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Anthony Kramreither
Anthony Kramreither (August 7, 1926 – February 8, 1993) was an Austrian-Canadian film and television actor and producer."OBITUARY: Anthony Kramreither Toronto film producer". ''The Globe and Mail'', February 12, 1993. Primarily known as a producer of low-budget horror and exploitation films such as '' Thrillkill'', ''The Giant Spider Invasion'' and '' Humongous'',"Low-budget film-maker a dark horse". ''Toronto Star'', August 31, 1986. he was most noted as producer of the 1986 film '' Dancing in the Dark'', which was a Genie Award nominee for Best Picture at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987."Arcand's Decline tops Genie nominations with 13". ''The Globe and Mail'', February 5, 1987. Originally from Vienna, Kramreither was a stage actor in Austria and Germany before moving to Canada in 1954. In Canada, he had television acting roles in series such as ''Wojeck'', '' Quentin Durgens, M.P.'', '' R.C.M.P.'', ''Adventures in Rainbow Country'' and '' Seaway'', and films such as '' Change ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austria
Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine Federal states of Austria, states, of which the capital Vienna is the List of largest cities in Austria, most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of and has Austrians, a population of around 9 million. The area of today's Austria has been inhabited since at least the Paleolithic, Paleolithic period. Around 400 BC, it was inhabited by the Celts and then annexed by the Roman Empire, Romans in the late 1st century BC. Christianization in the region began in the 4th and 5th centuries, during the late Western Roman Empire, Roman period, followed by the arrival of numerous Germanic tribes during the Migration Period. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes ( ; ; ) are awards administered by the Nobel Foundation and granted in accordance with the principle of "for the greatest benefit to humankind". The prizes were first awarded in 1901, marking the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel, Alfred Nobel's death. The original Nobel Prizes covered five fields: Nobel Prize in Physics, physics, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, chemistry, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, physiology or medicine, Nobel Prize in Literature, literature, and Nobel Peace Prize, peace, specified in Nobel's will. A sixth prize, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Prize in Economic Sciences, was established in 1968 by Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) in memory of Alfred Nobel. The Nobel Prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards available in their respective fields.Nobel Prize#Shalev69, Shalev, p. 8. Except in extraordinary circumstances, such as war, all six prizes are given annually. Each recipient, known as a laur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Sweeter Song
''A Sweeter Song'' (U.S.: ''Snap Shot'' or ''Snapshot'') is a 1976 Canadian comedy film and the first feature film directed by Allan Eastman, who also co-produced and co-wrote the film with star Jim Henshaw. Synopsis Accident-prone sports news photographer Cory (Jim Henshaw) carries a torch for his best friend's wife Linda ( Susan Hogan). After Linda discovers her husband dallying with another woman, she leaves him. Cory's hopes appear to be dashed when she moves in, not with Cory, but his gay neighbour. Meanwhile, Cory's free-spirited co-worker from the newspaper Annie (Susan Petrie) has decided that Cory is the one for her. Eventually, after a great many twists and turns, the convoluted series of events resolves itself, and everyone lives happily ever after. Cast ;Main ;Supporting Themes and influences Before the film began shooting, Allan Eastman described it as "a comedy of sexual values and identities" and "a study of a Toronto subculture". Stephen Chesley pointed out t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill ( 2021 population: 202,022) is a city in south-central York Region, Ontario, Canada. Part of the Greater Toronto Area, it is the York Region's third most populous municipality and the 27th most populous municipality in Canada. Richmond Hill is situated between the cities of Markham and Vaughan, north of Thornhill, and south of Aurora. Richmond Hill has seen significant population growth since the 1990s. It became a city in 2019 after being a town since 1957. The city is home to the David Dunlap Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in Canada. History The village of Richmond Hill was incorporated by a bylaw of the York County Council on June 18, 1872, coming into effect January 1, 1873.; see also Archaeological Services, Inc.,Town of Richmond Hill Official Plan: Archaeological and First Nations Policy Study," October 2009;The Stage 4 Salvage Excavation of the Orion Site," Dec. 2008. In September 1956, the Ontario Municipal Board approved its elevatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Waxman
Albert Samuel Waxman, (March 2, 1935 – January 18, 2001) was a Canadian actor and director of over 1,000 productions on radio, television, film, and stage. He is best known for his starring roles in the television series '' King of Kensington'' (CBC), '' Cagney & Lacey'' (CBS) and '' Twice in a Lifetime'' ( CTV). Early life Waxman was born in Toronto, Ontario to Jewish immigrants from Poland. His parents operated and owned Melinda Lunch, a small restaurant. His father, Aaron Waxman, died when Al was nine. Waxman attended Central Technical School in Toronto. Career Waxman's career began at the age of twelve on CBC Radio, but it was not until 1975, when he began playing the role of Larry King on CBC's '' King of Kensington'', that he became a Canadian icon. In the 1980 award-winning film ''Atlantic City'' starring Burt Lancaster, Waxman appeared as a rich cocaine buyer with a seemingly endless amount of cash. Waxman, who attended Central Technical School in Toronto, returne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD), or simply Parkinson's, is a neurodegenerative disease primarily of the central nervous system, affecting both motor system, motor and non-motor systems. Symptoms typically develop gradually and non-motor issues become more prevalent as the disease progresses. The motor symptoms are collectively called parkinsonism and include tremors, bradykinesia, spasticity, rigidity as well as postural instability (i.e., difficulty maintaining balance). Non-motor symptoms develop later in the disease and include behavior change (individual), behavioral changes or mental disorder, neuropsychiatric problems such as sleep abnormalities, psychosis, anosmia, and mood swings. Most Parkinson's disease cases are idiopathic disease, idiopathic, though contributing factors have been identified. Pathophysiology involves progressive nerve cell death, degeneration of nerve cells in the substantia nigra, a midbrain region that provides dopamine to the basal ganglia, a system invo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concrete Angels
