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Track Down
''Track Down'' (also known as ''Takedown'' outside the United States) is a 2000 American crime thriller film based on the non-fiction book ''Takedown: The Pursuit and Capture of Kevin Mitnick, America's Most Wanted Computer Outlaw—By the Man Who Did It'' by Tsutomu Shimomura and John Markoff, about the manhunt for computer hacker Kevin Mitnick. It is directed by Joe Chappelle, with as screenplay by Howard A. Rodman, John Danza, and David & Leslie Newman. The film stars Skeet Ulrich as Mitnick and Russell Wong as Shimomura, with Angela Featherstone, Donal Logue, Christopher McDonald, Master P, and Tom Berenger. Upon release, the film and its source material came under controversy due to inaccuracies and falsehoods alleged by Mitnick against Shimomura and the screenwriters. The film's producers faced a lawsuit from author Jonathan Littman, who alleged that portions of the film's screenplay were taken from his book ''The Fugitive Game: Online with Kevin Mitnick.'' As such, the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Chappelle
Joseph Chappelle is an American screenwriter, Film producer, producer, and Film director, director of film and Television director, television. He is perhaps best known for his work on the critically acclaimed HBO series ''The Wire'', where he directed six episodes and served as co-executive producer for three seasons. In 2018, his episode Middle Ground (The Wire), "Middle Ground" was named the 6th Best TV Episode of the Century by pop culture website The Ringer (website), The Ringer. He has also produced and directed several other popular cable television programs, including ''CSI: Miami'', ''Fringe (TV series), Fringe'' and ''Chicago Fire (TV series), Chicago Fire''. Chappelle wrote and directed the political thriller ''An Acceptable Loss'', starring Tika Sumpter and Jamie Lee Curtis, which was released by IFC Films in January 2019. Career Chappelle graduated from Northwestern University with a Master of Fine Arts in Film and worked in Chicago's advertising community before wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thriller Film
Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. Tension is created by delaying what the audience sees as inevitable, and is built through situations that are menacing or where escape seems impossible. The cover-up of important information from the viewer, and fight and chase scenes are common methods. Life is typically threatened in a thriller film, such as when the protagonist does not realize that they are entering a dangerous situation. Thriller films' characters conflict with each other or with an outside force, which can sometimes be abstract. The protagonist is usually set against a problem, such as an escape, a mission, or a mystery. Screenwriter and scholar Eric R. Williams identifies thriller films as one of eleven super-genres in his screenwriters' taxonomy, claiming that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Register
''The Register'' is a British technology news website co-founded in 1994 by Mike Magee, John Lettice and Ross Alderson. The online newspaper's masthead sublogo is "''Biting the hand that feeds IT''." Their primary focus is information technology news and opinions. Situation Publishing Ltd is listed as the site's publisher. Drew Cullen is an owner and Linus Birtles is the managing director. Andrew Orlowski was the executive editor before leaving the website in May 2019. History ''The Register'' was founded in London as an email newsletter called ''Chip Connection''. In 1998 ''The Register'' became a daily online news source. Magee left in 2001 to start competing publications ''The Inquirer'', and later the ''IT Examiner'' and ''TechEye''.Walsh, Bob (2007). ''Clear Blogging: How People Blogging Are Changing the World and How You Can Join Them.'' Apress, In 2002, ''The Register'' expanded to have a presence in London and San Francisco, creating ''The Register USA'' at ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo role, also called a cameo appearance and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief appearance of a well-known person in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as Alfred Hitchcock's frequent cameos. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the literal meaning of " cameo", a miniature carving on a gemstone. More re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi (born April 5, 1952) is an American actor. He played Horace Pinker in '' Shocker'', Walter Skinner on ''The X-Files'', Colonel Steven Caldwell on ''Stargate Atlantis'', Ernest Darby in ''Sons of Anarchy'', and Harris Ryland in the TNT revival of ''Dallas'' (2012–2014). Early life and education Pileggi was born in Portland, Oregon, the son of Maxine, a homemaker, and Vito Pileggi, a defense contractor. Pileggi's family moved frequently because of his father's occupation, and Pileggi lived in Oregon, California, and Texas before spending most of his adolescence in Turkey. Career Pileggi began acting while he was a high school student in Turkey, playing musical theater. After returning to Austin from Iran, he performed in local theaters and continued his acting career with small roles in B-movies and guest roles in television shows, such as ''Dallas'', ''China Beach'', ''Code of Vengeance'', and ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. In the 1980s, Pileggi starred in several f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cara Buono
