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Mark Kassen
Mark Kassen (born 1971) is an American actor, director and producer. He has appeared in the films ''Growing Up Brady'' (2000), '' The Good Student'' (2006), '' Puncture'' (2011), and '' Jobs'' (2013). In July 2020, he and Chris Evans launched A Starting Point, a website that presents both the Democratic and Republican point of view on many issues of importance to Americans. Career Theatre In 1994, he made his theatre debut in a New York Off Broadway play titled ''Judy at the Stonewall Inn''. A few years later, he was cast in a play called ''Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight'' which he appeared on stage totally nude. In 2006, he appeared as Hitler's nephew William Patrick Hitler in the play ''Little Willy'', which he also wrote. Film and television Kassen has had small parts in television films and TV series such as '' Another World'' in 1994, ''Cybill'' in 1997, and ''Third Watch'' 1999. In 2006, he produced the television movie '' Bernard and Doris'' with Susan Sarandon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Kassen
Adam Kassen (born May 27, 1974) is an American independent film director, actor, writer and producer. He frequently collaborates with his brother Mark Kassen. Career In 2006, Kassen executive produced ''Bernard and Doris'', which earned him an Emmy Award nomination for "Outstanding Made for Television Movie". Adam made his directorial debut with brother, Mark Kassen, on the 2011 feature film ''Puncture'', starring Chris Evans. The Tribeca Film Festival selected the picture as one of its spotlight features in the 2011 program. Filmography *''Puncture'' (director) *''Bernard and Doris'' (co-executive producer) *''The Sasquatch Gang'' (co-producer) *'' The Good Student'' (co-producer) *''Big Sur Big Sur () is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California between Carmel and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. Big Sur ...'' (2012) (co-producer) References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael David Weiss
Michael David Weiss (December 7, 1967 – October 2, 1999) was an American lawyer. He began a class-action lawsuit against hospital syringe distributors in America, in the hope of protecting nurses from accidental syringe sticks. Early life and education Michael Weiss was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of lawyer Leon and recruiting company founder Marilou. He has one sibling, brother Daniel. The family moved to Bellaire, Texas, in the Greater Houston metropolitan-area, when Weiss was young. Weiss graduated from Bellaire High School in 1985, where he got to know his future law partner, Paul Danziger, who graduated the year before. They participated together in school debates, where Weiss was the team's captain. Weiss was a national merit scholarship semi-finalist. Weiss studied philosophy for two years at Harvard University, then attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he also served as an editor for the ''Texas Law Review'', a student law journal. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital media, digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as ''The Daily (podcast), The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones (publisher), George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won List of Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The New York Times, 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national "newspaper of record". For print it is ranked List of newspapers by circulation, 18th in the world by circulation and List of newspapers in the United States, 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is Public company, publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 189 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sasquatch Gang
''The Sasquatch Gang'' (also known as ''The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang'') is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by Tim Skousen, the first assistant director on ''Napoleon Dynamite''. The six-week shoot was completed in the summer of 2005. The film premiered in January 2006 at the Slamdance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. It was also shown at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, picking up 2 awards. One for Justin Long for Best Actor and Tim Skousen Best Director. It also showed at the Waterfront Film Festival, New Zealand Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, and Vail Film Festival. The film opened in limited release in the United States on November 30, 2007. The film was released on DVD on March 25, 2008. With a production budget of 1.6 million USD, the film's return from box office sales were a domestic gross of $9,458 USD. The film had a limited cinema run with only 9 opening theaters and an average 1 week run at each theatre. Plot Zerk is a young job ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Charades
''Celebrity Charades'' is a series which originally aired from January to September, 1979 as a syndicated series throughout the United States. Original version The original version was hosted by Jay Johnson, along with his dummy Squeaky, and Dick Patterson was the announcer. The series was modeled after the 1962-1964 TV show ''Stump The Stars'', which itself is a successor of the long-running ''Pantomime Quiz'' of the 1950s. Much like the earlier versions, the show consisted of two teams of four celebrities attempting to act out comedic phrases, each within 75 seconds instead of two minutes like in prior versions. The team who guessed all their phrases in the least amount of time won $500 for their favorite charity. In the event of a tie, teams got only $250 each towards their charity. The series was produced by Fein-Schwartz Productions, in association with Columbia Pictures Television. Music was provided by Score Productions, and would be recycled for other game shows: a re-ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looking For Kitty
''Looking for Kitty'' is a 2004 American film written and directed by Edward Burns, in which he plays a private detective in New York City, hired by David Krumholtz to help track down his run-away wife. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on May 6, 2004. It had a limited theatrical release in September 2006 and was released on DVD the following month, on October 24, 2006. ''Saturday Night Live'' alumni Rachel Dratch and Chris Parnell have small parts, while Burns regulars Connie Britton and Kevin Kash have small roles as Burns' neighbor and building superintendent, respectively. Critical reaction Critics were generally unimpressed by ''Looking for Kitty''. It has a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, qualifying it as "rotten", and a 43 on Metacritic, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Elizabeth Weitzman of ''The New York Daily News'' wrote that it "offers moments of striking insight amid the inevitable self-indulgence." Noel Murray of ''The A.V. Club'' was harsher, wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Before We Go
