonely" is a classic early entry from season one. The theme is simple and relevant: technology is no substitute for real human contact.
Sketchy and Skeezy's yearly visit produces predictable results
18 July 2018
After their adventures at the TV station, the gang (partially split up) find themselves in "Chicago" amidst a toxic foam, and stumble into their old friends Sketchy and Skeezy. The strange, trippy style of slapstick typically found with these guys falls flat, and makes for a long 42 minutes. Skip this one if you're short of time.
Great episode, show is back on track
13 July 2018
Z Nation (and the 'other' Zombie show) are much better with on the road adventures with a tight cast, as opposed to multi-week/season set pieces against a Big Bad. with a sprawling cast. This episode juxtaposes the current day situation, 7 years in, against the events at the beginning of the outbreak, with action, humor, and even a touching plot with a would-be TV star who would have made it big if it weren't for the darn apocalypse.
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