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Bait (2000 Film)
''Bait'' is a 2000 American action comedy film starring Jamie Foxx and David Morse. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua. The film was a huge financial failure, costing Warner Bros. $51 million but only grossing approximately $15 million. In the film, a petty thief shares a prison cell with a man who stole millions in gold from the Federal Reserve. The robber dies of natural causes, leaving behind a cryptic message concerning the location of his loot. The authorities decide to release his cellmate, to use him as bait against the deceased's dangerous former partner. The partner blackmails the thief to take him to the hidden gold, holding the thief's girlfriend as a hostage. Plot When fast talking, petty thief and hustler Alvin Sanders gets arrested for stealing prawns, the worst of his problems would seem to be going to jail. Unfortunately, he ends up sharing a cell with John Delano Jaster, who, while stealing $42 million in gold from the Federal Reserve, double-crossed his partner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua (; born May 30, 1965) is an American film director known for his work in the action and thriller genres. He was originally known as a director of music videos, and made his film debut in 1998 with '' The Replacement Killers''. His critical breakthrough was the 2001 crime thriller ''Training Day'', winning the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Director. His subsequent films include '' Tears of the Sun'' (2003), ''King Arthur'' (2004), '' Shooter'' (2007), '' Brooklyn's Finest'' (2009), ''Olympus Has Fallen'' (2013), '' Southpaw'' (2015), '' The Magnificent Seven'' (2016) and ''The Equalizer'' trilogy (2014–2023), earning with the first one the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture. He also directed the critically acclaimed documentaries '' American Dream/American Knightmare'' (2018), '' What's My Name: Muhammad Ali'' (2019), and the 2022 Hulu documentary series ''Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'', for which he won the Sports E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Comedy Film
The action comedy is a film genre that applies to action films where humor plays a much more central role. While early films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia King wrote that the genre only came into its own as a mainstay of the American action film genre in the 1980s when actors who had backgrounds in comedy such as Eddie Murphy began taking roles in action films. The genre approaches various narratives and styles such as buddy films, superhero films, and Hong Kong action cinema featuring various actors such as Jackie Chan. Action comedy has also been a recurring theme in television, with series such as '' The Dukes of Hazzard'' (1979–1985) and '' Peacemaker'' (2022). Film Academic Yvonne Tasker that most post-classical Hollywood action films are "more or less hybrids." Action films are set across multiple settings and spaces with no single defining landscape and can become complicated in categorization which is sometimes acknowledged through hybridized designator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Block
Larry Block (October 30, 1942 – October 7, 2012) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. Early life and education Lawrence Joel Block was born in New York City, New York, the son of Sonia (née Kutcher), a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry. He had a brother, Kenneth. In 1964, he graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. Personal life and death Block married Jolly King on September 21, 1981. They had two children, Zachary and Zoe. He died in New York City, New York on October 7, 2012, at age 69. Radio Block appeared frequently on Joe Frank's radio shows Filmography Films *'' Shamus'' (1973) - Springy *''Slap Shot'' (1977) - Peterboro Referee *'' Heaven Can Wait'' (1978) - Peters *'' Hardcore'' (1979) - Detective Burrows *'' First Family'' (1980) - Gloria's Secret Service Agent #1 *'' After Hours'' (1985) - Taxi Driver *''Cocktail'' (1988) - Bar Owner *''Robot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk Acevedo
Kirkland M. Acevedo (born November 27, 1971) is an American actor best known as Miguel Alvarez in '' Oz'', Joe Toye in '' Band of Brothers'', and FBI Agent Charlie Francis on '' Fringe''. His best-known films are '' The Thin Red Line'', '' Dinner Rush'' and '' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes''. He also was José Ramse on '' 12 Monkeys'' (201518), as well as Ricardo Diaz / The Dragon on ''Arrow'' (201719). Early life Acevedo's parents were born in New York City and lived in the Bronx, where both their sons, Richard and Kirk Acevedo, were born and raised. Acevedo is of Puerto Rican descent. Since childhood, Acevedo has shown an interest in acting; he performed before his family in improvised shows. Acevedo was a drama major in high school. After graduating from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Acevedo enrolled in the SUNY Purchase School of Acting (Purchase College). In the 1990s, Acevedo earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and, as some of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Crone
Neil Crone (born May 29, 1960) is a Canadian actor and writer. He is known for portraying Fred Tupper in '' Little Mosque on the Prairie'', Jerry Whitehall in '' Cube 2: Hypercube'' and the voices of Gordon, Diesel 10 and Splatter in ''Thomas and the Magic Railroad'' (2000) and voiced Dr. Chu In The ''Pecola'' Series. Crone reprised his role as Gordon in the US dub of the ''Thomas & Friends'' reboot, '' Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!'' (since 2021). He appeared in films with roles as Officer Strauss in '' New York Minute'' (2004), Chuck in ''Hollywoodland'' (2006), Keith in '' The Rainbow Kid'' (2015), Chief Borton in the 2017 remake '' It'' (2017) and its 2019 sequel, and George in '' Through Black Spruce'' (2018). His television credits include Bud Topper in the PBS Kids children's television series '' Noddy'' (1999–2000), Ed Barnes in the sitcom '' I Love Mummy'' (2002–2003), Ray Cooper in '' Really Me'' (2011–2013), Chief Crown Attorney Gordon in ''Murdoch Mysterie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Dodds
