Love Begins (2011)

Actors: Mike Dennert (miscellaneous crew), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Paul Balelo (miscellaneous crew), Jennifer Jean Cacavas (editor), Alan Moloney (producer), Matt Fitzsimons (miscellaneous crew), David S. Cass Sr. (director), Michael Moran (writer), Stephen McKeon (composer), Randy Pope (producer), Lincoln Lageson (producer), Larry Levinson (producer), Amanda Phillips Atkins (producer), Lindsay Hudson (miscellaneous crew), Dora Hopkins (miscellaneous crew),

Genres: Family,

Love's Unending Legacy (2007)

Actors: Sarah Clifford (miscellaneous crew), Amy Chance (miscellaneous crew), Sarah Clifford (miscellaneous crew), Michael Landon Jr. (producer), H. Daniel Gross (producer), Paul Balelo (miscellaneous crew), Kevin Kiner (composer), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Dale Midkiff (actor), Larry Levinson (producer), Michael Moran (producer), Nick Lombardo (producer), Brian Gordon (producer), Claire Doré (miscellaneous crew), Michael Donner (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: Missie three years later: being a single mother after her husband Willie was shot during a poker scuffle. She and her son Mattie move back in with her parents Clark and Marty. She finds a new home, and finds a new teaching position that she settles right into, but Missie has lost all faith in herself, until a chance encounter at her father's church where she adopts homeless orphan Belinda Marshall. Missie didn't want to adopt a child into the family, as she is already taking care of Mattie, but decides to welcome her in with open arms. Missie also finds interest in Zack Tyler, the town's sheriff. There are some subplots and incidents that mirror Missie's tragic losses, and through the experiences will she ever find a way to bring hope and joy?

Keywords: 19th-century, adoption, bar-shootout, based-on-novel, brother-sister-relationship, child-abuse, christian-film, cowboy, faith, frontier
Genres: Drama, Family, Romance, Western,

Love's Unfolding Dream (2007)

Actors: Michael Donner (miscellaneous crew), Jennifer Jean Cacavas (editor), Nick Lombardo (producer), Michael Moran (producer), Brian Gordon (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (writer), H. Daniel Gross (producer), Richard Herd (actor), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Dale Midkiff (actor), Robert Pine (actor), Larry Levinson (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (producer), Matt Fitzsimons (miscellaneous crew), Kate Eastridge (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: Centers on Missy's adopted daughter Belinda Tyler as she follows her dream. Belinda wants to be a doctor, but this time period does not look kindly on women with careers, especially one in the medical field. But Belinda is a strong-minded woman and deeply wants a career as a doctor. She manages to prove her abilities while assisting the local doctor and caring for an old woman who recently experienced a stroke. Belinda nurses her back to health and helps her regain the use of her arm again. Belinda also meets the nephew of their deceased neighbor. Drew comes to town to get his uncle's farm in shape to sell. After that he intends on returning to New York to join his father's law practice. He has no desire to stay in this small, unsophisticated town. But after meeting Belinda he has second thoughts. Belinda also feels something for Drew, but she is conflicted because she wants to be a doctor. Even though the norm of the time is for a woman to get married and have children, Belinda wants more. She has a calling and a great mind for medicine.

Keywords: 19th-century, based-on-novel, boy, father-figure, father-son-relationship, female-doctor, male-bonding
Genres: Family, Western,

Love's Abiding Joy (2006)

Actors: Michael Landon Jr. (writer), Larry Levinson (producer), Mae Whitman (actress), Michael Moran (producer), Brian Gordon (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (producer), Nick Lombardo (producer), Amy Goldberg (producer), Frank McRae (actor), Dale Midkiff (actor), William Morgan Sheppard (actor), Stephen Bridgewater (actor), H. Daniel Gross (producer), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (writer),

Plot: The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.

Keywords: 19th-century, adopted-son, based-on-novel, boy, christian, death-of-child, faith, false-accusation, family-relationships, father-daughter-reunion
Genres: Drama, Western,

Love's Long Journey (2005)

Actors: William Morgan Sheppard (actor), Nick Lombardo (producer), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Larry Levinson (producer), Gary Sievers (actor), Brian Gordon (producer), H. Daniel Gross (producer), John Savage (actor), Michael Landon Jr. (producer), Frank McRae (actor), Dale Midkiff (actor), Jeff Kober (actor), Stephen Bridgewater (actor), Michael Landon Jr. (writer), Michael Moran (producer),

Plot: Missie's surprise pregnancy sets her on a new course that is both thrilling and terrifying. After all the planning and dreaming, she and her husband, Willie, have headed west in a covered wagon, leaving behind the prairie home of Missie's parents. Now, caught between the excitement of the new adventure and the pain of not knowing when she'll see her family again, Missie copes with the challenges,a nd cherishes the rewards, of her new homestead.

