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Jeremy Shamos
Jeremy Shamos (born February 22, 1970) is an American actor. Early life Shamos was born in New York City but raised in Denver, Colorado. He has a M.F.A. from New York University. Career Shamos is a character actor, his most notable roles are Craig Kettleman on ''Better Call Saul'', Johanes Karlsen in ''Nurse Jackie'' and Ralph in the film ''Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) ''Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)'', or simply ''Birdman'', is a 2014 American black comedyDrama (film and television), -drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. It was written by Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Ale ...''. Shamos is also a stage actor, starring in productions including Steve Martin's ''Meteor Shower (play), Meteor Shower'', ''Clybourne Park'' for which Shamos was nominated for a Tony Award, ''The Qualms'', ''The Assembled Parties'', ''Dinner with Friends'', ''100 Saints You Should Know,'' and ''Elling''. Personal life Shamos is married to act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City, New York
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rebound
''The Rebound'' is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Bart Freundlich, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha. It was released in theaters in several countries in late 2009. It was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on 25 December 2010, but was cancelled due to the film's distributor shutting down. It ended up going direct-to-DVD in the United States on 7 February 2012. Plot A housewife and mother of two, Sandy (Catherine Zeta-Jones), discovers that her husband has been unfaithful. After a hasty divorce, she moves to New York City with her young son and daughter. There, they begin a new life. Sandy rents an apartment above a coffee house and befriends one of the baristas, Aram Finklestein (Justin Bartha). At age 25, Aram is not sure what he wants to do with his life having just separated (his wife was a French woman who married him for a green card). Despite having a college degree, he is aimless and gets a job at a women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fringe (TV Series)
''Fringe'' is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. It premiered on the Fox television network on September 9, 2008, and concluded on January 18, 2013, after five seasons comprising 100 episodes. An FBI agent, Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv); a genius but dysfunctional scientist, Walter Bishop (John Noble); and his son with a troubled past, Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson), are all members of a newly formed Fringe Division in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, and under the supervision of Homeland Security, the team uses fringe science along with traditional FBI investigative techniques to investigate a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences, which are related to mysteries surrounding a parallel universe. The series has been described as a hybrid of fantasy, procedural dramas and serials, influenced by films like ''Altered States'' and television shows such as ''Lost'', ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminal Intent '', a 1997 film also known as ''Criminal Intent''
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Criminal intent refers to intention (criminal law), the subjective purpose or goal that must be proven along with criminal acts. It may also refer to: * ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', American television series * ''Criminal Intents/Morning Star'', a 2009 EP by Dope Stars Inc. * "Criminal Intent", a song by Robyn from the album ''Body Talk Pt. 2'' * ''Gang Related ''Gang Related'', alternatively known as Criminal Intent, is a 1997 American action crime thriller film written and directed by Jim Kouf starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon, David Paymer and James Earl Jones. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damages (TV Series)
''Damages'' is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. It premiered on July 24, 2007, on FX and aired for three seasons before moving to the DirecTV channel Audience Network in 2010, airing for two further seasons, and concluding in 2012. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and her newest protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complex relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center on the law firm Hewes & Associates in New York City, while later seasons focus more on Patty and Ellen's relationship and Ellen’s attempts to distance herself from Hewes & Associates, both personally and professionally. The series is known for its depiction of season-long cases, from the point of view of bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella (U
Stella or STELLA may refer to: Art, entertainment, and media Comedy *Stella (comedy group), a comedy troupe consisting of Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black and David Wain Characters *Stella (given name), including a list of characters with the name Films *''Miss Stella'', 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. Sasiand * ''Stella'' (1921 film), directed by Edwin J. Collins * ''Stella'' (1943 film), with Zully Moreno * ''Stella'' (1950 film), with Ann Sheridan and Victor Mature * ''Stella'' (1955 film), directed by Michael Cacoyannis, starring Melina Mercouri * ''Stella'' (1976 film), written and directed by Luigi Cozzi * ''Stella'' (1983 film), directed by Laurent Heynemann, see Victor Lanoux * ''Stella'' (1990 film), starring Bette Midler * ''Stella'' (2008 film), directed by Sylvie Verheyde Literature *Stella, novel attributed to Haitian author Emeric Bergeaud * ''Stella'' (novel), by Jan de Hartog, made into the 1958 film '' The Key'' * ''Stella'' (Norwegian magazine), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hack (TV Series)
