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Tibor Feldman
Tibor Feldman (born April 25, 1947) is an American actor, having played roles in movies, television shows, television commercials, and stage plays. He has appeared in television dramas including: '' Law & Order'', ''Conviction'', ''The Sopranos'', ''Third Watch'' and ''New York Undercover''. Career In 2001, he appeared on the cover of the Maxwell House Haggadah. This edition remains annually distributed during the Passover period in supermarkets across the United States. Feldman has also appeared in numerous Off-Broadway plays. He has played roles in films including ''Kissing Jessica Stein'', ''Nothin' Goes Right'' in which he co-starred with Rodney Dangerfield and ''Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid''. He was also in the movie Enchanted, in which he played Henry the lawyer. In 2006, he played Elias-Clark president Irv Ravitz in the film '' The Devil Wears Prada''. In 2012 he starred as Reb Hersh in the independent film '' Where is Joel Baum?''. He has starred in television commercials ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michalovce
Michalovce (; hu, Nagymihály, german: Großmichel, Romani language, Romani: ''Mihalya'', Yiddish language, Yiddish: ''Mikhaylovets'' or ''Mykhaylovyts''; uk, Михайлівці) is a town on the Laborec river in eastern Slovakia. Originally named after the Archangel St Michael, it is the second-largest city in the Košice Region and the seat of the Michalovce District. The city is located on the shore of Zemplínska šírava, Lake Sirava, approximately east of the capital Bratislava and immediately adjacent to the border with Ukraine. Michalovce is mostly recognized for its adjacent lakes and volcanic mountains, which generates tourism, and for agriculture as well as the passing Druzhba pipeline. According to the latest census, the population of the town stood at 40,255, with a metropolitan population of 109,121, which ranks it among the largest population centers in eastern Slovakia. History Early history The city of present-day Michalovce along with the adjacent lowla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goyband
''Goyband'' or ''Falling Star'' is a 2008 American independent comedy film directed by Christopher Grimm, starring Adam Pascal. The film premiered at the 2008 Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival. Plot Fading from the spotlight of his late 1990s mega-fame, boy-band icon Bobby Starr (Adam Pascal) is clinging to days gone by and begging his agent Murray to land him a decent gig. What Murray does land for Bobby is a full week headlining the grand opening of the world's first glatt kosher hotel-casino, Mazel Hotel. As it turns out, the real force behind Bobby Starr's curious invitation to this "Orthodox otherworld" is the hotel owner's persuasive daughter Rebekka Hershenfeld (Amy Davidson), who has harbored a huge crush on Bobby since childhood. Rebekka's world is guided by her arranged betrothal to Haim ( Benjamin Bauman), the son of Grand Rabbi Sheinman (Joel Leffert), who is supposed to issue the casino's all-important "kosher certificate." Rebekka's only release from the pressures of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David & Layla
''David & Layla'' is a 2005 independent film directed by Jay Jonroy. Plot Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Kurdish Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose) - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee from Kurdistan, fleeing from Saddam's regime. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of the similarities and contrasts of their ancient cultures. His lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla a sensitive, intelligent war survivor with a rich culture that echoes his own. But their families are dead set against their unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose: David or Dr. Ahmad? Will David and Layla follow their hearts and blast through centuries of religious animosity? Written, produced, and directed by Jay Jonroy aka J.J. Alani, this film was inspired by the true story of the Kurdish Muslim-Jewish cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poster Boy (film)
''Poster Boy'' is a 2004 American independent drama film directed by Zak Tucker and starring Matt Newton, Karen Allen, Michael Lerner, and Jack Noseworthy. It toured the gay and lesbian film festival circuit beginning in 2004 before a limited theatrical release in 2006. Plot The film opens with Henry Kray being interviewed by a reporter about the events about to unfold on-screen. Henry is the son of a powerful and conservative Senator from North Carolina. Senator Kray has gained a national reputation in part by attacking homosexuality. Unknown to the senator, Henry is gay. The senator plans to kick off his re-election campaign at a luncheon at Henry's college campus and he expects Henry to deliver his introduction. Henry's sexuality is something of an open secret around campus, to the extent that the campus gay activist group has created a chart of his many sexual partners. The night before Senator Kray is scheduled to arrive, Henry has sex with Anthony, a former ACT UP activist w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Next Big Thing (film)
''The Next Big Thing'' is a 2001 romantic comedy film starring Marin Hinkle, Chris Eigeman, Jamie Harris, Connie Britton, and Janet Zarish. It was directed by P.J. Posner. Plot Gus Bishop is a talented but failing New York painter who lacks the marketing savvy to make it in today's art world. After getting pick-pocketed in the subway, Gus' destiny is turned over into the hands of Deech—who promptly burglarizes his home and steals his paintings. To capitalize on his stolen goods, Deech generates interest in Gus' work by creating Geoffrey Boiardi, a fictional artist with a fascinating profile. Geoffrey becomes an overnight sensation while Gus is forced into the shadows of the ever-elusive rising star. Cast * Chris Eigeman as Gus Bishop * Jamie Harris as Deech Scumble * Connie Britton as Kate Crowley * Janet Zarish as Florence Rubin * Mike Starr as Walter Sznitken * Farley Granger as Arthur Pomposello * Marin Hinkle as Shari Lampkin * Peter Giles as Roger * Dechen Thurma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Believer (2001 Film)
