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John Waters
John Samuel Waters Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist. He rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including '' Multiple Maniacs'' (1970), '' Pink Flamingos'' (1972) and '' Female Trouble'' (1974). Waters wrote and directed the comedy film '' Hairspray'' (1988), which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and a 2007 musical film. His other films include '' Desperate Living'' (1977), ''Polyester'' (1981), '' Cry-Baby'' (1990), '' Serial Mom'' (1994), '' Pecker'' (1998), and '' Cecil B. Demented'' (2000). His films contain elements of post-modern comedy and surrealism. As an actor, Waters has appeared in the films '' Sweet and Lowdown'' (1999), '' Mangus!'' (2011), '' Excision'' (2012), and '' Suburban Gothic'' (2014), as well as the '' Child's Play'' franchise with the film '' Seed of Chucky'' (2004) and the third season of the television series ''Chucky'' (2024). He hosted and produced the televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltimore
Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 568,271 in 2024, it is the 30th-most populous U.S. city. The Baltimore metropolitan area is the 20th-largest metropolitan area in the country at 2.84 million residents. The city is also part of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area, which had a population of 9.97 million in 2020. Baltimore was designated as an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851. Though not located under the jurisdiction of any county in the state, it forms part of the central Maryland region together with the surrounding county that shares its name. The land that is present-day Baltimore was used as hunting ground by Paleo-Indians. In the early 1600s, the Susquehannock began to hunt there. People from the Province of Maryland established the Port of Baltimore in 1706 to support the tobacco trade with Europe and established the Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil B
Cecil may refer to: People with the name * Cecil (given name), a given name (including a list of people and fictional characters with the name) * Cecil (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Places Canada *Cecil, Alberta, Canada United States *Cecil, Alabama *Cecil, Georgia *Cecil, Ohio *Cecil, Oregon *Cecil, Pennsylvania *Cecil, West Virginia *Cecil, Wisconsin *Cecil Airport, in Jacksonville, Florida *Cecil County, Maryland Computing and technology *Cecil (programming language), prototype-based programming language *Computer Supported Learning, a University of Auckland#CECIL, learning management system by the University of Auckland, New Zealand Music *Cecil (British band), a band from Liverpool, active 1993-2000 *Cecil (Japanese band), a band from Kajigaya, Japan, active 2000-2006 Other uses * Cecil (novel), ''Cecil'' (novel), an 1841 novel by Catherine Gore *Cecil (lion), a famed lion killed in Zimbabwe in 2015 *Cecil (Passions), Cecil (''Passions''), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Spoken Word Album
The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album has been awarded since 1959. The award has had several minor name changes: * In 1959 the award was known as Best Performance, Documentary or Spoken Word * From 1960 to 1961 it was awarded as Best Performance – Documentary or Spoken Word (other than comedy) * From 1962 to 1963 it was awarded as Best Documentary or Spoken Word Recording (other than comedy) * From 1964 to 1965 it was awarded as Best Documentary, Spoken Word or Drama Recording (other than comedy) * In 1966 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Drama Recording * From 1967 to 1968 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording * From 1969 to 1979 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word Recording * From 1980 to 1983 it returned to the title of Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording * From 1984 to 1991 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording * From 1992 to 1997 it was awarded as Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album * From 1998 to 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Installation Art
Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific art, site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called public art, land art or art intervention; however, the boundaries between these terms overlap. History Installation art can be either temporary or permanent. Installation artworks have been constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public and private spaces. The genre incorporates a broad range of everyday and natural materials, which are often chosen for their ":wikt:evocative, evocative" qualities, as well as new media such as video, sound, performance, immersive virtual reality and the internet. Many installations are Site-Specific Art, site-specific in that they are designed to exist only in the space for which they were created, appealing to qualities evident in a Three-dimension ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You
''John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You'' is a film anthology series produced by here! in 2006. Shot on location in the Baltimore, Maryland home of director John Waters, each film is introduced by him and includes closing comments as well. '''', January 29, 2006. Films showcased (in the series' premiere order) * '''' * '' L.I.E.'' * ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chucky (TV Series)
''Chucky'' is an American horror comedy television series created by Don Mancini and is the eighth mainline installment of the Child's Play (franchise), ''Child's Play'' franchise. It serves as a sequel to ''Cult of Chucky'', the seventh film in the franchise, and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the voice of the Chucky (character), title character, alongside Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Teo Briones, and Devon Sawa. The cast also includes Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent (actor), Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, Jennifer Tilly, and Billy Boyd (actor), Billy Boyd reprising their roles from previous films. Developed for Syfy and USA Network, the series follows Chucky (character), Chucky as he commits a series of mysterious murders in Hackensack, New Jersey. Series creator Mancini and producer David Kirschner both serve as executive producers for the series, alongside Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund and Jeff Renfroe. The series premiered simultaneously o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chucky Season 3