Megan Dodds is an American actress. She played Kate in the 2006 series ''Not Going Out'', alongside Lee Mack and Tim Vine, and has appeared in the series '' Spooks'', ''House'', '' Detroit 1-8-7'', and '' CSI: NY'', and the films '' Ever After'', '' The Contract'', and ''Chatroom''. Her stage work includes having played the title role in the production '' My Name Is Rachel Corrie'' (2006), which won the London Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actress. Early life Megan Dodds was born in Sacramento, California. She graduated from Roseville High School in 1988 and then enrolled in a community college, where she was cast as Bananas in John Guare's '' The House of Blue Leaves''. She next went to Juilliard School, where she studied for four years as a member of the Drama Division's Group 24 (1991–1995). Career Dodds left the U.S. for London in 1997 to star in British comedian Ben Elton's play ''Popcorn''. As a result of meeting her future husband, photographer Oliver Pearce, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nestor Serrano
Nestor Serrano (born November 5, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Navi Araz in the fourth season of ''24 (TV series), 24''. He also appeared as Emilio Loera in the fourth season of the Cinemax series ''Banshee (TV series), Banshee''. Early life Serrano studied at Queens College and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, both in New York City. Career Serrano began his acting career in off-Broadway plays in the late 1970s. He often portrays authority figures on both sides of the law. His first film was the 1986 Tom Hanks comedy ''The Money Pit''. Since then, he has appeared in supporting roles in films such as ''Lethal Weapon 2'', ''Bad Boys (1995 film), Bad Boys'', ''The Negotiator'', ''Empire (2002 film), Empire'', ''Secretariat (2010 film), Secretariat'', ''The Insider (film), The Insider'', ''Runaway Jury'' and ''The Day After Tomorrow''. He has an extensive television résumé, with appearances in shows such as ''Burn Notice'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx in New York City. It is the home field of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and New York City FC of Major League Soccer. The stadium opened in April 2009, replacing the Yankee Stadium (1923), original Yankee Stadium that operated from 1923 to 2008; it is situated on the former site of Macombs Dam Park, one block north of the original stadium's site. The new Yankee Stadium replicates design elements of the original Yankee Stadium, including its exterior and trademark frieze, while incorporating larger spaces and modern amenities. It has the List of U.S. baseball stadiums by capacity, fifth-largest seating capacity among the 30 stadiums of Major League Baseball. Construction on the stadium began in August 2006, and the project spanned many years and faced many controversies, including the high public cost and the loss of public park land. The $2.3 billion stadium was built with $1.2 billion in public subsidies and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bronx Zoo (book)
''The Bronx Zoo: The Astonishing Inside Story of the 1978 World Champion New York Yankees'' is a nonfiction book written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock. A memoir of Lyle's tenure with the New York Yankees, the book documents the 1978 New York Yankees season, including the 1978 World Series and conflicts between players. The book was published by Crown Publishers in 1979. The term "Bronx Zoo" became a nickname for the Yankees teams of the late 1970s through early 1980s. Background and synopsis The New York Yankees won the 1977 World Series. Sparky Lyle, their closer, won the American League Cy Young Award that season, given to the league's best pitcher. However, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner acquired relief pitcher Goose Gossage from the Pittsburgh Pirates that offseason, giving him a larger salary than Lyle's. Though the Yankees wanted to have both Lyle and Gossage work late innings in games, it became apparent that the team would cho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wizard Of Oz (1939 Film)
''The Wizard of Oz'' is a 1939 American Musical film, musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Based on the 1900 novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' by L. Frank Baum, it was primarily directed by Victor Fleming, who left production to take over the troubled ''Gone with the Wind (film), Gone with the Wind''. It stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, and Margaret Hamilton (actress), Margaret Hamilton. Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf received credit for the screenplay, while others made uncredited contributions. The music was composed by Harold Arlen and adapted by Herbert Stothart, with lyrics by Yip Harburg, Edgar "Yip" Harburg. ''The Wizard of Oz'' is celebrated for its use of Technicolor, fantasy storytelling, musical score, and memorable characters. It was a critical success and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Picture, winning Academy Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hostage
A hostage is a person seized by an abductor in order to compel another party, one which places a high value on the liberty, well-being and safety of the person seized—such as a relative, employer, law enforcement, or government—to act, or refrain from acting, in a certain way, often under threat of serious physical harm or death to the hostage(s) after expiration of an ultimatum. The ''Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition'' defines a hostage as "a person who is handed over by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security for the carrying out of an agreement, or as a preventive measure against certain acts of war." A party who seizes one or more hostages is known as a hostage-taker; if the hostages are present voluntarily, then the receiver is known as a host. In civil society, along with kidnapping for ransom and human trafficking (often willing to ransom its captives when lucrative or to trade on influence), hostage taking is a criminal activit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackmails
Blackmail is a criminal act of coercion using a threat. As a criminal offense, blackmail is defined in various ways in common law jurisdictions. In the United States, blackmail is generally defined as a crime of information, involving a threat to do something that would cause a person to suffer embarrassment or financial loss. By contrast, in the Commonwealth its definition is wider: for example the laws of England and Wales and Northern Ireland state that: In popular culture, 'blackmail' involves a threat to reveal or publicize either substantially true or false information about a person or people unless certain demands are met. It is often damaging information, and it may be revealed to family members or associates rather than to the general public. Acts of blackmail can also involve using threats of physical, mental or emotional harm, or of criminal prosecution, against the victim or someone close to the victim. It is normally carried out for personal gain, most common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
