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I Don't Know How She Does It
''I Don’t Know How She Does It'' is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Douglas McGrath and based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Allison Pearson. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker as a working mother struggling to balance career and family life, with Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Christina Hendricks, and Kelsey Grammer in supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, known for her work on '' The Devil Wears Prada'' (2006). Produced by The Weinstein Company and distributed by The Weinstein Company and RADiUS-TWC, the film was conceived as a contemporary look at modern womanhood and work-life balance in the post-recession corporate world. Principal photography took place in New York City in early 2011, with an emphasis on portraying urban professional environments and domestic life with comedic undertones. The film premiered in New York and was released theatrically in the United States on September 16, 2011. It emerged both as a critical and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Douglas McGrath
Douglas Geoffrey McGrath (February 12, 1958 – November 3, 2022) was an American screenwriter, film director, and actor. He received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award, and Primetime Emmy Award. McGrath started his career as a writer for ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1980 to 1981. He co-wrote with Woody Allen the film '' Bullets Over Broadway'' (1994), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as BAFTA and Writers Guild of America Award nominations. He then directed such films as '' Emma'' (1996), '' Company Man'' (2000), '' Nicholas Nickleby'' (2002), and '' Infamous'' (2006). He also appeared in such films as '' Quiz Show'' (1994), '' The Daytrippers'' (1996), ''Happiness'' (1998), '' The Insider'' (1999), and '' Michael Clayton'' (2007). His television appearances included a recurring role as Principal Toby Cook in Lena Dunham's HBO series '' Girls'' from 2015 to 2016. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Devil Wears Prada (film)
''The Devil Wears Prada'' is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the The Devil Wears Prada (novel), 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger. The film stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. It follows Andy Sachs (Hathaway), an aspiring journalist who gets a job at a fashion magazine but finds herself at the mercy of her demanding editor, Miranda Priestly (Streep). 20th Century Fox bought the rights to a film adaptation of Weisberger's novel in 2003, before it was completed for publication; the project was not green-light, greenlit until Streep was cast in the lead role. Principal photography lasted 57 days, primarily taking place in New York City from October to December 2005. Additional filming was done in Paris, France. ''The Devil Wears Prada'' premiered at the LA Film Festival on June 22, 2006, and was theatrically released in the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr (; born March 31, 1985) is an American actress. She started her screen career appearing on television shows such as '' My Wife and Kids'' (2003), ''Joan of Arcadia'' (2004), '' What About Brian'' (2007) and '' CSI: Miami'' (2007). She gained recognition in 2007 with her breakthrough role as Vanessa Abrams on The CW's teen drama series ''Gossip Girl'' (2007–2012). She has appeared in feature films including the horror film ''Piranha 3D'' (2010), the comedy film '' I Don't Know How She Does It'' (2011), the comedy film '' The Internship'' (2013) and the comedy film ''Ted 2'' (2015). Her recent television credits include '' Complications'' (2015), '' Kingdom'' (2015), ''Twin Peaks'' (2017) and '' Shameless'' (2017–18). Since 2018, she has been a main cast member of the Fox/Hulu science fiction series '' The Orville'', as Talla Keyali. Early life Szohr was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She is of Hungarian and one-quarter African-American descent, and the old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sarah Shahi
Aahoo Jahansouzshahi ( Persian: آهو جهانسوز شاهی; born January 10, 1980), known professionally as Sarah Shahi, is an American actress. She played Carmen on ''The L Word'' in 2005, Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama '' Fairly Legal'' (2011–2012), Sameen Shaw on the CBS crime drama ''Person of Interest'' (2012–2016), Billie on the Netflix series '' Sex/Life'' (2021–2023), and Dr. Gabriela Torabi in Hulu thriller series ''Paradise'' (2025). She has also appeared in the main role Det. Dani Reese in ''Life'', and in a supporting role in '' Alias''. In 2018, she starred in the series '' Reverie''. In 2019, she appeared in a recurring role in '' City on a Hill'' on Showtime, and appeared in seven episodes of the series '' The Rookie'' as romantic interest Jessica Russo. In 2023, she received praise for her role as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra Bankston in ''Red, White & Royal Blue''. Early life Sarah Shahi was born Aahoo Jahansouzshahi on and raise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Busy Philipps
Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps (born June 25, 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on the television series ''Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2000), ''Dawson's Creek'' (2001–2003), and '' ER'' (2006–2007), and for her portrayal of Laurie Keller on the ABC series ''Cougar Town'' (2009–2015), for which she received the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She has also appeared in supporting roles in numerous films, such as '' The Smokers'' (2000), '' Home Room'' (2002), '' White Chicks'' (2004), '' Made of Honor'' (2008), '' He's Just Not That Into You'' (2009), '' The Gift'' (2015), and '' I Feel Pretty'' (2018). From 2018 to 2019, Philipps hosted her own television talk show '' Busy Tonight'', on E!. From 2021 to 2024, she starred on the Peacock / Netflix original series '' Girls5eva''. Early life Philipps was born in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She received the nickname "Busy" as a child; sourc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mark Blum
