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Mark Kassen
Mark Kassen (born 1971) is an American actor, director and producer. He has appeared in the films '' Growing Up Brady'' (2000), '' The Good Student'' (2006), ''Puncture'' (2011), and '' Jobs'' (2013). In July 2020, he and Chris Evans launched A Starting Point, a website that presents both the Democratic and Republican point of view on many issues of importance to Americans. Career Theatre In 1994, he made his theatre debut in a New York Off Broadway play titled ''Judy at the Stonewall Inn''. A few years later, he was cast in a play called ''Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight'' which he appeared on stage totally nude. In 2006, he appeared as Hitler's nephew William Patrick Hitler in the play ''Little Willy'', which he also wrote. Film and television Kassen has had small parts in television films and TV series such as '' Another World'' in 1994, ''Cybill'' in 1997, and ''Third Watch'' 1999. In 2006, he produced the television movie '' Bernard and Doris'' with Susan Sarandon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Adam Kassen
Adam Kassan (born May 27, 1974) is an American independent film director, actor, writer and producer. He frequently collaborates with his brother Mark Kassan. Career In 2006, Kassen executive produced ''Bernard and Doris'', which earned him an Emmy Award nomination for "Outstanding Made for Television Movie". Adam made his directorial debut with brother, Mark Kassen, on the 2011 feature film ''Puncture'', starring Chris Evans. The Tribeca Film Festival selected the picture as one of its spotlight features in the 2011 program. Filmography *''Puncture'' (director) *''Bernard and Doris'' (co-executive producer) *''The Sasquatch Gang'' (co-producer) *'' The Good Student'' (co-producer) *''Big Sur Big Sur () is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast (California), Central Coast of the U.S. state of California, between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Range, Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from th ...'' (2012) (co-producer) References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Michael David Weiss
Michael David Weiss (December 7, 1967 – October 2, 1999) was an American lawyer. He began a class-action lawsuit against hospital syringe distributors in America, in the hope of protecting nurses from accidental syringe sticks. Early life and education Michael Weiss was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of lawyer Leon and recruiting company founder Marilou. He has one sibling, brother Daniel. The family moved to Bellaire, Texas, in the Greater Houston metropolitan-area, when Weiss was young. Weiss graduated from Bellaire High School in 1985, where he got to know his future law partner, Paul Danziger, who graduated the year before. They participated together in school debates, where Weiss was the team's captain. Weiss was a national merit scholarship semi-finalist. Weiss studied philosophy for two years at Harvard University, then attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he also served as an editor for the ''Texas Law Review'', a student law journal. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1971 Births
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman
''The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman'' is an American sitcom from World of Wonder Productions, co-written, executive produced by and starring Laura Kightlinger. The series premiered on IFC August 4, 2006. Season two began on August 5, 2007 on IFC. Main characters * Jackie Woodman ( Laura Kightlinger), a surly writer for a second rate indie film periodical and aspiring screenwriter. Her refusal to be a part of the superficial world of Hollywood is at odds with her desire to be one of the successful elite. * Tara Wentzel ( Nicholle Tom), Jackie's best friend and an initially low-level employee at a film production company (she is promoted in season two). Sexually promiscuous, she embodies everything about Hollywood that Jackie loathes/loves. Recurring Characters * Skyler ( Azura Skye), Jackie's editor and a trendy, superficial woman. * Mitchell ( Patrick Bristow), Skyler's sycophantic assistant, who is openly rude to Jackie. * Bobby Paterniti (Jeremy Kramer), the season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, the ''Times'' serves as one of the country's Newspaper of record, newspapers of record. , ''The New York Times'' had 9.13 million total and 8.83 million online subscribers, both by significant margins the List of newspapers in the United States, highest numbers for any newspaper in the United States; the total also included 296,330 print subscribers, making the ''Times'' the second-largest newspaper by print circulation in the United States, following ''The Wall Street Journal'', also based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' is published by the New York Times Company; since 1896, the company has been chaired by the Ochs-Sulzberger family, whose current chairman and the paper's publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Sasquatch Gang
''The Sasquatch Gang'' (also known as ''The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang'') is a 2006 American comedy film written and directed by Tim Skousen, who served as first assistant director on ''Napoleon Dynamite''. The six-week shoot was completed in the summer of 2005. The film premiered in January 2006 at the Slamdance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. It was also shown at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, picking up two awards: Justin Long for Best Actor and Skousen for Best Director. It also showed at the Waterfront Film Festival, New Zealand Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, and Vail Film Festival. The film opened in limited release in the United States on November 30, 2007. The film was released on DVD on March 25, 2008. With a production budget of US$1.6 million, the film's return from box office sales were a domestic gross of US$9,458. The film had a limited cinema run with only 9 opening theaters and an average 1 week run at each theatre. Plot Zerk is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Celebrity Charades
