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Michael J. Shannon
Michael J. Shannon (born January 24, 1943), also billed as Michael Shannon, is an American actor and playwright. Career Shannon has a cult following due to his appearances in cult classics such as ''Little Shop of Horrors'', ''Red Dwarf'', '' Future Cop'' and ''We'll Meet Again,'' the last two being his most substantial television roles, as Officer John Haven and Major James Kiley respectively. Shannon was born in Chicago. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts from Northwestern University (whose School of Communication grants Bachelor of Science degrees in all of its programs of study, including theater). He subsequently received a Master of Arts in Oral Interpretation from Northwestern. In addition to his filmography, he has maintained substantial theatrical acting credits throughout his career, including the British premiere of Arthur Kopit’s ''The End of the World'' ''with Symposium to Follow'' in Southampton (Nuffield Theatre) and the London premiere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Shop Of Horrors (film)
''Little Shop of Horrors'' is a 1986 American horror comedy musical film directed by Frank Oz. It is an adaptation of the 1982 off-Broadway musical of the same name by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, which is itself an adaptation of the 1960 film ''The Little Shop of Horrors'' by director Roger Corman. The film, which centers on a floral shop worker who discovers a sentient carnivorous plant that feeds on human blood, stars Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, and Levi Stubbs. The film also features special appearances by Jim Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest and Bill Murray. It was produced by David Geffen through The Geffen Company and released by Warner Bros. on December 19, 1986. ''Little Shop of Horrors'' was filmed on the Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage at the Pinewood Studios in England, where a "downtown" set, complete with overhead train track, was constructed. Produced on a budget of $25 million, in contrast to the original 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' (abbreviated as ''LA Times'') is a daily newspaper that started publishing in Los Angeles in 1881. Based in the LA-adjacent suburb of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States. The publication has won more than 40 Pulitzer Prizes. It is owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by the Times Mirror Company. The newspaper’s coverage emphasizes California and especially Southern California stories. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to labor unions, the latter of which led to the bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. In recent decades the paper's readership has declined, and it has been beset by a series of ownership changes, staff reductions, and other controversies. In January 2018, the paper's staff voted to unionize and final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Möbius (film)
''Möbius'' is a 2013 French film written and directed by Éric Rochant, and starring Jean Dujardin and Cécile de France. Plot Russian spy, FSB Agent Gregory Lyubov is sent to Monaco to watch the actions of the powerful Russian oligarch named Ivan Rostovskiy. As part of this mission the team recruits a talented finance expert named Alice. Suspecting her of treason, Gregory breaks the golden rule and makes contact with Alice. Between them begins a passion that might destroy them. Cast * Jean Dujardin – Moïse/Gregory Lyubov * Cécile de France – Alice Radmond * Tim Roth – Ivan Rostovsky * Émilie Dequenne – Sandra * John Lynch – Joshua * Dean Constantin – Joshua's main agent * Vladimir Menshov – Cherkachin * Branka Katić – Ava * Wendell Pierce – Bob * Oleksiy Gorbunov – Khorzov, Rostovsky's Head of Security * Vicky Krieps - Olga * Dmitry Nazarov - Inzirillo * Michael J. Shannon - The father of Alice Production In November 2011, Jean Dujardin and Cecile de F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Raven (2012 Film)
''The Raven'' is a 2012 American crime thriller film directed by James McTeigue, produced by Marc D. Evans, Trevor Macy and Aaron Ryder and written by Ben Livingston and Hannah Shakespeare. Set in 1849, it is a fictionalized account detailing the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet and author helps the police pursue a serial killer, whose murders mirror those in his stories. While the plot of the film is fictional, the writers based it on some accounts of real situations surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death. Poe is said to have repeatedly called out the name "Reynolds" on the night before his death, though it is unclear to whom he was referring. The film stars John Cusack, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson and Luke Evans. Its title derives from Poe's 1845 poem "The Raven", in a similar manner to the earlier unrelated 1935 and 1963 films. ''The Raven'' was released in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2012, and in the United States on April 27, 2012, by Relativity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Shadows (film)
''Dark Shadows'' is a 2012 American dark fantasy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Directed by Tim Burton, the film stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Bella Heathcote in a dual role. Christopher Lee has a small role in the film, his 200th film appearance and his fifth and final appearance in a Burton film. Jonathan Frid, star of the original ''Dark Shadows'' series, makes a cameo, which was his final screen appearance, as he died shortly before the release of the film. One of the film's producers, Richard D. Zanuck, died two months after its release. The film had a limited release on May 10, 2012, and was officially released the following day in North America. It performed poorly at the United States box office, but did well in foreign markets. Reviews for the film were mixed; critics praised its visual style and consistent humor, but felt it lack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strange Case Of Wilhelm Reich
