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Michael Alan Lerner
Michael Alan Lerner is a French-American screenwriter, director, and journalist. Early life and education Lerner was born in New York City. He attended Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in History and Literature. Journalism Upon graduating, Lerner was hired by ''The New Republic'' magazine as a staff writer. He later joined ''Newsweek'' magazine. Lerner covered a variety of conflicts around the globe, including the war in Lebanon and the fall of apartheid in South Africa. His freelance work has appeared in the ''Los Angeles Times'' magazine, ''The New York Observer'' and ''GOOD Magazine''. Film 1990s Lerner co-wrote (with Daphna Kastner) the 1997 film '' French Exit'', starring Jonathan Silverman and Mädchen Amick. 2000s Lerner wrote and co-directed (with Ludi Boeken) the 2005 war thriller '' Deadlines'', starring Anne Parillaud and Stephen Moyer, which fictionalized his experiences as a war correspondent in Beirut. The film won numerou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Avignon Film Festival
The Avignon Film Festival (created 1984), also known as the Avignon/New York Film Festival or Rencontres Cinématographiques Franco-Américain d'Avignon, took place every year in Avignon, France along with a twin film festival organised in New York. It was last held in 2008. History Avignon Film Festival was created to promote French/American independent cinema through previews, retrospectives and round-tables. An award ceremony encouraged young film directors to participate in the festival. The purpose was to bring together independent filmmakers from the United States, France and other European countries. Their mission was to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation for contemporary, thought-provoking cinema by showcasing the work of innovative filmmakers. Feature films, short films and documentaries were presented in French, English and other European languages. Every French film was subtitled in English, and European films in English or French. Film directors, pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. He won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors. Early life and education Born in New York City, he was the son of Edith Adelson Lerner and Joseph Jay Lerner, whose brother, Samuel Alexander Lerner, was founder and owner of the Lerner Stores, a chain of dress shops. One of Lerner's cousins was the radio comedian and television game show panelist Henry Morgan. Lerner was educated at Bedales School in England, The Choate School (now Choate Rosemary Hall) in Wallingford, Connecticut, (where he wrote "The Choate Marching Song") and Harvard. He attended both Camp Androscoggin and Camp Greylock. At both Choate and Harvard, Lerner was a classmate of John F. Kennedy; at Choate they had w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Road Entertainment
River Road Entertainment is an American independent film production company founded in 1987 by Bill Pohlad, who is also the company's president. It is based in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Films produced by River Road include ''12 Years A Slave'', '' The Tree of Life'', and '' American Utopia''. Other titles include '' Into The Wild'', '' Wild'', '' Fair Game'', '' Love & Mercy'' (which Pohlad also directed), '' Brokeback Mountain'', '' A Prairie Home Companion'', and '' A Monster Calls'', as well as feature documentary films, including ''Food, Inc.'' History Bill Pohlad founded River Road Entertainment in 1987. In October 2006, veteran Frank Hildebrand was appointed head of production, ex-director of Film Finance Corporation Australia, Deborah Zisper took care of the business. In September 2007, Mitch Horwits was promoted to president of the company. In July 2008, River Road invested in the financing of '' The Runaways'', a biopic about the history of one of the american ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Giamatti
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (; born June 6, 1967) is an American actor and film producer. He first garnered attention for his breakout role in '' Private Parts'' as Kenny "Pig Vomit" Rushton, leading to supporting roles in ''Saving Private Ryan'', '' Man on the Moon'', '' Big Momma's House'', and '' Big Fat Liar''. He won acclaim for his leading roles as Harvey Pekar in '' American Splendor'' (2003), Miles Raymond in '' Sideways'' (2004), Mike Flaherty in '' Win Win'' (2011), and Richard in '' Private Life'' (2018), while continuing to play supporting roles such as Joe Gould in ''Cinderella Man'' (2005), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Chief Inspector Uhl in '' The Illusionist'' (2006), Karl Hertz in ''Shoot 'Em Up'' (2007), Nicholas "Nick" Claus in '' Fred Claus'' (2007), Tom Duffy in ' (2011), Theophilus Freeman in ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013), Ralph in '' Saving Mr. Banks'' (2013), Eugene Landy in '' Love & Mercy'' (2014), D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks (born Elizabeth Irene Mitchell; February 10, 1974) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is known for playing Effie Trinket in ''The Hunger Games'' film series (2012–2015) and Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the ''Pitch Perfect'' film series (2012–2017). Banks made her directorial film debut with '' Pitch Perfect 2'' (2015), whose $69 million opening-weekend gross set a record for a first-time director. She also directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the action comedy film ''Charlie's Angels'' (2019). Banks founded the film and television production company Brownstone Productions in October 2002, with her husband Max Handelman. Banks made her film debut in the low-budget independent film ''Surrender Dorothy'' (1998). She starred in the films '' Wet Hot American Summer'' (2001), Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy (2002–2007), '' Seabiscuit'' (2003), '' The 40-Year-Old Virgin'' (2005), ''Slither'' (2006), '' Invincible'' (2006), '' Zack and Miri Make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cusack
