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Encino Man
''Encino Man'' (also known as ''California Man'' in several territories) is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Les Mayfield in his directorial debut This is a list of film directorial debuts in chronological order. The films and dates referred to are a director's first commercial cinematic release. Many filmmakers have directed works which were not commercially released, for example early work .... The film stars Sean Astin, with a supporting cast of Brendan Fraser, Mariette Hartley, Richard Masur and Pauly Shore. In the film, two teenagers discover and thaw a frozen caveman, who has to adjust to 20th-century society while teaching them life lessons of his own. The film was released on May 22, 1992, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (under its Hollywood Pictures label). Despite negative reviews, ''Encino Man'' was a box-office success, grossing $40.7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Today it is considered a cult classic. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Mayfield
Les Mayfield (born November 30, 1959) is an American retired film director and producer. Career Shortly after graduating the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Les Mayfield formed the ZM Productions with schoolmate George Zaloom. Until its closure in 1998, the company had produced films and television programs such as '' Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'', ''The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes'', and '' The Cape'' in 16 years. Mayfield made his feature-film debut in 1992 with the comedy '' Encino Man'' starring Pauly Shore and Brendan Fraser. It was followed by ''Miracle on 34th Street'', starring Richard Attenborough, in 1994, and '' Flubber'', starring Robin Williams, in 1997. He directed the Martin Lawrence comedy '' Blue Streak'' in 1999. In the 2000s, Mayfield directed the Western '' American Outlaws'' starring Colin Farrell, and the comedies '' The Man'', starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy, in 2005 and '' Code Name: The Cleaner'' in 2007, starring Cedric the En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encino Woman
''Encino Woman'' (also known as ''California Woman'') is a 1996 TV movie directed by Shawn Schepps. It tells the story of a cavewoman who awakes in 1990s Los Angeles and inadvertently becomes both a successful fashion model and a spokesperson for feminism. The film is a sequel to 1992's ''Encino Man'', though none of the original cast reprise their roles. Numerous drag queens make cameos, including Jackie Beat and The Fabulous Wonder Twins. The film aired only once, on the ABC network in the evening of April 20, 1996. ''Encino Woman'' has never been released on home video or streaming services since, though a taped copy of the original broadcast has surfaced on YouTube. Plot In 1990s Los Angeles, a cryogenically frozen prehistoric woman (Katherine Kousi) is awakened by an earthquake. Meanwhile, David Hosenfelt ( Corey Parker) works as an advertising executive and lives with his housemate Chris (Annabelle Gurwitch), a kindergarten teacher. David is struggling at work with a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Van Horn
Patrick Van Horn (born March 17, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Sue in the 1996 film '' Swingers'', starring alongside real-life friends Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn and Ron Livingston. He had previously appeared in the Dirty Harry film '' The Dead Pool'' (1988), in the Pauly Shore comedy '' Encino Man'' (1992), and on the TV series ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' After ''Swingers'' he had roles in the 1999 films '' Three to Tango'' and ''Free Enterprise In economics, a free market is an economic system in which the prices of goods and services are determined by supply and demand expressed by sellers and buyers. Such markets, as modeled, operate without the intervention of government or any ot ...'', and 2008's '' Four Christmases'' which reunited him with his ''Swingers'' co-stars Vaughn and Favreau. Filmography References External links * 1969 births Living people American male film actors 20th-century American male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Ducommun
Richard Ducommun (July 3, 1952 – June 12, 2015) was a Canadian actor known for his supporting turns in various films, most prominently ''Die Hard'' (1988) and ''Groundhog Day'' (1993). Career One of his earliest television appearances was on ''Star Search'' and as a technician accosted by a scantily clad dancer near the end of the music video for O'Bryan's song "Lovelite", both in 1984. He finished second in the comedy category behind Brad Garrett. His credits include Bart (half of Biff and Bart) in the Canadian children's TV series '' Zig Zag'', Rick Dukeman in the music video show '' Rock 'N' America'', Tom Hanks' neighbor Art Weingartner in ''The 'Burbs'' (1989), the villainous monster "Snik" in the Fred Savage fantasy '' Little Monsters'' (1989), a barfly in the Bill Murray comedy ''Groundhog Day'' (1993), and Henry the chauffeur in '' Blank Check'' (1994). Ducommun acted in other films, such as '' No Small Affair'' (1984), '' A Fine Mess'' (1986), ''Spaceballs'' (1987), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Tunney
Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress who made her film debut in '' Encino Man'' (1992), and later rose to prominence with headline parts in the cult films ''Empire Records'' (1995) and '' The Craft'' (1996). Her performance in '' Niagara, Niagara'' (1997) won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She then had leading roles in '' End of Days'' (1999), ''Supernova'', '' Vertical Limit'' (both 2000), '' Cherish'', '' The Secret Lives of Dentists'' (both 2002) and '' The In-Laws'' (2003), and earned wider recognition playing Veronica Donovan on ''Prison Break'' (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on '' The Mentalist'' (2008–2015). Tunney's portrayal of a victim in '' Open Window'' (2006) was praised. Her subsequent film credits included '' Hollywoodland'' (2006), '' August'', '' The Burning Plain'' (both 2008), '' Passenger Side'' (2009), '' Looking Glass'', and '' Monster Party'' (both 2018). She starred on the short-lived ABC series '' The Fix'' (2019). Early lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael DeLuise