''Before We Go'' is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Chris Evans in his directorial debut. It stars Evans (who also co-produced) and Alice Eve as two strangers stuck in Manhattan, New York City, for the night. The film had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 39th Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2014. It was released on video on demand on July 21, 2015, and had a limited theatrical release in the United States on September 4, 2015. Plot While busking in Grand Central Terminal, Nick Vaughan ( Chris Evans) sees a woman, Brooke Dalton ( Alice Eve), drop her phone while running to catch a train. She misses the train and returns to the station where Nick returns her broken phone. When he finds her standing outside the terminal she confesses that she has just been robbed and is trapped in the city. He offers to pay for a cab to take her to Boston but his debit card is declined and his credit card has expired. When he tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Not
Why Not may refer to: Film and TV * '' Why Not? with Shania Twain'', an American TV show * '' Pourquoi pas!'' (''Why Not!''), a 1977 French film starring Sami Frey * ''Why Not?'', a 2019 short thriller movie directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar Music Albums * ''Why Not'' (George Cables album), 1975 * '' Why Not!'', a 1991 album by saxophonist Houston Person * ''Why Not?'' (Michel Camilo album), 1985, or the title song * '' Why Not...'', a 1978 album by organist Don Patterson * ''Why Not?'' (Marion Brown album), 1968 * ''Why Not?'', a 1973 album by Ellis * '' Y Not'', a 2010 album by Ringo Starr * Y Not Festival, an annual music festival in Derbyshire, England * ''Why Not'', a 2015 album by Blue Sky Riders Songs * "Why Not?" (song), a 2020 single by girl group Loona * "Why Not" (song), a 2003 song by Hilary Duff * "Why Not?", a 1970 song by Gentle Giant from the album ''Gentle Giant Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980. The b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hopeless Pictures
''Hopeless Pictures'' is an American adult animated comedy series starring the voices of Lisa Kudrow and Bob Balaban, and produced and broadcast by the IFC. The cartoon follows fictional film producer Mel Wax, voiced by Michael McKean Michael John McKean (; born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, singer, and musician known for various roles in film and television such as Lenny Kosnowski in '' Laverne & Shirley'', David St. Hubbins in '' ..., in a spoof of the Hollywood movie industry. Stylistically the show makes use of the audio from scripted telephone conversations combined with on-screen gags surrounding the cartoon characters speaking. References External links * {{IFC programming 2000s American adult animated television series 2000s American parody television series 2005 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings American adult animated comedy television series American flash adult animated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looking For Lola
''Looking for Lola'' is a 1997 American romantic comedy film, starring Mark Kassen and Ara Celi. It was co-written, co-produced and directed by Boaz Davidson. Plot Mike is living an unsuccessful life, but lies to his parents about it. He meets Lola, a beautiful, Mexican dancer. When Mike's parents decide to visit him, he convinces Lola to pretend to be his girlfriend. Cast * Mark Kassen as Mike Greenbaum * Ara Celi as Lola * Adam Biesk as Benny * Vincent Ventresca as Tony * Michael Kagan Michael Kagan is an American actor. Career He has guest starred in number of notable television series, including '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', ''Babylon 5'', '' Step by Step'', ''Seinfeld'', '' ER'', '' Tracey Takes On. ... as Max Greenbaum * Brenda Pickleman as Doris Greenbaum * Leeza Davidson as Sally Greenbaum References External links * * Looking For Lola at Film Affinity 1997 films 1997 romantic comedy films Films directed by Boaz Davidson American rom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Killing Secret
''The Killing Secret'' (also known as ''The Secret'') is a 1997 made-for-television drama that originally aired on January 6 on NBC. The film, directed by Noel Nosseck and produced by Philip K. Kleinbart, starred Ari Meyers, Soleil Moon Frye, Tess Harper and Mark Kassen Mark Kassen (born 1971) is an American actor, director and producer. He has appeared in the films ''Growing Up Brady'' (2000), '' The Good Student'' (2006), ''Puncture'' (2011), and '' Jobs'' (2013). In July 2020, he and Chris Evans launched A S .... Plot ''The Killing Secret'' was thought to be based on the true story of Emily Garcia, however, her murder was later solved and does not match the storyline of the film. It may also have been based in part on the murder of Becky Stowe, by her boyfriend Robert Leamon. In the film, Greg (Kassen) is dating Nicole (Meyers) but sleeps with Emily (Frye) who becomes pregnant. Faced with the loss of his college athletic scholarship, Greg kills Emily. The film revolves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABC Afterschool Specials
''ABC Afterschool Special'' is an American television anthology series that aired on ABC from October 4, 1972, to January 23, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on weekdays. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. The series won 51 Daytime Emmy Awards during its 25-year run. In 2004 and 2005, BCI Eclipse and Sunset Home Visual Entertainment issued six DVD collections of episodes from the series that had been produced by Martin Tahse, each collection containing four episodes. A boxed set, in the shape of a school bus, was also released containing all of the DVD releases, with a detailed information booklet of all the specials on the set and including an extra DVD of two specials that had previously not been released on DVD. Episodes Season 1 (1972–73) Seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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