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Plus One (2019 Film)
''Plus One'' is a 2019 American romantic comedy film, written, directed, and produced by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer. Starring Maya Erskine, Jack Quaid, Beck Bennett, Rosalind Chao, Perrey Reeves, and Ed Begley Jr., the film follows two longtime single friends who agree to be each other's plus one at every wedding they're invited to. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, 2019, where it won the Narrative Audience Award, and was released on June 14, 2019 by RLJE Films. It received generally positive reviews from critics. Plot Ben King and Alice Mori, close friends since college and now in their late twenties, attend a wedding where Alice, having recently broke up with her boyfriend Nate due to his infidelity, overindulges in alcohol and Ben helps take care of her. Ben is fixated on former classmate Jess Ramsey and hopes to establish a romantic relationship with her, but embarrasses himself when she rebuffs his attempt to kiss her because she is engaged. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Chan (film Director)
Jeff Chan is an American film director and screenwriter. He was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Chan's work has included directing the films '' Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish'', ''Grace: The Possession'', '' Code 8'', '' Plus One'' and '' Code 8: Part II''. Chan has also worked as a screenwriter for television. He was nominated at the 72nd Writers Guild of America Awards in 2019 among the writers of comedy series ''PEN15 ''PEN15'' is an American cringe comedy television series, created by Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Sam Zvibleman, that premiered on February 8, 2019, on Hulu. The series stars Erskine and Konkle, who also serve as executive producers alongside Z ...''. References * American film directors American male screenwriters Living people Year of birth missing (living people) People from Ridgewood, New Jersey {{US-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One-night-stand
A one-night stand or one-night sex is a single Human sexual activity, sexual encounter in which there is an expectation that there shall be no further relations between the sexual participants. It draws its name from the common practice of a one-night stand, a single night performance by an entertainer at a venue. The practice can be described as "sexual activity without emotional commitment or future involvement".Jeffrey S. Turner, ''American Families in Crisis: A Reference Handbook'' (2009), p. 47. Views The one-night stand is the most common form of infidelity and is often used in research, polls and surveys to define the level of promiscuity in a society at any given time. It has been suggested that such an act can be as threatening to a relationship as a long-term affair: Some women have suggested that women who feel sexually insecure or unfulfilled should seek out one-night stands for personal growth and fulfillment. One writes, "[a] one-night stand is the erotic man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Havey
Allan Havey (born September 19, 1954) is an American stand-up comic and actor. He started his career as a comedian in New York City in 1981. Overview Havey made his national debut in 1986 on '' Late Night with David Letterman'' and made many appearances on the show throughout the 1980s and 1990s. When Letterman left NBC for CBS after not being chosen to replace Johnny Carson as host of ''The Tonight Show'', Havey was one of several comedians considered by NBC to replace Letterman. In November 1989, he was chosen by HBO Downtown Productions to host a show on The Comedy Channel (later known as Comedy Central). The show, '' Night After Night with Allan Havey'', which initially ran for three hours nightly, presented Allan's unique stream of consciousness, celebrity interviews, news and film clips (with commentary), and unusual "on location" scenarios. Havey often recounted stories from his life, sometimes apocryphal or tongue in cheek, sometimes very real, in tandem with his break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Kazan
Maya Kazan (; born November 24, 1986) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Eleanor Gallinger on the television series'' The Knick'' (2014–2015). Personal life Kazan is the daughter of screenwriters Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, and the granddaughter of film director Elia Kazan and playwright Molly Kazan. Her sister is actress Zoe Kazan. Career Theater In 2012, Kazan starred as Lucrece in Pierre Corneille's '' The Liar'', written by David Ives at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. In 2013, she played the role of Laura in Michael Rabe's play ''The Future Is Not What It Was'' at the Walkerspace theater in New York. In 2014, she took on the role of the adult Perdita in William Shakespeare's ''The Winter's Tale'' at the Old Globe Theater. In a February 2014 ''Los Angeles Times'' review, critic Charles McNulty wrote: "Kazan doesn't yet possess a strong stage voice, but she has everything else that's needed to make us fall in love with Perdit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Ward (actor)
Jeff Ward is an American actor. He is best known for his starring roles as Charles Manson in ''Manson's Lost Girls'' (2016), Seth Marlowe in '' Channel Zero: No-End House'' (2017), and Deke Shaw in '' Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2017–2020). Early life and education Ward was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, where he began acting in theatrical productions. He has one younger sister who is a third grade teacher. Ward attended Tisch School of the Arts along with fellow actor Miles Teller. He is also an alumnus of Stella Adler School for Acting. Career Ward received recognition after he was cast as Charles Manson in the 2016 TV movie ''Manson's Lost Girls'', a role he accepted because he felt that "people inherently have a slightly dark side." In 2017, he starred as Seth Marlowe in the critically acclaimed horror anthology series '' Channel Zero: No-End House''. Later in 2017, he was cast as Deke Shaw on the Marvel Cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Bell
Emma Jean Bell (born December 17, 1986) is an American actress, best known for her roles in films '' Frozen'' (2010) and '' Final Destination 5'' (2011), and for playing Amy in the first and third season of '' The Walking Dead'' (2010; 2012), and Emma Judith Ryland Brown on the TNT drama series ''Dallas'' (2013–2014). Early life and family Emma Bell, who was born in Woodbury, New Jersey, grew up in Flemington and the Stanton section of Readington Township and attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School. She moved to New York City at the age of 16. She attended Talent Unlimited High School Performing Arts High School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Her mother, Tessa Horan, was a producer for '' 60 Minutes'', and her father, Robert M. "Rob" Bell, owns Green Birdie Productions, a full-service video production company in Lambertville, New Jersey. Her father was also a reporter, videographer and writer-producer for WWOR-TV. Her brother, Chase Sterling Bell, is a musicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessy Hodges