Keywords: 19th-century, bare-chested-male, based-on-novel, beating, bed, boy, brother-brother-relationship, childbirth, christian, christmas
Genres: Drama, Western,
Taglines: On the frontier all they have is each other

Quotes:

Willie: That boy has one speed... running.

Willie: Next to marrying you, this is the happiest day of my life.::Missie: Our life.

Willie: Missie LaHaye, as God is my witness, I swear to work harder than any man to build you a home on this land.

Missie: How. I'm Missie LaHaye; my husband and I homestead, this place. [makes gestures with her hands] We raise, uh, cattle. [makes horns]::Miriam McCain: [puts up her hand to stop Missie] "This How, what is that supposed to mean?"

Love's Enduring Promise (2004)

Actors: Randy Pope (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (writer), Michael Moran (producer), Larry Levinson (producer), Nick Lombardo (producer), Dale Midkiff (actor), H. Daniel Gross (producer), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Lincoln Lageson (producer), Michael Landon Jr. (producer), Cliff De Young (actor), Gary Sievers (actor), Katherine Heigl (actress), Bonnie Stauch (costume designer), Kevin Kiner (composer),

Plot: Devout Wild West farmer Clark Davis works his tail off to provide for his wife, sons Aaron and Arnie and daughter Missie. When his doted, equally devoted oldest son Aaron is startled, Clark, who was chopping firewood, accidentally hits his leg with an ax. He had bled to death if wandering youngster Nate hadn't found them, brought them home and taken care of the farm, way above the kids' ability. Gratefull Clark offers Nate an indefinite farmhand job, all the more interesting as Missy and he take to each-other, but she's also courted by classy railroad surveyor. Once recovered, Clark works out Nate is really Willie, the son of local grump Zeke, who left years ago after his kid brother Mattie's tragical death. Decision time arrives for both families.

Keywords: 19th-century, apostrophe-in-title, axe, based-on-novel, boy, brother-brother-relationship, christian, christian-film, classroom, dancing
Genres: Drama, Western,

Quotes:

Willie: Do I tell you how to braid your hair? Don't tell me how to plow a field.

Clark Davis: The way a man grieves, that's a personal thing.

Clara: All right, you two... you know what's expected.::local man: Time's a-wasting, boy!

Marty Davis: Are you really here with me?::Clark Davis: I'm here.::Marty Davis: And you'll never leave me?::Clark Davis: Never::Marty Davis: Promise?::Clark Davis: Promise.::Marty Davis: How can I be certain?::Clark Davis: [ Clark leans in to kiss marty] Because the two shall become one.

Clara: I was wondering if you would do me a favor Claire. I'm just not hungry today but I don't want my lunch to go to waste. Maybe you could eat it for me?::Clara: I like to help you Miss Davis::Missie Davis: Thank you Claire.

Marty Davis: [crying] Dear Lord, you heal the lame. Please, please heal this good man and give us the strength to endure this.::Clark Davis: He will

Missie Davis: [ in the barn with her brothers while Nate is fixing Clark's leg wound] [singing] My shepard will supply my need, Jehovah is His name. In pastures fresh He makes me feed, beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit... [Aaron looks out towards the house crying] [clark's screams are heard]

Clark Davis: Never despise meager beginnings.

Townsman: Cut your hair for two bits.::Grant Thomas: Actually, I'm looking for some information.::Townsman: Information's two bits. [Grant hands him two bits]

Clark Davis: Lord, we thank you for the blessings that you have bestowed on this family, my family. and to Nate, our very own miracle who has reopened our eyes to your enduring promise.

Love Comes Softly (2003)

Actors: Michael Landon Jr. (producer), Nick Lombardo (producer), H. Daniel Gross (producer), Robert Halmi Jr. (producer), Theresa Russell (actress), Larry Levinson (producer), Kyle A. Clark (producer), David Fine (actor), Larry Laverty (actor), Rutanya Alda (actress), Corbin Bernsen (actor), Katherine Heigl (actress), Brian Gordon (producer), Dale Midkiff (actor), Michael Moran (producer),

Plot: Aaron Claridge dies while leading his pregnant wife Marty, an East coast teacher, on the wagon trail to the West. Destitute and unprotected, she accepts a marriage of convenience with widower Clark Davis to help raise his brat daughter Missie all winter, in spring he's prepared to pay for her return. Missie is hostile to 'mother substitute', but as the months pass Clark achieves a rapprochement.

Keywords: 1800s, 19th-century, based-on-novel, childbirth, christian, christmas, faith, farm, female-protagonist, fire
Genres: Drama, Romance, Western,
Taglines: Marriage was the deal. Love was the surprise.

Quotes:

Clark Davis: The truth of God's love is not that he allows bad things to happen. It's His promise that He'll be here with us when they do.

