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The Great New Wonderful
''The Great New Wonderful'' is a 2005 American comedy-drama film written by Sam Catlin and directed by Danny Leiner. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Tony Shalhoub, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Olympia Dukakis, and tells the tales of several New Yorkers a year after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The film premiered on April 22, 2005 at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released in the United States on June 26, 2006. Plot ''The Great New Wonderful'' is a series of vignettes of incidents taking place concurrently around Manhattan. The only other thing linking the incidents is the month in which they occur: September 2002. Recurring themes include frustration and sugar. The vignettes include: * An accountant (Jim Gaffigan) undergoing a therapy session in the office of a passive-aggressive psychologist (Tony Shalhoub). * Two immigrants from India on security detail for a visiting dignitary. * An ambitious pastry chef (Maggie Gyllenhaal) preparing a professional pitch that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Leiner
Daniel Leiner (May 13, 1961 – October 18, 2018) was an American film and former television director. He was best known for directing the stoner comedy films ''Dude, Where's My Car?'' and ''Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle''. He was born in Manhattan, New York in 1961. Leiner also directed a wide range of television shows including ''Arrested Development'', ''Everwood'', ''Gilmore Girls'', ''Freaks and Geeks'', '' Sports Night'', '' Felicity'', ''Action'', ''The Tick'', ''Austin Stories'', ''The Mind of the Married Man'', ''The Sopranos'', and ''How to Make It in America''. He also directed ''The Office'' episode "WUPHF.com "WUPHF.com" is the ninth episode of the The Office (U.S. season 7), seventh season of the American comedy television program, television series ''The Office (U.S. TV series), The Office'', and the 135th episode overall. Written by Aaron Shure and ...". Leiner died from lung cancer on October 18, 2018, at the age of 57. References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy-drama
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau ''dramedy'', is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and drama. The modern, scripted-television examples tend to have more humorous bits than simple comic relief seen in a typical hour-long legal or medical drama, but exhibit far fewer jokes-per-minute as in a typical half-hour sitcom. In the United States Examples from United States television include: ''M*A*S*H'', ''Moonlighting'', ''The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd'', '' Northern Exposure'', '' Ally McBeal'', ''Sex and the City'', '' Desperate Housewives'' and '' Scrubs''. The term "dramedy" was coined to describe the late 1980s wave of shows, including ''The Wonder Years'', ''Hooperman'', ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' and ''Frank's Place''. See also *List of comedy drama television series *Black comedy *Dramatic structure * Melodrama *Seriousness *Tragicomedy *Psychological drama References Comedy drama Drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex McCord
''The Real Housewives of New York City'' (abbreviated ''RHONY'') is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 4, 2008. Developed as the second installment of '' The Real Housewives'' franchise, it has aired thirteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in New York City. The success of the show has resulted in two spin-offs; ''Bethenny Ever After'' and ''Bethenny & Fredrik.'' Overview and casting Seasons 1–4 While in pre-production, the show was initially titled ''Manhattan Moms''. It was later rebranded to become the second installment of the then-new ''Real Housewives'' franchise. The first season premiered on March 4, 2008, and starred Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, and Jill Zarin. Kelly Killoren Bensimon was added to the cast for the second season, which premiered on February 17, 2009. The third season premiered March 4, 2010 and saw the addition of Sonja Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonye Patano
Tonye T. Patano (born October 16, 1961) is an American actress. She may be best known as Heylia James on the television series '' Weeds''. She has appeared in television shows such as ''Law & Order'', ''Sex and the City'', ''Monk'' and ''Third Watch''. Patano was in the original cast of the Broadway play, '' 45 Seconds from Broadway'' by Neil Simon. Career Film and television Patano's first screen role was in the 1984 television film ''The Jesse Owens Story''. She has appeared on several television series in guest roles, including ''Sex and the City'', ''Monk'', ''Third Watch'', ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' and ''Elementary''. Patano has played various characters throughout the ''Law & Order'' franchise. She appeared as Carolyn in '' Highway Heartbreaker'' (1992), and had a small role in ''A Price Above Rubies'' (1998). Other film work includes ''Little Manhattan'' and ''The Great New Wonderful'', both released in 2005. In 2005, Patano landed the role of Heylia James, a marijuana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemarie DeWitt
Rosemarie Braddock DeWitt (born October 26, 1971) is an American actress. DeWitt played Emily Lehman in the Fox television series '' Standoff'' (2006–07), co-starring with her future husband Ron Livingston, as well as Charmaine Craine on ''United States of Tara''. She also was the title character in 2008's ''Rachel Getting Married'', garnering several awards and nominations for best supporting actress. She starred in the horror/thriller ''Poltergeist'' (2015), a remake of the 1982 film of the same name. Early life DeWitt was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, the daughter of Rosemarie (Braddock) and Kenny DeWitt. She is a granddaughter of former World Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock, and played the role of neighbor Sara Wilson in the film ''Cinderella Man'', which depicted James J. Braddock's life. DeWitt lived in Hanover Township, New Jersey, and is a graduate of Whippany Park High School. She performed in several high school productions. She attended the New College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Dretzin
