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Gifted (2017 Film)
''Gifted'' is a 2017 American drama film directed by Marc Webb and written by Tom Flynn. It stars Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate and Octavia Spencer. The plot follows an intellectually gifted seven-year-old who becomes the subject of a custody battle between her maternal uncle and maternal grandmother. The film was released on April 7, 2017, by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and grossed $43 million worldwide. At the 23rd Critics' Choice Awards, Grace was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Evans and Grace, but noted its predictability. Plot In St. Petersburg, Florida, seven-year-old Mary Adler, a mathematical genius, lives with her uncle and '' de facto'' guardian, Frank. Her best friend is her 43-year-old neighbor, Roberta Taylor. Frank, a former philosophy professor now boat mechanic, feels strongly that Mary should attend a normal elementary school so she can have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Marc Webb
Marc Preston Webb (born August 31, 1974) is an American filmmaker and music video director. He made his feature film directorial debut in 2009 with the romantic comedy '' (500) Days of Summer.'' He then directed ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (2012) and '' The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' (2014), which later were dubbed the "Webb-Verse" by Marvel Studios in 2021. He also directed the 2017 dramas '' Gifted'' and '' The Only Living Boy in New York'' and the Disney live-action remake of ''Snow White'' (2025). His next planned film is '' Day Drinker''. Early life Webb was born on 31 August 1974 in Bloomington, Indiana, the son of Margaret Ruth (née Stocker), a scientist, and Norman Lott Webb, who works in math education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. When he was eighteen months old, Marc's family moved to Madison and he grew up there. He graduated from Madison West High School in the city in 1992. He attended Colorado College and then the University of Wisconsin in M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Genius
Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for the future, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilities of competitors. Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity. The term ''genius'' can also be used to refer to people characterised by genius, and/or to polymaths who excel across many subjects. There is no scientifically precise definition of genius. When used to refer to the characteristic, genius is associated with talent, but several authors such as Cesare Lombroso and Arthur Schopenhauer systematically distinguish these terms. Walter Isaacson, biographer of many well-known geniuses, explains that although high intelligence may be a prerequisite, the most common trait that actually defines a genius may be the extraordinary ability to apply creativity and imaginative thinking to almost any situation. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jordan Ellenberg
Jordan Stuart Ellenberg (born October 30, 1971) is an American mathematician who is a professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research involves arithmetic geometry. He is also an author of both fiction and non-fiction writing. Early life Ellenberg was born in Potomac, Maryland. He was a child prodigy who taught himself to read at the age of two by watching ''Sesame Street''. His mother discovered his ability one day while she was driving on the Capital Beltway when her toddler informed her, "The sign says ' Bethesda is to the right.'" In second grade, he helped his teenage babysitter with her math homework. By fourth grade, he was participating in high school competitions (such as the American Regions Mathematics League) as a member of the Montgomery County math team. And by eighth grade, he had started college-level work. He was part of the Johns Hopkins University Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth longitudinal cohort. He scored a per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
John M
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died ), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (died ), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Keir O'Donnell
Keir O'Donnell is an Australian–American actor, best known for his roles in the films ''Wedding Crashers'' (2005), ''The Break-Up'' (2006), '' Paul Blart: Mall Cop'' (2009) and ''American Sniper'' (2014), as well as numerous television appearances. Early life O'Donnell attended high school at The Bromfield School, and was involved in numerous productions both on the festival circuit and in community theater. In 1996, he was awarded a Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Acting Scholarship. Upon graduation he joined the first class of the newly created four-year classical theatre acting conservatory at The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut. The Hartt School of Theatre was established by Malcolm Morrison and Alan Rust (North Carolina School of the Arts). At the Hartt School he performed in numerous plays including ''Three Sisters'', ''Lysistrata'', ''Twelfth Night'', ''Philadelphia Here I Come'', and played Romeo in ''Romeo and Juliet'' opposite Hannah Mello. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Julie Ann Emery
Julie Ann Emery is an American television and film actress. She has had roles in the television series ''Better Call Saul'', ''Preacher (TV series), Preacher'', ''Five Days at Memorial (miniseries), Five Days at Memorial,'' and ''Star Wars: Skeleton Crew''. She has appeared in films such as ''Hitch (film), Hitch'' and ''Gifted (2017 film), Gifted''. Early life Emery was born in Crossville, Tennessee. Her mother is Janice Fields. She graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1993 in Crossville then studied acting at the Webster Conservatory at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Career Emery began her career at the age of 16 and has appeared in several stage productions, such as ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'' and ''Bye Bye Birdie (musical), Bye Bye Birdie''. She has appeared in films and television series such as ''ER (TV series), ER'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''Taken (miniseries), Taken'', ''Commander in Chief (TV series), Commander in Chief'', ''Line of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jona Xiao
