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Electric Slide (film)
''Electric Slide'' is a 2014 American biographical crime film written and directed by Tristan Patterson. It stars Jim Sturgess as Los Angeles–based bank robber Eddie Dodson, who robbed 64 banks in 1983 before he was caught. It premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and received a limited theatrical release in April 2015. Plot Eddie Dodson borrows money from the bank to finance a stylish furniture shop that doubles as a nightclub. When he is unable to pay back the loans, he turns to loan shark Roy Fortune. After his upper-class girlfriend, Charlotte, dumps him, Dodson steals an expensive vase from his friend Tina and pawns it for a starting pistol. While at a nightclub, he meets Pauline. She insists he give her a ride, and they begin dating after bonding over their love of trendy Los Angeles punk music. Dodson confides in her that he plans to rob a bank. The next morning, Dodson follows through on his plan. His stylish appearance and flirtatious behavior make an impress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Vachon
Christine Vachon (; born November 21, 1962) is an American film producer active in the American independent film sector. Vachon produced Todd Haynes' first feature, ''Poison'' (1991), which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Since then, she has gone on to produce many acclaimed independent films, including ''Far from Heaven'', '' Boys Don't Cry'', '' One Hour Photo'', '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', '' Velvet Goldmine'', ''Safe'', '' Go Fish'', '' Swoon'', ''I'm Not There'', and '' Carol''. She also produced the HBO miniseries '' Mildred Pierce.'' Vachon also participates as a member of the Jury for the NYICFF, a paramount New York City Film Festival dedicated to screening films for children between the ages of 3 and 18. Early life Vachon was born in Manhattan, New York City. She is the daughter of Françoise Fourestier and photographer John Vachon. Career She graduated from Brown University in 1983, where she met fellow alums director Todd Hayn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constance Wu
Constance Wu (; born March 22, 1982) is an American actress. Wu's breakthrough role came with the ABC sitcom '' Fresh Off the Boat'' (2015–2020), which earned her four nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards. For leading the romantic comedy-drama film '' Crazy Rich Asians'' (2018), she became the fourth Asian woman to be nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Wu has appeared in the crime film '' Hustlers'' (2019), the musical film '' Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile'' (2022), and the drama film '' The Friend'' (2024). Her television roles include the web series '' EastSiders'' (2012–2017) and the Amazon Prime action thriller series '' The Terminal List'' (2022). She also voiced Daphne Blake in the Max animated series '' Velma'' (2023–2024). On stage, Wu acted in the Los Angeles production of '' 2:22 A Ghost Story'' (2022) and off Broadway productions of the rock musical ''Little Shop of Horrors'' (2023) and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. The magazine also sponsors and hosts major industry events. History Foundation and early years ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carey Mulligan
Carey Hannah Mulligan (born 28 May 1985) is a British actress. She has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2025 for services to drama. Mulligan made her professional acting debut on stage in Kevin Elyot's play ''Forty Winks'' (2004) at the Royal Court Theatre. She made her film debut with a supporting role in Joe Wright's romantic drama '' Pride & Prejudice'' (2005), followed by diverse roles in television, including the drama series ''Bleak House'' (2005), and the television film ''Northanger Abbey'' (2007). She made her Broadway debut playing Nina in the revival of Anton Chekhov's ''The Seagull'' (2008). Mulligan's breakthrough role came as a 1960s schoolgirl in the coming-of-age film '' An Education'' (2009), for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress and receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ewan McGregor
Ewan Gordon McGregor ( ; born 31 March 1971) is a Scottish actor. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2013, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama and charity. While studying drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, McGregor began his career with a leading role in the British series '' Lipstick on Your Collar'' (1993). He gained international recognition for starring as drug addict Mark Renton in '' Trainspotting'' (1996) and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the ''Star Wars'' prequel trilogy (1999–2005). His career progressed with starring roles in the musical '' Moulin Rouge!'' (2001), action film '' Black Hawk Down'' (2001), fantasy film '' Big Fish'' (2003), and thriller '' Angels and Demons'' (2009). He gained praise for his performances in the thriller '' The Ghost Writer'' (2010) and romantic comedy '' Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'' (2011). McGregor made his directorial debut with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gear (magazine)
