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Night Swim
''Night Swim'' is a 2024 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryce McGuire (in his feature directorial debut), and based on the 2014 short film of the same name by McGuire and Rod Blackhurst. Starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon, it follows a suburban family who discover that their backyard swimming pool is haunted by a malevolent entity. Jason Blum and James Wan produced the film under their Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster banners respectively, and this marks the first film from the two companies to be released following their merger on January 2, 2024. ''Night Swim'' was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on January 5, 2024. The film received negative reviews from critics and grossed over $54 million worldwide. Plot In 1992, a young girl, Rebecca Summers, goes out to her family pool one night to retrieve a toy boat belonging to her terminally ill brother, Tommy. While she tries to get the boat, something in the pool pull ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Swim (album)
''Night Swim'' (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Josef Salvat. It was first released only in France on 23 October 2015 by Columbia Records. An enhanced worldwide edition of the album was released on 19 February 2016. Critical reception ''Night Swim'' received generally positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics. Lisa Henderson of ''Clash (magazine), Clash'' wrote that "throughout the album, there's a penchant for linear melodies and production that bubbles beneath the surface, which allows Salvat's compelling story telling to take center stage. But it's when that production surges upward, prompting the singer's melodies to take flight that you realize this was his intention all along; Josef Salvat's masterstroke is conjuring moments of chaos from complete calm, and the results are majestic." She added that ''Night Swim'' "may not be instant or immediately accessible but given repeat spins it reveals itself as a thri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring (hydrology)
A spring is a natural exit point at which groundwater emerges from an aquifer and flows across the ground surface as surface water. It is a component of the hydrosphere, as well as a part of the water cycle. Springs have long been important for humans as a source of fresh water, especially in arid regions which have relatively little annual rainfall. Springs are driven out onto the surface by various natural forces, such as gravity and hydrostatic pressure. A spring produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater is known as a hot spring. The yield of spring water varies widely from a volumetric flow rate of nearly zero to more than for the biggest springs. Formation Springs are formed when groundwater flows onto the surface. This typically happens when the water table reaches above the surface level, or if the terrain depresses sharply. Springs may also be formed as a result of karst topography, aquifers or volcanic activity. Springs have also been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creature From The Black Lagoon
''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' is a 1954 American black-and-white 3D monster horror film produced by William Alland and directed by Jack Arnold, from a screenplay by Harry Essex and Arthur Ross and a story by Maurice Zimm. It stars Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno, Nestor Paiva, and Whit Bissell. The film's plot follows a group of scientists who encounter a piscine amphibious humanoid in the waters of the Amazon; the Creature, also known as the Gill-man, was played by Ben Chapman on land and by Ricou Browning underwater. Produced and distributed by Universal-International, ''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' premiered in Detroit on February 12, 1954, and was released on a regional basis, opening on various dates. ''Creature from the Black Lagoon'' was filmed in three dimensions (3D) and originally projected by the polarized light method. The audience wore viewers with gray polarizing filters, similar to the viewers most commonly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poltergeist (1982 Film)
''Poltergeist'' is a 1982 American supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. It stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight, and was produced by Spielberg and Frank Marshall. The film focuses on a suburban family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct their youngest daughter. As Spielberg was contractually unable to direct another film while he made '' E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,'' Hooper was selected based on his work on '' The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' and '' The Funhouse''. The origin of ''Poltergeist'' can be traced to '' Night Skies'', which Spielberg conceived as a horror sequel to his 1977 film '' Close Encounters of the Third Kind''; Hooper was less interested in the sci-fi elements and suggested they collaborate on a ghost story. Accounts differ as to the level of Spielberg's involvement, but it is clear that he was frequently on se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke ( ; born May 28, 1983), also known as Megalyn E.K., is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in television and film. Born in Spokane, Washington, she was discovered while performing in a theatrical production for an arts academy, and began working professionally at age 15, appearing in an episode of ''The Steve Harvey Show''. Between 2001 and 2002, she starred as Nicole Palmer, daughter of David Palmer, on the Fox series '' 24'', followed by guest roles on '' ER'' and ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Between 2004 and 2005, she portrayed Angie Barnett, the half-sister of Steven Hyde, on the sitcom ''That '70s Show''. In 2006, she starred as a lead in the series ''The 4400'' which ran until 2007, followed by recurring roles on '' 90210'' and ''House of Lies''. Her film roles in the early 2010s include Whit Stillman's '' Damsels in Distress'' (2011), and the action sequel '' A Good Day to Die Hard'' (2013). In 2016, she portrayed Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Branch
