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Gentlemen Broncos
''Gentlemen Broncos'' is a 2009 American comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared Hess. The film stars Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge, and Sam Rockwell. The film is about a teenage author whose fantasy story is plagiarized by an established author. Plot Benjamin Purvis lives with his single mother Judith, who designs tacky clothes and makes rock-hard popcorn balls. Judith and Benjamin make ends meet by working at a women's retail clothing store. Benjamin spends his spare time writing science fiction stories, and has recently completed ''Yeast Lords,'' which centers on a hero named Bronco, modeled after his long-dead father. At various times, portions of ''Yeast Lords'' are seen as Benjamin imagines them. Bronco is obliquely masculine, and he valiantly struggles with a villain over yeast production. While attending a two-day writing camp for aspiring fantasy and science fiction authors, Benjamin attends lectures by his idol, the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jared And Jerusha Hess
Jared is a given name of Biblical derivation. Origin In the Book of Genesis, the biblical patriarch Jared () was the sixth in the ten pre-flood generations between Adam and Noah; he was the son of Mahalaleel and the father of Enoch, and lived 962 years ( Genesis 5:18). The biblical text in the Book of Jubilees implicitly etymologizes the name as derived from the root YRD "descend" because in his days, "the angels of the Lord ''descended'' to earth". Alternative suggestions for the name's etymology include words for "rose", "servant" and "one who rules".Hess, Richard S., ''Studies in the Personal Names of Genesis 1–11'' (1993), p. 69. Yared (505–571), a namesake, was an Ethiopian monk who introduced the concept of sacred music to Ethiopian Orthodox services. He is regarded as a saint of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with a feast day of 11 Genbot (May 19). In some English-speaking countries, Jared is a common Jewish and Christian first name. People Arts, entertainment, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the representation of another person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.From the 1995 ''Random House Dictionary of the English Language, Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary'': use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work qtd. in From the Oxford English Dictionary: The action or practice of taking someone else's work, idea, etc., and passing it off as one's own; literary theft. Although precise definitions vary depending on the institution, in many countries and cultures plagiarism is considered a violation of academic integrity and journalistic ethics, as well as of social norms around learning, teaching, research, fairness, respect, and responsibility. As such, a person or Legal Entity, entity that is determined to have committed plagiarism is often subject to various punishments or sanctions, such as Suspension (punishment), suspension, Expul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacho Libre
''Nacho Libre'' is a 2006 sports comedy family film written by Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, and Mike White, and directed by Jared Hess. It stars Jack Black as Ignacio, a Catholic friar and secret lucha libre fan who moonlights as a luchador to earn money for the orphanage where he works. The film is loosely based on the story of Fray Tormenta ("Friar Storm", a.k.a. Rev. Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez), a real-life Mexican Catholic priest who had a 23-year career as a masked luchador to support the orphanage he directed. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Black & White Productions. ''Nacho Libre'' was released on June 16, 2006, by Paramount Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $99 million at the worldwide box office against its $35 million production budget. Plot Ignacio's parents, a Lutheran missionary from Scandinavia and a Mexican deacon, both died while he was still a baby. Now a cook for the Oaxaca monastery orphanage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spec Script
A spec script, also known as a speculative screenplay, is a non-commissioned and unsolicited screenplay. It is usually written by a screenwriter who hopes to have the script optioned and eventually purchased by a producer, production company, or studio. Spec scripts which have gone on to win Academy Awards include '' Thelma & Louise'' (sold by Callie Khouri to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for US$500,000 in 1990), '' Good Will Hunting'' (sold by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to Miramax for US$675,000 in 1994), and '' American Beauty'' (sold by Alan Ball to DreamWorks Pictures for US$250,000 in 1998), which all won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. A spec script reads differently from a shooting script or production script in that it focuses more on the storytelling itself, while focus on cinematography and other directing aspects should rarely, if ever, be used. Videographic and technical directions are often added in the later drafts. The sole purpose of a spec script, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoBlo
JoBlo.com is an anchor website of the JoBlo Movie Network focused on news, film reviews, and film trailers. The network has YouTube channels that focus on trailers, movie clips, celebrity interviews, original content, and film distribution. History In 1998, Montreal native Berge "JoBlo" Garabedian founded JoBlo.com. Garabedian is a writer and producer of Armenian descent. His film reviews generally critiqued movies from the perspective of an average movie-goer. The site eventually hired other critics to write reviews. Garabedian wrote more than 1,400 reviews as the site's main critic, until health problems forced him to withdraw in 2007. The website’s name is a play on " Joe Blow," and registered users of the website are known as "schmoes." The site also features news about movies, movie trailers, movie previews, and celebrity interviews. In 2001, the site started holding an annual awards presentation for films chosen by the site's visitors that became known as "The Golden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clive Revill
Clive Selsby Revill (18 April 1930 – 11 March 2025) was a New Zealand actor, best known for his performances in musical theatre and the London stage. A veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he also starred in numerous films and television programmes, often in character parts. He was a two-time Tony Award nominee, as Best Featured Actor in a Musical for ''Irma La Douce'' and Best Actor in a Musical for '' Oliver!'' He was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Billy Wilder's '' Avanti!'' (1972). His roles also included voicing the Emperor in the original theatrical edition of ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980). Early life Revill was born on 18 April 1930 in Wellington, the son of Eleanor May (née Neel) and Malet Barford Revill. He attended Rongotai College. Career Stage Revill originally trained to be an accountant in New Zealand, but decided to change his career path in 1950 when he made his stage debut as Seb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Oliver
