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The Trip (2002 Film)
''The Trip'' is a 2002 American romantic drama film directed by Miles Swain. It traces the relationship between two men from their initial meeting in 1973 until 1984. A period piece featuring two opposites who fall in love in the middle of the gay rights movement, the film features historical events as a backdrop, from Anita Bryant's attempt to over turn a Florida law providing protection of Gay rights in the 70s, to the AIDS outbreak in the 80s. Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, praised from Rex Reed & Los Angeles Times it went on to be the winner of over a dozen film festival awards Including 2 HBO Audience Awards for best film Best Actor Steve Braun Best Director Miles Swain. Miles Swain who at time of filming was a resident at famous Estate Falcon Lair decided to film most of the movie there to save money on production costs. It is the only movie ever shot on the property due to the private former owners Doris Duke & Valentino. Plot The time is the social ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Sullivan
Lawrence Edward Sullivan, Jr. (born September 10, 1970) is an American actor. Among his prominent roles is that of Robert, Will's ballet dancing boyfriend, on the NBC television series ''Will & Grace''. The episode was the show's first ever holiday episode, titled "Jingle Balls (Will & Grace), Jingle Balls." Sullivan frequently appears as Officer Andy Akers on the CBS television series ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. Sullivan appeared in 3 episodes of ''24 (TV series), 24'' as Secret Service Agent Hoskins. His latest work includes a guest appearance on Modern Family (season 4), ''Modern Family'' as Mitchell's ex-boyfriend in the episode "My Hero (Modern Family), My Hero" and a recurring role in the first season of the HBO series Big Little Lies (TV series), ''Big Little Lies''. Life and career Sullivan was born in New Haven, Connecticut on September 10, 1970, to Lawrence and Sheryl Sullivan. Sullivan was a member of the First National Tour of the Broadway theatre, Broadway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Handy
James Handy is an American film actor. He appeared in numerous films and television shows since 1977. On film, he appeared in as Byers in '' K-9'' and in '' Logan''. His most notable television appearances are as Arthur Devlin in ''Alias'' and Lou Handleman in '' Profiler''. Acting career Handy is known for his multiple guest star roles in television shows and his work in some highly popular films. Among his feature film credits are '' 15 minutes'', ''Jumanji'', ''Guarding Tess'', ''The Rocketeer'', ''Arachnophobia'', ''Bird'', ''Burglar'', ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', ''The Verdict'' and '' K-9''. Made for television movies in which he has appeared include ''A Family Torn Apart'', ''Obsessed (1992 film), Obsessed'', ''Guilty Until Proven Innocent'', and ''The Preppie Murder''. On television, in episodic and comedy series, he appeared on ''The Young and the Restless'', ''Criminal Minds'', nine episodes of ''Alias Alias may refer to: * Pseudonym * Pen name * Nickname Arts a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters are an American pop and R&B singing group from Oakland, California, that achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country, and rock. The Pointer Sisters have won three Grammy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. The group had 13 US top 20 hits between 1973 and 1985. The group had its origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as "Pointers, a Pair". The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita joined them. Their record deal with Atlantic Records produced several unsuccessful singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. They then signed with Blue Thumb Records, recorded their debut album, and began seeing more success, winning a Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Country Vocal Performance for "Fairytale" (1974). Bonnie left the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Horse With No Name
"A Horse with No Name" is a song by the folk rock band America, written by Dewey Bunnell. It was the band's first and most successful single, released in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States, that topped the charts in Canada, Finland, and the United States. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Development America's self-titled debut album was released initially in Europe, without "A Horse with No Name", and achieved only moderate success. Originally called "Desert Song", "Horse" was written while the band was staying at the home of studio musician Arthur Brown, near Puddletown, Dorset, England. The first two demos were recorded there by Jeff Dexter and Dennis Elliott, which were intended to capture the sensation of the hot, dry desert that had been depicted in a Salvador Dalí painting, and in a picture by M. C. Escher which featured a horse. Writer Dewey Bunnell also says he remembered his childhood travels through the Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Sheila
"Oh Sheila" is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit, "Love You Down". The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to similarity to his vocal and musical style, heavy use of the detuned rimshot sound of a drum machine, and the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said "I like that kind of accent, so I thought I'd use that sound." Track listing ;7-inch vinyl version #"Oh Sheila (Single Version)" – 3:36 #"I'm the One Who Loves You" – 3:20 ;12-inch vinyl version #"Oh Sheila (Extended Version)" – 6:48 #"Oh Sheila (Dubstramental)" – 4:00 #"Oh Sheila (A cappella)" – 3:54 Chart per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destination Unknown (song)
