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House Party (franchise)
The ''House Party'' franchise consists of American comedies, based on a short film written/directed by Reginald Hudlin in 1990. The franchise consists of the original short film, three theatrical releases (the first film and its first two sequels), two straight-to-home video sequels, and one theatrical continuation movie. The events of each installment centers around high school teenagers, who are tasked with responsible duties ranging from studying for class to house-sitting, but instead go against the regimented instructions and plan large parties to increase their popularity at school; while eventually leading to comedic unfortunate circumstances. The plot additionally involves these characters' attempts to fame, in the Hip-hop/Rap music industry. The short was received in 1983 with warm reception, with Kevin Thomas of the ''Los Angeles Times'' stating: "Reginald Hudlin's ''House Party!'', sa stylish and witty look at teen-age behavior...", which spawned the overall f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reginald Hudlin
Reginald Alan Hudlin (born December 15, 1961) is an American film screenwriter, director, producer, and comic-book writer. Along with his older brother Warrington Hudlin, he is known as one of the Hudlin Brothers. From 2005 to 2008, Hudlin was President of Entertainment for Black Entertainment Television (BET). Hudlin has also written numerous graphic novels. He co-produced the 88th Academy Awards ceremony in 2016 as well as other TV specials. Hudlin's breakout film was 1990's ''House Party''. He also directed the 1992 film ''Boomerang''. Alongside Warrington, he executive produced the 1994 anthology television film ''Cosmic Slop'', and directed the first of the film's three segments, "Space Traders". Hudlin worked as a producer on the 2012 film ''Django Unchained'', directed by Quentin Tarantino, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Early life Hudlin was born in Centreville, Illinois, the son of two teachers. Hudlin's older brother, Warrington Hudlin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cult Film
A cult film or cult movie, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a cult following. Cult films are known for their dedicated, passionate fanbase which forms an elaborate subculture, members of which engage in repeated viewings, dialogue-quoting, and audience participation. Inclusive definitions allow for major studio productions, especially box-office bombs, while exclusive definitions focus more on obscure, transgressive films shunned by the mainstream. The difficulty in defining the term and subjectivity of what qualifies as a cult film mirror classificatory disputes about art. The term ''cult film'' itself was first used in the 1970s to describe the culture that surrounded underground films and midnight movies, though ''cult'' was in common use in film analysis for decades prior to that. Cult films trace their origin back to controversial and suppressed films kept alive by dedicated fans. In some cases, reclaimed or rediscovered films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Glover (screenwriter)
Stephen C. Glover (born June 18, 1988) is an American screenwriter, rapper, actor, and producer. He is known for his work as the head story editor, and one of the writers for the FX comedy-drama ''Atlanta''. He frequently collaborates with his older brother Donald Glover, who plays the lead character in ''Atlanta'' and co-stars in '' Guava Island'', also written by Stephen. Career ''Atlanta'' Donald Glover hired Stephen, his younger brother, to co-write for ''Atlanta'', despite Stephen having no prior professional experience in writing for television. He did this to satisfy his desire to have an all-black writing team for the show (something that ''Vulture'' noted is completely new for the industry), made up mostly of Atlanta citizens, to achieve an accurate portrayal. Publications such as '' GQ'' and ''The Daily Beast'' have noted that as the lead writer for four episodes in ''Atlanta''s first season, Glover's personal experience and his first-hand perspective on black cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calmatic
Charles Kidd II (born September 25, 1987), known professionally as Calmatic, is an American filmmaker from Los Angeles known for music videos and commercials. He gained widespread fame in 2019 for directing the video for "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which won the 2019 MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Music Video. He has also worked with Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Anderson .Paak, Pharrell Williams, and Jay-Z, among others. A frequent collaborator with Vince Staples, he directed the video to Staples' single " Fun!" as well as '' The Vince Staples Show'' on YouTube. Calmatic was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and is known for incorporating elements of Los Angeles into each video, as well as cartoonish humor and moments of comic relief. He has cited both Spike Lee and Spike Jonze as inspirations. Calmatic is also a noted commercial director, making ads for Target, Sprite, and other brands. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight's The Night
Tonight's the Night may refer to: Films * ''Tonight's the Night'' (1932 film), a 1932 British film starring Leslie Fuller * ''Tonight's the Night'', American title of the 1954 film '' Happy Ever After'', a British comedy starring David Niven * ''Tonight's the Night'', a 1987 TV movie directed by Bobby Roth Musicals * ''To-Night's the Night'' (musical), a 1914 musical comedy * ''Tonight's the Night'' (2003 musical), written by Ben Elton, featuring the music of Rod Stewart Albums * ''Tonight's the Night'' (The Shirelles album), 1961 * ''Tonight's the Night'' (Neil Young album), 1975 *'' Tonight's the Night...Live'', Steeleye Span album, 1992 Songs * "Tonight's the Night" (Neil Young song), 1975, title song from ''Tonight's the Night'' * "Tonight is the Night" (McFly song), 2020 * "Tonight Is the Night" (Outasight song), recorded by Outasight in 2011 * "Tonight's the Night" (The Shirelles song), 1960 * "Tonight's the Night" (Little Birdy song), 2004 * "Tonight's the Night" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Stokes (filmmaker)
Christopher Brian Stokes (born July 21, 1969) is an American filmmaker and former music executive, record executive. He is the son of actress Irene Stokes and older brother of singer Juanita Stokes. He is perhaps best known for being the founder of The Ultimate Group record label in 2000, whose roster included B2K, Omarion, Jhené Aiko, Marques Houston, IMx and NLT (band), NLT, among others. Transition to film and television Stokes first became connected with film and television through the talent he managed. In 1992, Marques Houston made his acting debut in the animated comedy film ''Bébé's Kids'', and received his big break as a regular on ''Sister, Sister (TV series), Sister, Sister'' in 1994. All three members of IMx, Immature appeared in the film ''House Party 3'' (1994). His first film credit came in 2001 as the writer and director of ''House Party 4'', which starred IMx, Immature, which by then had transitioned to their new name IMx. He is perhaps most well known as the wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down To The Last Minute