__NOTOC__ ''Gear'' was an American men's magazine published by Bob Guccione, Jr. devoted chiefly to revealing pictorials of popular singers, B-movie actresses, and models, along with articles on gadgets, cars, fashion, sex, and sports. History and profile ''Gear'' debuted in September 1998, with actress Peta Wilson on the cover. The magazine established itself with several publishing stunts such as publishing a nude photo of women's football celebrity Brandi Chastain. When ''Gear'' featured a pictorial of a scantily clad Jessica Biel in the March 2000 issue, who posed while appearing on the family drama '' 7th Heaven'' and was then 17 years old, actor Stephen Collins, who played her father on the show, described the pictures as "child pornography". Biel later cited it as one of her biggest regrets. ''Esquire'' magazine described the photo shoot as "quasi-infamous". Guccione described his vision for the magazine as being a successor to the likes of ''Esquire'' and '' GQ'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Ferguson
Amy Ferguson is an American actress and model. Ferguson is also a singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name of "Grandma Dirt." Life and career Ferguson was born in Cincinnati and raised in southern Ohio. She attended Dr. John Hole Elementary School in Washington Township and graduated in 2000 from Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio. She opted to move to New York City rather than attend college, and signed with the Ford Modeling Agency. She worked as a model in Italy, France, Japan, and South Africa, and appeared in television commercials for AT&T and Intel. Ferguson began focusing on acting and broke into film in 2004 with independent feature '' Garden State''. She played Dana, a young woman who kisses star and director Zach Braff's character in a party scene. The part led to other film and television opportunities, including an audition for the film ''Must Love Dogs'' starring Diane Lane. Ferguson appeared in the 2007 films ''Weapons'', with Nick Cannon, and '' An Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Park
Susan Park is an American actress. Early life Park was born in the United States, the daughter of Korean immigrants. Career Park began acting in 2009. In 2010, she performed in a one-woman show titled ''Diaries of a K-Town Diva'' directed by Barbara Tarbuck. In 2013, Park joined the cast of ABC's ''Revenge Revenge is defined as committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Vengeful forms of justice, such as primitive justice or retributive justice, are often differentiated from more fo ...'' and in 2014, she had a role in FX's '' Fargo''. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Park, Susan Living people American television actresses American actresses of Korean descent American film actresses 21st-century American actresses Place of birth missing (living people) 1984 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susie Castillo
Susie Castillo (born October 27, 1979) is an American actress, TV host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2003. She competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants. She pursued a career in the media, making various television appearances and hosting shows such as MTV's ''Total Request Live'' as a VJ. She is known for portraying Principal Ramirez in the Nickelodeon live-action television series '' The Really Loud House'' (2022–present). Early years Castillo was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother who were divorced when she was a child. After her father abandoned the family, her mother moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts and worked several jobs to defray her family's living and educational expenses. She was greatly influenced by her Puerto Rican heritage, though she has stated she considers herself both Puerto Rican and Dominican. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortney Palm
Cortney Nacole Palm (born February 20, 1987) is an American actress who appeared in the films '' Zombeavers'', '' The Dark Tapes'' and '' Sushi Girl''. Early life Palm was born on February 20, 1987, in Castle Rock, Colorado. In 2001, she won a beauty pageant while attending Castle Rock Middle School. Palm moved to California at the age of 18 to study theater at California Lutheran University. Career Palm's career began after she was cast in the titular role of '' Sushi Girl''. She played Zoe in '' Zombeavers'', Isabelle in '' Disappearance'' and Maria in Steven C. Miller's ''Silent Night'', a loose remake of Charles E. Sellier Jr.’s 1984 classic ''Silent Night, Deadly Night''. Her role in ''Death House ''Death House'' is a 2017 American horror film written by Gunnar Hansen, who has a cameo in the film, and directed by Harrison Smith. The film features an ensemble cast of horror icons including Kane Hodder, Barbara Crampton, Bill Moseley, Dee W ...'' was cast on short no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oz Perkins
Osgood Robert "Oz" Perkins II (born February 2, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He began his career as a child actor, portraying the young version of his father Anthony Perkins' character Norman Bates in '' Psycho II'' (1983), and later appeared in films such as ''Six Degrees of Separation'' (1993), ''Legally Blonde'' (2001), '' Not Another Teen Movie'' (2001), ''Star Trek'' (2009), and '' Nope'' (2022). He made his directorial debut with the horror film '' The Blackcoat's Daughter'' (2015) and has since became known for directing horror films such as '' I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House'' (2016), '' Gretel & Hansel'' (2020), '' Longlegs'' (2024), and '' The Monkey'' (2025). Early life Osgood Robert Perkins II was born in the Manhattan borough of New York City on February 2, 1974, the son of actress Berry Berenson (1948–2001) and actor Anthony Perkins (1932–1992). He is the older brother of musician Elvis Perkins, the grandson of actor Osgood Perkins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
