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Pamela Gray
Pamela Gray (born 1956) is an American screenwriter. Biography Gray was raised in a Jewish family in New York City, the daughter of a salesman and a schoolteacher.The Catskills Institute: "Screening the Bungalows - An Interview with Pamela Gray, Screenwriter of "A Walk on the Moon" by Phil Brown from In the Mountains #8 October 1999 She earned an M.A. in poetry from after which she spent several years teaching. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City, New York
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises boroughs of New York City, five boroughs, each coextensive with List of counties in New York, a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global city, global center of financial center, finance and Economy of New York City, commerce, Culture of New York City, culture, high technology, technology, The Entertainment Capital of the World, entertainment and Media in New York City, media, Academy, academics, and List of cities by scientific output, scientific output, the The arts, arts and fashion capital, fashion, and, as hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miramax
Miramax, LLC, formerly known as Miramax Films, is an American independent film and television production and distribution company owned by beIN Media Group and Paramount Global. Based in Los Angeles, California, it was founded on December 19, 1979, by brothers Harvey and Bob Weinstein. Miramax was a leading producer and distributor of independent films until it was acquired by The Walt Disney Company on June 30, 1993. In 2010, Disney sold Miramax to Filmyard Holdings, a joint venture of Colony NorthStar, Tutor-Saliba Corporation and Qatar Investment Authority. In March 2016, Miramax was sold to the beIN Media Group, which later sold a 49% stake to Paramount Global (previously known as ViacomCBS) on April 3, 2020. History Independent era (1979–1993) Miramax was founded as Miramax Films by the Weinstein brothers, Harvey and Bob along with executive Corky Burger in Buffalo, New York, in 1979, and was named by combining the first names of their parents, Miriam and Max. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Divide (TV Series)
''The Divide'' is a 2014 American legal drama television series created by Richard LaGravenese and Tony Goldwyn that aired on WE TV. The first season consisted of eight hour-long episodes. It premiered on July 16, 2014. On October 30, 2014, the series was canceled. Plot An exploration of morality, ambition, ethics, politics and race in today's justice system as viewed through the eyes of an impassioned case worker and an equally passionate district attorney whose views vary. Cast * Marin Ireland as Christine Rosa * Paul Schneider as Clark Rylance * Damon Gupton as Adam Page * Nia Long as Billie Page * Clarke Peters as Isaiah Page * Jahmil French as Trey Page * Britne Oldford as Jenny Butler * Chris Bauer as Jared Bankowski * Joe Anderson as Terry Kucik * Adam Rothenberg as Danny * Kenneth Welsh as Stanley Zale Development and production The series was originally developed and ordered as a pilot in 2012 by sister network AMC, but was not picked up. It was, however, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once And Again
''Once and Again'' is an American family drama television series that aired on ABC from September 21, 1999, to April 15, 2002. It depicts the family of a single mother and her romance with a single father. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick. One of the show's then-unique aspects was the "interview" sequences filmed in black and white and interspersed throughout each episode, where the characters would reveal their innermost thoughts and memories to the camera. Premise Lily Manning ( Sela Ward) is a suburban soccer mom in her forties, who lives in Deerfield, Illinois. Recently separated from her philandering husband Jake ( Jeffrey Nordling), Lily is raising her two daughters: insecure, anxiety-ridden 14-year-old Grace ( Julia Whelan) and precocious nine-year-old Zoe ( Meredith Deane). For support, she turns to her more free-spirited younger sister, Judy ( Marin Hinkle), with whom she works at their bookstore called My Sister's Bookstore (renamed Booklove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Mara
Kate Rooney Mara ( ; born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama '' House of Cards'' (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series '' 24'' (2006), wronged mistress Hayden McClaine in the FX miniseries '' American Horror Story: Murder House'' (2011), Patty Bowes in the first season of the FX drag ball culture drama series '' Pose'' (2018), and a teacher involved with an underage student in the FX miniseries '' A Teacher'' (2020). Mara made her film debut in '' Random Hearts'' (1999). She has since appeared in ''Brokeback Mountain'' (2005), ''We Are Marshall'' (2006), '' Shooter'' (2007), '' Transsiberian'' (2008), '' Stone of Destiny'' (2008), '' The Open Road'' (2009), '' Transcendence'' (2014), '' The Martian'' (2015), ''Fantastic Four'' (2015), '' Morgan'' (2016), '' Megan Leavey'' (2017), '' My Days of Mercy'' (2017), and '' Chappa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Leavey (film)
''Megan Leavey'' (also known as ''Rex'') is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and written by Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo, and Tim Lovestedt, based on the true events about a young Marine named Megan Leavey and a combat dog named Rex. The film stars Kate Mara as the titular character, with Edie Falco, Common, Ramón Rodríguez, and Tom Felton in supporting roles. The film was released on June 9, 2017, by Bleecker Street, received positive reviews and grossed $14 million. Plot Megan Leavey is a US Marine corporal who served as a Military Police K9 handler. She was paired with military working dog Rex (E168). The pair served two deployments in Iraq together. They were first deployed to Fallujah in 2005, and then to Ramadi in 2006, where they were both wounded by an improvised explosive device. Leavey was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a "V" device denoting heroism in combat. In 2012, Rex devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Lisa Huttner
