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Fight Club (other)
'' Fight Club'' is a 1999 film directed by David Fincher. Fight Club may also refer to: * ''Fight Club'' (novel), a 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk on which Fincher's film is based * ''Fight Club'' (video game), a 2004 video game based on the film * '' Fight Club – Members Only'', a 2006 Indian film * "Fight Club" (''The X-Files''), a 2000 episode of ''The X-Files'' * Eurosport ''Fight Club'', a sport program broadcast by Eurosport * "Fight Club", a song by Violent J from '' The Shining'' * Fight Club DC, a defunct skatepark in Washington, D.C., US * AMA Fight Club AMA Fight Club (American Martial Arts) is a mixed martial arts training facility located in Whippany, New Jersey & Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, specialized in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Cardio Kic ..., a mixed martial arts training facility in New Jersey, US * The Fight Club, a Canadian MMA promoter See also * '' Fight Klub'', a trading-card game * '' Mahjong Figh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club
''Fight Club'' is a 1999 American film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. Norton plays the unnamed narrator, who is discontented with his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap salesman Tyler Durden (Pitt), and becomes embroiled in a relationship with a mysterious woman, Marla Singer (Bonham Carter). Palahniuk's novel was optioned by Fox 2000 Pictures producer Laura Ziskin, who hired Jim Uhls to write the film adaptation. Fincher was selected because of his enthusiasm for the story. He developed the script with Uhls and sought screenwriting advice from the cast and others in the film industry. It was filmed in and around Los Angeles from July to December 1998. He and the cast compared the film to '' Rebel Without a Cause'' (1955) and ''The Graduate'' (1967), with a theme of conflict between Generation X and the value system of advertising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club (novel)
''Fight Club'' is a 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, the protagonist finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support groups. Then he meets a mysterious man named Tyler Durden and establishes an underground fighting club as radical psychotherapy. In 1999, director David Fincher adapted the novel into a film of the same name, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. The film acquired a cult following despite underperforming financially. The film's prominence heightened the profile of the novel and that of Palahniuk. The sequel ''Fight Club 2'' was released in comic book form in May 2015. ''Fight Club 3'' was released in comic book form in 2019. Plot ''Fight Club'' centers on an anonymous narrator, who works as a product recall specialist for an unnamed car company. Because of the stress of his job and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club (video Game)
''Fight Club'' is a fighting video game based on the 1999 film of the same name, which was based on the 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. It was developed by Genuine Games and published by Vivendi Universal Games, and was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox systems in 2004. Gameplay The game contains a wide combination of gameplay and visual elements found in several notable sixth-generation 3D fighting games, such as multi height-zone targeting combos consisting of heavily reused strikes found in ''Tekken 4''; the localized damaged system in which limbs can be permanently damaged found in '' Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus''; the wall throws, height-zone specific counters, and stage transitions found in ''Dead or Alive 3''; the environmental usage found in '' Mortal Kombat: Deception''; and the overall realism (Such as a lack of juggling), heavy, high-recovery move kinaesthetics, and gritty, grimy, urban aesthetic found in titles such as '' Def Jam: Fight for NY''. In a side-view, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club – Members Only
''Fight Club: Members Only'' is a 2006 Indian action film directed by Vikram Chopra and produced by Ravi Walia and Sohail Khan. The film features an ensemble cast of Suniel Shetty, Zayed Khan, Sohail Khan, Dino Morea, Ritesh Deshmukh, Aashish Chaudhary, Rahul Dev, Dia Mirza and Amrita Arora while Ashmit Patel, Yash Tonk, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Neha Dhupia are featured in crucial roles. While the film notably copies the title and logo of the 1999 American film ''Fight Club'', the plot has few parallels or allusions to the American film or the Fight Club (novel), novel on which it is based. Plot The story follows four friends, Vicky, Karan, Somil and Diku. The four often attend Nightclub, clubs and drink alcohol together. One night, they witness a physical brawl, and Vicky comes up with the idea of making a "Fight Club," in which the participants will be allowed to fight physically but with valid reason. The night when the Fight Club is opened, Somil learns that his uncle, who b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club (The X-Files)
"Fight Club" is the twentieth episode of the seventh season of the science fiction television series ''The X-Files''. It premiered on the Fox network in the United States on May 7, 2000. It was written by series creator Chris Carter, directed by Paul Shapiro, and featured a guest appearance by Kathy Griffin. The episode plot serves as a "Monster-of-the-Week" story, which is unconnected to the series' wider mythology. "Fight Club" earned a Nielsen household rating of 6.9, being watched by 11.70 million people in its initial broadcast. The episode received mostly negative reviews from television critics. The show centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) who work on cases linked to the paranormal, called X-Files. Mulder is a believer in the paranormal, while the skeptical Scully has been assigned to debunk his work. In this episode, Mulder and Scully run into a pair of doppelgangers, who, whenever they draw near to one another, ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurosport Fight Club