Cara Buono (born 1973/1974) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Dr. Faye Miller in the fourth season of the AMC drama series ''Mad Men''; Kelli Moltisanti in the sixth season of ''The Sopranos''; Linda Salvo in the 2006 comedy ''Artie Lange's Beer League''; and Karen Wheeler in the horror sci-fi Netflix series ''Stranger Things'' (2016–present). She has appeared in films including ''Hulk'' (2003) and '' Let Me In'' (2010). Early life and education Buono was born and raised in the Bronx in a blue-collar family of Italian descent. She has two brothers and a sister. Buono attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and graduated from Columbia University where she was a double major in English and political science. She earned her degree in three years. She made her acting debut in Harvey Fierstein's play ''Spookhouse'' at the age of 12. Career Buono continued stage work both on Broadway and Off Broadway, and started her film career opposite Ethan Hawke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ned Bellamy
Ned Bellamy (born May 7, 1957) is an American actor. Early life and education Bellamy was educated at UCLA. His brother, Mark Bellamy, was the United States Ambassador to Kenya from 2003 until 2006. Career After graduating from UCLA, Bellamy founded the Los Angeles-based theater company The Actors' Gang with fellow actor Tim Robbins. Bellamy has appeared in numerous films and television series, including ''Scrubs'', '' Treme'', '' 24'', ''Chicago P.D.'', '' Justified'', ''Criminal Minds'', '' Gotham'', and ''Paradise City''. He portrayed the Reverend Lester Coggins in the first season of the CBS adaptation of Stephen King's ''Under the Dome''. Bellamy became a fan-favorite on an episode of ''Seinfeld'', portraying Eddie, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ army veteran co-writer in "The Fatigues". His television career began with another veteran — Paul, an American-born German soldier, in the final season of ''The Waltons''. Bellamy played Wilson in Quentin Tarantino’s seventh film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Cooper (director)
Scott Cooper (born April 20, 1970) is an American director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is known for writing and directing ''Crazy Heart'' (2009), ''Out of the Furnace'' (2013), '' Black Mass'' (2015), '' Hostiles'' (2017). Early life and education Cooper was born in Abingdon, Virginia. He is a 1988 graduate of Abingdon High School. Cooper trained as an actor at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. He received both his undergraduate degree in 1992 and his Doctor of Humane Letters in 2014 from Hampden–Sydney College in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. Career Cooper spent a decade working as an actor in film and television. He made the switch to directing with 2009's ''Crazy Heart'', starring Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film, released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, received widespread critical acclaim and a number of accolades, including the Academy Awards for Best Actor (Bridges) and Best Original Song. Among ''Crazy Heart'''s fans were dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethan Suplee
Ethan Suplee (; born May 25, 1976) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the films ''American History X'', ''Remember the Titans'', ''John Q'', '' The Wolf of Wall Street'', ''Without a Paddle'', and several of Kevin Smith's films as well as Frankie in ''Boy Meets World'' and Randy Hickey in ''My Name Is Earl''. Early life Suplee was born in Manhattan, the son of Debbie and Bill Suplee (who later played Willie the One Eyed Mailman in ''My Name Is Earl''). His parents were actors who met while performing Summer stock theater, summer stock theater and appeared on Broadway theatre, Broadway. On the ''Your Welcome'' show, Ethan stated that he dropped out of school at age 14. Career The first major role Suplee landed was as Willam in ''Mallrats'', directed by Kevin Smith, alongside future ''My Name is Earl'' costar Jason Lee (actor), Jason Lee. He also appeared briefly in the independent Kevin Smith View-Askew produced ''Drawing Flies.'' Smith c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress. She began her career with small parts on television, and made her feature film debut in ''Animal Room'' (1995). Her portrayal of Jill St. Claire in ''The Whole Nine Yards'' (2000) brought her wider recognition, and she has since appeared in a variety of films, such as ''Saving Silverman'' (2001), ''High Crimes''; ''Changing Lanes''; ''Igby Goes Down'' (all 2002), '' Something's Gotta Give'' (2003), ''Identity'' (2003), ''Melinda and Melinda'' (2004), '' A Lot Like Love'' (2005), ''Syriana'' (2005), ''Battle for Terra'' (2007), '' Martian Child'' (2008), '' The X-Files: I Want to Believe'' (2008), ''Please Give'' (2010), ''Gulliver's Travels'' (2010), ''The Way, Way Back'' (2013), ''Identity Thief'' (2013), and '' Trust Me'' (2013). On television, Peet starred as Jacqueline Barrett on The WB's '' Jack & Jill'' (1999–2001), as Tina Morris on HBO's '' Togetherness'' (2015–2016), as Jules on IFC's ''Brockmire'' (2016– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Sisto
Jeremy Merton Sisto (born October 6, 1974) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Billy Chenowith in HBO's '' Six Feet Under'', NYPD Detective Cyrus Lupo in NBC's '' Law & Order'', George Altman in the ABC sitcom ''Suburgatory'', for which he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, & Jubal Valentine in the CBS drama series ''FBI''. He starred in Amy Heckerling's ''Clueless'' (1995), Catherine Hardwicke's ''Thirteen'' (2003), & Adrienne Shelly's ''Waitress'' (2007). In 2004, he portrayed bigoted baseball player Shane Mungitt in '' Take Me Out'', for which he was nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Featured Performance in a Play. In 2006, Sisto starred in ''Festen'' on Broadway. Sisto co-wrote the screenplay for the comedy film ''Break Point'' (2014), in which he also starred. In 2015, he starred in A&E's '' The Returned''. From 2016 to 2018, Sisto portrayed Freddy Green in the Audience Network d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
