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Rick Friedberg
Rick Friedberg (born March 11, 1944) is an American film and television director, screenwriter and producer, best known for his work with Leslie Nielsen. He is also the author of ''Hollywood War Stories, How to Survive in the Trenches'', a memoir/advice guide on the film industry. Career Friedberg made his feature film debut in 1980 with the comedy ''Pray TV (1980 film), Pray TV'' starring Dabney Coleman, followed by 1983's ''Off the Wall (1983 film), Off the Wall''. He would direct television episodes for ''The Twilight Zone (1985 TV series), The Twilight Zone'', ''New Monkees'' and ''CityKids''. When Friedberg made the comic instruction video ''Bad Golf Made Easier'' with Leslie Nielsen, he showed his son Jason Friedberg's script to him, which was parodying James Bond movies and other action films. Nielsen approved, and this led to 1996's ''Spy Hard''. The film eventually grossed $26 million against a production budget of $18 million. Through the 2000s and 2010s, Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spy Hard
''Spy Hard'' is a 1996 American spy parody film starring Leslie Nielsen (who also executive produced) and Nicollette Sheridan, parodying James Bond and other action films. The introduction to the film is sung by comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic, and it was the first film to be written by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer who later went on to co-write ''Scary Movie'' and write and direct parody films such as ''Date Movie'', ''Disaster Movie'', and ''Meet the Spartans''. The film's title is a parody of '' Die Hard''. The film was directed by Rick Friedberg who produced with Doug Draizin and Jeffrey Konvitz. The film was released by Buena Vista Pictures under its Hollywood Pictures banner on May 24, 1996, receiving negative reviews from critics. While many praised Nielsen's acting and its humor, most found the script, story, and its direction disappointing. The film eventually grossed $26 million against a production budget of $18 million. Plot Secret agent WD-40 D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller film, thriller and adventure film, adventure genres and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Film Directors
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, Entertainment, or any other entertainment medium. The term originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in Ancient Greek theatre, theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Screenwriters
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American Film Directors
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely. Some directors also write their o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Wild Child (W
Wild child usually refers to a feral child; it may also refer to: Film and television *''The Wild Child'', a 1970 French film directed by François Truffaut * ''Wild Child'' (film), a 2008 teen comedy starring Emma Roberts * "Wild Child" (''Recess''), a television episode *"Wild Child: The Story of Feral Children", an episode of the documentary series ''Body Shock'' Books and comics *'' Wild Child (book)'', 2021 children's nature book by Dara McAnulty *Wild Child (character), a Marvel Comics character Music *Wild Child (band), an American indie pop band Albums * ''Wild Child'' (E. G. Daily album), 1985 * ''Wild Child'' (Valerie Carter album), 1978 *''Wild Child'', by the Savage Rose, 1973 *''Wild Child'', by Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, 2013 *''Wild Child'', by the Untouchables, 1985 *''Wild Child'', an EP by Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction, 1986 Songs * "Wild Child" (Ace Wilder song), 2017 * "Wild Child" (Elen Levon song), 2013 * "Wild Child" (Enya song), 2001 * "W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summertime Girls
"Summertime Girls" is a single by American rock band Y&T. It was released as the first single from their seventh studio album '' Open Fire''. It later reappeared on their eighth studio album '' Down for the Count''. The song became the band's biggest hit, as well as their first and only single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 55. Music video The music video starts off with a homeless person looking through a garbage can at a beach, upon which drummer Leonard Haze emerges from the garbage pile. The video then cuts to vocalist Dave Meniketti and guitarist Joey Alves coming out of a small cave, and then to bassist Phil Kennemore emerging from the sand after being discovered by a man with a metal detector. All four members then meet up as a large crowd approach the beach, when four girls, all dressed in black leather clothing with chains emerge from the crowd, who are seen throughout the video as the band continue hang about the beach. As everyone leaves the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot For Teacher
"Hot for Teacher" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, taken from their sixth studio album, ''1984''. The song was written by band members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth, and produced by Ted Templeman. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album in October 1984, and was the final single released during the band's 1974–1985 era. The song features Alex Van Halen's double bass drum performance, and its music video, featuring the band as both adults and young students. Unusually for a single, it begins with a 30-second drum solo, followed by another 30 seconds of instrumental introduction. The ending of this song comes from a studio demo from the band's club days, entitled "Voodoo Queen". Musical style The song is a mixture of glam metal, heavy metal, hard rock, and speed metal. Music video The music video (directed by Pete Angelus and David Lee Roth, and produced by Jerry Kramer and Glenn Goodwin, choreographed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Golf My Way
''Bad Golf My Way'' is a 1994 video by actor Leslie Nielsen. It is the sequel to his first golf video '' Bad Golf Made Easier'' and was followed by '' Stupid Little Golf Video'' in 1997. Like its predecessor, ''Bad Golf'' is a parody of golf Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. Golf, unlike most ball games, cannot and does not use a standardized playing area, and coping ... and other golf videos and books. This time, Nielsen drives a heel golfer crazy. Sequel '' Stupid Little Golf Video'' was the third and final film. However, Rick Friedberg was replaced as director by producer Peter Hayman. , it is the only one that has been released on DVD. Nielsen's wife Barberee Earl Nielsen makes a cameo as a lady golfer. References External links * * * 1994 comedy films 1990s parody films 1994 films American comedy films Direct-to-video comedy films 1990s Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Real Housewives Of Orange County
''The Real Housewives of Orange County'' (abbreviated ''RHOC'') is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 21, 2006. It has aired sixteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Orange County, California. The cast of the upcoming season will consist of Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson; Taylor Armstrong will join in a "friend of" capacity. The show's success has led for the development of ''The Real Housewives'' franchise and similar spin-off series based in numerous states across the United States, as well as numerous installments internationally. The success of the show has resulted in two spin-offs; '' Date My Ex: Jo & Slade'' and '' Tamra's OC Wedding''. Overview and casting Seasons 1–3 In April 2005, ''The Real Housewives'' was ordered by American television network Bravo. The show’s working title was “Behind The Gates,” and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorpion (TV Series)
''Scorpion'' (stylized as ) is an American action drama television series created by Nick Santora for CBS. The series stars Elyes Gabel (Walter O'Brien), Katharine McPhee (Paige Dineen), Eddie Kaye Thomas (Tobias Curtis), Jadyn Wong (Happy Quinn), Ari Stidham (Sylvester "Sly" Dodd), and Robert Patrick (Cabe Gallo). Very loosely based on the life of its executive producer and self-proclaimed computer expert Walter O'Brien, the series centers on O'Brien and his friends helping to solve complex global problems and save lives. The series premiered on September 22, 2014. On October 27, 2014, CBS placed a full-season episode order for the first season. In March 2017, CBS renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on September 25, 2017. ''Scorpion'' received mixed critical reception. On May 12, 2018, CBS cancelled the series after four seasons. Synopsis Scorpion is said to be the last line of defense against complex, high-technology threats around the globe. Drawing on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
