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Steve Antin
Steven Antin (born April 19, 1958) is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. Early life Antin was born in Queens, New York City, the son of British Jews, British Jewish immigrants. He is the brother of fellow actor Neil Antin, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin. Career Antin was a co-lead in the 1982 film ''The Last American Virgin'', and played Troy Perkins, the bad-guy preppie Jock (athlete), jock in Richard Donner's ''The Goonies''. He also played one of the rapists in the Academy Award-winning film ''The Accused (1988 film), The Accused''. Antin starred alongside David Warner (actor), David Warner in the independent film ''Drive''. Antin played the titular "Jessie" in Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" video. His screenplay ''Inside Monkey Zetterland'' was turned into a film featuring many respected independent performers. In the late 1990s he made several appearances in gay-oriented films incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is an American review aggregator, review-aggregation website for film and television. The company was launched in August 1998 by three undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley: Senh Duong, Patrick Y. Lee, and Stephen Wang. Although the name "Rotten Tomatoes" connects to the practice of audiences throwing rotten tomatoes in disapproval of a poor Theatre, stage performance, the direct inspiration for the name from Duong, Lee, and Wang came from an equivalent scene in the 1992 Canadian film ''Léolo''. Since January 2010, Rotten Tomatoes has been owned by Flixster, which was in turn acquired by Warner Bros. in 2011. In February 2016, Rotten Tomatoes and its parent site Flixster were sold to Comcast's Fandango Media, Fandango ticketing company. Warner Bros. retained a minority stake in the merged entities, including Fandango. The site is influential among moviegoers, a third of whom say they consult it before going to the cinema in the U.S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's My Party (film)
''It's My Party'' is a 1996 American drama film written and directed by Randal Kleiser. It was one of the first feature films to address the topic of AIDS patients dying with dignity. The film is based on the true events of the death of Harry Stein, accomplished architect and designer, who was actually director Kleiser's ex-lover. Stein's actual farewell party was held in 1992. The cast includes Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Cho, Bronson Pinchot, Devon Gummersall, George Segal, Lee Grant, Marlee Matlin, Roddy McDowall, Steve Antin, Bruce Davison, Sally Kellerman, Lou Liberatore, Nina Foch, Eric Roberts as Nick Stark and Gregory Harrison as Brandon, Stark's estranged lover who returns to attend the party and say goodbye. Kleiser directed Newton-John in '' Grease'' almost 20 years earlier. Plot ''It's My Party'' chronicles a two-day party hosted by Nick Stark, a gay architect who, having been diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, will fall into a state of me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Pollina
William Vito Pollina (born June 25, 1961) is an American film and television writer, producer and director. Pollina was born in Harvey, Illinois to Italian immigrants from Sicily. He studied theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). Pollina was a theater fan, and would promote concerts and plays at an early age. His first film role was a bit part in Richard Rush's slapstick cop drama '' Freebie and the Bean''. After high school in San Mateo, CA., Pollina moved to Los Angeles where he worked various jobs pursuing an acting career, and eventually moved into production work. One of his first jobs was working with children's television producers Sid and Marty Krofft. During the 1980s and 1990s, he ran a film and television marketing company called Optical Nerve. Beyond writing, producing and directing hundreds of trailers and TV spots, Pollina designed and created the first DVD interactive menu for home video specialist Warren Lieberfarb at Warner Home Video, for Cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Harmon
Angela Michelle Harmon (born August 10, 1972) is an American actress and model. She won ''Seventeen'''s modeling contest in 1987 at age 15, signed with IMG Models, and appeared on covers for magazines such as ''Cosmopolitan'' and ''Esquire''. Her acting breakthrough came with the role of Ryan McBride on ''Baywatch Nights'' (1995–1997), and she earned four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for playing Abbie Carmichael on ''Law & Order'' (1998–2001). Harmon also appeared in a number of film roles, which notably include voicing Barbara Gordon in the animated '' Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'' (2000) and Ronica Miles in '' Agent Cody Banks'' (2003). Following the roles of Rose in the acclaimed-film '' Seraphim Falls'' (2006) and Lindsay Boxer in the short-lived series ''Women's Murder Club'' (2007–2008), Harmon earned praise for playing Jane Rizzoli on the TNT series '' Rizzoli & Isles'' (2010–2016), and won the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Mother
The Good Mother or goodmother or ''variant'', may refer to: Film * ''The Good Mother'' (1988 film), US, based on a novel by Sue Miller * ''The Good Mother'' (2023 film), US, crime thriller film * ''Good Mother'' (film), a 2021 French drama film *'' Glass House: The Good Mother'', a 2006 film * "A Good Mother", a 2020 film nominated for the 2021 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards Other uses * "Good Mother", a 1994 song by Jann Arden in the album '' Living Under June'' * ''The Good Mothers'', a 2023 UK-Italy TV series * "The Good Mother", a 2013 episode of the TV series '' The First 48: Missing Persons'' * Mary, mother of Jesus; also having many nicknames, including "The Good Mother" See also * "maia", the taxonomic term deriving from "good mother", see List of commonly used taxonomic affixes * a mother that is good * ''Good Wife, Wise Mother "Good Wife, Wise Mother" is a phrase representing a traditional ideal for womanhood in East Asia, including Japan, China and Korea. First appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destinee & Paris
Destinee & Paris were an American pop music duo composed of singer-songwriter sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe, who are former members of the teen pop girl group Clique Girlz. They formed the group in 2009 and were signed to Interscope Records. Born and raised in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, now Los Angeles–based, the sisters cite their influences as Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Gwen Stefani. Members Destinee Monroe Destinee Raé Monroe (born June 16, 1994) was referred to as the "rock girl" of the duo. Her icon was a star as when she was little she had something in her eye and her mom said it was a star. Her signature color was blue. She's the older sister. Destinee's hobbies include singing and playing guitar, violin and piano.Hudak, Colleen; Michelle Hudak & Danielle Ventre (August 13, 2008).Kidsday talks with The Clique Girls". exploreli.com. Retrieved on July 23, 2009. Paris Monroe Paris Quinn Monroe (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Me (Girlicious Song)
