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Breakwater (film)
''Breakwater'' is a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by James Rowe and starring Dermot Mulroney. Cast *Dermot Mulroney as Ray Childress *Darren Mann as Dovey * Mena Suvari as Kendra *Alyssa Goss as Eve * Sonja Sohn as Bonnie Bell *Celia Rose Gooding as Jess Production In June 2021, it was announced that Mulroney was cast in the film. In October 2021, it was announced that Mann, Goss, Sohn and Gooding have been added to the cast. Later that same month, it was announced that Suvari joined the cast and that filming occurred in North Carolina. Release The film premiered at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival on August 19, 2023. The film was also shown at the Boston Film Festival on September 21, 2023. In October 2023, Vertical Entertainment acquired North American distribution rights to the film. Reception Andrew Stover of Film Threat ''Film Threat'' is an online film review publication, and earlier, a national magazine that focused primarily on indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. Appearing on screen since 1986, he is known for his work in various films such as '' Young Guns'' (1988), '' Staying Together'' (1989), ''Where the Day Takes You'' (1992), ''Point of No Return'' (1993), '' Angels in the Outfield'' (1994), ''My Best Friend's Wedding'' (1997), ''About Schmidt'' (2002), ''The Wedding Date'' (2005), ''Zodiac'' (2007), '' August: Osage County'' (2013), '' Insidious: Chapter 3'' (2015), and the HBO films '' The Last Outlaw'' (1993) and '' Long Gone'' (1987). Mulroney played the main antagonist Francis Gibson in NBC's ''Crisis'' (2014), Dr. Walter Wallace in ''Pure Genius'' (2016–2017), Sean Pierce in Showtime's ''Shameless'' (2015–2017) and Bobby Sheridan in USA's ''The Purge'' (2018–2019). Early life Mulroney was born in Alexandria, Virginia. His father Michael Mulroney, originally from Elkader, Iowa, was a law ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vertical Entertainment
Vertical Entertainment is an American film distribution and production company founded by producers Richard B. "Rich" Goldberg and Mitch Budin in 2012. History In 2012, Rich Goldberg & Mitch Budin founded Vertical Entertainment, a film distribution company that releases films theatrically, through video on demand, and through home media. In May 2013, Vertical announced its plans to release 24 films per year, starting the same year. The company has collaborated with XYZ Films on films, including ''Holidays'', ''Under the Shadow ''Under the Shadow'' ( fa, زیر سایه, Zeer-e sāye) is a 2016 Persian-language psychological horror film written and directed by Iranian-born Babak Anvari as his directorial debut. A mother and daughter are haunted by a mysterious evil i ...'', and ''Headshot''. In November 2019, it was announced Vertical Entertainment would launch a U.K. distribution arm. Film library References External links * {{Film Studio American companies establi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thriller Film
Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. Tension is created by delaying what the audience sees as inevitable, and is built through situations that are menacing or where escape seems impossible. The cover-up of important information from the viewer, and fight and chase scenes are common methods. Life is typically threatened in a thriller film, such as when the protagonist does not realize that they are entering a dangerous situation. Thriller films' characters conflict with each other or with an outside force, which can sometimes be abstract. The protagonist is usually set against a problem, such as an escape, a mission, or a mystery. Screenwriter and scholar Eric R. Williams identifies thriller films as one of eleven super-genres in his screenwriters' taxonomy, claiming that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Mann
Darren Mann (born 1989) is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Ballas Kohl in the 2018 film '' Giant Little Ones''. He also portrayed Jett in the 2020 film ''Embattled''. His performance in the former film won him a Leo Award. On television, he portrayed Luke Chalfant in '' Chilling Adventures of Sabrina''. He appeared opposite Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, director, and narrator. He is known for his distinctive deep voice and various roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has received ... in the 2022 film '' The Minute You Wake Up Dead''. Personal life Mann is from East Vancouver. He was born to mother Lenore Mann and has a brother, Tyler. Inspired by his actress/director mother, Mann started acting in Vancouver at the age of 8. He quickly landed roles on stage and in film. However, it was his passion for hockey that made Mann take a break from acting. Mann quickly climbed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mena Suvari
Mena Alexandra Suvari (; born February 13, 1979) is an American actress, producer, fashion designer and model. After beginning her career as a model and guest-starring on several television shows, she made her film debut in the 1997 drama '' Nowhere''. Suvari rose to international prominence with her appearances in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama '' American Beauty'' (1999), for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and in three of the ''American Pie'' films (1999–2001, 2012). Her other notable film credits include '' Kiss the Girls'' (1997), ''Slums of Beverly Hills'' (1998), '' The Rage: Carrie 2'' (1999), '' Loser'' (2000), '' Sugar & Spice'', ''The Musketeer'' (both 2001), '' Sonny'' (2002), ''Spun'' (2003), ''Trauma'' (2004), ''Beauty Shop'', ''Domino'', ''Rumor Has It'' (all 2005), '' Factory Girl'' (2006), ''Brooklyn Rules'', '' Stuck'' (both 2007), ''Day of the Dead'' (2008), and ''You May Not Kiss the Bride'' (2010). Suvari played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonja Sohn
Sonja Denise Plack (' Williams; born May 9, 1964), known professionally as Sonja Sohn, is an American actress, activist and filmmaker, best known for portraying Baltimore detective Kima Greggs in the HBO drama ''The Wire'' (2002–2008). She is also known for having starred in the independent film ''Slam'', which she co-wrote, and appearing as Samantha Baker in the ABC series ''Body of Proof''. Her role in ''The Wire'' led to her work as the leader of a Baltimore community initiative called ReWired for Change. Early life Sohn was born Sonja Denise Williams in Fort Benning, Georgia. Her mother was Korean and her father was Black. Her parents met when her father was stationed in South Korea after the Korean War. She attended and graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News. Career Before she was an actress, Sohn was a slam poet. While performing her work on stage, she was spotted by Marc Levin who offered her a role in his film ''Slam''. She also wrote lyrics and co-wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celia Rose Gooding
