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The Booth At The End
''The Booth at the End'' is a psychological thriller series created by Christopher Kubasik and starring Xander Berkeley, and was produced by Vuguru. The series premiered on August 27, 2010 on the Canadian network City (TV network), City. Two seasons were produced, each consisting of five 23-minute episodes. The first season was directed by Jessica Landaw, and the second by Adam Arkin. The series follows the fates of an apparently random group of strangers who each enter into a Deal with the Devil, Faustian pact with a mysterious figure, the Man (Berkeley), whom they believe possesses the power to grant any wish, in return for which they must carry out a task he assigns them – hence the series tagline, "How far would you go to get what you want?" The series is notable for its mise-en-scene, in which the dramatic action is entirely conveyed through a series of conversations between the Man and his clients, which all take place in the eponymous "booth at the end" of an archetypal A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychological Thriller
Psychological thriller is a Film genre, genre combining the thriller (genre), thriller and psychological fiction genres. It is commonly used to describe literature or films that deal with psychological narratives in a thriller or thrilling setting. In terms of context and convention, it is a Genre#Subgenre, subgenre of the broader ranging Thriller (genre), thriller narrative structure,Dictionary.com, definitionpsychological thriller (definition) Accessed November 3, 2013, "...a suspenseful movie or book emphasizing the psychology of its characters rather than the plot; this subgenre of thriller movie or book – Example: In a psychological thriller, the characters are exposed to danger on a mental level rather than a physical one....", with similarities to Gothic fiction, Gothic and detective fiction in the sense of sometimes having a "dissolving sense of reality". It is often told through the viewpoint of psychologically stressed characters, revealing their distorted mental percep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ledger Book
A ledger is a book or collection of accounts in which accounting transactions are recorded. Each account has: * an opening or brought-forward balance; *a list of transactions, each recorded as either a debit or credit in separate columns (usually with a counter-entry on another page) *and an ending or closing, or carry-forward, balance. Overview The ledger is a permanent summary of all amounts entered in supporting journals (day books) which list individual transactions by date. Usually every transaction, or a total of a series of transactions, flows from a journal to one or more ledgers. Depending on the company's bookkeeping procedures, all journals may be totaled and the totals posted to the relevant ledger each month. At the end of the accounting period, the company's financial statements are generated from summary totals in the ledgers. Ledgers include: *Sales ledger (debtors ledger): records accounts receivable. This ledger records the financial transactions between t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Brandon Wong
Anthony Brandon Wong (born 12 May 1965), often credited simply as Anthony Wong, is an Australian actor, singer-songwriter and acting teacher and coach. His roles include Ghost in ''The Matrix Reloaded'' and ''The Matrix Revolutions''. Career His role of Ghost from ''The Matrix Reloaded'' and ''The Matrix Revolutions'' was greatly expanded in the video game ''Enter the Matrix'', in which he starred alongside Jada Pinkett Smith as the lead. Prior to landing his role as Ghost, he originally auditioned for Tank in the first film, but lost out to Marcus Chong. Wong's other roles include '' Jumping Ship'' as the leader of modern-day pirates, '' Little Fish'', two stints on ''Home and Away'', Mek – a scientist in '' Spellbinder: Land of the Dragon Lord'', the 2004 film '' Flight of the Phoenix'' and as Tasuke Kogo in the 2008 six-part miniseries, '' Samurai Girl''. He played the role of Danny Law in the 2016 comedy TV series ''The Family Law''. In 2023, Wong starred in all six epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Richardson
Jacob Matthew Richardson (born February 20, 1985) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film '' Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' and the series ''Fudge''. Career Richardson landed his first acting role in 1995 at the age of nine on the ABC series ''Fudge'', based on the stories of Judy Blume. Soon after, he appeared in the series ''The Nanny'' and as Blade in '' Problem Child 3: Junior in Love''. Though silent through 1996, Richardson soon starred in Walt Disney Pictures' 1997 classic '' Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' as Mitch. He played a minor role in the Disney film '' Toothless'', alongside Kirstie Alley, Ross Malinger, and directed by Melanie Mayron. He appeared in the independent film "Little Cobras" as Derek. Though not having a big following, the movie was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Richardson starred as Reggie Van Dough in the 1998 Warner Home Video family comedy '' Richie Rich's Christmas Wish''. He then made an appearance on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timothy Omundson
Timothy Michael Omundson (born July 29, 1969) is an American actor. He is notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series ''Judging Amy'', Eli on the syndicated series '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', Carlton Lassiter in ''Psych'', King Richard on the ABC musical comedy series '' Galavant'', and Cain in The CW's ''Supernatural''. Early life and education Omundson was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to a railroad worker father and teacher mother. After his family moved to Bellevue, Washington, he started studying theater at the age of twelve at the Seattle Children's Theater, and interned at various theaters during his high school years. With acting as his primary focus, he studied during the summer of his junior year in New York City at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. For two years in a row, he was Washington State Debate Champion in Dramatic Interpretation. With his father, Omundson spent a month traveling in Germany and Austria when he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenni Blong