Michelle Jacquet Branch (born July 2, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. She won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals with Santana for their 2002 single, " The Game of Love". As a solo recording artist, Branch's first album ''Broken Bracelet'' came out in 2000. After signing to Madonna's Maverick record label the next year, her second album '' The Spirit Room'' followed and contained the singles "Everywhere" and " All You Wanted". Her third album '' Hotel Paper'' was released in 2003. Two years later, she formed the country music duo the Wreckers with Jessica Harp, and produced the Grammy-nominated single " Leave the Pieces". The Wreckers disbanded in 2007 to pursue their respective solo careers. Since then, she has released extended plays in 2010 and 2011, and a fourth solo album, '' Hopeless Romantic'' in 2017. Her fifth studio album, '' The Trouble with Fever'', was released in 2022. Early life and education Branch was born on July 2, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, it is the second-most-visited website in the world, after Google Search. In January 2024, YouTube had more than 2.7billion monthly active users, who collectively watched more than one billion hours of videos every day. , videos were being uploaded to the platform at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute, and , there were approximately 14.8billion videos in total. On November 13, 2006, YouTube was purchased by Google for $1.65 billion (equivalent to $ billion in ). Google expanded YouTube's business model of generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by and for YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proof Of Concept
A proof of concept (POC or PoC), also known as proof of principle, is an inchoate realization of a certain idea or method in order to demonstrate its feasibility or viability. A proof of concept is usually small and may or may not be complete, but aims to demonstrate in principle that the concept has practical potential without needing to fully develop it. A proof of value (PoV) is sometimes used along proof of concept, and differs by focusing more on demonstrating the potential customer use case and value, and is usually less in-depth than a proof of concept. Usage history The term has been in use since 1967. In a 1969 hearing of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, Subcommittee on Advanced Research and Technology, ''proof of concept'' was defined as following: One definition of the term "proof of concept" was by Bruce Carsten in the context of a "proof-of-concept prototype" in his magazine column "Carsten's Corner" (1989): The column also provided definitions fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Sinclair (actor)
Ben Sinclair (born May 16, 1984) is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. Early life and education Sinclair grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. His mother is a cantor at a Reform synagogue; his father is a public school teacher. Sinclair attended Oberlin College. Career Sinclair is the co-creator, writer, and star of ''High Maintenance'', a Vimeo web series and HBO television series set in New York City. The series is partially inspired by experiences from his personal life, and first aired in 2012. His final performance as his ''High Maintenance'' character was as a small cameo on HBO's ''Betty'', also filmed in New York City. He also starred in the music video for "Meet Me In A House Of Love" by Cut Copy. He has also directed six episodes of FXX’s ''Dave'' and an episode of '' Interior Chinatown''. Personal life Sinclair married his writing partner and ''High Maintenance'' co-creator Katja Blichfeld Katja Blichfeld (born 1979) is an American writer, di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Lenehan
Nancy Lenehan (born April 26, 1953) is an American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1980 action comedy film ''Smokey and the Bandit II'' and later had supporting roles in films '' She's Having a Baby'' (1988), '' Pleasantville'' (1998), and ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002). Better known for her television appearances, Lenehan was regular cast member in a number of short-lived sitcoms, including '' Great Scott!'' (1992), ''The Faculty'' (1996), '' Married to the Kellys'' (2003–04), '' Worst Week'' (2008–09), '' How to Be a Gentleman'' (2011), and '' People of Earth'' (2016–17). She also had recurring roles on '' Grace Under Fire'', ''My Name Is Earl'', ''Caroline in the City'', ''Ellen'', '' The New Adventures of Old Christine'', and ''Veep''. Early life and education Lenehan was born on Long Island, New York. She attended Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota. Career Lenehan made her screen debut appearing in the 1979 made-for-television movie '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodi Long
Jodi Long is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Madame Ybarra on '' Cafe Americain'' (1993–1994), Mrs. Kim on the Margaret Cho sitcom ''All-American Girl'' (1994-1995), Ok Cha on '' Sullivan and Son'' (2012–2014), as well as her role opposite Natasha Richardson in '' Patty Hearst'' (1988). She won Best Supporting Actress at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her role in the Netflix series '' Dash & Lily'' (2020). Early life and education Long was born in Manhattan and raised in Queens, New York. Long's mother was Oregon-born Kimiye "Trudie" Long (née Tsunemitsu; died 2014), a Japanese-American clerk at the American Bible Society and a dancer at The China Doll night club. Long's father is Australia-born Lawrence K. Long (stage name Larry Leung), of Cantonese and Scottish descent. After military service in World War II, he worked his way to San Francisco, where he was half of an act called the Wing Brothers after immigrating to the United States. He had a car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gavin Warren
Gavin Warren (born Gavin Hunter Warren on April 17, 2008) is an American actor who is best known for his roles in the films '' First Man'' (2018), and ''Night Swim'' (2024), as well as his upcoming roles in the films '' The Unbreakable Boy'' (2025), ''Man in the White Van'', and ''Geechee''. On television, he guest starred on such shows such as '' Daybreak'' (2019), '' NCIS: New Orleans'' (2020), and ''Fear the Walking Dead'' (2023). Early life Gavin Hunter Warren was born in Houston, Texas. He began his career as a model on ''Great Day Houston'', a morning show that aired on KHOU 11, in 2015. He began his acting career after winning ''Most Sought After Male'' at the International Modeling and Talent Association Los Angeles Convention in 2015. Career Film acting In his first film, '' Back Roads'' (2018), Warren played a supporting role as the son of Jennifer Morrison and Tom Everett Scott. Warren played Neil Armstrong's (played by Ryan Gosling) son in ''First Man'' (2018). Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