Mark Blum (May 14, 1950 – March 25, 2020) was an American actor who worked in theater, film, and television. He found success with a lead role in the 1985 film '' Desperately Seeking Susan,'' which he followed up the next year with a supporting role in '' Crocodile Dundee''. On the stage, Blum won an Obie Award for his role in the play ''Gus and Al'' during its 1988–1989 season. Near the end of his career, Blum had a regularly recurring role on the Amazon Prime series '' Mozart in the Jungle'' from 2014 to 2018. He also made guest appearances on dozens of shows throughout his career. Early life Blum was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lorraine () and Morton Blum, who worked in the insurance industry. His family was Jewish. He grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, and graduated from Columbia High School in 1968 and was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 2012. He then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. Career Blum started acting on stage in the 1970s. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jane Curtin
Jane Therese Curtin (born September 6, 1947) is an American actress and comedienne. First coming to prominence as an original cast member on the hit TV comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' in 1975, she went on to win back-to-back Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on the 1980s sitcom '' Kate & Allie'' portraying the role of Allison "Allie" Lowell. Curtin later starred in the hit series ''3rd Rock from the Sun'' (1996–2001), playing the role of Dr. Mary Albright. Curtin has also appeared in many movie roles, including Charlene in '' The Librarian'' series of movies (2004–2008). She reprised one of her ''Saturday Night Live'' characters, Prymaat (Clorhone) Conehead, in the 1993 film '' Coneheads''. She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Deadpan". ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' once called her a "refreshing drop of acid". She was included on a 1986 list of the "Top Prime Time Actors and Actresses of All Time". Early life Jane Therese Curtin was bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Stay-at-home Mother
A stay-at-home mother (alternatively, stay-at-home mom or SAHM) is a mother who is the primary caregiver of the children. The male equivalent is the stay-at-home dad. The gender-neutral term is stay-at-home parent. Stay-at-home mom is distinct from a mother taking paid or unpaid parental leave from her job. The stay-at-home mom is generally forgoing paid employment in order to care for her children by choice or by circumstance. A stay-at-home mother might stay out of the paid workforce for a few months, a few years, or many years. They may still be able to earn money through various side-activities (e.g. piano lessons). Many mothers find that their choice to be at home is driven by a complex mix of factors, including their understanding of the science of human development in the context of contemporary society. They are also likely to consider their values, desires and instincts. Some mothers are driven by circumstances: a child's special needs and/or medical condition may r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Architect
An architect is a person who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin , which derives from the Greek (''-'', chief + , builder), i.e., chief builder. The professional requirements for architects vary from location to location. An architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialised training consisting of advanced education and a ''practicum'' (or internship) for practical experience to earn a Occupational licensing, license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in the development of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a preschool educational approach based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school. Such institutions were originally made in the late 18th century in Germany, Bavaria and Alsace to serve children whose parents both worked outside home. The term was coined by German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel, whose approach globally influenced early-years education. Today, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to six years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods. History Early years and development In 1779, Johann Friedrich Oberlin and Louise Scheppler founded in Strasbourg an early establishment for caring for and educating preschool children whose parents were absent during the day. At about the same time, in 1780, similar infant establishments were created in Bavaria. In 1802, Princ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Boston
Boston is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and Financial centre, financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. It has an area of and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the third-largest city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area has a population of 4.9 million as of 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the Metropolitan statistical area, eleventh-largest in the United States. Boston was founded on Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by English Puritans, Puritan settlers, who named the city after the market town of Boston, Lincolnshire in England. During the American Revolution and American Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War, Boston was home to several seminal events, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
