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Christopher Münch
Christopher Münch (born June 17, 1962) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. Biography Münch was born in 1962 in Pasadena, California and grew up with his mother in La Jolla, San Diego. When he was 15 years old, he directed a prize-winning documentary about the animals at the San Diego Zoo. In 1991 he directed '' The Hours and Times'', a fictionalised account of the relationship between John Lennon and his manager Brian Epstein. This premièred at the Toronto Festival of Festivals and won awards at the Sundance Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards. His 1996 film '' Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day'' won an Independent Spirit Award Someone to Watch Award and an award for Best Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2000, Munch received the Moving Image Creative Capital Award. Archive The moving image collection of Christopher Münch is held at the Academy Film Archive. Filmography *1991: '' The H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasadena, California
Pasadena ( ) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the most populous city and the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district. Its population was 138,699 at the 2020 census, making it the 45th-largest city in California and the ninth-largest in Los Angeles County. Pasadena was incorporated on June 19, 1886, 36 years after the city of Los Angeles but still one of the first in what is now Los Angeles County. Pasadena is home to many scientific, educational, and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena City College, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Fuller Theological Seminary, Theosophical Society, Parsons Corporation, Art Center College of Design, the Planetary Society, Pasadena Playhouse, the Ambassador Auditorium, the Norton Simon Museum, and the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Color Of A Brisk And Leaping Day
''Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day'' is a 1996 drama film written and directed by Christopher Münch about a Chinese-American's attempt at saving the Yosemite Valley Railroad in post-WWII California. It stars Peter Alexander and features R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe in a supporting role. The title comes from a poem by Octavio Paz. Cast *Jeri Arredondo as ''Nancy'' *Henry Gibson as ''Albert Robinson'' *Michael Stipe as ''Skeeter'' *Diana Larkin as ''Wendy'' *Alexandra Bokyun Chun as ''Angela'' *John Diehl as ''Pinchot'' * as ''John Lee'' *Joan Newmark as ''Mrs. Hopper'' Reception Rotten Tomatoes has given the film a 20% rating from 5 critics. In a mixed review for the ''New York Times'', Janet Maslin wrote "Part allegory and part photo essay, the film has a poetic beauty that rises above its brooding reticence. But too much of it lingers ineffectually over thoughts not quite spoken and deeds left undone." She praised the film's cinematography, saying "Whether capturing the natural b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Producers From California
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 Births
The year saw the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is often considered the closest the world came to a Nuclear warfare, nuclear confrontation during the Cold War. Events January * January 1 – Samoa, Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand. * January 3 – The office of Pope John XXIII announces the excommunication of Fidel Castro for preaching communism and interfering with Catholic churches in Cuba. * January 8 – Harmelen train disaster: 93 die in the worst Netherlands, Dutch rail disaster. * January 9 – Cuba and the Soviet Union sign a trade pact. * January 12 – The Indonesian Army confirms that it has begun operations in West Irian. * January 13 – People's Socialist Republic of Albania, Albania allies itself with the People's Republic of China. * January 15 ** Portugal abandons the United Nations General Assembly due to the debate over Angola. ** French designer Yves Saint Laurent (designer), Yves Saint Laurent launches Yves Saint Lau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 11th Green
''The 11th Green'' is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Christopher Münch and starring Campbell Scott. Plot Cast *Campbell Scott *Agnes Bruckner * George Gerdes *Leith Burke *Tom Stokes *April Grace *Mozell Hill *Ian Hart *Currie Graham *David Clennon *Monte Markham *Kathryn Leigh Scott *Shari Elf *Clark Moorten Release The film premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Palm Springs International Film Festival (sometimes stylized shortly as PSIFF) is a film festival held in Palm Springs, California. Originally promoted by Mayor Sonny Bono and then sponsored by Nortel,here for Table of Contents it started in 19 ... on January 10, 2020. It was also released on June 26, 2020 at the Cinema Art Theater near Lewes, Delaware. Reception The film holds a 75% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 8 reviews, with a Weighted arithmetic mean, weighted average of 6.5/10. Richard Roeper of the ''Chicago Sun-Times'' award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Letters From The Big Man
