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Laurie Fortier
Laurie Fortier (born ) is an American actress. She is known for her television work on ''Running the Halls'', '' Push'' and ''Hemlock Grove'', and for her film work in ''To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday'' and '' The In Crowd''. Career Fortier made her debut in the NBC teen comedy series ''Running the Halls'' in 1993, playing Holiday Friedman, one of the lead roles. In 1998, she was one of the leads on ABC's short-lived drama/soap opera '' Push'', playing gymnast and Olympic hopeful Cara Bradford. Fortier appeared in the film ''To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday'' in 1996, playing the role of Cindy, the flirtatious best friend of Claire Danes' character. In 2000, she appeared in the comedy film ''Dean Quixote'' as Annie. The same year, Fortier also appeared in the thriller film '' The In Crowd'' playing the role of Kelly who has a crush on the lead character, Brittany, played by Susan Ward; Fortier's portrayal elicited mildly positive notice from ''The New York Times'' reviewer Elvis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running The Halls
''Running the Halls'' is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC's TNBC Saturday morning lineup. The series was created by Steve Slavkin. The show consisted of 13 episodes, which aired on from September 11 to December 4, 1993, and aired immediately following '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'' during the latter show's first season. Premise The show followed the exploits of a group of teens attending Middlefield Academy, an East Coast boarding school, and the ongoing hijinks that occur as they experience life away from home. ''Los Angeles Times'' reviewer Lynne Heffley described the show as "buoyant" and "fun". Cast *Richard Hillman, Jr as Andy McBain *Lackey Bevis as Molloy Simpson *Pamela Bowen as Headmistress Karen Gilman *Laurie Fortier as Holiday Friedman *Craig Kirkwood as Miles Taylor *Trevor Lissauer as David Reese *Senta Moses as Nikki Watson *Richard Speight, Jr. Richard Speight Jr. (born September 4, 1969) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Cruz Sentinel
The ''Santa Cruz Sentinel'' is a daily newspaper published in Santa Cruz, California, covering Santa Cruz County, California, and owned by Media News Group. Ottaway Community Newspapers, a division of Dow Jones & Company bought the paper in 1982 from the McPherson family. Community Newspaper Holdings bought the ''Sentinel'' in late 2006 from Ottaway, but quickly sold it, February 2, 2007, to MediaNews Group. The MediaNews Group formed Digital First Media in 2013 when it merged with Journal Register Company. The company is controlled by the hedge fund Alden Global Capital Alden Global Capital is a hedge fund based in Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 2007 by Randall D. Smith. Its managing director is Heath Freeman. By mid-2020, Alden had stakes in roughly two hundred American newspapers. The company .... Staff * Publisher/Editor:Jim Gleim * Director of Operations and Advertising: Steve Bennett * Managing Editor: Melissa Murphy References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Easy (TV Series)
''The Big Easy'' is an American crime drama series that was based on the 1987 film of the same name. The show premiered on the USA Network on August 11, 1996. Tony Crane played New Orleans police detective lieutenant Remy McSwain, Susan Walters played state district attorney Anne Osbourne, and Barry Corbin played police chief C.D. LeBlanc. It was developed by Jacqueline Zambrano, based on the characters created by Daniel Petrie Jr., who wrote the screenplay to the film and also was the executive producer of the series. Thirty-five episodes were broadcast over two seasons. The series takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was shot on location. Premise A male New Orleans detective and a female district attorney investigate crimes for the New Orleans police department. Episodes Cast *Tony Crane as Det. Remy McSwain *Barry Corbin as Sheriff C.D. LeBlanc * Eric George as Smiley Dupree *Susan Walters as Anne Osbourne (season 1) *Karla Tamburelli as Det. Darlene Broussard (sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Costly Affair
''Her Costly Affair'' is a 1996 American made-for-television thriller film directed by John Patterson. The film was initially to be released as ''Consensual Relations'', until lead actress Bonnie Bedelia had it changed. Filming took place in Southern California. Variety Plot Dr. Diane Weston is a college professor who teaches English literature. Not entirely happy with her life, she trusts a colleague Sally with her desire of an adventurous life. Because she is not getting a lot of sympathy from her husband Carl and teenage daughter Tess, she isn't bothered with the special attention of Jeff. Jeff is a transfer student he moved after the mysterious death of his girlfriend. He immediately falls in love with Diane and explains that she reminds him of his former girlfriend. She initially denies his attempts ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sliders (TV Series)
''Sliders'' is an American science fiction and fantasy television series created by Robert K. Weiss and Tracy Tormé. It was broadcast for five seasons between 1995 and 2000. The series follows a group of travelers as they use a wormhole to "slide" between different parallel universes. Tracy Tormé, Robert K. Weiss, Leslie Belzberg, John Landis, David Peckinpah, Bill Dial and Alan Barnette served as executive producers at different times of the production. For its first two seasons, it was produced in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California, in the last three seasons. The first three seasons were broadcast by the Fox network. After being canceled by Fox, the series moved to Sci Fi Channel for its final two seasons. The final episode was shown in the United Kingdom in December 1999, and on the Sci Fi Channel in February 2000. Plot The show's titular characters are a group of people who travel ("slide") between different Earths in par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk (TV Series)