Julie Dretzin (born May 24, 1968) is an American actress and audiobook reader. She made her professional acting debut in the 1993 Broadway production ''The Sisters Rosensweig''. Her roles in the television series ''Breaking Bad'' (2010) and ''The Handmaid's Tale'' (2018–2019) were well-received. Dretzin has narrated multiple books, including for children, in different accents. Personal life Julie Dretzin was born on May 24, 1968, in the United States. She said, "I had a theatrical childhood. I was doing Paul Lynde imitations at 4. And my mom was a casting director for Hal Prince for fifteen years". She attended Hampshire College and her final paper was a thesis about "the destruction of the black-Jewish relationship". She originally planned to attend Rutgers University for a master's degree in theater. When she was offered an audition for the Broadway production ''The Sisters Rosensweig'', Dretzin assumed that she would not receive the role, but she received notice of her being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ari Graynor
Ariel Geltman Graynor (born April 27, 1983) is an American actress, known for her roles in TV series such as ''I'm Dying Up Here'', ''The Sopranos'' and ''Fringe'', in stage productions such as ''Brooklyn Boy'' and ''The Little Dog Laughed'', and in films such as '' Whip It'' and '' For a Good Time, Call...'' She also starred as Meredith Davis on the short-lived CBS television sitcom ''Bad Teacher'' in 2014. Early life Graynor was born April 27, 1983, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Joani Geltman, a parenting expert, and Greg Graynor, a contractor. Her mother is from a Jewish family; her father is from a Polish and Roman Catholic background, and converted to Judaism. Graynor was raised Jewish. Her paternal grandfather's surname was changed from "Gryzna". She attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols, a private school in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Class of 2001), and Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut. During a June 29, 2017, CBS late-night interview with Stephen Colbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Kushner
Anthony Robert Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter. Lauded for his work on stage he's most known for his seminal work ''Angels in America'' which earned a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. At the turn of the 21st Century he became known for his numerous film collaborations with Steven Spielberg. He received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013. Kushner made his Broadway debut in 1993 with both '' Angels in America: Millennium Approaches'' and '' Angels in America: Perestroika''. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. He then adapted it into a 2003 miniseries directed by Mike Nichols for which Kushner received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Movie. In 2003 he wrote the lyrics and book to the musical ''Caroline, or Change'' which earned Kushner Tony Award nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. He has collabor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Arnett
William Emerson Arnett (; born May 4, 1970) is a Canadian actor, comedian and producer. He is best known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix series ''Arrested Development'' (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and as the titular character in the Netflix series ''BoJack Horseman'' (2014–2020). He has appeared in films such as ''Let's Go to Prison'' (2006), ''Blades of Glory'' (2007), ''Semi-Pro'' (2008), ''G-Force'' (2009), ''Jonah Hex'' (2010), ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (2014) and its sequel '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'' (2016), and ''Show Dogs'' (2018). His deep baritone voice has landed him numerous voice acting jobs, including ''Danny Phantom'' (2004–2007), '' Ice Age: The Meltdown'' (2006), ''Ratatouille'' (2007), ''Horton Hears a Who!'' (2008), '' Monsters vs. Aliens'' (2009), ''Despicable Me'' (2010), ''The Nut Job'' (2014), ''Teen Titans Go! To the Movies'' (2018), '' Dolittle'' (2020), '' Rumble'' (2021), '' Chip 'n Dale: Rescue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seth Gilliam
Seth Gilliam (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayals of Ellis Carver on ''The Wire'', Clayton Hughes on '' Oz'', Detective Daniels on ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' (2007–2008), Dr. Alan Deaton on ''Teen Wolf'', Father Gabriel Stokes on '' The Walking Dead'', and Sugar Watkins in the movie ''Starship Troopers''. Early life Gilliam graduated from State University of New York at Purchase in 1990. Career Gilliam's film career began in the early 1990s. He has starred in award-winning films such as '' Still Alice''. His other film credits include Sergeant Sugar Watkins in the 1997 action film ''Starship Troopers'' and Sergeant Steven Altameyer in the 1996 film ''Courage Under Fire''. Gilliam has had a number of recurring roles on television, including during the seventh season of ''The Cosby Show'' as Aaron Dexter, boyfriend of Erika Alexander's character, and as Alan Deaton on ''Teen Wolf''. His most prominent role has been on ''The Wir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Parsons
James Joseph Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American actor. From 2007 to 2019, he played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom ''The Big Bang Theory''. He has received various awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. In 2018, ''Forbes'' estimated his annual salary to be $26.5 million and named him the world's highest-paid television actor. Parsons made his Broadway debut in 2011 portraying Tommy Boatwright in the play ''The Normal Heart'', for which he shared a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. He reprised the role in the film adaptation of the play, and he received his seventh Emmy nomination, this time in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie. Similarly, Parsons starred as party host Michael in the 50th anniversary Broadway production of '' The Boys in the Band'', which won the 2019 Tony A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharat Saxena
Sharat Saxena (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films along with Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in more than 250 Bollywood films. Saxena started his career in the early 1970s and has mainly played supporting roles. He has starred in some of the most successful films of Hindi cinema like '' Mr. India'', ''Tridev'', '' Ghayal'', '' Khiladi'', ''Ghulam'', '' Gupt: The Hidden Truth'', ''Duplicate'', ''Soldier'', ''Baghban'', '' Fanaa'', ''Krrish'', '' Ek Hi Raasta'' (1993), Bajrangi Bhaijan and many more. His performances in these films have established him as one of the best supporting actors in Bollywood. He played the role of Kichaka in the television serial ''Mahabharat''. He is well known for his role of ''Daaga'' in the Hindi movie, '' Mr. India'' and ''Totla Seth'' in the popular comedy movie ''Phir Hera Pheri'' . He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Villain Award for ''Ghulam'' (1998). Early life Sharat Saxena was born on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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