''The Believer'' is a 2001 American drama film directed by Henry Bean and written by Bean and Mark Jacobson. It stars Ryan Gosling as Daniel Balint, a Jew who becomes a neo-Nazi. The film is loosely based on the true story of Dan Burros, Bean, Henry (2002). ''The Believer: Confronting Jewish Self-Hatred''. New York: Thunder's Mouth Press. . a member of the American Nazi Party and the New York branch of the United Klans of America. He committed suicide after being revealed as Jewish by a ''New York Times'' reporter. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival and the Golden St. George at the 23rd Moscow International Film Festival. The film has become a cult film, with Gosling's rising star performance subsequently being viewed as his breakthrough role and one of the best performances of his career so far. Plot Daniel Balint is a former Jewish yeshiva student, brilliant but troubled, who is now a fanatically violent neo-Nazi in New York in his early twenties. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast Food Fast Women
''Fast Food Fast Women'' is a 2000 American romantic-comedy/vehicular-action film written and directed by Amos Kollek and financed by French and Italian production companies. The tag line for the film was "There are 18 million people in New York City, but only one like Bella." It was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Anna Thomson as Bella * Jamie Harris as Bruno * Louise Lasser as Emily * Robert Modica as Paul * Lonette McKee as Sherry-Lynn * Victor Argo as Seymour * Angelica Torn as Vitka * Austin Pendleton as George * Sandrine Holt as Giselle * Valerie Geffner as Wanda * Mark Margolis as Graham * Judith Roberts as Bella's Mother * Lynn Cohen Lynn Harriette Cohen (née Kay; August 10, 1933 – February 14, 2020) was an American actress known for her roles in film, television and theater. She was especially known for her role as Magda in the HBO series ''Sex and the City'', which she ... as Jesse * Salem Ludwig as Leo * Irma St. Paule as Mary-Beth Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid
''Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid'' is a 1986 film produced by Golden Boys Productions. Production ''Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid'' was shot in 1983 under the title ''Zeisters''. Release ''Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid'' was distributed in September 1986 by Troma. Reception A reviewer credited as "Lor." of '' Variety'' reviewed the film on April 11, 1987. "Lor." described the film as a "tasteless effort" noting that it looked like a backyard home movie and that it contained "cheap, vulgar gags", concluding the film was a "dud". References Sources * External links * 1986 comedy films Troma Entertainment films American comedy films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films {{1980s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress who appeared in over 170 film, stage and television productions. In film, she was best known for her role as a psychotic and obsessed fan of a local disc jockey in the 1971 Clint Eastwood film, ''Play Misty for Me''. On television, she was most recently known for her role of Lucille Bluth on the sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003–06, 2013–19), and providing the voice of Malory Archer on the FX animated series ''Archer'' (2009–21). Walter received various awards over the course of her television career including a Primetime Emmy Award for ''Amy Prentiss'' (1975). She also received two Golden Globe Award nominations and three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. For her starring role opposite Eastwood in ''Play Misty for Me'', Walter received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. After studying acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep The Change (2017 Film)
Keep the Change may refer to: * ''Keep the Change'' (album), an album by ApologetiX * ''Keep the Change'', an album by Ralph Bowen * "Keep the Change" (''General Hospital: Night Shift''), an episode of the US TV series ''General Hospital: Night Shift'' * ''Keep the Change'' (film), a 1992 TV film starring William Petersen, adapted from a novel by Thomas McGuane * ''Keep the Change'' (2018 film), a 2018 American romantic comedy film * ''Keep the Change'', a novel by Thomas McGuane * "Keep the Change", a 2009 song by Holly Williams from the album '' Here with Me'' * "Keep the Change", a 2010 song by Darryl Worley * "Keep the Change", a 2011 song by Hank Williams Jr. Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of ... See also * Tip (gratuity) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein ( ; born April 4, 1979) is an American actress, director, writer, and producer. She is known for playing Nicky Nichols on the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019), for which she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress, and for her portrayal of Nadia Vulvokov on the Netflix series ''Russian Doll'' (2019–present), which she also co-created, executive produces, writes, and directs. For the latter, Lyonne has received nominations for three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Lyonne made her feature film debut in 1986 with a small, uncredited appearance in ''Heartburn''. She played more prominent parts in '' Dennis the Menace'' (1993); ''Everyone Says I Love You'' (1996); ''Slums of Beverly Hills'' (1998); ''Detroit Rock City'', '' Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby'', and '' But I'm a Cheerleader'' (all 1999); ''Scary Movie 2'', ''The Grey Zone'', and ''Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tovah Feldshuh
Terri Sue "Tovah" Feldshuh (born December 27, 1948) is an American actress, singer, and playwright. She has been a Broadway star for more than four decades, earning four Tony Award nominations. She has also received two Emmy Award nominations for ''Holocaust'' and ''Law & Order'', and appeared in such films as ''A Walk on the Moon'', ''She's Funny That Way'', and ''Kissing Jessica Stein''. In 2015–2016, she played the role of Deanna Monroe on AMC's television adaptation of '' The Walking Dead''. Early life Feldshuh is of Jewish heritage, the daughter of Lillian (''née'' Kaplan) and Sidney Feldshuh, who was a lawyer. Her brother David Feldshuh is the Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright of ''Miss Evers' Boys''. She was raised in Scarsdale, New York, in Westchester County, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. In her high-school years, she was a student at the National Music Camp (later named the Interlochen Arts Camp) as a star in their drama class. She studied acting at H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