''Concrete Angels'' is a Canadian musical drama film, directed by Carlo Liconti and released in 1987."Concrete Angels fail to beat odds in T.O.". ''Toronto Star'', December 4, 1987. Set in 1964, the film centres on a group of teenagers in a working class ethnic neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario. After a radio station announces a battle of the bands competition whose prize will be the opportunity to open for The Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens, the boys form a band with the hopes of winning the competition. The film stars Joseph Di Mambro as Bello, the band's leader and singer; Omie Craden as Ira, the drummer; Luke McKeehan as Sean, the guitarist; and Tony Nardi as Sal, Bello's uncle who owns the neighbourhood pool hall. This was the final film of actor Gary Grimes, before retiring and going into a career of helping refugees who emigrated legally in America. Nardi received a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 9th Genie Awards."Un zoo and Mermaids top Genie no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreams Beyond Memory
''Dreams Beyond Memory'' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Andrzej Markiewicz and released in 1987."Dreams is like a twisted nightmare". ''Toronto Star'', December 4, 1987. The film stars George Touliatos as George, an older man whose relationship with his companion Olga ( Maruska Stankova) is complicated when he meets Jennifer (Lisa Schrage), a young woman who reminds him of his late wife. Film critic Jay Scott panned the film, calling it a "technically deficient film" which played "soggy games about loss, illusion and memory that are as predictable as they are soporific". He opined that Piotr Lysak, who had a small non-speaking role in the film as George's younger self in flashbacks, was the actor who had the most to be thankful for in the entire film. Stankova received a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 9th Genie Awards."Un zoo and Mermaids top Genie nominations". ''Toronto Star The ''Toronto Star'' is a Canadian English-language broadsheet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confidential (1986 Film)
Confidentiality involves a set of rules or a promise sometimes executed through confidentiality agreements that limits the access to or places restrictions on the distribution of certain types of information. Legal confidentiality By law, lawyers are often required to keep confidential anything on the representation of a client. The duty of confidentiality is much broader than the attorney–client evidentiary privilege, which only covers ''communications'' between the attorney and the client. Both the privilege and the duty serve the purpose of encouraging clients to speak frankly about their cases. This way, lawyers can carry out their duty to provide clients with zealous representation. Otherwise, the opposing side may be able to surprise the lawyer in court with something he did not know about his client, which may weaken the client's position. Also, a distrustful client might hide a relevant fact he thinks is incriminating, but that a skilled lawyer could turn to the cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying (film)
''Flying'' (also known as ''Dream to Believe'', ''Teenage Dream'', and ''Love at the Edge'') is a 1986 Canadian drama film directed by Paul Lynch and starring Olivia d'Abo, Rita Tushingham, and Keanu Reeves. Plot Robin is a teenage girl who is an assistant for her high school's gymnastics team, the Buffalo Flyers. She had been a competitor in the sport but was forced to stop competing after injuring her leg in the car accident which killed her father. Robin's mother, Marge, then married a man named Jack, who mistreats Robin. Robin continues to train in secret at an empty warehouse, supported by her friends, Roy (a bus driver) and Fred (a security guard). At her new high school in Buffalo, New York, Robin catches the attention of a classmate named Tommy. He tries to ask out Robin multiple times but is unsuccessful, as Robin is interested in Mark, who is the boyfriend of Leah, Robin’s nasty teammate on the Flyers. While assisting the Flyers, Robin is bullied by two gymnasts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival (; ), until 2003 called the International Film Festival ('), is the most prestigious film festival in the world. Held in Cannes, France, it previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The festival was formally accredited by the FIAPF in 1951. Cannes is one of the "Big Three" major European film festivals, alongside Venice and Berlin, as well as one of the "Big Five" major international film festivals, alongside Venice, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance. History The early years The Cannes Film Festival has its origins in 1938 when Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education, on the proposal of high-ranking official and historian Philippe Erlanger and film journalist Robert Favre Le Bret decided to set up an international cinematographic festival. They found the support of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Haig
Don Haig (22 July 1933 — 2 March 2002) was a Canadians, Canadian filmmaker, editor, and producer. Haig's work in film and television spanned nearly five decades. Over the course of his career, he won Academy Awards, Academy, Genie Awards, Genie, and Gemini Awards, Gemini awards, and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. Haig was known as the "godfather of Canadian film" for nurturing young talent and producing many award-winning films. He is recognized by some as "the most important person on the Canadian film scene," helping create over 500 films. Career Haig left high school after grade 9 and took a job repairing films at the Winnipeg distribution offices of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM. In 1956, he moved to Toronto and was hired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC film department, splicing commercials into ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. After moving through the ranks and establishing a reputation as a superb editor, he left the CBC in 1962 and travelled to Europe, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
