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Midwives (2001 Film)
''Midwives'' is a 2001 American television film, starring Sissy Spacek, Peter Coyote, Terry Kinney, Alison Pill and Piper Laurie. It was directed by Glenn Jordan. The film is based in the 1997 novel ''Midwives'' written by Chris Bohjalian. It was Lifetime's 100th Original Movie and had the highest rating in the network's history. Plot Sibyl Danforth, a midwife in rural Vermont, is charged with manslaughter in the death of one of her patients. Cast * Sissy Spacek as Sibyl Danforth * Peter Coyote as Stephen Hastings * Terry Kinney as Rand Danforth * Alison Pill as Constance 'Connie' Danforth * Piper Laurie as Cheryl Visco Reception Midwives got most favorable reviews from critics and was nominated for "Best Motion Picture Made for Television" in the 6th Golden Satellite Awards, but lost for ''The Day Reagan Was Shot''. Sissy Spacek was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of "Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries" and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Bohjalian
Chris A. Bohjalian ( hy, Քրիս Պոհճալեան) is an Armenian-American novelist and the author of 20 novels, including ''Midwives'' (1997), '' The Sandcastle Girls'' (2012), '' The Guest Room'' (2016), and ''The Flight Attendant'' (2018). Bohjalian's work has been published in over 30 languages, and three of his novels have been adapted into films. Bohjalian's ''The Flight Attendant'' has been adapted for a television drama starring Kaley Cuoco. Biography Chris Bohjalian graduated from Amherst College summa cum laude, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In the mid-1980s, he worked as an account representative for J. Walter Thompson, an ad agency located in New York City. Bohjalian moved with his wife Victoria Blewer to Lincoln, Vermont in 1988. In Lincoln, Bohjalian began writing weekly columns for the local newspaper and magazine about living in the small town, which had a population of about 975 residents. The column ran in ''The Burlington Free Press'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for initial showing in movie theaters, and direct-to-video films made for initial release on home video formats. In certain cases, such films may also be referred to and shown as a miniseries, which typically indicates a film that has been divided into multiple parts or a series that contains a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Origins and history Precursors of "television movies" include ''Talk Faster, Mister'', which aired on WABD (now WNYW) in New York City on December 18, 1944, and was produced by RKO Pictures, and the 1957 ''The Pied Piper of Hamelin'', based on the poem by Robert Browning, and starring Van Johnson, one of the first filmed "family musicals" made directly for television. That film was made in Technicolor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Films
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Me And My Shadows
''Me and My Shadows'' is the second studio album by singer Cliff Richard and third album overall. Recorded with The Shadows and produced by Norrie Paramor, it was released through Columbia Records in October 1960 and reached No. 2 in the UK album chart. The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. No singles were to be officially released in the UK from the album. A pairing of album tracks " Gee Whizz It's You" and "I Cannot Find a True Love" was pressed as an export single intended for continental Europe but high demand in the UK meant it charted in March 1961 and eventually reached #4 in the UK singles chart. Although very popular for an import, this single broke what would have been a run of 15 consecutive top 3 singles in the UK, although it helped give Richard a record 16 back to back top 5 hits. This album is the 2nd of only 5 albums liff, Me & My Shadows, 21 Today, Finders Keepers, Established 1958recorded by Richard with exclusive backing by the Shadows during the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Davis
Judith Davis (born 23 April 1955) is an Australian actress in film, television, and on stage. With a career spanning over 40 years, she has been commended for her versatility and regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation. Frequent collaborator Woody Allen described her as, "one of the most exciting actresses in the world". She is the most awarded recipient for the AACTA Award with nine accolades and has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, and two nominations for Academy Awards. Davis is a 1977 graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, where she starred opposite Mel Gibson in ''Romeo and Juliet''. Most of Davis's stage work has been in Australia, including ''Visions'' (1979), '' Piaf'' (1980), ''Miss Julie'' (1983), ''King Lear'' (1984), ''Hedda Gabler'' (1986), ''Victory'' (2004) and ''The Seagull'' (2011), but she also starred in the 1982 London production of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Screen Actors Guild Awards
The 8th Screen Actors Guild Awards, honoring the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2001, took place on March 10, 2002. The ceremony was held at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California and was televised live by TNT. The nominees were announced on January 29, 2002 by Marisa Tomei and Ted Danson at Los Angeles' Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theatre. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award * Edward Asner Film Television In Memoriam Performers and members of the Guild who had died the previous year that were honored in the ceremony's In Memoriam tribute: * Aaliyah * Imogene Coca * Perry Como * Dagmar * Rosemary DeCamp * Troy Donahue * Gloria Foster * Arlene Francis * Kathleen Freeman * David Graf * Jane Greer * Anne Haney * George Harrison * Nigel Hawthorne * Eileen Heckart * Christopher Hewett * Peggy Lee * Jack Lemmon * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Day Reagan Was Shot