Michael Robert DeLuise (born August 4, 1969) is an American actor, film director, and film producer best known as Tony Piccolo in ''seaQuest DSV'' (1994–1996), Officer Joey Penhall in ''21 Jump Street'' (1990–1991), and TJ in ''Gilmore Girls'' (2004–2007). Early life, family, and education Michael DeLuise was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of actor and comedian Dom DeLuise and actress Carol Arthur, and the brother of actor, writer, director Peter DeLuise and actor David DeLuise. Career DeLuise made his film debut in 1979 opposite his father in the 1979 comedy '' Hot Stuff''. In 1990, he landed his first major role, on the Fox TV series ''21 Jump Street''. He played Officer Joey Penhall, the younger brother of his brother Peter DeLuise's role, Officer Doug Penhall. He and Peter were also on ''SeaQuest DSV'', where Michael played Tony Piccolo from 1994 to 1996. He made recurring appearances as TJ on the TV series ''Gilmore Girls'' and as Andy Sipowicz's ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Ward
Megan Ward (born September 24, 1969) is an American actress. She is best known for her numerous credits in science fiction and horror movies and television series. In 2007, she joined the cast of the American daytime drama ''General Hospital'' as Kate Howard. She also appeared in the 1990s comedies '' Encino Man'', '' Freaked'', '' PCU'', '' The Brady Bunch Movie'', and '' Joe's Apartment''. Early life Ward, born on September 24, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, is the youngest of four siblings, and her parents were both professional actors and acting coaches. When Ward was four years old in 1973, her family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. At the age of nine in 1979, she began doing commercials for local department stores. In her early teens, she went to Japan for modeling jobs and stayed for several years. Having previously learned to speak the language from her schooling in Hawaii, she landed a job hosting a Japanese television show, ''Science Q'', a science TV program broadcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infectious Grooves
Infectious Grooves is an American funk metal supergroup led by vocalist Mike Muir and initially a side project from his group Suicidal Tendencies. The current lineup also includes guitarists Dean Pleasants and Dave Kushner, bassist Robert Trujillo, and drummer Jay Weinberg. To date, the project released four albums between 1991 and 2000. Muir and the band appear in the 1992 film ''Encino Man'', playing the song "Feed The Monkey" during the film's prom scene finale. Though Muir's sense of humor was often obvious with Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves often brought out a goofier type of humor, incorporating comedy skits involving an anthropomorphic reptile named Sarsippius. A mascot costume of Sarsippius was later created and often appeared during the band's live performances. The Infectious Grooves were on hiatus between the release of their fourth album, 2000's '' Mas Borracho,'' and 2007, while the band's personnel were busy with other projects. According to Muir, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prom
A promenade dance or prom is a formal dance party for graduating high school students at the end of the school year. Students participating in the prom will typically vote for a ''prom king'' and ''prom queen''. Other students may be honored with inclusion in a ''prom court''. The selection method for a prom court is similar to that of homecoming queen/princess, king/prince, and court. Inclusion in a prom court may be a reflection of popularity of those students elected and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports. The prom queen and prom king may be given crowns to wear. Members of the prom court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together. Similar events, which may be locally inspired by debutante balls, take place in many other parts of the world. In Canada, the terms "formal" and "Grad" are often used, while in Australia and New Zealand, the terms school formal and ball are most commonly used for occasions equivalent to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driver's Ed
Driver's education, also known as driver's ed, driving education, driver training, or driving lessons, is a formal class or program that prepares a new driver to obtain a learner's permit or driver's license. The formal class program may also prepare existing license holders for an overseas license conversion, medical assessment driving test, or refresher course. History Driver training began as a business in the United Kingdom in 1909–1910. The British School of Motoring (BSM) was founded in 1910 in South London by Hugh Stanley Roberts. In the United States, Amos Neyhart, a professor at Penn State University, started the first high school driver education course in 1934 at a high school in State College, Pennsylvania. Curriculum Driver's education is intended to supplement knowledge from government driving manuals and prepares students for tests to obtain a driver's license or learner's permit. Programs include classroom instruction and in-car training. The classroom c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Brea Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits comprise an active Paleontological site, paleontological research site in urban Los Angeles. Hancock Park was formed around a group of tar pits where natural Bitumen, asphalt (also called asphaltum, bitumen, or pitch; ''brea'' in Spanish) has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years. Over many centuries, the bones of trapped animals have been preserved. The George C. Page Museum is dedicated to researching the tar pits and displaying specimens from the animals that died there. "La Brea Tar Pits" is a registered National Natural Landmark. Formation Tar pits are composed of Heavy crude oil, heavy oil fractions, called gilsonite, which seep from the earth as oil. Crude oil seeps up along the 6th Street Fault from the Salt Lake Oil Field, which underlies much of the Fairfax District north of Hancock Park. The oil reaches the surface and forms pools, becoming asphalt as the lighter fractions of the petroleum biodegrade or evaporate. The asphalt the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High School
A secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides secondary education. Some secondary schools provide both ''lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper secondary education'' (ages 14 to 18), i.e., both levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools. There may be other variations in the provision: for example, children in Australia, Hong Kong, and Spain change from the primary to secondary systems a year later at the age of 12, with the ISCED's first year of lower secondary being the last year of primary provision. In the United States, most local secondary education systems have separate middle schools and high schools. Middle schools are usually from grades 6–8 or 7–8, and high schools are typically from grades 9–12. In the United Kingdom, most state schools and privately funded schools accommodate pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 or between 11 and 18; some UK privat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
