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The Trip (2002 Film)
''The Trip'' is a 2002 American romantic drama film directed by Miles Swain. It traces the relationship between two men from their initial meeting in 1973 until 1984. A period piece featuring two opposites who fall in love in the middle of the gay rights movement, the film features historical events as a backdrop, from Anita Bryant's attempt to over turn a Florida law providing protection of Gay rights in the 70s, to the AIDS outbreak in the 80s. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was praised by Rex Reed and the Los Angeles Times. It went on to win over a dozen film festival awards, including 2 HBO Audience Awards for best film, Best Actor for Steve Braun, and Best Director for Miles Swain. At the time of filming Swain was a resident at Rudolph Valentino's famous estate Falcon Lair, so he decided to film most of the movie there to save money on production costs. It is the only movie ever shot on the property thanks to the former owners Doris Duke & Valentino. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Sullivan
Lawrence Edward Sullivan, Jr. (born September 10, 1970) is an American actor. Among his prominent roles is that of Robert, Will's ballet dancing boyfriend, on the NBC television series ''Will & Grace''. The episode was the show's first ever holiday episode, titled "Jingle Balls (Will & Grace), Jingle Balls." Sullivan frequently appears as Officer Andy Akers on the CBS television series ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. Sullivan appeared in 3 episodes of ''24 (TV series), 24'' as Secret Service Agent Hoskins. His latest work includes a guest appearance on Modern Family (season 4), ''Modern Family'' as Mitchell's ex-boyfriend in the episode "My Hero (Modern Family), My Hero" and a recurring role in the first season of the HBO series Big Little Lies (TV series), ''Big Little Lies''. Life and career Sullivan was born in New Haven, Connecticut on September 10, 1970, to Lawrence and Sheryl Sullivan. Sullivan was a member of the First National Tour of the Broadway theatre, Broadwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Handy
James Handy is an American film actor. He appeared in numerous films and television shows since 1977. On film, he appeared as Byers in '' K-9'' and its sequel, '' K-911''. He later appeared in ''Arachnophobia'', ''Jumanji'', '' Unbreakable'', '' Logan'' and as Jimmy in '' Top Gun: Maverick''. His most notable television appearances are as Arthur Devlin in '' Alias'' and Lou Handleman in '' Profiler''. Acting career Handy is known for his multiple guest star roles in television shows and his work in some highly popular films. Among his feature film credits are '' 15 Minutes'', ''Jumanji'', ''Guarding Tess'', '' The Rocketeer'', ''Arachnophobia'', ''Bird'', ''Burglar'', ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', ''The Verdict'' and '' K-9''. Made for television movies in which he has appeared include '' A Family Torn Apart'', '' Obsessed'', ''Guilty Until Proven Innocent'', and '' The Preppie Murder''. On television, in episodic and comedy series, he appeared on ''The Young and the Restless'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters are an American female vocal group from Oakland, California, who achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. They have had a repertoire with many genres, they have sold around 50 million records throughout their career included. The Pointer Sisters have won three Grammy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. The group had 13 US top 20 hits between 1973 and 1987. The group had its origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as "Pointers Au Pair". The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita joined them. Their record deal with Atlantic Records produced several unsuccessful singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. They then signed with Blue Thumb Records, recorded their debut album and, with their new label, began seeing more success, winning a Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Country Vocal Performance for " Fairytale" (1974). Bonnie left the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jump (For My Love)
"Jump (For My Love)" is an electropop song by American girl group the Pointer Sisters, released on April 11, 1984, as the third single from their tenth studio album, '' Break Out'' (1983). The song hit the top ten on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, R&B, and Dance charts, and it was the best-selling American dance single of 1984, sold as a trio of songs including "I Need You" and "Automatic". The song features June Pointer on lead vocals and scored global chart success. Girls Aloud remade the song as "Jump", which saw a release in November 2003. History "Jump (For My Love)" features June Pointer on lead vocals. It was co-written by regular collaborators Marti Sharron, Gary Skardina, and Stephen Mitchell. Skardina and Mitchell were responsible for the chord progressions, melody, and arrangement while Sharron's focus was on the lyrics and melody. According to Sharron the instrumental track for the demo of "Jump" was completed before the lyrics: on first hearing the playback of the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Sheila
"Oh Sheila" is a song by American R&B band Ready for the World. Released as a single in 1985, it reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart, and the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit " Love You Down". The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to the similarities to his vocal and musical style, heavy use of the detuned rimshot sound of a drum machine, and the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said "I like that kind of accent, so I thought I'd use that sound." Track listings 7-inch vinyl version #"Oh Sheila" (single version) – 3:36 #"I'm the One Who Loves You" – 3:20 12-inch vinyl version #"Oh Sheila" (extended version) – 6:48 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destination Unknown (song)
