One of Kojak's old enemies uses Ariana, a young Greek girl, as bait to trap the legendary New York detective. Meanwhile, Kojak finds himself a brash young associate.
Paul Krasny
Director
Telly Savalas
Lieutenant Theo Kojak
Andre Braugher
Detective Winston Blake
Liliana Komorowska
Saunders' Greek Woman
Kelly Curtis
Whitley
John Speredakos
Officer Granitz
Shari Headley
Trish Van Hogan
Joe Grifasi
Lieutenant Rastelli
Kario Salem
Detective Paco Montana
Jean De Baer
Nicole Papas
David Margulies
Papas the Chef
Caroline Wilde
Ariana
Desi’s “straight man” to Lucy’s playful exuberance subverted people’s expectations of what a Latino man could be and added respect and nuance to the way onscreen marriages between men and women were portrayed.
‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ seeks to ask one question, “What do you do when your parents are the source of your pain?”
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
The way Jeannette has to deal with child neglect makes her insecure about her parents and how she was brought up and raised in the United States. This continues into adulthood, where Jeannette becomes a successful journalist and is frequently asked about her parents by others.
An animated short film that never gets old, especially with iconic characters from the Disney series.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.