Edgar Oliver (born October 31, 1956) is an American stage and film actor, poet, performance artist and playwright. He is considered a "legend" of the lower Manhattan theater scene and is known for his distinctive accent and diction. Early life Edgar Oliver was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Edgar Joseph Oliver Jr. and Mary Louise Gibson. His father died (of a morphine overdose) in Dallas, Texas before he was born. He and his older sister Helen (a painter) were raised by their mother Louise, residing on 36th Street. Louise died when he was 27 years old. Both Oliver siblings attended the 37th Street School and the Cathedral School as elementary students. Later, Edgar studied at Benedictine Military School while Helen was at St. Vincent's Academy for girls. Both were valedictorians of their classes-- '74 and '73-- at their respective Catholic schools. He attended George Washington University. At a live ''The Moth'' event, recorded on January 25, 2006, Oliver recalled how he a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne May
Suzanne May is an English actress, born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear in North East England. Early life She moved around with her family until settling in Reading, Berkshire where she spent most of her childhood. At the age of 16 she left formal education to study dance at Lewisham College in South London. At 18 she left to attend a 3-year degree in theatre arts at the London Studio Centre. Upon graduating May was awarded the Sheila O'Neill Award for most outstanding all-round performer (singing, dancing, acting) previous winners include Elizabeth Hurley and Laurie Brett. Acting career May made her acting debut in the film ''Gentlemen Broncos'' opposite Sam Rockwell and Jemaine Clement and directed by Jared Hess. She has since appeared in '' Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground'' where she played Michelle "Red" Miller opposite Ross McCall, directed by Jesse Johnson. May also scored a role in indie film ''The Scenesters'' playing news reporter Jewell Wright with Los Angeles-b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Pais
Joshua Atwill Pais (born June 21, 1958) is an American actor and acting coach. He has appeared in the films ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (1990), ''Music of the Heart'' (1999), ''Assassination of a High School President'' (2008), '' I Saw the Light'' (2015) and ''Motherless Brooklyn'' (2019). He also appeared in nine episodes of ''Ray Donovan''. He is also the director of the 2002 documentary ''7th Street'' (the street he grew up on in Alphabet City, Manhattan) depicting various personages living there between the years 1992–2002. Early life Pais was born in New York City, and is the son of Lila Lee (née Atwill), a painter and poet, and Dutch-born physicist, professor, and writer Abraham Pais. His father was from a Jewish family of Portuguese descent, and his mother converted to Judaism. Career He has appeared in Hollywood films including ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (in which he was both in the costume and was the voice) as Raphael, ''Music of the Heart'', ''Scream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Héctor Jiménez
Héctor Jiménez Gudiño (born December 13, 1973) is a Mexican actor and producer. He played Esqueleto in ''Nacho Libre'', Mr. Tumnus in ''Epic Movie'' and the cashier in ''Wild Hogs''. He worked in a theater company in Tijuana for eight years, before moving to Mexico City to work for a Swiss company as a theater clown. In 2007, he was nominated in the MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight Scene. He is known in Hollywood circles as "The Mexican Steve Buscemi". On August 23, 2007, Jiménez appeared in the episode of the pre-schooler's show ''Yo Gabba Gabba!'' on '' Nick Jr.'' for the recurring Dancey Dance segment.https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1825831/ Filmography * '' The Great Seduction'' (2023) * '' The Black Demon'' (2023) as Chocolatito *'' Incomplete Lovers'' (2022) as Joaquín *''Who Killed Sara?'' (2021) as Elroy (TV series) *'' Ruta Madre'' (2019) *''Justice for All'' (2018) *'' Compadres'' (2016) ''as Guasa'' *''Fachon Models'' (2014) El Charal *'' Suave Patria'' (2012) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halley Feiffer
Halley Feiffer is an American actress, playwright and television writer, known for her award-winning plays ''I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard'', ''Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow'' and ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City'', and for showrunning and writing the entire season of '' American Horror Story: Delicate'' starring Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian. Early life and education Feiffer was raised in a Jewish family, the daughter of famed satirist and cartoonist Jules Feiffer. Career Theater Feiffer's work as a playwright has been produced off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons, the Atlantic Theater Company, the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, MCC Theater and the Cherry Lane Theatre, and regionally at Williamstown Theatre Festival and elsewhere. Her first full-length play ''How to Make Friends and Then Kill Them'' premiered at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in October 2014, dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fraud
In law, fraud is intent (law), intentional deception to deprive a victim of a legal right or to gain from a victim unlawfully or unfairly. Fraud can violate Civil law (common law), civil law (e.g., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to avoid the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e.g., a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and imprisoned by governmental authorities), or it may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits, such as obtaining a passport, travel document, or driver's licence. In cases of mortgage fraud, the perpetrator may attempt to qualify for a mortgage by way of false statements. Terminology Fraud can be defined as either a civil wrong or a criminal act. For civil fraud, a government agency or person or entity harmed by fraud may bring litigation to stop the fraud, seek monetary damages, or both. For cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