"Destination Unknown" is a song by American band Missing Persons. It was written by Dale Bozzio, Terry Bozzio, and Warren Cuccurullo with production by Ken Scott at Frank Zappa's Utility Muffin Research Kitchen studio. Originally released on the band's self-titled EP (1980), the song was released as a single in September 1982 and appeared on their debut studio album '' Spring Session M'' (1982). In the United States, it was a hit, peaking at No. 42 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and No. 40 on the ''Cashbox'' Top 100 in November 1982. Release history Charts Cover versions and media appearances *The Smashing Pumpkins covered the song as one of several B-sides for their single "Bullet with Butterfly Wings". It later appeared on their 1996 box set '' The Aeroplane Flies High''. * Replicants recorded a cover of this song for their 1995 self-titled album. *Erectus Monotone covered the song on the 1992 compilation album ''Tannis Root Presents: Freedom of Choice''. *Joan Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More, More, More
"More, More, More" is a song written by Gregg Diamond and recorded by American artist Andrea True (credited to her recording project Andrea True Connection). It was released in February 1976 by Buddah Records as the first single from her debut album by same name (1976), becoming her signature track and one of the most popular songs of the disco era. The song was both written and produced by Gregg Diamond. In the US, it reached number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent three weeks at number three on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100 in July of that year. In Canada, it was a number-one hit, and it also reached number five in the UK. In 2025, ''Billboard'' magazine included "More, More, More" in their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time". Background The song was originally recorded in 1975 in Jamaica where True, a porn star, had been appearing in a TV commercial. Unable to return the payment to the United States due to a government ban on asset transfers, she opted t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shambala (song)
"Shambala" is a song written by Daniel Moore and made famous by two near-simultaneous releases in 1973: the better-known but slightly later recording by Three Dog Night, which reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and a version by B. W. Stevenson. Its title derives from a mythical place-name also spelled Shamballa or Shambhala. Lyrics The song's actual lyrics are about the mythical kingdom of Shambhala, which was said to be hidden somewhere within or beyond the peaks of the Himalayas and was mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra and ancient texts of Tibetan Buddhism. The original location was a mystic temple in Peru, specifically, the temple of the White Lodge, according to Alice Bailey's '' A Treatise on White Magic'' (1934), cited by Moore. The lyrics refer to a situation where kindness and cooperation are universal, joy and good fortune abound, and psychological burdens are lifted. The phrases "in the halls of Shambala" and "on the road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Closed Doors (Charlie Rich Song)
"Behind Closed Doors" is a country song written by Kenny O'Dell. It was first recorded by Charlie Rich for his 1973 album '' Behind Closed Doors''. The single was Rich's first No.1 hit on the country charts, spent 20 weeks on this chart, and was also a crossover hit on the pop charts. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for U. S. sales in excess of two million copies. Background vocals were provided by The Nashville Edition. Rich's producer, Billy Sherrill, encouraged O'Dell to write music for the singer. O'Dell recalled the creation of "Behind Closed Doors" to Tom Roland in The Billboard Book of Number One Country Hits. "It was just a title I had written down, and I had a little guitar riff that I'd carried with me for a couple of years. The chorus was pretty much a little deviation on that." Sherrill later changed some lines at the end of the second verse, but some radio stations banned the record initially as being racy.Roland, Tom, "The Billboard Book of Number One Countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get It On (T
Get It On may refer to: Songs * "Get it On" (Diesel song), 1995 * "Get It On" (Grinderman song), 2007 * "Get It On" (Intenso Project song), 2004 * "Get It On" (Kingdom Come song), 1988 * "Get It On" (Kumi Koda song), 2006 * "Get It On" (T. Rex song), retitled "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" in the U.S., 1971; covered by the Power Station, 1985 * "Get It On", by Chase from '' Chase'', 1971; prompted the retitling of the T. Rex song * "Get It On", by Metro Station from '' Savior'', 2015 * "Get It On", by Rasheeda from '' Dirty South'', 2001 * "Get It On", by Turbonegro from '' Apocalypse Dudes'', 1998 * "Get It On", by Vains of Jenna, 2009 Albums * ''Get It On'', by Pacific Gas & Electric, 1968 * ''Get It On!'', by Fraternity of Man, 1969 * '' Tripping Daisy Live – Get It On'', by Tripping Daisy, 1994 See also * '' Let's Get It On'', a 1973 album by Marvin Gaye ** "Let's Get It On" (song), the title song * '' Get It On...Tonite'', a 1999 album by Montell Jordan {{disambi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Dennis (actor)
Alfred Dennis (born Alfred Medinets; December 26, 1922 – August 1, 2016) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Irving in the 1979 film ''The Jerk'' and the Barber in the 1976 film ''The Shootist''. Born in the United States, Dennis guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''Knots Landing'', ''The Monkees'', ''Who's the Boss?'', ''The A-Team'', ''Monk'', '' Perfect Strangers'', ''Fantasy Island'' and ''The Golden Girls ''The Golden Girls'' is an American sitcom created by Susan Harris that aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9, 1992, with a total of 180 half-hour episodes, spanning seven seasons. The show's ensemble cast stars Beatrice Arthur, Betty ...''. He died in August 2016 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 93. Filmography Film Television References External links * *Rotten Tomatoes profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Dennis, Alfred 1922 births 2016 deaths American male film actors American male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
