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Windfall
Windfall or Windfalls may refer to: Arts and media Film and television * ''Windfall'' (1935 film), adaptation of R. C. Sherriff's 1933 play, directed by Frederick Hayward and George King * ''Windfall'' (1955 film), a British comedy film by John Gilling and directed by Henry Cass * ''Windfall'', a 2003 film directed by Gerry Lively * ''Windfall'' (2010 film), documentary on wind power directed by Laura Israel * ''Windfall'' (2022 film), an American thriller film starring Jason Segel, Lily Collins, and Jesse Plemons * ''Windfall'' (TV series), a drama about the recipients of a huge lottery win * Windfall Films, a UK production company of documentaries, now part of the Argonon group * '' Windfalls'', an English animated television series created, written, and directed by Jenny Kenna Music * ''Windfall'' (Rick Nelson album) * ''Windfall'' (Joe Pug album) * "Windfall", a song by Dead Can Dance from the album '' Within the Realm of a Dying Sun'' * "Windfall", a song by Son Vol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall Gain
A windfall gain is an unusually high or abundant income, that is sudden and/or unexpected. Types Examples of windfall gains include, but are not limited to: *Gains from demutualization - this example can lead to especially large windfall gains. A study in 1999 into the potential demutualization of the John Lewis Partnership predicted that partners would receive upwards of £100,000 in windfall gains if the company were to be floated on the stock market. *Unexpected inheritance or other large gift from another * Sweepstakes winnings *Winning a lottery or success in another form of gambling *Returns on investments *Proceeds or profit from a large sale * Game show, or other contest winnings *Employment payroll bonus * Natural resources *Foreign aid *Proceeds from an insurance claim *Settlement from a lawsuit - A lawsuit is a proceeding by a party or parties against another in the civil court of law. The archaic term "suit in law" is found in only a small number of laws sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (2022 Film)
''Windfall'' is a 2022 American crime thriller film directed by Charlie McDowell from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and Justin Lader. The film stars Jason Segel, Lily Collins, and Jesse Plemons. ''Windfall'' was released on March 18, 2022, by Netflix. Plot A wealthy CEO and his wife come to their vacation home only to discover a burglar. The CEO agrees to give him money and forget about the ordeal without calling the police, but the burglar locks them in a sauna. Returning to his car, the burglar spots a camera recording him. He returns to the house and confronts them. He now asks for $500,000 in cash. The CEO calls his assistant, who tells him that the money will arrive the following afternoon. Several conversations between the trio make it clear that the CEO and his wife are in a strained relationship, although the CEO looks forward to having children. At night, the wife tells the burglar that she is not happy with her life; the burglar tells her to stop calling h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (Joe Pug Album)
''Windfall'' is Joe Pug's third album. Pug cites more contemporary influences for this album, including Josh Ritter, Ryan Adams, and M. Ward. However, Pug's trademark literary influences are still present: the chorus of "The Measure," which repeats, "all we've lost is nothing to what we've found" is inspired by a quote by Frederick Buechner's novel '' Godric''. Reception The album met positive reviews, with ''Paste Magazine'' rating it 7.6/10, adding: "In lesser hands, songs of this nature could take on the tone of self-help books, maxims of dubious value. But Pug’s honesty and wordplay combine to levitate the songs over those empty, clichéd realms. And the straightforward, balanced arrangements of acoustic and electric guitars and upright bass, with occasional piano, harmonica and drums, drive the focus to Pug’s vocals." The ''Lexington Herald-Leader'' praised the album's two-band approach as presenting an "elegiac, electric vitality" to the "unhurried solemnity" of the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall Films
Argonon is an independent media group founded in 2011 by James Burstall, the CEO of Leopard Films. Argonon has offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Liverpool, Oklahoma, and Glasgow. The group produces and distributes factual entertainment, documentary, reality, entertainment, arts, drama, and children's programming for various television networks and channels worldwide, although they focus on the UK, US, and Canadian markets. Argonon produces shows such as The Masked Singer UK (ITV), Worzel Gummidge (BBC One), Dispatches (Channel 4), Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard (BBC One), House Hunters International (HGTV) and Hard Cell (Netflix). History In 2017, Argonon invested in a joint venture—Bandicoot—in partnership with Derek McLean and Daniel Nettleton. In the same year Leopard Pictures invested in Kristian Smith, twice BAFTA winner, as Chief Creative Officer. Argonon won the National Winner Award (UK) at the European Awards in 2018 and 2019. Argonon has won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (Rick Nelson Album)
''Windfall'' is a 1974 country rock album by Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band. The album peaked at #190 on the ''Billboard'' charts. Critical reception '' Rolling Stone'' gave the album a mostly positive review, praising two of Nelson's contributions, "Lifestream" and "Someone to Love." Track listing # "Legacy" (Dennis Larden) – 3:24 # "Someone to Love" (Rick Nelson) – 3:58 # "How Many Times" (Jay DeWitt White) – 4:42 # "Evil Woman Child" (Larden) – 3:45 # "Don't Leave Me Here" (Larden) – 2:44 # "Wild Nights in Tulsa" (Don Burns, Riley Wildflower) – 3:32 # "Lifestream" (Nelson) – 2:40 # "One Night Stand" (Larden) – 3:17 # "I Don't Want to Be Lonely Tonight" ( Thomas Baker Knight) – 3:15 # "Windfall" (Nelson, Larden) – 3:00 Charts Personnel * Ricky Nelson - guitar, lead vocals * Dennis Larden - lead guitar, backing vocals * Tom Brumley - steel guitar * Jay DeWitt White - bass guitar, backing vocals * Ty Grimes - drums A drum kit (also called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (sculpture)