Down most often refers to: * Down, the relative direction opposed to up * Down (gridiron football), in American/Canadian football, a period when one play takes place * Down feather, a soft bird feather used in bedding and clothing * Downland, a type of hill Down may also refer to: Places * County Down, Northern Ireland, UK ** Down (Parliament of Ireland constituency), abolished 1800 ** Down (Northern Ireland Parliament constituencies) ** Down (Northern Ireland Parliament constituency), 1921–1929 ** Down (UK Parliament constituency), 1801–1885 and 1922–1950 ** Down (civil parish) ** Down county football team, Gaelic football * Down, County Westmeath, Ireland * Downe, Greater London, England, formerly called "Down" People * Down (surname) * John Langdon Down (1828–1896), British physician best known for his description of Down syndrome * Down AKA Kilo (born 1985), American rapper Film and television * ''Down'' (film), a 2001 English remake of the film ''De Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Party 3
''House Party 3'' is a 1994 American comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play, Bernie Mac, and TLC. It is the third installment of the ''House Party'' film series. This was intended to be the last film in the franchise, ending it as a trilogy, but a stand-alone direct to video sequel, '' House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute'', was released six years later. This is also Chris Tucker's debut on film as well as the first film in the series that Martin Lawrence does not reprise his role as Bilal, nor was he mentioned. Also absent in ''House Party 3'' are three of the members of the R&B group Full Force, who played the bullies in the first two films. Plot Christopher, a.k.a. Kid is marrying his girlfriend Veda, while his best friend Peter, a.k.a. Play is dipping his fingers into the music business and attempting to manage a roughneck female rap act called Sex as a Weapon. Play books the ladies for a concert with heavy-hitting promoter Showboat, but when they decide to fire Play and hire a ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rusty Cundieff
George Arthur "Rusty" Cundieff (born December 13, 1960) is an American film and television director, actor, and writer known for his work on ''Fear of a Black Hat'' (1993), ''Tales from the Hood'' (1995), and ''Chappelle's Show'' (2003–2006). Biography Cundieff was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Christina and John A. Cundieff. He studied journalism at Loyola University in New Orleans and the philosophy of religion at the University of Southern California. While at USC, Cundieff became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, a historically African American fraternity. He is married to Trina Davis Cundieff, with whom he has two children: Simone Christina and Thelonious Jon Davis. Film career After graduating from USC in 1982, Cundieff performed stand-up comedy in Los Angeles while looking for opportunities to act. His first major role was a year-long run as Theo Carver on '' Days of Our Lives'' in 1985. In 1988, he played Big Brother Chucky in Spike Lee's '' School Daze''. Cund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Jackson (filmmaker)
George Jackson (January 6, 1958 – February 10, 2000) was a film director and producer. Jackson was born and raised in Harlem, New York and graduated from Fordham Preparatory School and Harvard College. He worked with Doug McHenry as co-producer on such projects as '' Krush Groove'', '' Jason's Lyric'', ''New Jack City'', and ''Body Count'' in which he made a cameo appearance as a ticket clerk. Jackson was co-director of the second installment of the '' House Party'' series. Subsequently he was President of Motown Records and founded an internet-based media company, Urban Box Office, with Adam Kidron and Frank Cooper Frank Cooper may refer to: * Frank B. Cooper (1855–1930), American education administrator, superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, 1901–1922 * Frank Arthur Cooper (1872–1949), premier of Queensland, 1942–1946 * Frank Cooper (judge) (186 .... Jackson died of a stroke in 2000. The George Jackson Academy in New York City was founded in his memory. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug McHenry
Doug McHenry is an American film director and producer. Doug McHenry was born in 1952 and grew up in Richmond, California. He graduated from Stanford University in 1973 with a degree in economics, and from Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School. He worked for film producer Peter Guber at Casablanca Records as a business affairs executive then production executive, involved in films ''Thank God It's Friday (film), Thank God It's Friday'' (1978), ''The Hollywood Knights'' (1980) and ''Foxes (film), Foxes'' (1980) before starting his own production company, Elephant Walk Entertainment, with partner George Jackson (producer), George Jackson. Jackson and McHenry produced a number of films together including Krush Groove, ''New Jack City'', ''Jason's Lyric'', ''A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'' and the series of ''House Party (film), House Party'' films. He directed ''Jason's Lyric'' starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Allen Payne, and Forest Whitaker. On August 14, 2018, Doug McH ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Party 2
''House Party 2'' is a 1991 American comedy film and the sequel to the 1990 film ''House Party'' released by New Line Cinema. The film returns most of the cast of the first film such as Kid 'n Play and Full Force, along with new cast members such as Queen Latifah and Iman, and more guest appearances by other famous entertainers, such as Tony! Toni! Toné! and Ralph Tresvant. The film is directed by Doug McHenry and George Jackson. In contrast to the original, ''House Party 2'' focuses less on the party aspect of the plot. Instead, it focuses more on the characters' personal lives ranging from dating to education and career ambitions. The titular festivities, this time around, is a college pajama party instead of a high school house party. The film is dedicated to the memory of Robin Harris, who played Pops in the first film. Plot After high school graduation and his father's passing, Kid, with scholarship money provided by the congregation of his church, is able to go off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
