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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
''How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'' is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, from a script by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, and Burr Steers, and starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Loosely based on the picture book of the same name by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, the plot concerns a women's magazine writer and an advertising executive who both begin a relationship with ulterior motives. While the story and characters in the film are original, the dating "don'ts" of the picture book are included in the film. ''How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'' was released theatrically in the United States on February 7, 2003, and was a box office success, grossing over $177.5 million against a production budget of $50 million. Despite this, the film garnered mixed reviews from critics, who praised Hudson and McConaughey's acting and chemistry, but criticized the script and predictable plot. Plot Andie Anderson is a writer for the women's magazine ''Composure'' as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Petrie
Donald Mark Petrie (born April 2, 1954) is an American film director and actor. Life and career Petrie was born in New York City, New York (state), New York, the son of Dorothea G. Petrie, Dorothea (née Grundy), a television producer, actor, and novelist, and Daniel Petrie, a director. He is the brother of writer Daniel Petrie Jr. Petrie began his entertainment career as an actor, having trained and graduated from California State Northridge as a theatre major. Petrie soon was appearing in many television episodes. In 1980, Petrie decided to shift his focus to directing when he was accepted as a Fellow at the American Film Institute. Petrie has acted and guest-starred on television programs since 1976. Filmography Film * ''Mystic Pizza'' (1988) * ''Opportunity Knocks (film), Opportunity Knocks'' (1990) * ''Grumpy Old Men (film), Grumpy Old Men'' (1993) * ''The Favor (1994 film), The Favor'' (1994) * ''Richie Rich (film), Richie Rich'' (1994) * ''The Associate (1996 film), Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the History of cinema in the United States, motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leadership The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy (producer), Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President (corporate title), President and CEO, film historian Bob Gazzale. Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from the organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the White House Rose Garden, Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson—to establish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Longo
Anthony Longo (August 19, 1961 – June 20, 2015) was an American actor who appeared in seventy films and nearly ninety television shows. Early life and education Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Longo attended Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey, and the University of Rhode Island. Career Because of his , frame, Longo was often chosen for roles that depict him as an imposing giant with freakish strength, and sub-standard intelligence, such as Mad Dog in the 1980s comedy/drama '' 1st and Ten'' where he was a linebacker for the fictional football team, the California Bulls. Mad Dog was paired with fellow linebacker Dr. Death, played by actor Donald Gibb who has had a career playing similar roles as Longo. He also appeared in ''Suburban Commando'' starring Hulk Hogan as a bounty hunter alongside The Undertaker. Longo appeared in numerous television series, including '' The Equalizer'', '' Family Matters'', '' The Facts of Life'', ''Laverne & Shirley'', ''Simon & Simo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liliane Montevecchi
Liliane Dina Montevecchi (October 13, 1932 – June 29, 2018) was a French actress, dancer, and singer. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in the original Broadway production of '' Nine'', and was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for '' Grand Hotel''. Early life Montevecchi was born on October 13, 1932 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Her father, Franco Montevecchi, was an Italian painter. Her mother, Janine Trinquet, was a hat designer. Her parents separated shortly after her birth, and she was raised mainly by her mother. She began studying ballet at the age of 8 with primo ballerino Pierre Duprez. She finished her training at the Conservatoire de Paris, under Jeanne Schwarz and Mathilde Kschessinska, and performed at the Opéra Comique. She made her professional debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, in a ballet by David Lichine. In 1949, she performed at the coronation of Monaco's Prince Rainier III. She also dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Parisse
Anne Marie Cancelmi (born July 31, 1975), known professionally as Annie Parisse, is an American actress. She portrayed Alexandra Borgia on the drama series ''Law & Order''. Parisse has also starred as Julia Snyder on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'', for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Early life Parisse was born in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Annette, a teacher, and Louis G. Cancelmi, a senior executive with Alaska Airlines. She has Italian, Slovak and Syrian ancestry. Her brother Louis is also an actor. Louis is married to Elisabeth Waterston, a daughter of ''Law & Order'' veteran Sam Waterston. Parisse grew up in Mercer Island, Washington, and attended Mercer Island High School. Parisse moved to New York City when she was 18 to attend Fordham University, where she majored in theater and appeared in numerous productions, including ''Medea'' and '' Antigone'', both of which featured her as the lead. Career Television and film Parisse join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celia Weston