Jona Xiao (born May 18, 1989) is an American actress born in China. Early life Xiao was born in Changsha, China and moved to New York as infant, before ultimately settling in St. Louis, Missouri with her family; starting acting in middle school. Growing up, she was called racial slurs and decided to be an actress to break against stereotypes. Xiao founded Career ACTivate, which specializes in helping actors jumpstart and progress their careers. Career Xiao was cast in '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' in a role that she denies was initially written for an Asian-American actress. Marisa Tomei, who plays Aunt May in the film, lobbied for Xiao to be cast. Her role ended up getting cut in the final film. In 2021, Xiao lent her voice to a younger Namaari in ''Raya and the Last Dragon ''Raya and the Last Dragon'' ( ) is a 2021 American animated fantasy action adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Don Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel (born November 27, 1969) is an American actress. Her more prominent roles include Det. Nancy Parras on '' The District'', Solicitor General Heather Dunbar on '' House of Cards'', and President Elizabeth Keane on '' Homeland''. Film roles include '' Burn After Reading''; '' Synecdoche, New York''; '' True Grit''; '' Lincoln'' (alongside husband Bill Camp); and '' The Meyerowitz Stories''. She also had a recurring role in season 2 of the FX series '' Fargo'' and the Netflix miniseries '' Unbelievable''. She also played "The Major" in the series '' Manifest''. Early life and education Marvel was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. She trained at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and then the Juilliard School. Career Since the early 1990s she has appeared in off-Broadway plays. Marvel appeared in many stage productions throughout her career. Her first professional role was as Isabella in ''Measure for Measure'' at Canada's S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
John Finn
John Joseph Finn (born September 30, 1952) is an American character actor known as one of the leads of the television programs ''Cold Case'' and '' EZ Streets''. Finn has also had supporting roles in the films '' The Hunted'' (2003), ''Analyze That'' (2002), ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002), ''True Crime'' (1999), ''Turbulence'' (1997), '' Blown Away'' (1994), '' The Pelican Brief'' (1993), and '' Glory'' (1989). TV series that Finn has had recurring roles on include ''Dawson's Creek'', ''The Practice'', ''The X-Files'', '' Strange World'', ''NYPD Blue'' (he also appeared two other times on ''Blue'' as different characters), '' Chicago Hope'', and eight episodes of '' Brooklyn South''. Early life Born to an Irish-American family in The Bronx The Bronx ( ) is the northernmost of the five Boroughs of New York City, boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. It shares a land border with Westchester County, New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Glenn Plummer
Glenn E. Plummer (born August 18, 1961) is an American film and television actor. Plummer was featured as Bobby "Badass" Johnson in the 1992 film '' South Central'', James Smith in Paul Verhoeven's 1995 ''Showgirls'', Russ Stanhope in Dick Wolf's 1990 '' Nasty Boys'' series, and Vic Trammel in the 2008–2009 show ''Sons of Anarchy'', among others. Early life Plummer was born in Richmond, California. Career Glenn Plummer has appeared in numerous films and television series. He portrayed the role "High Top" in Dennis Hopper's 1988 film ''Colors'', and Timmy Rawlins partially in season 1 and again in season 13 of '' ER''. In 2021, Plummer headlined the Iybe Media drama ''Black Lies''. Glenn Plummer's prominent roles came in the films ''Menace II Society'' (as Pernell), Keanu Reeves''' Speed'' (as Jaguar Owner), the TV series ''Bones'' (ep ''The Woman In the Tunnel'', as Harold Overmeyer), ''Showgirls'', '' South Central'', Roland Emmerichs' '' The Day After Tomorrow'' (as Luth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Show And Tell (education)
Show or The Show may refer to: Competition, event, or artistic production * Agricultural show, associated with agriculture and animal husbandry * Animal show, a judged event in the hobby of animal fancy ** Cat show ** Dog show ** Horse show ** Specialty show, a dog show which reviews a single breed *Fashion show, showcase of clothing and/or accessories *Show, an artistic production, such as: ** Concert ** Game show ** Radio show ** Talk show ** Television show ** Theatre production * Trade show Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Show'' (film), a 2002 film * ''The Show'' (1922 film), starring Oliver Hardy * ''The Show'' (1927 film), directed by Tod Browning * ''The Show'' (1995 film), a hip hop documentary * ''The Show'' (2017 film), an American satirical drama * ''The Show'' (2020 film), a British mystery film Albums * ''Show'' (The Cure album), 1993 * ''Show'' (The Jesus Lizard album), 1994 * ''The Show'' (eMC album), 2008 * ''The Show'' (Niall Horan al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Millennium Prize Problems
The Millennium Prize Problems are seven well-known complex mathematics, mathematical problems selected by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000. The Clay Institute has pledged a US $1 million prize for the first correct solution to each problem. The Clay Mathematics Institute officially designated the title Millennium Problem for the seven unsolved mathematical problems, the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture, Hodge conjecture, Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness, P versus NP problem, Riemann hypothesis, Yang–Mills existence and mass gap, and the Poincaré conjecture at the Millennium Meeting held on May 24, 2000. Thus, on the official website of the Clay Mathematics Institute, these seven problems are officially called the Millennium Problems. To date, the only Millennium Prize problem to have been solved is the Poincaré conjecture. The Clay Institute awarded the monetary prize to Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman in 2010. However, he declined the award as it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