Celia Rose Gooding (; born February 22, 2000) is an American actor and singer. They made their Broadway debut and rose to prominence for the role of Mary Frances "Frankie" Healy in the rock musical ''Jagged Little Pill'' for which they won a 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and was nominated for a 2020 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, becoming one of the youngest nominees in the category at age 20. Their mother is LaChanze, an American actress, singer, and dancer. Gooding plays the role of Nyota Uhura in the Paramount+ original series '' Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' (2022present). Early life and education Gooding was raised in New York, New York. They were born to actress, singer and dancer LaChanze, and Calvin Gooding, who died in the September 11th attacks. They have one sister, Zaya. Gooding attended the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York, with their sister, and graduated with honors in performing arts. They occasionally to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is an annual independent film festival held each March in San Jose, California and Redwood City, California. The international festival combines the cinematic arts with Silicon Valley’s innovation. It is produced by Cinequest, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is also responsible for Picture The Possibilities and the distribution label Cinequest Mavericks Studio LLC. Cinequest awards the annual Maverick Spirit Awards. In addition to over 130 world or U.S. premieres from over 30 countries, the festival hosts writer's events including screenwriting competitions, a shorts program, technology and artistic forums and workshops, student programs, and a silent film accompanied on the theatre organ. Founded in 1990 as the Cinequest Film Festival, the festival was rebranded in 2017 as the Cinequest Film & VR Festival and expanded beyond downtown San Jose to Redwood City. It took its present name in 2019. History Filmmakers Halfdan Hus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Film Festival
Boston Film Festival (BFF) is an annual film festival held in Boston in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It has been held annually since 1984, usually in early September. The Boston Film Festival premiered such notable films as '' The Last Kiss'', ''A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints'', ''Renaissance'', '' Deliver Us From Evil'', ''Jesus Camp'', ''The Ground Truth'', '' The US vs. John Lennon'', ''A Desperate Crossing'', ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'', ''Prime'', '' North Country'', and ''How to Start a Revolution''. Film Excellence Award Orson Welles Cinema It was preceded by the earlier Boston Film Festival, held in Cambridge at the Orson Welles Cinema in 1976. It is often confused with the Boston International Film Festival The Boston International Film Festival is a film festival in the United States held in Boston, Massachusetts which showcases over 90 films annually. Established in 2003 by film producer Patrick Jerome, the festival features independent films from ..., which i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline Hollywood
''Deadline Hollywood'', commonly known as ''Deadline'' and also referred to as ''Deadline.com'', is an online news site founded as the news blog ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' by Nikki Finke in 2006. The site is updated several times a day, with entertainment industry news as its focus. It has been a brand of Penske Media Corporation since 2009. History ''Deadline'' was founded by Nikki Finke, who began writing an '' LA Weekly'' column series called ''Deadline Hollywood'' in June 2002. She began the ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' (DHD) blog in March 2006 as an online version of her column. She officially launched it as an entertainment trade website in 2006. The site became one of Hollywood's most followed websites by 2009. In 2009, Finke sold ''Deadline'' to Penske Media Corporation (then Mail.com Media) for a low-seven-figure sum. Finke was also given a five-year-plus employment contract reported by the ''Los Angeles Times'' as being worth "millions of dollars", as well as part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Threat
''Film Threat'' is an online film review publication, and earlier, a national magazine that focused primarily on independent film, although it also reviewed videos and DVDs of mainstream films, as well as Hollywood movies in theaters. It first appeared as a photocopied zine in 1985, created by Wayne State University students Chris Gore and André Seewood. In 1997, ''Film Threat'' was converted to a solely online resource. The current incarnation of ''Film Threat'' accepts money from filmmakers who are looking for a way to promote their films. Since 2011, those seeking a review from the site can pay between $50 and $400 for varying levels of service, ranging from a "guaranteed review within 7-10 days" to a package that includes a guarantee of "100K minimum impressions". Beginning The initial issues of ''Film Threat'' combined pseudopolitical ranting by Seewood and cinematic material and parody of mainstream film by Gore. In Gore's own words, "I thought, wouldn’t it be great t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mercury News
''The Mercury News'' (formerly ''San Jose Mercury News'', often locally known as ''The Merc'') is a morning daily newspaper published in San Jose, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is published by the Bay Area News Group, a subsidiary of Digital First Media. , it was the fifth largest daily newspaper in the United States, with a daily circulation of 611,194. , the paper has a circulation of 324,500 daily and 415,200 on Sundays. As of 2021, this further declined. The Bay Area News Group no longer reports its circulation, but rather "readership". For 2021, they reported a "readership" of 312,700 adults daily. First published in 1851, the ''Mercury News'' is the last remaining English-language daily newspaper covering the Santa Clara Valley. It became the ''Mercury News'' in 1983 after a series of mergers. During much of the 20th century, it was owned by Knight Ridder. Because of its location in Silicon Valley, the ''Mercury News'' has covered many of the key events in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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