''Kirk'' is an American family sitcom that aired on The WB from August 23, 1995 to January 12, 1997. The series was created by Ross Brown, and produced by Bickley-Warren Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. ''Kirk'' was the follow-up starring vehicle for Kirk Cameron after his seven-year role as Mike Seaver on the popular ABC sitcom ''Growing Pains''. Synopsis The show revolves around Kirk Hartman (Cameron), an aspiring illustrator and recent college graduate living in Greenwich Village. After his aunt decides to move to Florida to get married, Kirk is left in charge of his younger brothers and sister. It also stars Chelsea Noble, Will Estes, Courtland Mead, Louis Vanaria, and Debra Mooney. Cast *Kirk Cameron as Kirk Hartman *Chelsea Noble as Elizabeth Waters *Louis Vanaria as Eddie Balducci *Will Estes as Cory Hartman * Taylor Fry as Phoebe Hartman * Courtland Mead as Russell Hartman *Debra Mooney as Sally Production ''Kirk'' was one of only two series produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Meets World
''Boy Meets World'' is an American coming-of-age sitcom created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that aired on ABC for seven seasons between September1993 and May2000. The series centers on Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his friends and family, as he progresses from childhood to adulthood. Episodes chronicle the everyday events of Cory's home and school life; his teacher and neighbor George Feeny (William Daniels) delivers life lessons as Cory learns to cope with social and personal issues of adolescence. Cory has strong relationships with his older brother Eric (Will Friedle), younger sister Morgan (Lily Nicksay), and parents, Amy (Betsy Randle) and Alan (William Russ). Cory's friendship with Shawn Hunter (Rider Strong) and romantic interest in Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) serve as central focuses of episodes. Overarching themes include a focus on family and friendships as well as discovering one's identity. Further characters were introduced in later seasons; Jonathan T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Maple Leaf
''The Red Maple Leaf'' is a 2016 Canadian-American, crime drama film written and directed by Frank D'Angelo and starring D'Angelo alongside James Caan, Robert Loggia, Martin Landau, Paul Sorvino, Kris Kristofferson, and Mira Sorvino. The film is dedicated to the memory of Loggia and Doris Roberts. The film marks Landau's final on-screen appearance as he died ten months after its release. Plot Jennie Adams, daughter of United States ambassador Patrick Adams and granddaughter of Senator George Record, goes missing in Ottawa. Amidst conflict between Canada and the US over jurisdiction issues, experienced RCMP detective Alfonso Palermo and his partner Robert Santos establish themselves as lead investigators on behalf of the Canadian government. Palermo, who lost his own wife and daughter in a car accident, feels a personal connection to the case. Palermo and Santos interview Ambassador Adams, his wife, and his personal assistant Marie MacDonald. After a phone call from the US Presiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Deposit
''No Deposit'' (sometimes stylized as ''No Depo$it'') is a 2015 Canadian drama film written and directed by and starring Frank D'Angelo. Plot Cast * Frank D'Angelo as Jimmy Valenti * Michael Paré as Mickey Ryan * Peter Coyote as Police Chief Williams * Robert Loggia as Sydney Fischer * Paul Sorvino as Alfie * Doris Roberts as Kat Nugent * Michael Madsen as Peter Shay * Daniel Baldwin as Bryan Canning * Eric Roberts as Gerry Gaci * Margot Kidder as Margie Ryan * Tony Nardi as Detective Vincent Scartelli * Art Hindle as Joseph Ryan * Ellen Dubin as Judy Ryan * Laurie Fortier as Angie Vanenti * Tony Rosato as Detective Tony Charkoff * Maria del Mar (actress), Maria del Mar as Maureen Ryan * Sean McCann (actor), Sean McCann as Hostage Negotiator * Diane Salinger as Gloria Markovitz * Dominique Swain as Girl In Bar References External links * * * 2015 films Canadian drama films English-language Canadian films Films directed by Frank D'Angelo 2010s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stories USA
''Stories USA'' (released on DVD as ''American Breakdown'') compiles six cinematic stories about desperate lives in America, starring many of the world's top actors including Josh Hartnett, Steve Carell, James Gandolfini, Scott Caan, Paul Walker and directed by seven different directors including Paul Carafotes. This collection was sold at the 2007 American Film Market, and was released on DVD and Blu-Ray October 17, 2012. ''Stories USA'' was executive produced by Thomas Bannister. Segments ;Member ''Directed by David Brooks - Starring Josh Hartnett'' A 19-year-old boy is driving around Los Angeles. He is looking for the perfect Mercedes, BMW, Lexus... Preferably a late model. A late model rolling through a stop sign, or breaking some other traffic law. In this kaleidoscopic road tour through nocturnal Los Angeles, he is looking for the perfect car to crash into and claim on the insurance. ;Street of Pain ''Directed by Tyrone Finch & Jeremy Hall - Starring Steve Carell'' A man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surveillance (2006 Film)
''Surveillance'' is a 2006 film directed by Fritz Kiersch and starring Armand Assante and Nick Cornish. Cast *Armand Assante as Harley * Nick Cornish as Dennis *Laurie Fortier as Claire *Robert Rusler as Ben Palmer * Nando Betancur as Stock Boy Production Filming took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, and .... References {{Fritz Kiersch 2006 films Films directed by Fritz Kiersch Films produced by Gray Frederickson 2000s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deran Sarafian
Deran Sarafian is an American film and television director and actor. He directed ''Death Warrant, Gunmen,'' and ''Terminal Velocity''. He has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. Life and career Sarafian is the son of film director Richard C. Sarafian, and the nephew of director, screenwriter and producer Robert Altman. He is the brother of Ani Sarafian, Tedi Sarafian, Richard Sarafian, Jr. and Damon B. Sarafian. He has two children with ex-wife, actress Laurie Fortier. In 1983 Sarafian said he had spent the previous five years "ghost directing", i.e. taking over films where the original director was unable to complete filming. These films included ''Young Warriors'' (1983). After directing a number of genre movies in Spain and Italy, Sarafian entered into the mainstream by directing the Jean-Claude Van Damme action film ''Death Warrant''. As a film director he has worked primarily in the action and thriller genres. Sarafian has directed 23 episodes of the FOX ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
