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Natasha Gregson Wagner
Natasha Gregson Wagner ( Gregson; born September 29, 1970) is an American actress. She is the daughter of film producer Richard Gregson and actress Natalie Wood. She has appeared in films including '' Lost Highway'' (1997), ''Two Girls and a Guy'' (1997), '' First Love, Last Rites'' (1997), ''Urban Legend'' (1998), ''Another Day in Paradise'' (1998) and '' High Fidelity'' (2000). Early life Natasha Gregson was born September 29, 1970 in Los Angeles, to American actress Natalie Wood and British producer Richard Gregson. Her godmother was actress Ruth Gordon. Her parents separated when she was ten months old, and later divorced. Her mother remarried actor Robert Wagner in 1972, and in 1974 they had a daughter, Courtney. Her aunt, with whom she has no contact, is actress and producer Lana Wood. Through her father, she is a cousin of author Jessica Gregson, niece of actor Michael Craig, stepdaughter of journalist Julia Gregson and great-great granddaughter of Reginald Hanson, form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Watson (actor)
Michael Barrett Watson (born April 23, 1974) is an American actor known for his roles of List of 7th Heaven characters#Matt Camden, Matt Camden on ''7th Heaven (TV series), 7th Heaven'', Brian Davis in ''What About Brian'', Todd Deepler in ''Samantha Who?'' and Lachlan Murdoch in ''The Loudest Voice''. Early life Watson was one of four children of Karen, a paralegal, and Michael Watson, an attorney. At the age of 8, Watson and his family moved to Dallas, Texas, where he began his modeling career. For a period of time, he studied acting at the Dallas Young Actors Studio with director Linda Seto. Watson was 14 when his parents divorced. When he was 15, he moved to Burbank, California, where he immediately landed a six-month contract on the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. After his contract ended, Watson moved back to Texas and graduated from Richardson High School in 1992. Career When he turned 19, Watson moved back to Los Angeles, where he worked parking cars at a House of Blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Fidelity (film)
''High Fidelity'' is a 2000 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears, starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Todd Louiso, and Lisa Bonet. The film is based on the 1995 British novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, with the setting moved from London to Chicago and the protagonist's name changed. Hornby expressed surprise at how faithful the adaptation was, saying "at times, it appears to be a film in which John Cusack reads my book." Following a breakup with his most recent girlfriend, Rob Gordon recounts his most painful breakups, seeking to find a reason for his failed romances. The film is styled around Rob talking to the camera and narrating his own story. Cusack was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Plot Rob Gordon is a music-loving man with a poor understanding of women. After being dumped by his long-term girlfriend, Laura, he tries to understand how he failed in his relationships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wes Craven
Wesley Earl Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor. Craven has commonly been recognized as one of the greatest masters of the horror genre due to the cultural impact and influence of his work. Amongst his Wes Craven filmography, prolific filmography, Craven was best known for his pioneering work in the Horror film, horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor and satire. Craven created the A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise), ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' franchise (1984–2010), specifically writing and directing A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984 film), the first film, co-writing and producing the third, ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987), and writing and directing the seventh, ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'' (1994). He additionally directed the first four films in the Scream (franchise), ''Scream'' franchise (1996–2011). He also directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hart To Hart
''Hart to Hart'' is an American mystery television series that premiered on August 25, 1979, on ABC. The show stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, respectively, a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous jetset lifestyle and regularly find themselves working as unpaid detectives in order to solve crimes in which they become embroiled. The series was created by novelist and television writer Sidney Sheldon. The series ended after five seasons on May 22, 1984, but was followed by eight made-for-television movies, from 1993 to 1996. Premise The premise of the show is summed up in the opening credits sequence, narrated by Max, the Harts' majordomo (Lionel Stander), as he introduces the characters: Beginning with Season 2 onward, the opening lines were slightly changed: Jonathan Hart (Robert Wagner) is the CEO of Hart Industries, a global conglomerate based in Los Angeles. His wife Jennifer ( Stefanie Powers) is a freelance journalist. Living the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shaggy Dog (1994 Film)
''The Shaggy Dog'' is a 1994 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film and a remake of the 1959 film of the same name produced by Walt Disney Television that premiered on November 12, 1994 as an ABC Family Movie. It is the first in a series of four remakes of Disney live-action films produced for broadcast on ABC during the 1994–95 television season, the other three being ''The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes'', ''Escape to Witch Mountain'', and ''Freaky Friday''. Plot Preteen Martin "Moochie" Daniels just wants a dog, but his dad, Ron, is allergic to canines, like Bundles, the Old English Sheepdog of New neighbor Charlie Mulvihill & his niece Francesca, who secretly trained his pet to help him steal jewels. Mooch's big brother Wilbur "Wilby" is smart, shy and a promising inventor, but hopelessly clumsy when it comes to girls, and is jealous of his slick mate Trey who has no problems. Desperate Wilby cast a spell on himself (he accidentally got from dad's museum of curiosit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Vampires