''Celebrity Charades'' is a game show that originally aired from January to September 1979 as a syndicated series throughout the United States. Original version The original version was hosted by Jay Johnson, along with his dummy Squeaky, and Dick Patterson was the announcer. The series was modeled after the 1962-1964 TV show ''Stump The Stars'', which itself is a successor of the long-running ''Pantomime Quiz'' of the 1950s. Much like the earlier versions, the show consisted of two teams of four celebrities attempting to act out comedic phrases, each within 75 seconds instead of two minutes like in prior versions. The team who guessed all their phrases in the least amount of time won $500 for their favorite charity. In the event of a tie, teams got only $250 each towards their charity. The series was produced by Fein-Schwartz Productions, in association with Columbia Pictures Television. Music was provided by Score Productions, and would be recycled for other game shows: a re- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Looking For Kitty
''Looking for Kitty'' is a 2004 American film written and directed by Edward Burns, in which he plays a private detective in New York City, hired by David Krumholtz to help track down his run-away wife. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on May 6, 2004. It had a limited theatrical release in September 2006 and was released on DVD the following month, on October 24, 2006. ''Saturday Night Live'' alumni Rachel Dratch and Chris Parnell have small parts, while Burns regulars Connie Britton and Kevin Kash have small roles as Burns' neighbor and building superintendent, respectively. Premise A man hires a private detective, Jack, to look for his wife. He insists on coming along. Cast *David Krumholz *Ed Burns *Connie Britton Release Burns later said "the movie got one tiny, tiny distribution offer from THINKFilm" and his lawyer John Slowss advised him "you’re gonna sell the movie for nothing and they’re gonna own it, just so you can satisfy that part of your ego that wan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Animals (upcoming Film)
''Animals'' is an upcoming American crime-thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Connor O. McIntyre and Billy Ray (screenwriter), Billy Ray. It stars Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher (actor), Ray Fisher, Mark Kassen, and Christopher Woodley. Plot When the son of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Milo Bradford is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day. Cast * Ben Affleck as Milo Bradford, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate * Gillian Anderson * Kerry Washington * Steven Yeun * Luis Gerardo Méndez * Adriana Paz * Ray Fisher (actor), Ray Fisher * Mark Kassen * Christopher Woodley Production The film was announced in January 2024, with Affleck directing and Matt Damon starring. In February, Jennif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Before We Go
''Before We Go'' is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Chris Evans in his directorial debut. Evans also stars in the lead role alongside Alice Eve. The film follows two strangers who meet in Manhattan and spend the night together navigating personal dilemmas. The film premiered in the Special Presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. It was released through video on demand on July 21, 2015, followed by a limited theatrical release in the United States on September 4. ''Before We Go'' received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box-office disappointment, grossing $483,938 against a $3 million budget. Plot While busking in Grand Central Terminal, Nick Vaughan witnesses Brooke Dalton drop her phone while running to catch a train. After she misses it, she returns to the station, where Nick returns her broken phone. Outside the terminal, Brooke reveals she has been robbed and is stranded in New York City. Nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Why Not
Why Not may refer to: Film and TV * ''Why Not? with Shania Twain'', an American TV show * ''Pourquoi pas!'' (''Why Not!''), a 1977 French film starring Sami Frey * ''Why Not?'', a 2019 short thriller movie directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar Music Albums * Why Not (George Cables album), ''Why Not'' (George Cables album), 1975 * ''Why Not!'', a 1991 album by saxophonist Houston Person * Why Not? (Michel Camilo album), ''Why Not?'' (Michel Camilo album), 1985, or the title song * ''Why Not...'', a 1978 album by organist Don Patterson * Why Not? (Marion Brown album), ''Why Not?'' (Marion Brown album), 1968 * ''Why Not?'', a 1973 album by Steve Ellis (musician), Ellis * ''Y Not'', a 2010 album by Ringo Starr * Y Not Festival, an annual music festival in Derbyshire, England * ''Why Not'', a 2015 album by Blue Sky Riders Songs * Why Not? (song), "Why Not?" (song), a 2020 single by girl group Loona * Why Not (song), "Why Not" (song), a 2003 song by Hilary Duff * "Why Not?", a 1970 song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hopeless Pictures
''Hopeless Pictures'' is an American adult animated comedy television series starring the voices of Lisa Kudrow and Bob Balaban, and produced and broadcast by the IFC. The cartoon follows fictional film producer Mel Wax, voiced by Michael McKean, in a spoof of the Hollywood Hollywood usually refers to: * Hollywood, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in California * Hollywood, a metonym for the cinema of the United States Hollywood may also refer to: Places United States * Hollywood District (other) * Hollywood ... movie industry. Stylistically the show makes use of the audio from scripted telephone conversations combined with on-screen gags surrounding the cartoon characters speaking. References External links * {{IFC programming 2000s American adult animated television series 2000s American animated comedy television series 2000s American parody television series 2005 American animated television series debuts 2005 American television series endings American a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