"Destination Unknown" is a song by American band Missing Persons. It was written by Dale Bozzio, Terry Bozzio, and Warren Cuccurullo with production by Ken Scott at Frank Zappa's Utility Muffin Research Kitchen studio. Originally released on the band's self-titled EP (1980), the song was released as a single in September 1982 and appeared on their debut studio album ''Spring Session M'' (1982). In the United States, it was a minor hit spending 13 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, narrowly missing the Top 40 by peaking at #42 in November 1982. Release history Charts Cover versions and media appearances *The Smashing Pumpkins have covered this song; it appears on their 1996 box set ''The Aeroplane Flies High''. *Replicants recorded a cover of this song for their 1995 self-titled album. *Erectus Monotone covered the song on the 1992 compilation album "Tannis Root Presents: Freedom of Choice". *Joan Jett and the Blackhearts covered the song for the soundtrack of the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More, More, More
"More, More, More" is a song written by Gregg Diamond and recorded by American artist Andrea True (credited to her recording project Andrea True Connection). It was released in February 1976 as the first single from her debut album by same name (1976), becoming her signature track and one of the most popular songs of the disco era. In the US, it reached number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent three weeks at number three on the ''Cash Box'' chart in July of that year. In Canada, it was a number-one hit. Background The song was originally recorded in 1975 in Jamaica where True, a porn star, had been appearing in a TV commercial. Unable to return to the United States due to a government ban on asset transfers, she opted to invest the money in a studio recording to advance her career as a singer. True called on Gregg Diamond to come to Jamaica and record it with her and other studio musicians which formed the backbone of the "Connection" project. Diamond had begun work o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shambala (song)
"Shambala" is a song written by Daniel Moore and made famous by two near-simultaneous releases in 1973: the better-known but slightly later recording by Three Dog Night, which reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and a version by B. W. Stevenson. Its title derives from a mythical place-name also spelled Shamballa or Shambhala. Lyrics The song's actual lyrics are about the mythical kingdom of Shambhala, which was said to be hidden somewhere within or beyond the peaks of the Himalayas and was mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra and ancient texts of Tibetan Buddhism. The original location was a mystic temple in Peru, specifically, the temple of the White Lodge, according to Alice Bailey's ''A Treatise on White Magic'' (1934), cited by Moore. The lyrics refer to a situation where kindness and cooperation are universal, joy and good fortune abound, and psychological burdens are lifted. The phrases "in the halls of Shambala" and "on the road t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Closed Doors (Charlie Rich Song)
"Behind Closed Doors" is a country song written by Kenny O'Dell. It was first recorded by Charlie Rich for his 1973 album '' Behind Closed Doors''. The single was Rich's first number-one hit on the country charts, spent 20 weeks on this chart, and was also a crossover hit on the pop charts. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for U. S. sales in excess of two million copies. Background vocals were provided by The Nashville Edition. Rich's producer, Billy Sherrill, encouraged O'Dell to write music for the singer. O'Dell recalled the creation of "Behind Closed Doors" to Tom Roland in The Billboard Book of Number One Country Hits. "It was just a title I had written down, and I had a little guitar riff that I'd carried with me for a couple of years. The chorus was pretty much a little deviation on that." Sherrill later changed some lines at the end of the second verse, but some radio stations banned the record initially as being racy.Roland, Tom, "The Billboard Book of Number One Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get It On (T
Get It On may refer to: Songs * "Get it On" (Diesel song), 1995 * "Get It On" (Grinderman song), 2007 * "Get It On" (Intenso Project song), 2004 * "Get It On" (Kingdom Come song), 1988 * "Get It On" (Kumi Koda song), 2006 * "Get It On" (T. Rex song), retitled "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" in the U.S., 1971; covered by the Power Station, 1985 * "Get It On", by Chase from ''Chase'', 1971; prompted the retitling of the T. Rex song * "Get It On", by Metro Station from ''Savior'', 2015 * "Get It On", by Rasheeda from '' Dirty South'', 2001 * "Get It On", by Turbonegro from ''Apocalypse Dudes'', 1998 * "Get It On", by Vains of Jenna, 2009 Albums * ''Get It On'', by Pacific Gas & Electric, 1968 * ''Get It On!'', by Fraternity of Man, 1969 See also * ''Let's Get It On ''Let's Get It On'' is the thirteenth studio album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on August 28, 1973, by the Motown subsidiary label Tamla Records on LP. Recording sess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Dennis (actor)
Alfred Dennis (born Alfred Medinets; December 26, 1922 – August 1, 2016) was an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Irving in the 1979 film ''The Jerk'' and the Barber in the 1976 film ''The Shootist''. Born in the United States, Dennis guest-starred in numerous television programs including '' Knots Landing'', ''The Monkees'', '' Who's the Boss?'', ''The A-Team'', ''Monk'', '' Perfect Strangers'', ''Fantasy Island ''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. ...'' and '' The Golden Girls''. He died in August 2016 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 93. Filmography Film Television References External links * * *Rotten Tomatoes profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Dennis, Alfred 1922 births 2016 deaths American male film actors American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