''Modern Vampires'' (also known as ''Revenant'') is a 1998 American black comedy-horror film written by Matthew Bright, directed by Richard Elfman and starring Casper Van Dien, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Kim Cattrall, Natasha Lyonne, Udo Kier and Rod Steiger. It was released direct to video on October 19, 1999. Plot Dallas, a vampire, continuously bites people without permission from The Count. He is especially infuriated after Dallas turns Nico, a young woman and serial killer known as the "Hollywood Slasher" and orders her immediate death. 20 years after his exile, he returns to Los Angeles to pay a visit to his vampire friends: Ulrike, Vincent, Richard and Richard's pregnant wife Panthia. To celebrate Dallas' return, the five decide to spend the night clubbing in one of The Count's many vampire bars. Unfortunately, The Count is also there and he threatens Dallas to leave town. Dr. Van Helsing, leader of Van Helsing's Institute of Vienna, is currently after the band of vampires. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffy The Vampire Slayer (film)
''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' is a 1992 American comedy horror film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui and starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer, Luke Perry, Hilary Swank, and David Arquette. It follows a Valley Girl cheerleader named Buffy who learns that it is her fate to hunt vampires. It was a moderate success at the box office, but received mixed reception from critics. The film took a different direction from that which its writer, Joss Whedon, intended. Five years later, he created the darker, and critically acclaimed, television series of the same name. Plot Buffy Summers is a cheerleader at Hemery High School in Los Angeles. Her main concerns are shopping and spending time with her rich, snooty friends and her boyfriend, Jeffrey. While at school one day, she is approached by a man who calls himself Merrick. He informs her that she is The Slayer, or Chosen One, destined to kill vampires and his duty is to guide and train her. She initially r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathers & Sons (1992 Film)
''Fathers & Sons'' is a 1992 American crime drama film written and directed by Paul Mones and starring Jeff Goldblum, Rory Cochrane, Rosanna Arquette, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Famke Janssen (in her film debut). The film is about the connection between a father and son complicated by the foibles of a serial killer and the interactions of a psychic. The film was a 1994 selection at the Sundance Film Festival and also won the Audience Award at the Deauville Film Festival. The film was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. Plot Max Fish is a failed, reclusive film director who has moved to the small New Jersey seaside town of Belmar from New York City with his wife and son, Ed. When his wife dies, he is left to raise his son on his own. Max opens up a bookstore and becomes involved in marathon running. He also participates in a local theater production of a ''Don'' ''Quixote'' play. However, he is struggling in his parental role, as Ed is becoming increasingl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one Liberal arts education, liberal arts school, the University of Southern California academics, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 Undergraduate education, undergraduate, Graduate school, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 Postgraduate education, post-graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is also a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969. USC is ranked as one of the top universities in the United States and admission to its programs is considered College admissions in the United States, highly selective. USC has graduated more alumni who have gone on to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emerson College
Emerson College is a private college with its main campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It also maintains campuses in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California and Well, Limburg, Netherlands ( Kasteel Well). Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," the college offers more than three dozen degree and professional training programs specializing in the fields of arts and communication with a foundation in liberal arts studies. The college is one of the founding members of the ProArts Consortium, an association of six neighboring institutions in Boston dedicated to arts education at the collegiate level. Emerson is also notable for the college's namesake public opinion poll, Emerson College Polling, which is operated by the Department of Communication Studies. Originally based in Boston's Pemberton Square, the college moved neighborhoods several times, and is now located in the Theater District along the south side of the Boston Common. Emerson owns and operates th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast (California), South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy. Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John Percival Jones, John P. Jones and Robert Symington Baker, Robert Baker, who in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which incorporated as a city in 1886. The city developed into a seaside resort during the late 19th and early 20th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossroads School (Santa Monica, California)
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a private, K–12, independent, college preparatory school in Santa Monica, California, United States. The school is a former member of the G20 Schools Group. History The school was founded in 1971 as a secular institution affiliated with St. Augustine By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Santa Monica. Although the founders, and many of the school's original students, came from the former St. Augustine By-the-Sea Episcopal Day School in Santa Monica, Crossroads School has always been a secular institution. Crossroads started with three rooms in a Baptist church offering grades seven and eight, and an initial enrollment of just over 30 students. The name Crossroads was suggested by Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken", in which Frost writes: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. As St. Augustine's grew to junior and senior high school, the founders started Crossroad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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