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Black Box (TV Series)
''Black Box'' is an American psychological medical drama television series which ran for one season, from April 24 to July 24, 2014, and starred Kelly Reilly and Vanessa Redgrave, on ABC. The program had a straight-to-series order with a 13-episode commitment. The series was created by Amy Holden Jones and is co-produced by Ilene Chaiken, Bryan Singer, Oliver Obst, and Anne Thomopoulos. After one season, ABC canceled ''Black Box'' on August 7, 2014. Plot Catherine Black is a famous neurologist who secretly has bipolar disorder. The only person who knows is her psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Hartramph, who has been with Catherine since her first break and has been a maternal figure for Catherine since her mother, who also had bipolar disorder, committed suicide. Cast and characters Main cast * Kelly Reilly as Catherine Black, a famed neurologist who secretly has bipolar disorder. *Ditch Davey as Dr. Ian Bickman, Chief of Neurosurgery *David Ajala as Will Van Renseller, chef and Cather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medical Drama
A medical drama is a television show or film in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment. Most recent medical drama (film and television), dramatic programming go beyond the events pertaining to the characters' jobs and portray some aspects of their personal lives. A typical medical drama might have a storyline in which two doctors fall in love. Communication theory, Communications theorist Marshall McLuhan, in his Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, 1964 work on the nature of Mass media, media, predicted success for this particular genre on TV because the medium "creates an obsession with bodily welfare". The longest running medical drama in the world is the British series ''Casualty (TV series), Casualty'', airing since 1986, and the longest running medical soap opera is General Hospital running since 1963. History ''City Hospital (U.S. TV series), City Hospital'', which first aired in 1951, is usually considered to be the first ... [...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] |
Exploding Head Syndrome
Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is an abnormal sensory perception during sleep in which a person experiences auditory hallucinations that are loud and of short duration when falling asleep or waking up. The noise may be frightening, typically occurs only occasionally, and is not a serious health concern. People may also experience a flash of light. Pain is typically absent. The cause is unknown. Potential organic explanations that have been investigated but ruled out include ear problems, temporal lobe seizure, nerve dysfunction, or specific genetic changes. The cause of the phenomenon is psychological in nature. Potential risk factors include psychological stress. It is classified as a sleep disorder or headache disorder. People often go undiagnosed. There is no high-quality evidence to support treatment. Reassurance may be sufficient. Clomipramine and calcium channel blockers have been tried. While the frequency of the condition is not well studied, some have estimated th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by excessive amounts of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and otherwise age-inappropriate. ADHD symptoms arise from executive dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation is often considered a core symptom. In children, problems paying attention may result in poor school performance. ADHD is associated with other neurodevelopmental and mental disorders as well as some non-psychiatric disorders, which can cause additional impairment, especially in modern society. Although people with ADHD struggle to focus on tasks they are not particularly interested in completing, they are often able to maintain an unusually prolonged and intense level of attention for tasks they do find interesting or rewarding; this is known as hyperfocus. The precise causes of ADHD are unknown in the majority of cases. Genetic factors play an impor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brain Tumor
A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. There are two main types of tumors: malignant tumors and benign (non-cancerous) tumors. These can be further classified as primary tumors, which start within the brain, and secondary tumors, which most commonly have spread from tumors located outside the brain, known as brain metastasis tumors. All types of brain tumors may produce symptoms that vary depending on the size of the tumor and the part of the brain that is involved. Where symptoms exist, they may include headaches, seizures, problems with vision, vomiting and mental changes. Other symptoms may include difficulty walking, speaking, with sensations, or unconsciousness. The cause of most brain tumors is unknown. Uncommon risk factors include exposure to vinyl chloride, Epstein–Barr virus, ionizing radiation, and inherited syndromes such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Studies on mobile phone exposure hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by continuous or relapsing episodes of psychosis. Major symptoms include hallucinations (typically hearing voices), delusions, and disorganized thinking. Other symptoms include social withdrawal, decreased emotional expression, and apathy. Symptoms typically develop gradually, begin during young adulthood, and in many cases never become resolved. There is no objective diagnostic test; diagnosis is based on observed behavior, a history that includes the person's reported experiences, and reports of others familiar with the person. To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, symptoms and functional impairment need to be present for six months (DSM-5) or one month (ICD-11). Many people with schizophrenia have other mental disorders, especially substance use disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and obsessive–compulsive disorder. About 0.3% to 0.7% of people are diagnosed with schizophrenia during their lifetime. In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Curtis (filmmaker)