''Windfall'' is a public art work by Canada, Canadian artist Robert Murray (artist), Robert Murray located at the Lynden Sculpture Garden near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sculpture is an abstract form made of aluminum panels set at angles; it is painted bright red and installed on the lawn. References Outdoor sculptures in Milwaukee 1966 sculptures Aluminum sculptures in Wisconsin 1966 establishments in Wisconsin Abstract sculptures in Wisconsin {{Public-art-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (novel)
''Windfall'' is a novel written by English author Desmond Bagley, and was first published in 1982. It was the last of his works to be published within his lifetime. This novel is one of the few times Desmond Bagley reintroduces a prior protagonist - Max Stafford - in a second novel. Plot introduction This is a novel about the source of a mysterious 40 million pound legacy. The main benefactor of Jan Willem Hendryk's legacy was 34 million to a small agricultural college in the remote Rift Valley in Kenya, with the remaining six million to be split between his only known descendants. One descendant is the South African Dirk Hendricks, the new husband of security consultant Max Stafford's friend Alix. The other is the recently discovered Henry Hendrix, a young California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (1935 Film)
''Windfall'' is a 1935 British drama film adapted by Jack Celestin and Randall Faye from the R. C. Sherriff play of the same title. The film was directed by Frederick Hayward and George King, and starred Edward Rigby and Marie Ault and George Carney. When an elderly ironworker receives a financial windfall, he uses the money to retire, but his family and those around him behave irresponsibly. Cast *Edward Rigby as Sam Spooner *Marie Ault as Maggie Spooner *George Carney as Syd *Marjorie Corbett as Mary *Derrick De Marney as Tom Spooner *Googie Withers Georgette Lizette Withers, CBE, AO (12 March 191715 July 2011), known professionally as Googie Withers, was an English entertainer who was a dancer and actress with a lengthy career spanning some nine decades in theatre, film, and television. ... as Dodie * Charles Hawtrey as Minor Role (uncredited) References External links * 1935 films 1935 drama films British drama films British black-and-white films 1930s Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (2010 Film)
''Windfall'' is a 2010 documentary film directed by Laura Israel about the reaction of residents in rural Meredith, New York (in Delaware County, New York) to a proposal to place numerous wind turbines in their community to harness wind power. It is notable that the film was made by an interested local citizen rather than an organization. Summary The film begins in 2004, when energy companies approached several property owners in Meredith, offering cash payments to allow the long-term placement of wind turbines standing over 400 feet tall on their land. The documentary portrays Meredith residents as deeply divided over the idea. Some believe the economic and energy benefits are worth investigating. Others are concerned about the towers being an eyesore, loss of property values, or posing a variety of hazards such as collapse, accumulation of ice which is then flung from the turbines in large chunks, or health problems attributed to low frequency noise. Residents of Lowville, Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (1955 Film)
''Windfall'', also released as ''Dangerous Money'', is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Henry Cass and starring Lionel Jeffries, Jack Watling and Gordon Jackson. It was written by John Gilling. It is a remake of the 1935 film of the same title. Premise The lives of shop assistant Arthur Lee and his family are transformed when he finds £2,000 on top of a bus. Arthur's daughter's dodgy boy friend steals the money, but lands in trouble when it's discovered to be counterfeit. Things turn out well for Arthur when the resulting publicity gives a boost to his business. Cast * Lionel Jeffries as Arthur Lee * Jack Watling as John Lee * Gordon Jackson as Leonard * Avice Landone as Mary Lee * Brian Worth as Michael Collins * Patricia Owens as Connie Lee * Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain (8 March 1909 – 5 December 1974) was an English film and television actor. He appeared in a number of the early ''Carry On'', ''Doctor'' and ''St. Trinian's'' films. Chamberlain wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall, Alberta
Windfall is a former unincorporated community and ghost town in the northwest portion of central Alberta, Canada within Woodlands County. It is located on Township Road 604 approximately west of Whitecourt, southwest of Highway 43, and south of the Athabasca River. History Windfall was founded by Canadian Fina Oil Ltd. shortly after the company drilled a well and discovered gas in the Windfall field in March 1955. As a result of this discovery, and discoveries in two nearby fields by two other companies, the company developed a pilot project plant to recover gas, sulphur, and hydrocarbons from the three fields through an interlocking recovery process. Built over two phases, the community included an apartment complex, 17 houses in excess of on basements with paved driveways and detached garages, and a school consisting of three rooms, and by 1961, Windfall had a population of 101. Infrastructure included water, wastewater, gas, and power utilities, as well as roads, sidewa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfalls
''Windfalls'' is a British stop motion-animated children's television series created, written, and directed by Jenny Kenna. The ''Windfalls'' stories teach children about reading signs in nature, herbal medicine, and the plants of the British countryside. All of the animated characters are real leaves, grasses, and pressed flowers. The stories follow three friends: Berry, Butterbur, and Rosebay. They are Windfalls, and they live in Windfall Land. They meet many other Windfalls on their adventures. The programme features a cast of 21 supporting characters, each designed from a different plant: Daisy, Evening Primrose, Pampas, Fern Polypody, Thistle, Cowslip, Delphinium, Uncle Onion, Cornflower, Lucky Four Leaf Clover, Vi, Ola, Pansy, Bella Donna, Twitch Grass, Couch Grass, Holly, Ivy, Nettle, Dock, and Daffodil. ''Windfalls'' was produced by FilmFair and ITV Central, Central Independent Television for ITV (TV network), ITV; it premiered on 14 April 1989, and ran for 26 episodes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |