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Connor Ratliff
Connor Ratliff (born August 27, 1975) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his podcast ''Dead Eyes (podcast), Dead Eyes'', is the star and creator of the long running stage and streaming show ''The George Lucas Talk Show'', and is associated with Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City, New York where he is a member of the long form improv comedy troupe The Stepfathers. Early life Ratliff grew up in Missouri, the son of Bill and Gretta Ratliff, and after high school attended the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts in Liverpool, Liverpool, England. He stayed in London after graduation and worked as a reader while looking for work as an actor. Career He began acting at Royal Court Theatre, The Royal Court Theatre in London before an audition for Band of Brothers (miniseries), ''Band of Brothers'', the details of which led to the eventual creation of his podcast ''Dead Eyes''. UCB Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podcast
A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. For example, an episodic series of digital audio or video files that a user can download to a personal device to listen to at a time of their choosing. Streaming applications and podcasting services provide a convenient and integrated way to manage a personal consumption queue across many podcast sources and playback devices. There also exist podcast search engines, which help users find and share podcast episodes. A podcast series usually features one or more recurring hosts engaged in a discussion about a particular topic or current event. Discussion and content within a podcast can range from carefully scripted to completely improvised. Podcasts combine elaborate and artistic sound production with thematic concerns ranging from scientific research to slice-of-life journalism. Many podcast series provide an associated website with links and show notes, guest biographies, transcripts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidekick
A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague (not necessarily in fiction) who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to the one they accompany. Some well-known fictional sidekicks are Don Quixote's Sancho Panza, Sherlock Holmes' Doctor Watson, The Lone Ranger's Tonto, The Green Hornet's Kato, Shrek's Donkey and Puss in Boots, Mickey Mouse's Donald Duck and Goofy, Mario's Luigi and Yoshi, Sonic's Tails and Knuckles, Donkey Kong's Diddy Kong, Daffy Duck's Porky Pig, Captain America's Bucky and Batman's Robin. Origins The first recorded use of the term dates from 1896. It is believed to have originated in pickpocket slang of the late 19th century. The "kick" was the front pocket of a pair of trousers, believed to be the pocket safest from theft. Thus, by analogy, a "side-kick" was a person's closest companion.Morris, EvanWord Detective(December 20, 1999). One of the earliest recorded sidekicks may be Enkidu, who adopted a sidekick rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Standing Up, Falling Down
''Standing Up, Falling Down'' is a comedy film directed by Matt Ratner and written by Peter Hoare. The film stars Billy Crystal, Ben Schwartz, and Eloise Mumford. It premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and was released in theaters and on demand on February 21, 2020. Premise When a stand-up comedian is forced to move back to Long Island, he forms an unlikely friendship with an alcoholic dermatologist. Cast * Billy Crystal as Marty * Ben Schwartz as Scott * Eloise Mumford as Becky * Nate Corddry as Adam * Grace Gummer as Megan * John Behlmann as Owen * Jill Hennessy as Vanessa * David Castañeda as Ruis * Caitlin McGee as Taylor * Debra Monk as Jeanie Rollins * Kevin Dunn as Gary Rollins Reception On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . The website's critics consensus reads: "A familiar story entertainingly told, ''Standing Up, Falling Down'' is elevated by the warm chemistry between Billy Crystal and Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Discovery (film)
''The Discovery'' is a 2017 British-American romantic science fiction film, directed by Charlie McDowell from a screenplay by himself and Justin Lader. It stars Rooney Mara, Jason Segel, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, and Ron Canada. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. It was released on March 31, 2017, by Netflix. Plot An interviewer questions Thomas Harbor, the man who scientifically proved the existence of an afterlife, a discovery that led to an extremely high suicide rate. The interviewer asks Harbor if he feels responsible, and he says no. Directly after, a film crew member kills himself on air. On the second anniversary of the discovery, Harbor's son Will travels on a ferry where he meets Isla. They have a conversation and Will notes Isla looks very familiar. He says he is upset people keep killing themselves, while Isla thinks it's an easy way out. Will shares a memory he had while being dead for a minute, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coin Heist
''Coin Heist'' is a 2017 American crime drama film written and directed by Emily Hagins and based on the young-adult novel of the same name by Elisa Ludwig. The film stars Sasha Pieterse, Alexis G. Zall, Alex Saxon, Jay Walker and Connor Ratliff. It was released on Netflix on January 6, 2017. In the film, a group of students tries to raise money for their school by breaking into a mint and creating a limited edition run of coins to sell to collectors. Plot At Dennington Prep school, four initially non-connected students band together to recover some of the $10 million in funds that were embezzled from the school's coffers. Alice, as she's a skilled hacker, approaches Jason, son of the headmaster (accused of mishandling the funds) with the idea to create their own slightly altered Michigan state quarters, worth $5,000 each. She was inspired during their recent class trip to the mint. They enlist mechanical help from Benny, a football scholarship student who helps in his uncle's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Think Twice
''Don't Think Twice'' is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Birbiglia and stars Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2016 and was released on July 22, 2016, by The Film Arcade. Plot The Commune is an improv troupe in New York headed by Miles (Birbiglia). Other members include Jack, a talented improviser with a tendency to grandstand; Sam, his insecure girlfriend who acts as the group's emcee; Allison, who has been working on a graphic novel for years; Lindsay, who lives off of her wealthy parents; and Bill, who loves improv but feels increasingly unsuccessful. One night, the group learns that staff from ''Weekend Live'', a ''Saturday Night Live''-style sketch comedy show, are attending a performance. Miles is excited for another chance to audition for the show, having auditioned and not been selected years ago. However, Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winning Entry''
Winning may refer to: * Victory Film * ''Winning'' (film), a 1969 movie starring Paul Newman * '' Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman'', a 2015 documentary by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams Music * ''Winning'', an album by Ten Foot Pole, 2022 Songs * "Winning" (song), by Russ Ballard, 1976; covered by Santana, 1981 * "Winnin, by Chief Keef from '' Back from the Dead'', 2012 * "Winning", by Chris Rea from ''Wired to the Moon'', 1984 * "Winnin", by City Girls from ''City on Lock'', 2020 * "Winning", by Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton from ''Knives Don't Have Your Back'', 2006 * "Winning", by Gentle Giant from '' The Missing Piece'' * "Winning (A song by Charlie Sheen)", by the Gregory Brothers Other uses * ''Winning'' (book), a 2005 management book by Jack Welch * Winning Appliances, an Australian retailer People with surname * Charles Winning (1889–1967), Australian cricketer * David Winning (born 1961), Canadian and American film director, producer, screenwriter * Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Hanks
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in a series of comedy films which received positive media attention, such as ''Splash'' (1984), ''The Money Pit'' (1986), ''Big'' (1988) and ''A League of Their Own'' (1992). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in ''Philadelphia'' (1993) and the title character in '' Forrest Gump'' (1994). Hanks collaborated with film director Steven Spielberg on five films: ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002), ''The Terminal'' (2004), '' Bridg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Scheer
Paul Christian Scheer (born January 31, 1976) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster. Scheer is a SAG award-winning actor known for his roles in Showtime's comedy series ''Black Monday'' and FX/ FXX's ''The League.'' Scheer co-created and starred in MTV's ''Human Giant'' and Adult Swim's series '' NTSF:SD:SUV::''. He has had recurring roles on ABC's ''Fresh Off the Boat'' and HBO's ''Veep''. He co-hosts the award-winning film discussion podcast ''How Did This Get Made?'' alongside his wife, June Diane Raphael, and '' Unspooled'', with film critic Amy Nicholson. Early life and education Scheer was born in Huntington, New York, to Gail Ann (Decarlo) and William Paul Scheer. Scheer attended Catholic schools during his childhood and graduated from St. Anthony's High School. Scheer began performing in high school with Chicago City Limits, a New York-based short-form improv group. He later attended New York University, where he majored in com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twitch (service)
Twitch is an American video live streaming service that focuses on video game live streaming, including broadcasts of esports competitions, in addition to offering music broadcasts, creative content, and " in real life" streams. Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. It was introduced in June 2011 as a spin-off of the general-interest streaming platform Justin.tv. Content on the site can be viewed either live or via video on demand. The games shown on Twitch's homepage are listed according to audience preference and include genres such as real-time strategy games (RTS), fighting games, racing games, and first-person shooters. The popularity of Twitch eclipsed that of its general-interest counterpart. In October 2013, the website had 45 million unique viewers, and by February 2014, it was considered the fourth-largest source of peak Internet traffic in the United States. At the same time, Justin.tv's parent company was re-branded as Twitch In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Wars Day
''Star Wars'' Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May4 to celebrate the ''Star Wars'' media franchise created by founder, former chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm, George Lucas. Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977. The date originated from the pun "''May the Fourth'' be with you", a variant of the popular ''Star Wars'' catchphrase "May the Force be with you". Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many ''Star Wars'' fans around the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of ''Star Wars''. Additionally, the release date of the original ''Star Wars'' movie on May 25, 1977 is also celebrated as Geek Pride Day. History The first recorded reference of the phrase being used was on May 4, 1979, the day after Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister of the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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