Jan Lisa Huttner (born December 10, 1951) is an American film critic, journalist, activist, and independent scholar. Huttner has authored columns for prominent publications, including Women's eNews, the Huffington Post, and The Forward, and is the author of a blog, "The Hot Pink Pen," which is devoted to reviewing films by women filmmakers. She is also known for her work as a proponent of Jane Addams Day, which was officially adopted by the State of Illinois on December 10, 2007. She is one of the founders of International Swan Day. Early life Jan Lisa Huttner was born on December 10, 1951, at the Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Her family moved to Livingston, New Jersey, in 1960, where Huttner completed high school. Huttner completed her undergraduate studies at St. John’s College in 1973, and subsequently earned master's degrees from Harvard University and the University of Chicago. In 1973, Huttner was awarded a grant from thThomas J. Watson Foundationto study ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, often stylized as tiff) is one of the most prestigious and largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. Founded in 1976, the festival takes place every year in early September. The organization behind the film festival is also a permanent destination for film culture operating out of the TIFF Lightbox cultural centre, located in downtown Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award, TIFF People's Choice Award – which is based on audience balloting – has emerged as an indicator of success during Film awards seasons, awards season, especially at the Academy Awards. Past recipients of this award include Oscar-winning films, such as ''Chariots of Fire'' (1981), ''Life Is Beautiful'' (1998), ''American Beauty (1999 film), American Beauty'' (1999), ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' (2000), ''Slumdog Millionaire'' (2008), ''The King's Speech'' (2010), ''Silver Linings Playbook'' (2012), ''12 Years a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for playing troubled police officer Jason Dixon in ''Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'' (2017). He was nominated in the same category for playing George W. Bush in the political satire ''Vice (2018 film), Vice'' (2018). His portrayal of Bob Fosse in the miniseries ''Fosse/Verdon'' (2019) earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy nomination, while his performance in the Broadway (theatre), Broadway revival of ''American Buffalo (play), American Buffalo'' (2022) garnered him a Tony Award, Tony nomination. Rockwell's other films include ''The Green Mile (film), The Green Mile'' (1999), ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999), ''Charlie's Angels (2000 film), Charlie's Angels'' (2000), ''Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'' (2002), ''Matchstick Men'' (2003), ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film), The Hitchhiker's Guide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilary Swank
Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30, 1974) is an American actress and film producer. She first became known in 1992 for her role on the television series '' Camp Wilder'' and made her film debut with a minor role in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1992). Swank came to international recognition for her performances as Brandon Teena in Kimberly Peirce's '' Boys Don't Cry'' (1999) and as Maggie Fitzgerald in Clint Eastwood's ''Million Dollar Baby'' (2004). Both performances earned her widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. She was named by ''Time'' as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005. Swank later ventured into producing with the films '' Amelia'' (2009), ''Conviction'' (2010), ''You're Not You'' (2014), and '' What They Had'' (2018), in all of which she also starred. Other notable appearances include as Carly Reynolds on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conviction (2010 Film)
''Conviction'' is a 2010 American biographical legal drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn, written by Pamela Gray, and starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell. The film premiered on September 11, 2010, at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the US on October 15, 2010. Plot Kenny and Betty Anne Waters were children of an indifferent mother. Forced to fend for themselves, they were very close before they were eventually sent to separate foster homes. Now a wife and mother of two sons, Betty Anne's life is still centered on her brother, who had a troubled youth and is currently serving a life sentence in prison. Kenny was initially taken in for questioning by Sergeant Nancy Taylor over the murder of his next-door neighbor, Katherina Reitz Brow on May 21, 1980, in Ayer, Massachusetts. He was released, but two years later, based on new testimony presented by Taylor from his ex-wife Brenda, and ex-girlfriend Roseanna, he was arrested and tried. The evidence pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. Streep made her feature film debut in '' Julia'' (1977) and soon established herself as one of the most respected actresses of all time. She has received three Academy Awards, the first for Best Supporting Actress for playing a troubled wife in '' Kramer vs. Kramer'' (1979), followed by two Best Actress wins for playing a Holocaust survivor in '' Sophie's Choice'' (1982) and Margaret Thatcher in '' The Iron Lady'' (2011). Throughout her career she has continued to earn critical acclaim for her div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