''Hack'' is an American crime drama television series created by David Koepp that aired on CBS in the United States from September 27, 2002 to March 13, 2004, having 40 episodes broadcast over two seasons. The series centers on former Philadelphia police officer Mike Olshansky (David Morse), who leaves the force after being accused of corruption and works as a taxi driver. Premise Mike Olshansky, a Philadelphia police officer, leaves the force after being accused of corruption. Although the charges were never clearly proven, Olshansky, riddled with guilt, considers it his duty to make up for his past wrongs by helping those the police will not help. Olshansky saves many lives and people by going above and beyond the call of duty, becoming a kind of heroic vigilante. He receives "inside" help from within the police force from his ex-partner Marcellus Washington, who often comes close to risking his own career. Meanwhile, he tries to repair his relationships and rebuild his life a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (film)
''Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'' is a 2020 American drama film directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, based on the 1982 play of the same name by August Wilson. The film stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts (actor), Michael Potts. Inspired by the career of Ma Rainey, an influential blues singer and the title character, the film dramatizes a turbulent recording session in 1920s Chicago. Produced by Denzel Washington, Todd Black, and Dany Wolf, the project was originally announced alongside Washington's ''Fences (film), Fences'' in 2013 as part of his ten-picture deal with HBO. The adaptation eventually moved to Netflix, and filming began in Pittsburgh in 2019. Boseman died during post-production in August 2020, making ''Black Bottom'' his final film appearance; the film is dedicated to his memory. ''Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'' began a limited theatrical release on November 25, 2020, before beginning to stream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Education (2019 Film)
''Bad Education'' is a 2019 American crime drama film directed by Cory Finley and written by Mike Makowsky. It is based on the 2004 ''New York'' magazine article "The Bad Superintendent" by Robert Kolker, about the true story of the largest public school embezzlement in American history. It features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal, Stephen Spinella, Annaleigh Ashford and Ray Romano. Set in the Long Island village of Roslyn in the early 2000s, the film tells the story of school district superintendent Dr. Frank Tassone (Jackman) who, upon discovering that assistant superintendent Pam Gluckin (Janney) has stolen millions of dollars from their wealthy public school district, attempts to cover up the embezzlement. The screenwriter, Makowsky, briefly met Tassone as a child before the scandal broke and attended Roslyn High School in the late 2000s. ''Bad Education'' made its world premiere on September 8, 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakable You
''Breakable You'' is the fourth novel written by American author Brian Morton. It was published in 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The book was made into a 2017 film starring Holly Hunter, Tony Shalhoub and Alfred Molina Alfred Molina (born Alfredo Molina; 24 May 1953) is a British-American actor known for his work on the stage and screen. He first rose to prominence in the West End, earning a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Pla .... Characters The story, like most of Morton's books, focuses around three or four central characters, and the omniscient point of view changes between them in each chapter. List of main characters:a *Maud Weller is a college graduate in her late twenties. She is described as 5'10', having brown hair and awkward but attractive features. She teaches a philosophy class at an unknown university, and in the story is writing her dissertation on "how people treat each other". In the book, Morton alludes to Maud being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Sick
''The Big Sick'' is a 2017 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. It stars Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, and Anupam Kher. Gordon and Nanjiani wrote the film based on their relationship; it follows an interracial couple who must deal with cultural differences after Emily (Kazan) becomes ill. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. It began a limited theatrical release on June 23, 2017, by Amazon Studios and Lionsgate, before going wide on July 14, 2017. One of the most acclaimed films of 2017, it was chosen by American Film Institute as one of the top 10 films of the year and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. With a budget of $5 million, it grossed $56 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing independent films of 2017. Plot Kumail, an Uber driver in Chicago, is a struggling stand-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Pay, Nudity
''No Pay, Nudity'' is a 2016 American comedy drama film starring Gabriel Byrne. Cast *Gabriel Byrne as Lawrence Rose *Frances Conroy as Andrea *Donna Murphy as Pearl *Nathan Lane as Herschel *Valerie Mahaffey as Lisa *J. Smith-Cameron as Debra *Ellen Foley as Tani Marshall *Ethan Sandler as Atash *Boyd Gaines as Stephan *Zoe Perry daughter Reception The film has a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes is an American review-aggregation website for film and television. The company was launched in August 1998 by three undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley: Senh Duong, Patrick Y. Lee, and Stephen Wang .... References External links * * American comedy-drama films 2016 films 2016 comedy-drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films {{2010s-comedy-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