''Letters from the Big Man'' is a 2011 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Christopher Münch and starring Lily Rabe, Jason Butler Harner and Isaac C. Singleton Jr. Cast *Lily Rabe *Jason Butler Harner * Isaac C. Singleton Jr. *Jim Cody Williams *Fiona Dourif *Don McManus *Karen Black Reception The film has an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Roger Ebert awarded the film three stars. Dennis Harvey of ''Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ...'' gave the film a negative review, describing it as "distinctive, frustrating and somewhat bewildering." References External links * * {{rotten-tomatoes, letters_from_the_big_man American science fiction drama films Bigfoot films 2011 science fiction films 2011 films 2011 drama films 2010s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry + Max
''Harry and Max'' (alternative title ''Harry + Max''), is a 2004 American drama film directed by Christopher Münch and starring Bryce Johnson and Cole Williams. Plot The film centers around teen idol brothers, Harry (Johnson), and Max (Williams). Harry is at the end of his career while Max is just starting his. Harry is heterosexual, whereas Max is gay and, despite his youth, has come to terms with his sexuality. During a camping trip, matters get further complicated by a partial resumption of an incestuous affair between the brothers. The fallout from this further muddles both their lives, as they attempt to understand their feelings for each other and to protect each other in a world in which everybody, including their own mother, seems to want to take advantage of them. Cast * Bryce Johnson as Harry * Cole Williams as Max * Rain Phoenix as Nikki * Katherine Ellis as Brandi * Roni Deitz as Roxanne * Tom Gilroy as Josiah * Michelle Phillips as Mother * Justin Zachary as Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sleepy Time Gal
''The Sleepy Time Gal'' is a 2001 film written and directed by Christopher Munch. The film stars Jacqueline Bisset, Martha Plimpton, Nick Stahl, Amy Madigan, Seymour Cassel and Frankie Faison. Plot Frances has enjoyed a variety of jobs during her adult life and is the mother of two sons, each by a different husband. She also gave birth to a daughter following an affair she had with a married man, Bob, but was forced by her mother, Anna, to give up the baby for adoption. Frances attempts to search for the child she gave away, but she is diagnosed with cancer before she is able to conduct a thorough search. As Frances is attended by one of her sons Morgan, and a nurse, Maggie. She is unaware that her lost daughter, Rebecca, who is now a corporate lawyer is conducting her own search for her missing birth mother. Part of her search takes her to a Daytona Beach, Florida, radio station where Frances worked years ago as a late-night disc jockey under the moniker of the Sleepy Time G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creative Capital
Creative Capital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in New York City that supports artists across the United States through funding, counsel, gatherings, and career development services. Since its founding in 1999, Creative Capital has committed over $50 million in project funding and advisory support to 631 projects representing 783 artists and has worked with thousands more artists across the country through workshops and other resources. One of the "most prestigious art grants in the country," their yearly Creative Capital Awards application is open to artists in over 40 different disciplines spanning the visual arts, performing arts, moving image, literature, technology, and socially-engaged art. Their stated mission is to “amplify the voices of artists working in all creative disciplines and catalyze connections to help them realize their visions and build sustainable practices.” History During the "culture wars" of the 1990s, the National Endowment for the Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someone To Watch Award
The Someone to Watch Award is an emerging filmmaker award presented by Film Independent Spirit Awards that recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. History The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. The award was first given at the 1994 award ceremony. Notable winners/nominees who would soon become recognized include Kelly Reichardt ('' Wendy and Lucy''), Chris Smith ('' American Movie''), Tim Blake Nelson ('' The Grey Zone''), Marc Forster ('' Finding Neverland''), Andrew Bujalski ('' Mutual Appreciation''), Ramin Bahrani (''Fahrenheit 451'') & Barry Jenkins (''Moonlight'') Winners 1990s * 1994: Lodge Kerrigan – '' Clean, Shaven'' * 1995: Christopher Münch – '' Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day'' ** Tim McCann – ''Desolation Angels'' **Jennifer Montgomery – ''Art for Teachers of Children'' **Kelly Reichardt – '' River of Grass'' **Rafal Zielinski – '' Fun'' * 1996: Larry Fessend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMovie
AllMovie (previously All Movie Guide) is an online database with information about films, television programs, television series, and screen actors. , AllMovie.com and the AllMovie consumer brand are owned by RhythmOne. History AllMovie was founded by popular-culture archivist Michael Erlewine, who also founded AllMusic and AllGame. The AllMovie database was licensed to tens of thousands of distributors and retailers for point-of-sale systems, websites and kiosks. The AllMovie database is comprehensive, including basic product information, cast and production credits, plot synopsis, professional reviews, biographies, relational links and more. AllMovie data is accessed on the web at the AllMovie website. It was also available via the AMG LASSO media recognition service, which can automatically recognize DVDs. In late 2007, TiVo Corporation acquired AMG for a reported $72 million. The AMG consumer facing web properties AllMusic, AllMovie and AllGame were sold by Rov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