Clark Davis: Where did the skunk find you?::Marty Claridge: In the barn.::Missie Davis: We need some more tomatoes, Pa. It took a whole bushel to get her smelling this good.

Marty Claridge: My husband Aaron loved me so much that it spilled over and made a baby.::Missie Davis: What spilled over?::Marty Claridge: It.::Missie Davis: What is it?::Marty Claridge: The love.

Missie Davis: I was thinking about how many brothers and sisters Clint has. There's a lot of love spilling over at the Graham's.

Marty Claridge: There is no way you're going to be my - my midwife! Find someone else!::Clark Davis: There ain't no time for that.::Marty Claridge: *Isn't!* I'll be fine. I'll be fine. Did you deliver Missie?::Clark Davis: No, there was Sarah...::Missie Davis: But Pa's delivered plenty of calves.::Marty Claridge: [sarcastically] Oh, that makes me feel so much better.::Clark Davis: Missie, we'll need a lot of hot water and the shears from the barn. They'll need to be sterilized.::Marty Claridge: Missie! Missie, don't you dare!::[Clark gestures and tells Missy to go]::Marty Claridge: I would rather give birth in a field than have you in here!::Clark Davis: Child birth is a natural event.::Marty Claridge: Ooooooh, if you feel what I'm feeling you'll see how natural it is. Now get out!::[she has another contraction]::Marty Claridge: Oh, I can't do this alone. Please help me. Please!::[she holds up her left hand which has her wedding ring on it]

Clark Davis: You look beautiful, Missie.::Missie Davis: Thanks, Pa.

Missie Davis: You'll catch flies with your mouth hangin' open like that.

Missie Davis: Readin' ain't no adventure.::Marty Claridge: Once you can read you can have any adventure you've ever dreamed of.

Clark Davis: A man loses his horse he goes after it. It's as simple as that.

Clark Davis: A man loses his woman, he goes after her. It's as simple as that.

Short Eyes (1977)

Actors: Mark Margolis (actor), Luis Guzmán (actor), Bruce Davison (actor), Shelly Desai (actor), Robert M. Young (director), Robert M. Young (producer), Tony DiBenedetto (actor), Don Blakely (actor), Alberto Vazquez (actor), Maurice Schell (miscellaneous crew), Shawn Elliott (actor), José Pérez (actor), Curtis Mayfield (composer), Curtis Mayfield (actor), Bob O'Connell (actor),

Plot: A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City's infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.

Keywords: based-on-play, ethnic-slur, five-percenter, gay-slur, homosexual, independent-film, pedophilia, prison, prison-guard, prison-life
Genres: Drama,
Taglines: "Jesus, help me, 'cause man won't."

Quotes:

Paco: Someday, I'm gonna be walking down the streets, minding my own business, and - BAM! - I'm gonna be shot by some pig who's gonna swear that it was a mistake. I accept that as a part of my destiny.

El Raheem: Yakoo, maker and creator of the devil! Swine merchant, your time is near at hand. Fuck with me, and your time will be now. Your presence here affects the mind of my people like a fever. You, yakoo, are the bearer of 9,999 diseases: evil, corrupt pork-chop-eating atrocities!

Clark Davis: God help me...::Juan: Cause man won't do!::Clark Davis: Cause man won't do!

Paco: Everybody wants to fuck you, Cupcakes.

The Rich Are Always with Us (1932)

Actors: Darryl F. Zanuck (producer), Berton Churchill (actor), Bill Elliott (actor), Wilbur Mack (actor), Sam McDaniel (actor), John Miljan (actor), Lee Phelps (actor), Harry Stubbs (actor), Walter Walker (actor), Robert Warwick (actor), John Wray (actor), Alfred E. Green (director), Orry-Kelly (costume designer), Ruth Lee (actress), Samuel Bischoff (producer),

Plot: The ten year marriage of of Caroline Van Dyke and Greg Grannard is falling apart. A young woman, Allison, plots to become his second wife. Caroline's friend, novelist Julian, has long loved her and now sees his chance, but she refuses him and goes to Paris to file for divorce. Julian follows but on hearing that Greg has fallen on financial hardship Caroline returns to help him. Greg tells Caroline that his now-wife Allison is pregnant and Caroline realizes that she loves Julian and to travel to China with him and be married. Allison and Greg have a bitter row in the car, which then smashes into a tree killing Allison and injuring Greg. Caroline tells Julian she will stay with Greg until he is well, but marries Julian in the hospital with a promise to join him as soon as she can.

Keywords: based-on-novel, car-accident, divorce, doctor, flapper, gambling, gossip, hospital, infidelity, jealousy
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
Taglines: Witty, Naughty and Gay . . a spectacular story of how the other half lives - and loves - and lies. Sumptuous portrayal of sensuous society in the perfumed fragrance of Park Avenue and Paris boudoirs.