''The Day Reagan Was Shot'' is a 2001 American made-for-television film drama film directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and co-produced by Oliver Stone. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig and Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan, and co-stars Michael Murphy, Holland Taylor, Kenneth Welsh and Colm Feore. Plot The film is loosely based on events surrounding the Reagan assassination attempt on March 30, 1981 by John Hinckley Jr., and depicts a media frenzy, a divided White House cabinet and staff with little control, and a fictional threat of international crisis. Cast *Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig *Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan *Colm Feore as Caspar Weinberger *Michael Murphy as Michael Deaver *Holland Taylor as Nancy Reagan *Kenneth Welsh as James Baker *Leon Pownall as Ed Meese *Robert Bockstael as Richard V. Allen *Beau Starr as Special Agent Cage * Alex Carter as Dr. Allard *Andrew Tarbet as Dr. Gregorio *Christian Lloyd as John Hinckley Jr. * Sean McCann as Donald R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Golden Satellite Awards
The 6th Golden Satellite Awards were given on January 19, 2002, at the St. Regis Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Special achievement awards Mary Pickford Award (for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry) – Karl Malden Special Achievement Award (for outstanding devotion & commitment in promoting the best of Israeli films through Israel Film Festival in the United States) – Meir Fenigstein Outstanding New Talent – Dakota Fanning / Rupert Grint Motion picture winners and nominees Best Actor – Drama Brian Cox – '' L.I.E.'' *Russell Crowe – '' A Beautiful Mind'' *Guy Pearce – '' Memento'' *Sean Penn – ''I Am Sam'' *Billy Bob Thornton – ''Monster's Ball'' *Denzel Washington – ''Training Day'' Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Ewan McGregor – ''Moulin Rouge!'' *Colin Firth – ''Bridget Jones's Diary'' *Gene Hackman –''The Royal Tenenbaums'' *John Cameron Mitchell – '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' *Ben Stiller – ''Zoolander'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midwives (novel)
''Midwives: A Novel'' is a novel by Chris Bohjalian, and was chosen as an Oprah's Book Club selection in October 1998. Plot summary On an icy winter night in an isolated house in rural Vermont, a seasoned midwife named Sibyl Danforth takes desperate measures to save a baby's life. She performs an emergency cesarean section on a mother she believes has died of a stroke. But what if Sibyl's patient wasn't dead—and Sibyl inadvertently killed her? Midwives tells the story of Sibyl Danforth from the point of view of her young daughter. Film, TV or theatrical adaptations A TV film, ''Midwives'', was made in 2001, adapted from this novel. It stars Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie and directed by Glenn Jordan Glenn Jordan (born April 5, 1936) is a retired American television director and producer. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jordan directed multiple episodes of ''Family'' and helmed numerous television movies, several based on real persons as divers .... References 1997 American nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 In Film
The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first installments of the ''Harry Potter'', ''Fast & Furious'', ''Spy Kids'', ''Monsters, Inc.'' and ''Shrek'' franchises, and ''The Lord of the Rings'' and '' Ocean's'' trilogies. Significant non-English language films released included ''Monsoon Wedding'', ''Amélie'' and ''Spirited Away''. There was one film, ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', that passed over $1 billion in a re-release of 2020. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2001 by worldwide gross are as follows: ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' grossed $974 million, and became the second highest-grossing film of all time. It was also the highest-grossing film in the ''Harry Potter'' film franchise before ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' surpassed it in 2011. 2001 was the first time that two films released in the same year grossed more than $800 million at the box office, with ''Harry P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sissy Spacek
Mary Elizabeth Spacek (; born December 25, 1949) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four British Academy Film Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Spacek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011. Born and raised in Texas, Spacek initially aspired to a career as a recording artist. In 1968, at age 18, she recorded a single, "John, You Went Too Far This Time," under the name Rainbo. Spacek began her professional acting career in the early 1970s, making her debut as an extra in Andy Warhol's ''Women in Revolt'' (1971). Her breakout role came with Terrence Malick's influential crime film ''Badlands'' (1973), which earned her a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. She rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Carrie White i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia TriStar Television
Columbia TriStar Television, Inc. (abbreviated as CTT) was an American television production and distribution company that was active from 1994 to 2002. It was operated as the third name of the early television studio Screen Gems and the fourth name of Pioneer Telefilms, both part of Sony Pictures Entertainment and the third company to use the Columbia and TriStar names together (the first being Columbia TriStar Home Video, later Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and the second, Columbia TriStar International Television, later rebranded as Sony Pictures Television International). History Beginnings Columbia TriStar Television was launched on February 21, 1994, from the merger of Columbia Pictures Television and TriStar Television, under the leadership of Jon Feltheimer, who was president of TriStar Television from 1991 to 1994 and of New World Television until 1991. After the merger, Columbia Pictures Television Distribution was renamed Columbia TriStar Television Distribution ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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