John Paul Cusack (; born June 28, 1966)(28 June 1996)Today's birthdays '' Santa Cruz Sentinel'', ("Actors John Cusack is 30") is an American actor, producer, screenwriter and political activist. He is a son of filmmaker Dick Cusack, and his older sisters are actresses Joan and Ann Cusack. Cusack began acting in films during the 1980s, starring in coming-of-age dramedies such as '' The Sure Thing'' (1985), '' Better Off Dead'' (1985), and '' Say Anything...'' (1989). He then started appearing in independent films such as '' Eight Men Out'' (1988), '' The Grifters'' (1990), '' True Colors'' (1991), and '' Bullets Over Broadway'' (1994). Cusack began appearing as a leading man in such film as the comedic films '' Grosse Pointe Blank'' (1997), the action thriller '' Con Air'' (1997), the animated musical '' Anastasia'' (1997), the psychological drama '' Being John Malkovich'' (1999), and the romantic comedies '' High Fidelity'' (2000), '' America's Sweethearts'' (2001), ''Serend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Dano
Paul Franklin Dano (; born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in ''The Newcomers'' (2000). He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in '' L.I.E.'' (2001) and received accolades for his role as Dwayne Hoover in ''Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006). For his dual roles as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's ''There Will Be Blood'' (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since the 2010s, Dano has received accolades for roles such as John Tibeats in ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013), Alex Jones in '' Prisoners'' (2013), and Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in '' Love & Mercy'' (2014), the last of which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in '' The Batman'' (2022) and Burt Fabelman in ''The Fabelmans'' (2022). Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film ''Wildlife'' (2018), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American Rock music, rock band that formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian Wilson, Brian, Dennis Wilson, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Distinguished by their vocal harmony, vocal harmonies, adolescent-themed lyrics, and musical ingenuity, they are one of the most influential acts of the rock era. They drew on the music of traditional pop, older pop vocal groups, 1950s rock and roll, and black R&B to create their unique sound. Under Brian's direction, they often incorporated classical music, classical or jazz elements and Recording studio as an instrument, unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. The Beach Boys began as a garage band, managed by the Wilsons' father Murry Wilson, Murry, with Brian serving as composer, arranger, producer, and ''de facto'' leader. In 1963, they enjoyed their first national hit with "Surfin' U.S.A.", beginning a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Wilson
Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition, extraordinary musical aptitude, and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. His best-known work is distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, layered vocals, and introspective or ingenuous themes. Wilson is also known for his formerly high-ranged singing and for his lifelong struggles with mental illness. Raised in Hawthorne, California, Wilson's formative influences included George Gershwin, the Four Freshmen, Phil Spector, and Burt Bacharach. In 1961, he began his professional career as a member of the Beach Boys, serving as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and ''de facto'' leader. After signing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love & Mercy (film)
''Love & Mercy'' is a 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad about the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. It stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as the young and middle-aged Wilson, respectively, with Elizabeth Banks as his second wife Melinda Ledbetter and Paul Giamatti as his psychologist Dr. Eugene Landy. The title comes from Wilson's 1988 song. The film alternates between Wilson's production of the album ''Pet Sounds'' (1966) and his treatment under Landy's 24-hour therapy program in the late 1980s. Wilson called the film "very factual", albeit containing parts that "weren't actually as factual". He had little involvement with its making, although Ledbetter was relied upon for the 1980s portions. The cast and crew maintained that nothing in the film was a "Hollywood" embellishment and that everything was intended to be as truthful as possible. Conversely, Landy's son Evan felt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oren Moverman
Oren Moverman ( he, אורן מוברמן; born July 4, 1966) is an Israeli-American Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, film director, and Emmy Award-winning film producer. He has directed the films '' The Messenger'', ''Rampart'', '' Time Out of Mind'', and '' The Dinner''. Biography Oren Moverman was born on July 4, 1966 in Jaffa (Yafo), Israel. He is an Ashkenazi Jew. He grew up in Givatayim. From age 13 to 18, he first lived in the United States. After serving in the Israel Defense Forces, he moved to the United States. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1992. Moverman started his career as a screenwriter. He wrote screenplays for films such as '' Jesus' Son'', '' Face'', '' I'm Not There'', '' Married Life''., as well as the Brian Wilson biopic '' Love & Mercy'' In 2009, Moverman made his directorial feature film debut with '' The Messenger'', starring Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson. The film had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Co-written w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