''The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich'' is a 2013 Austrian film about Wilhelm Reich directed by Antonin Svoboda and starring Klaus Maria Brandauer as Reich. Background The title is a reference to the article with the same name of Mildred Edie Brady Mildred Edie Brady (June 3, 1906 – July 27, 1965) was a freelance writer for ''The New Republic'' who is mostly known for writing the May 26, 1947 article ''The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich''For the article, see ; reprinted in (with the subhe .... The director of the film Antonin Svoboda made also a documentary about Wilhelm Reich with the title ''Who is afraid of Wilhelm Reich''. References External links * Wilhelm Reich English-language Austrian films Austrian biographical films Films about psychoanalysis {{Austria-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Gun (2005 Film)
''American Gun'' is a 2005 American crime drama film produced by Participant Productions, IFC Films, IFC First Take, and Spirit Dance Entertainment. It was written in 2001 by Steven Bagatourian and Aric Avelino and directed by Avelino as his directorial debut. Avelino attended Loyola Marymount University and made the film with many LMU alumni, including producer Ted Kroeber. The film took two and a half years to finance. The central idea came from a " Column One" article in the ''Los Angeles Times''. In addition, the writers were influenced by a friend from the Chicago school district who related stories about how students brought guns to school, not to use them on campus, but because of the dangerous neighborhoods they live in or walk through to attend classes. Avelino was very appreciative of the directorial advice of Forest Whitaker, one of the film's producers. The first actress attached to the project was Marcia Gay Harden. Premise ''American Gun'' centers around three s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beginner's Luck (2001 Film)
''Beginner's Luck'' is a 2001 British drama film directed by James Callis and Nick Cohen and starring Julie Delpy, Steven Berkoff, Christopher Cazenove, Fenella Fielding and Jean-Yves Berteloot. Cast * Julie Delpy - Anya * Steven Berkoff - Bob * Christopher Cazenove - Andrew Fontaine * Fenella Fielding - Aunt Emily * Jean-Yves Berteloot - Javaad * James Callis James Nicholas Callis (born 4 June 1971) is a British actor. He is known for playing Dr. Gaius Baltar in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' miniseries and television series, and Bridget Jones's best friend Tom in ''Bridget Jones's Diar ... - Mark * Tom Redhill - Jason Keritos * Rosanna Lowe - Hettie Burton References External links * 2001 films 2001 drama films 2000s English-language films British drama films 2000s British films {{2000s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balto (film)
''Balto'' is a 1995 animated adventure film directed by Simon Wells, produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film, which stars the voices of Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Jim Cummings, Phil Collins and Bob Hoskins, is loosely based on the true story of the eponymous dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome. Though primarily an animated film, it uses a live-action framing device that takes place in New York City's Central Park and features Miriam Margolyes. ''Balto'' was the third and final feature produced by Steven Spielberg's UK-based Amblimation studio before it became DreamWorks Animation, which would later be acquired by Universal's parent company NBCUniversal in 2016. Although the film was a major financial disappointment (it was overshadowed by the success of Pixar's ''Toy Story''), its subsequent sales on home video led to two direct-to-video sequels: '' Balto II: Wolf Quest'' (2002) and '' Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Of An Angel (film)
''Death of an Angel'' is a 1986 religious drama film written and directed by Petru Popescu. It stars Bonnie Bedelia as the main character. The film was released on March 7, 1986, in limited release. Cast * Bonnie Bedelia as Grace McKenzie, a priest. * Alex Colon as Robles * Abel Franco as Don Tarjetas * Irma García as Rosalba * Pamela Ludwig as Vera, Grace's daughter. * Leonard Lewis as Demecio * Nick Mancuso as Father Angel Production The film is co-produced by Sundance Institute. Principal photography for the film takes place in El Paso, Texas, US. Reception The film received average reviews from critics. It grossed $18,000 in the United States. See also * List of Christian films This is a list of notable Christian films. Titles are listed in alphabetical order followed by the year of release in parentheses. The month or day of release is stated if known. Pre-1930 * 1930s * 1940s * 1950s * 1960s 1970s 1980 ... References External links * {{IMDb title, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheena (film)
''Sheena'', also known as ''Sheena: Queen of the Jungle'', is a 1984 superhero film based on a comic-book character that first appeared in the late 1930s, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. A hybrid of action-adventure, superhero film and soap opera–style drama, ''Sheena'' was shot on location in Kenya. It tells the tale of a heroine raised in the fictional African country of Tigora by the fictional Zambouli tribe. The film starred Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, and Trevor Thomas. It was directed by John Guillermin and written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., who had previously collaborated on the 1976 remake of ''King Kong''. Released by Columbia Pictures on 17 August 1984, ''Sheena'' bombed in theaters and was nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Tanya Roberts), Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Musical Score, but it did find some cult success on home video and DVD. Since then, it has been considered a cult film. Plot While investigati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making Love
''Making Love'' is a 1982 American drama film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Kate Jackson, Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean. The film tells the story of a married man coming to terms with his homosexuality and the love triangle that develops between him, his wife and another man. Plot Zack Elliot is a successful young oncologist in the Los Angeles area married to Claire, an equally successful television network executive during the early 1980s. They first met when they were both in college, have been married for eight years, and are generally happy in their relationship, sharing a love for Gilbert and Sullivan and the poetry of Rupert Brooke, to whom they were introduced by their elderly former neighbor, Winnie Bates. Intending to start a family, the couple buy a big house. Unknown to Claire, Zack has been struggling with feelings of attraction to other men. He picks up men in his car and starts frequenting gay bars in West Hollywood on his lunch hour, although he does no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