Simon Curtis (born 11 March 1960) is an English director and producer. He has directed theatre productions and the television dramas ''David Copperfield'' (1999) and '' Cranford'' (2007, 2009). His feature films include the biographical dramas ''My Week with Marilyn'' (2011), '' Woman in Gold'' (2015), and '' Downton Abbey: A New Era'' (2022). Career Curtis began his career working at the Royal Court Theatre. His first job was assistant director for Caryl Churchill's ''Top Girls''. He later became assistant director to both Danny Boyle and Max Stafford-Clark. Theatre productions Curtis has worked on include the world premiere of ''Road'', ''A Lie of the Mind'', ''Roots'', ''Dinner with Friends'' and ''The Rise and Fall of Little Voice''. In 2010, Curtis directed ''Serenading Louie'' at the Donmar Warehouse. In 1996, Curtis directed episodes of the television comedy series '' Tracey Takes On...'' for HBO. He also directed the three-part television drama ''Twenty Thousand Street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Herrmann
Edward Kirk Herrmann (July 21, 1943 – December 31, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer. He was perhaps best known for his portrayals of Franklin D. Roosevelt in both the miniseries '' Eleanor and Franklin'' (1976) and 1982 film musical ''Annie'', Richard Gilmore in Amy Sherman-Palladino's comedy-drama series ''Gilmore Girls'' (2000–2007), and a ubiquitous narrator for historical programs on The History Channel and in such PBS productions as ''Nova''. He was also known as a spokesman for Dodge automobiles in the 1990s. Herrmann started working in theatre on Broadway in 1972 with his debut in ''Moonchildren'' alongside James Woods. He received two Tony Award nominations winning for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'' in 1976. Herrmann received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for his performance in ''The Practice'' in 1999. He also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination with the ensemble for O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aja Naomi King
Aja Naomi King (; born January 11, 1985) is an American actress. She played Michaela Pratt in ''How to Get Away with Murder''. She began her career in guest-starring roles on television, and starred as Cassandra Kopelson in The CW medical comedy-drama ''Emily Owens, M.D.'' In 2014, King began starring as Michaela Pratt in the ABC legal drama series ''How to Get Away with Murder'', for which she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nomination in 2015. She also has starred in the films ''Four'' (2012) and '' Reversion'' (2015). In 2016, she portrayed Cherry Turner in the historical film ''The Birth of a Nation'' (2016) and the following year appeared in the comedy-drama ''The Upside'' (2017). Early life King was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Walnut, California. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University's School of Drama in 2010. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audrey Esparza
Audrey Esparza (born March 4, 1986) is an American actress best known for her role as FBI agent Tasha Zapata on the American television series '' Blindspot'', and more recently as Liliana on ''Power'' and its spin-off, '' Power Book IV: Force''. Early life Esparza trained at the Experimental Theatre Wing at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She's the daughter of pediatric dentist Felipe Esparza and Sandra Puig Esparza and has two sisters, Amanda (older) and Alyssa (younger). Career Esparza's film credits include: ''Family Practice, Amateurs, The Americans, Blue Bloods (TV series), Blue Bloods, Golden Boy (American TV series), Golden Boy, Floating Sunflowers, Power Power most often refers to: * Power (physics), meaning "rate of doing work" ** Engine power, the power put out by an engine ** Electric power * Power (social and political), the ability to influence people or events ** Abusive power Power may a ..., Black Box (TV series), Black Box, Madam Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia Birkelund
Olivia Birkelund is an American actress, best known for her role as Arlene Vaughan in the ABC daytime soap opera '' All My Children''. Life and career Birkelund attended Brown University and studied acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School. In 1991 she made her television debut as Sondra Hill in the ABC daytime soap opera, '' One Life to Live''. In 1995, Birkelund began starring as Arlene Dillon Vaughan Chandler, Hayley's alcoholic mother, in the ABC soap opera '' All My Children''. She appeared in show to 2002 on recurring basis. In 2008 she had another soap role, on CBS's '' Guiding Light''. Birkelund appeared in films ''Letters from a Killer'' (1998), '' The Bone Collector'' (1999), '' Uninvited'' (1999), '' Far from Heaven'' (2002), and on made for television movies ''Night Sins'' and '' On the Edge of Innocence'' (1997). She guest-starred on '' Law & Order'', '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', '' Star Trek: Voyager'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan (born July 12, 1990) is an American actress. She stars as aspiring stand-up comedian Miriam "Midge" Maisel in the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' (2017–present), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2018 and two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2018 and 2019. She also had a recurring role in the Netflix political thriller series ''House of Cards'' (2013–2015) as Rachel Posner, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and played a lead role in the WGN drama series ''Manhattan'' (2014–2015). She made her film debut in the horror film '' The Unborn'' (2009), and has appeared in films including '' Beautiful Creatures'' (2013), ''Louder Than Bombs'' (2015), '' The Finest Hours'' (2016) and ''Patriots Day'' (2016). Early life Brosnahan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Carol and E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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