Celia Weston (born Celia Watson; December 14, 1951) is an American character actress. Weston received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance in '' Dead Man Walking'' (1995), and also had supporting roles in more than 40 movies, including '' The Talented Mr. Ripley'' (1999), '' In the Bedroom'' (2001), ''Hulk'' (2003), and '' The Village'' (2004). On television, she is best known for her role as Jolene Hunnicutt in the CBS sitcom ''Alice'' (1981–85). Early years Weston was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 14, 1951. She was born Celia Watson, but changed her professional name to Weston because a British actress was already using Celia Watson professionally. She attended high school at the Spartanburg Day School, graduating in 1966. She is a graduate of Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Career Weston began her career on stage, making her Broadway debut in 1979. After a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Lennon (actor)
Thomas Lennon (born August 9, 1970) is an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He plays Lieutenant Jim Dangle on the series ''Reno 911!'', Andrei Novak on '' Santa Clarita Diet'' and Felix Unger on '' The Odd Couple''. He is the screenwriter of several comedies released by major film studios with writing partner Robert Ben Garant, with whom he wrote the '' Night at the Museum'' films, '' The Pacifier'', ''Balls of Fury'', and ''Baywatch''. Early life Lennon was born on August 9, 1970 in Oak Park, Illinois. Of Irish and Scottish descent, he is the son of Kathleen (née McSheehy) and Timothy Lennon. He graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1988. At 16, he met friend and future co-star Kerri Kenney at theater camp at Northwestern University. The two later attended NYU, where they joined a comedy troupe called The New Group. Career Acting and performing While Lennon was a member of The New Group, the comedy troupe changed its name to The State. As they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Marie Hahn (born July 23, 1973) is an American actress. She gained prominence appearing as a supporting actress in a number of comedy films, including '' How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'' (2003), '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004), '' Step Brothers'' (2008), '' Our Idiot Brother'' (2011), '' We're the Millers'', '' The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'' (both 2013), and '' Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'' (2022). As a lead actress in film, Hahn has starred in Joey Soloway's comedy-drama '' Afternoon Delight'' (2013), the comedy film '' Bad Moms'' (2016) and its sequel '' A Bad Moms Christmas'' (2017), and Tamara Jenkins's drama '' Private Life'' (2018). Hahn voiced Ericka Van Helsing in two films of the '' Hotel Transylvania'' franchise (2018–2022) and Doctor Octopus in '' Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'' (2018). On television, Hahn earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the Amazon series '' Transparent'' (2014–2019). She starred in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Klein
Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy albums: ''A Child of the 50s'' (1973), ''Mind Over Matter'' (1974), ''New Teeth'' (1975), and ''Let's Not Make Love'' (1990). The first two albums received Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nominations. Klein hosted ''Saturday Night Live'' in its first season in 1975 and again in 1978. Klein made his Broadway debut in the 1966 production of '' The Apple Tree'' opposite Alan Alda. He earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical nomination for his performance in Neil Simon's musical comedy '' They're Playing Our Song'' (1979). He also starred on his own show, ''Robert Klein Time'', which aired on USA Network from 1986 to 1988. He is known for his film roles in '' The Owl and the Pussycat'' (1970), ''Mixed Nuts'' (1994), '' One Fine Day'' (1996), '' Primary Colors'' (1998), '' The Safety of Objects' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bebe Neuwirth
Beatrice "Bebe" Jane Neuwirth ( ; born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Drama Desk Awards. Neuwirth made her Broadway (theatre), Broadway debut in the musical ''A Chorus Line'' in 1980. She went on to win two Tony Awards, the first for Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical playing Nickie in the revival of ''Sweet Charity'' (1986) and received her second for Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical for Velma Kelly in the revival of ''Chicago (musical), Chicago'' (1996). She has also starred as Lola in the revival of ''Damn Yankees'' (1994) and Morticia Addams in ''The Addams Family (musical), The Addams Family'' (2010). She was nominated for another Tony Award for her performance as Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret (musical), ''Cabaret'' (2024). On televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staten Island
Staten Island ( ) is the southernmost of the boroughs of New York City, five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County and situated at the southernmost point of New York (state), New York. The borough is separated from the adjacent state of New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With a population of 495,747 in the 2020 United States census, 2020 Census, Staten Island is the least populated New York City borough but the third largest in land area at ; it is also the least densely populated and most suburban borough in the city. A home to the Lenape Native Americans, the island was settled by Dutch colonists in the 17th century. It was one of the 12 original counties of New York state. Staten Island was City of Greater New York, consolidated with New York City in 1898. It was formerly known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975, when its name was changed to Borough of Staten Island. Staten Island has so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had a Cultural impact of Celine Dion, significant impact on popular music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion was discovered by her future manager and husband, René Angélil, and emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, represented Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Dion went on to release Celine Dion albums discography, twelve English-language albums. ''The Colour of My Love'' (1993), ''Falling into You'' (1996), ''Let's Talk About Love'' (1997), and ''All the Way... A Decade of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