"Like Me" is the debut single by American girl group Girlicious. It was released on April 22, 2008 in the United States and Canada, as the lead single from the album. Release On iTunes, "Like Me" was released on April 22, 2008 one day prior to The CW's airing of the finale, allowing many fans to find out who won before the finale aired. A 1:30 preview of the song was released on their official website on April 22, 2008. On September 19, 2008 the single was sent to radio in India. Chart performance Without being sent to radio or a physical release, the single managed to debut at number two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number seventy on the Pop 100 solely based on digital sales. In addition, during the week of May 1, 2008, "Like Me" debuted at number four on the Canadian Hot 100, becoming an instant hit in Canada. Music video The music video for "Like Me" was directed by Steven Antin and premiered following the season finale, alongside " Stupid Shit". The video fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girlicious
Girlicious was an American girl group originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from The CW reality TV show ''Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious''. The group was originally signed to Geffen Records and composed of members Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers and Natalie Mejia. Their Girlicious (album), self-titled debut album was released in Canada in August 2008 and reached number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. After Anderson left the group in June 2009, Girlicious signed with Universal Music Canada and released their second studio album, ''Rebuilt (album), Rebuilt'', in November 2010. Mejia and Sayers departed the group in February 2011. Nichole Cordova later announced the end of Girlicious, and her joining a new girl group called Girls United. History 2007–2009: Formation on ''Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious'' and ''Girlicious'' Following the airing of Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, first season of the sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The WB
The WB Television Network (shortened to The WB, stylized as "THE WB", and nicknamed the "Frog Network" and/or "The Frog" for its former mascot Michigan J. Frog) was an American television network that ran from 1995 to 2006. It launched on terrestrial television, broadcast television on January 11, 1995, as a joint venture amongst the Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Entertainment division of Time Warner, the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Media, Tribune Company (later bought by Nexstar Media Group), and Jamie Kellner, with the first acting as controlling partner (and from which The WB received its name). The network aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 34, while its children's division, Kids' WB, targeted children between the ages of 4 and 12. On January 24, 2006, Warner Bros. and CBS Corporation announced plans to replace their respective subsidiary networks, The WB and UPN, with The CW later that same year. The WB ceased op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Americans (TV Series)
''Young Americans'' is an American Drama (film and television), drama television series created by Steven Antin. The show debuted on July 12, 2000, on The WB network as a summer replacement for, and Spin-off (media), spin-off from another Columbia TriStar Television production, ''Dawson's Creek''. The series was originally ordered for the 1999–2000 United States network television schedule, 1999–2000 United States television season with a planned fall debut, but was delayed due to unresolved matters between Columbia TriStar and The WB. The main character, Will Krudski, was introduced late in season three of ''Dawson's Creek'' as a childhood friend of the group who has kept in contact with Pacey Witter. The show explores themes of forbidden love, morality, social classes and gender roles. Plot summary ''Young Americans'' is set in the town of New Rawley at a prestigious boarding school, Rawley Academy. Will Krudski, a working class New Englander, earns a scholarship to his h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasing Papi
''Chasing Papi'' is a 2003 American comedy film directed by Linda Mendoza (in her feature film directorial debut) and starring Roselyn Sánchez, Sofía Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, and Eduardo Verástegui. The women discover that their boyfriend has been dating all three of them at the same time—a discovery that leads them on an adventure throughout Los Angeles, California. Plot Tomás Fuentes works for a marketing group in Los Angeles and constantly travels to visit his three girlfriends. Cici, a cocktail waitress from Miami; Patricia Sofia Ordonez Coronado del Pescador, a debutante of New York's high society; and Lorena Morales, a lawyer from Chicago; have fallen for Tomás and given him the nickname "Papi". This situation, however, starts affecting Tomás's work life, causing him to pass out during a presentation. Tomás's doctor tells him to choose a woman and prescribes tranquilizers. Meanwhile, Tomás's three girlfriends go to his house after hearing their horoscopes read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria (1999 American Film)
''Gloria'' is a 1999 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet from a screenplay by Steve Antin. It is a remake of John Cassavetes' 1980 film. It stars Sharon Stone in the title role, with Jeremy Northam, Cathy Moriarty, Jean-Luke Figueroa, Mike Starr, and George C. Scott in supporting roles. It follows a mobster's tough ex-mistress who befriends a boy left orphaned by a murderous gunman. The film was theatrically released in the United States on January 22, 1999, by Sony Pictures Releasing. It received negative reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing only $4.9 million worldwide against a $30 million budget. For her performance, Stone was nominated for Worst Actress at the 20th Golden Raspberry Awards. Plot Gloria has just gotten out of prison, where she has served three years to save her boyfriend, Kevin. During her stay in prison, she thinks about how Kevin never once visited her. She tells Kevin that the relationship is over and that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