''Fight Club'' was a martial arts TV magazine program, created by Samuel Pagal and broadcast by the French based, pan-European broadcasting sports channel Eurosport. The program includes various events, bouts and special features of kickboxing throughout the world. ''Fight Club'' was aired on 21:00 CET on Thursdays. The replays were generally scheduled in weekends in shortened versions. Content The ''Fight Club'' program was notable for airing K-1 events. Its whole calendar was usually shown over the course of the year. The K-1 martial arts organization had tournaments in K-1 MAX for a 70.5 kg (155 lb) weight division, and in K-1 World Grand Prix for the +90 kg (200 lb) weight division. In addition, fight club often covered various kickboxing and Muay Thai events from Europe, within modified rules in European standards. Featured events Top 10 KOs The program also supplies special features like exclusive interviews with fighters and a popular ''Top 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shining (Violent J Album)
''The Shining'' is the solo debut album by American rapper and Insane Clown Posse member Violent J. It was released on April 28, 2009 (which was also his 37th birthday) under his own label Psychopathic Records. Mostly produced by Mike E. Clark, a music video for "Jealousy" was released in May 2009. Production Violent J states that he was not interested in developing a career as a solo performer, "but it was my turn at bat, and I wanted to deliver for any Violent J fans that might be out there". Unlike ''Wizard of the Hood'', ''The Shining'' does not focus on a single concept or storyline, but instead focuses on multiple stories, themes, and subjects. The title of the album refers to charisma and confidence. Violent J attempted to provide a variance for listeners by performing with different rapping styles on each track. Mike E. Clark produced the majority of the album, with Eric Davie providing additional production work. "Fight Club" features guest appearances by Esham and Necro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Club DC
Fight Club DC was a private recreational and creative space for skateboarding, arts, music, documentation and construction, in Washington, D.C. It was located on Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, from 2004 to 2010. Fight Club DC was managed by Jen & Dan Zeman, Stephanie Murdock, and Ben Ashworth. It has been reported that Fight Club DC shut down due to "political differences" among the partners. After fight club shut down, the warehouse became a pop-up art gallery "Contemporary Wing" but it was soon redeveloped and is now a five-story, 70-unit apartment calleThe Colonel Skating Primary skating features included: * an indoor bowl, comprising wooden ramps, metal joiners, spines, walls (evolving features) * two outdoor halfpipe ramps about 4–5 ft. * music (iPod DJ or live bands during events) A donation was requested for all skaters. Under 18 were allowed to skate with prior permission from a manager. Weekly skat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMA Fight Club
AMA Fight Club (American Martial Arts) is a mixed martial arts training facility located in Whippany, New Jersey & Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, specialized in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Cardio Kickboxing. A number of fighters who train at AMA have found success in a number of MMA promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the regional Ring of Combat. History AMA Fight Club was founded in 2004 by Mike Constantino. Before opening the AMA facility, Constantino worked as a bodyguard and was also a combative martial arts trainer for law enforcement agencies. AMA is home to The Ultimate Fighter Season 12's Andy Main and other top UFC fighters. News Jamie Varner former WEC Champion joins the training camp at AMA Fight Club. The "Lioness of the Ring," Amanda Nunes also joined the AMA Fight Club in New Jersey. As of August 1, 2011, Nunes is ranked as the #3 featherweight in the unified women's mixed martial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fight Club
The Fight Club is a Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Edmonton, Alberta. TFC currently fights at the Shaw Conference Centre. Rules TFC employs the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Fighters compete in a cage. Rounds Every round in TFC competition Zaeis five minutes in duration. Title matches have five such rounds, and non-title matches have three. There is a one-minute rest period between rounds. Attire All competitors must fight in approved shorts, without shoes. Shirts, gis or long pants (including gi pants) are not allowed. Fighters must use approved light-weight open-fingered gloves, that include at least 1" of padding around the knuckles, ( that allow fingers to grab. These gloves enable fighters to punch with less risk of an injured or broken hand, while retaining the ability to grab and grapple. Match outcome Matches usually end via: *Submission: a fighter clearly taps on the mat or his opponent or verbally submits. *Technical Submission: A techni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fight Klub
Fight Klub is an out-of-print trading card game by Decipher, Inc. The first two sets were released February 16, 2009 and shipped to the players on February 26, 2009. The third set was released on January 11, 2010. In May 2008, Decipher, Inc. selected individuals to become part of their Founding Member and Connector Program for Fight Klub. There were 2,900 Founding Mentors originally selected. On June 7, 2008, Founding Mentors received Fight Klub TCG rules version 0.9 to provide feedback on. Decipher Players Advocate Kendrick Summers, elected three Founding Members, Matt Lussier (MentalExodus), (MasterYodaaa), and (KankyWompous) to oversee the initial voting, discussion, and culling process of the gang names from 60 to 13. In September 2009, Warren Holland, Decipher, Inc. CEO, announced the first Fight Klub TCG Newsletter called "The Drop" which would be available on Decipher, Inc. website in PDF format. On January 6, 2010, Warren Holland, Decipher, Inc. CEO announced chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahjong Fight Club
Mahjong or mah-jongg (English pronunciation: ) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players (with some three-player variations found in parts of China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countries. The game has also been adapted into a widespread online entertainment. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. To distinguish it from mahjong solitaire, it is sometimes referred to as mahjong rummy. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols, although many regional variations may omit some tiles or add unique ones. In most variations, each player begins by receiving 13 tiles. In turn, players draw and discard tiles until they complete a le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