Jenni Blong, sometimes credited as Jeni Blong or Jenny Blong, is an actress who has worked in American film, television, and theater. She has guest starred in a variety of television series, including ''Big Love'', ''True Blood'', '' Lost'', ''The Booth at the End'', and ''Fringe''. She has also had small roles in the films ''Cry-Baby'', ''200 Cigarettes'', ''S1m0ne'', and ''Finding Amanda''. Career Theater In 1998, Blong appeared as Honey in New Century Theatre's production of ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?''. The ''Daily Hampshire Gazette'' praised the actress, writing that "although her portrayal is occasionally too mannered, over all, hedoes well portraying Honey as a fragile simp with a dirty secret." Also in 1998, Blong starred as Ophelia in ''The Circle Hamlet'', an interpretation of Shakespeare's ''Hamlet''. It was the first production by new theater company Public Domain. Television and film Blong had a role in the 1990 film ''Cry-Baby'', co-starring Johnny Depp. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Clarke
Sarah Clarke (born February 16, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Myers on '' 24'', and also for her roles as Renée Dwyer, Bella Swan's mother, in the 2008 film ''Twilight'', Erin McGuire on the short-lived TV show '' Trust Me'', and CIA Officer Lena Smith on the USA Network show ''Covert Affairs''. She also starred as Eleanor Wish in Amazon Studios' police procedural drama '' Bosch''. Early life Clarke was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Clarke, an engineer, and Carolyn, a homemaker. Clarke attended John Burroughs School in St. Louis, Missouri (along with ''Mad Men'' star Jon Hamm, her prom date), and Indiana University Bloomington studying Fine Arts and Italian. She dated fellow actor Paul Rudd for a short time. While a student at Indiana University, Clarke became a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was initiated into the Beta chapter in 1990. Clarke became interested in acting while studying abroad during he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Conley (actor)
Jack Conley is an American actor particularly in the crime, mystery and thriller genres. He is married to Francesca Casale, an actress. Filmography Film Television Videogames References External links * 1958 births American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors Living people People from La Jolla, San Diego 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male stage actors American male video game actors {{US-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no way to escape. These situations can include public transit, shopping centers, crowds and queues, or simply being outside their home on their own. Being in these situations may result in a panic attack. Those affected will go to great lengths to avoid these situations. In severe cases, people may become completely unable to leave their homes. Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The condition often runs in families, and stressful or traumatic events such as the death of a parent or being attacked may be a trigger. In the DSM-5, agoraphobia is classified as a phobia along with specific phobias and social phobia. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include separation anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder. The diagnosis of agoraph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), also called malresorptive hydrocephalus, is a form of communicating hydrocephalus in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the Ventricles (brain), ventricles, leading to normal or slightly elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The fluid build-up causes the ventriculomegaly, ventricles to enlarge and the pressure inside the head to increase, compressing surrounding brain tissue and leading to neurological complications. Although the cause of idiopathic (also referred to as primary) NPH remains unclear, it has been associated with various co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, and hyperlipidemia. Causes of secondary NPH include trauma, hemorrhage, or infection. The disease presents in a classic triad of symptoms, which are memory impairment, urinary frequency, and balance problems/gait deviations (note: use of this triad as the diagnostic method is obsolete; the triad symptoms appear at a relat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norma Michaels
Norma Michaels (March 13, 1924 – January 11, 2020) was an American television and film character actress, with a career spanning six decades from her debut in 1954 until 2018. She was best known of the latter for her portraying of elderly woman on the small screen as "Josephine" on the CBS sitcom ''The King of Queens'', she briefly worked as counselor/therapist during the 1980s. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she got her break appearing on ''The Jack Benny Show''. Her many television credits included ''Modern Family'', ''Highway to Heaven'', ''The George Gobel Show'', ''Dr. Kildare (TV series), Dr. Kildare'', ''Playing House (TV series), Playing House'', ''2 Broke Girls'' and ''Everybody Loves Raymond''. Her film roles included Easy A (film), Easy A, ''Wedding Crashers'' and ''Bad Arse'', and she also appeared in ''Hello, My Name Is Doris'', where she played the mother of Sally Field's character. Filmography References External links * 1920s births 2020 deaths Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Maberly
Kate Elizabeth Cameron Maberly ( ; born 14 March 1982) is an English actress, director, writer, producer, and musician. She has appeared in film, television, radio, and theatre. Early life Maberly was born in Reigate, Surrey, England. She is the daughter of a lawyer and one of five children; her older sister Polly is also an actress. She has two older brothers, Thomas and Guy, and one younger brother, Jack. Maberly attended Dunottar School, Reigate, where she skipped ahead a year and left with A-levels in maths, chemistry, history, and music. Maberly began swimming competitively at the age of 5, and she was a county champion swimmer up to the age of 16. At 7 years old, she completed the BT National Swimathon (as the youngest individual to complete the event at the time) to raise money for St Piers Lingfield (Now "Young Epilepsy"), a school to help children with epilepsy. She represented her county in tennis from the age of 12, and from 2004–2010 she played for the Royal Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