Jessy Hodges (born August 8, 1986) is an American actress. She played Sophie Parker in the web series ''Anyone But Me''. She is the daughter of '' The Evil Dead'' star Ellen Sandweiss. Biography Hodges lives in Los Angeles and is originally from Huntington Woods, Michigan. She studied drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. About her acting career, Hodges said that she was very involved in theater during the early years of her life. She also said she has a strong connection to her mother. Her mother Ellen Sandweiss went to school for theater and is also an actress. Hodges and her mother starred in '' Satan's Playground'' together. Hodges married her boyfriend and former SNL cast member Beck Bennett on August 25, 2018. For her work in the critically acclaimed web series ''Anyone But Me'', Hodges was nominated for an Indie Soap Award in the breakthrough performance category. The storyline pertinent to her character Sophie's sexual questioning was nominated for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Bass (actor)
Jon Bass (born September 22, 1989) is an American actor, known for his roles in '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'', ''Super Pumped'', ''Baywatch'', and the comedy series ''Big Time in Hollywood, FL''. Early life and education Bass grew up in Bellaire, Texas, and attended Bellaire High School, graduating in 2005. He graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He is Jewish. Career Following college, he moved to New York City and began his professional acting career. Bass auditioned for the role of Elder Cunningham in the Broadway musical ''The Book of Mormon'', but was not cast. A year later, he was cast in the role in the Denver and Los Angeles productions and went on to replace Josh Gad in the role on Broadway. In 2014, he played a small role in the HBO comedy series ''Girls'', and then had minor guest roles in '' The Newsroom'' and ''House of Lies''. Later in 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the Comedy Central's series ''Big Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finn Wittrock
Peter L. Wittrock Jr. (born October 28, 1984), known as Finn Wittrock, is an US actor and screenwriter who began his career in guest roles on several television shows. He made his film debut in 2004, in '' Halloweentown High'' before returning to films in the 2010 film '' Twelve''. After studying theater at The Juilliard School, he was a regular in the soap opera '' All My Children'' from 2009 to 2011, while performing in several theatrical productions. In 2011, he performed in playwright Tony Kushner's Off-Broadway play '' The Illusion'' and made his Broadway debut in 2012 as Happy Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller's play ''Death of a Salesman'', directed by Mike Nichols. In 2014, he gained recognition for his roles in the films ''The Normal Heart'', '' Noah'', and '' Unbroken'', and garnered a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role as Dandy Mott in the FX series '' American Horror Story: Freak Show''. In 2015, he portrayed model Tristan Duffy and actor Rudolph Valent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepmother
A stepmother, stepmum or stepmom is a non-biological female parent married to one's preexisting parent. A stepmother-in-law is a stepmother of one's spouse. Children from her spouse's previous unions are known as her stepchildren. Culture Stepparents (mainly stepmothers) may also face some societal challenges due to the stigma surrounding the "evil stepmother" character. Morello notes that the introduction of the "evil stepmother" character in the past is problematic to stepparents today, as it has created a stigma towards stepmothers. The presence of this stigma can have a negative impact on stepmothers' self-esteem. Fiction In fiction, stepmothers are often portrayed as being wicked and evil. The character of the wicked stepmother features heavily in fairy tales; the most famous examples are ''Cinderella'', ''Snow White'' and ''Hansel and Gretel''. Stepdaughters are her most common victim, and then stepdaughter/stepson pairs, but stepsons also are victims as in '' The Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachelor Party
A bachelor party (in the United States and sometimes in Canada), also known as a stag weekend, stag do or stag party (in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries, and Ireland), or a buck's night (in Australia), is a party held/arranged by the man who is shortly to enter marriage. A stag night is usually planned by the groom's friend or brother, occasionally with the assistance of a bachelor party planning company. The first references to Western stag nights in the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' date to the 19th century. Traditionally, stag nights involved a black tie banquet hosted by the father of the groom that included a toast in honour of the groom and bride. Since the 1980s, some bachelor parties in the United States have involved vacationing to a foreign destination, or have featured female company such as strippers or topless waitresses. History The bachelor party dates back as early as the 5th century B.C. The ancient Spartans celebrated the groom's last night as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known colloquially as acid, is a potent psychedelic drug. Effects typically include intensified thoughts, emotions, and sensory perception. At sufficiently high dosages LSD manifests primarily mental, visual, as well as auditory, hallucinations. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and increased body temperature are typical. Effects typically begin within half an hour and can last for up to 20 hours. LSD is also capable of causing mystical experiences and ego dissolution. It is used mainly as a recreational drug or for spiritual reasons. LSD is both the prototypical psychedelic and one of the "classical" psychedelics, being the psychedelics with the greatest scientific and cultural significance. LSD is typically either swallowed or held under the tongue. It is most often sold on blotter paper and less commonly as tablets, in a watery solution or in gelatin squares called panes. LSD is considered to be non-addictive with low potent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