The third and final season of the American horror series ''Chucky'', created by Don Mancini, premiered on Syfy and USA Network on October 4, 2023. The season consisted of 8 episodes. Based on the ''Child's Play'' film franchise, the series serves as a sequel to ''Cult of Chucky'', and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the titular character, alongside Zackary Arthur, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Björgvin Arnarson, and Devon Sawa in the ensemble cast. Cast and characters Main * Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler ** Also portrayed Chucky * Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans * Alyvia Alyn Lind as Lexy Cross * Devon Sawa as: ** President James Collins ** Randall Jenkins ** Lucas Wheeler * Brad Dourif as: ** Chucky / Charles Lee Ray *** David Kohlsmith as young Charles Lee Ray (7 years old) *** Tyler Barish as young Charles Lee Ray (14 years old) *** Fiona Dourif as Charles Lee Ray (30 years old) ** Damballa Recurring * Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine * Fiona Dourif as Nica P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seed Of Chucky
''Seed of Chucky'' is a 2004 black comedy slasher film. It is the fifth film in the ''Child's Play'' series, following ''Bride of Chucky''. The film was written and directed by Don Mancini in his directorial debut, and stars Jennifer Tilly, Redman, Hannah Spearritt, John Waters, Billy Boyd and Brad Dourif. The film is set six years after ''Bride of Chucky'' and follows a young doll named Glen/Glenda, the child of Chucky and Tiffany, resurrecting their parents, causing chaos. The film, shot in Romania, continues the series' evolution from the pure horror genre of the first three films to a hybrid horror-comedy. It was the last ''Child's Play'' film from the original continuity to be released in theaters, with all future installments to be released direct-to-video until the 2019 remake. The film was followed by another sequel, '' Curse of Chucky'', released in 2013. ''Seed of Chucky'' grossed over $24 million against a $12 million budget. Like its predecessor, the film rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child's Play (franchise)
''Child's Play'' (also known colloquially as ''Chucky'') is an American slasher media franchise created by Don Mancini. The films primarily focus on Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif in the original films and television series, and Mark Hamill in the reboot), a notorious serial killer who frequently escapes death by performing a voodoo ritual to transfer his soul into a "Good Guy" doll. The original film, '' Child's Play'', was released on November 9, 1988. The film has spawned six sequels, a television series, a remake, comic books, a video game, and tie-in merchandise. The first, second, and fourth films were box office successes with all of the films earning over $182 million worldwide. Including revenues from sales of videos, DVDs, VOD and merchandise, the franchise has generated over $250 million. Several short films have been made featuring the Chucky character: on the DVD release of '' Seed of Chucky'', a short film entitled ''Chucky's Vacation Slides'', set after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburban Gothic (film)
''Suburban Gothic'' is a 2014 American supernatural comedy horror film directed by Richard Bates Jr. It had its world premiere on July 19, 2014, at the Fantasia International Film Festival and stars Matthew Gray Gubler as a young man who returns home only to find himself faced with the supernatural. The film was released in select theaters and via video on demand platforms on January 30, 2015. Plot Unable to find a job after graduating business school, Raymond Wadsworth is forced to move back home with his parents. His mother Eve is a socialite who secretly fantasizes about Hector, the foreman of the crew working on her home and yard renovations. Raymond’s father Donald works as a high school football coach and exhibits racial prejudices. Raymond borrows a car from his cousin Freddy, who Donald has barred from the Wadsworth home since Freddy came out as gay. Raymond reacquaints himself with a former classmate named Becca who works at a local bar and they take a romantic intere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excision (film)
''Excision'' is a 2012 American psychological horror film written and directed by Richard Bates Jr., and starring AnnaLynne McCord, Traci Lords, Ariel Winter, Roger Bart, Jeremy Sumpter, Malcolm McDowell, Matthew Gray Gubler, Marlee Matlin, Ray Wise, and John Waters. The film is a feature-length adaptation of the 2008 short film of the same name. ''Excision'' premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. ''Excision'' played in the category of Park City at Midnight. Plot Pauline is a disturbed and delusional high school student with a dysfunctional family and aspirations of a career as a surgeon. Her younger sister, Grace, suffers from cystic fibrosis, and the girls' controlling, strongly Christian mother Phyllis shares a strained marriage with their father, Bob. Pauline often has vivid dreams about herself and others being mutilated with excessive amounts of blood, after which she wakes panting in an orgasmic state. Pauline decides to lose her virginity to a boy named Adam, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangus!
''Mangus!'' is a 2011 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Ash Christian. The film stars Ryan Nelson Boggus, Jennifer Coolidge, Heather Matarazzo (who also acts as producer), Leslie Jordan, and John Waters. Plot Mangus Spedgewick is a typical high schooler living with his war veteran father, Mangus Sr., and neglectful stepmother, Raquel ( Deborah Theaker), in a little town called River City, in Texas. It is a family tradition for the young male Spedgewicks to portray Jesus in the town production of ''Jesus Christ Spectacular'', and Mangus is very excited about the upcoming auditions. Mangus auditions with other boys, including a talented and flamboyant classmate, Farrell Williamson, who is the mayor's son. Mangus lands the role, but that night, when he goes out in a limo with his friends, Timmy and Kimmy, there is a terrible car accident. Timmy and Kimmy are cut in half and Mangus loses the use of his legs. Farrell's mother gathers signatures to get Mangus out of the pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
