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The Stuff
''The Stuff'' is a 1985 American satirical science fiction horror film written and directed by Larry Cohen and starring Michael Moriarty, Garrett Morris, Andrea Marcovicci, and Paul Sorvino. It was also the last film of Alexander Scourby. The film follows the discovery of a mysterious, sweet and addictive substance that then becomes a popular dessert in the United States, but soon begins attacking people and turning them into zombies. This film is a satire on the American lifestyle and consumer society. Plot Several quarry workers in Georgia discover a white cream-like substance bubbling out of the ground. Said to be addictive and sweet, the substance, marketed as "The Stuff", is sold to the general public in containers much like ice cream or yogurt. Despite nobody knowing what it is and having zero calories, The Stuff becomes a nationwide hit. One night, a young boy named Jason discovers The Stuff is seemingly alive. Despite his efforts to convince his family, they dismiss him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Cohen
Lawrence George Cohen (July 15, 1936 – March 23, 2019) was an American filmmaker. He originally emerged as the writer of blaxploitation films such as ''Black Caesar (film), Black Caesar'' and ''Hell Up in Harlem'' (both 1973), before becoming known as an author of horror and science fiction films — often containing police procedural and satirical elements — during the 1970s and 1980s. His directorial works include ''It's Alive (1974 film), It's Alive'' (1974) and its sequels, ''God Told Me To'' (1976), ''The Stuff'' (1985) and ''A Return to Salem's Lot'' (1987). Early in his career, Cohen was a prolific television writer, creating series such as ''Branded (TV series), Branded'', ''Blue Light (TV series), Blue Light'', ''Coronet Blue'', and ''The Invaders''. Later on he concentrated mainly on screenwriting, including ''Maniac Cop'' and its two sequels; ''Phone Booth (film), Phone Booth'' (2002); ''Cellular (film), Cellular''; (2004) and ''Captivity (film), Captivity'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Defense
Civil defense or civil protection is an effort to protect the citizens of a state (generally non-combatants) from human-made and natural disasters. It uses the principles of emergency management: Risk management, prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, or emergency evacuation and recovery. Programs of this sort were initially discussed at least as early as the 1920s and were implemented in some countries during the 1930s as the threat of war and strategic bombing, aerial bombardment grew. Civil-defense structures became widespread after authorities recognised the threats posed by nuclear weapons. Since the end of the Cold War, the focus of civil defense has largely shifted from responding to military attack to dealing with emergencies and disasters in general. The new concept is characterised by a number of terms, each of which has its own specific shade of meaning, such as ''crisis management'', ''emergency management'', ''emergency preparedness'', ''Contingency plan, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abe Vigoda
Abraham Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an American actor known for his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in ''The Godfather'' (1972) and Phil Fish in both ''Barney Miller'' (1975–1977, 1982) and ''Fish'' (1977–1978). His career as an actor began in 1947 performing with the American Theatre Wing and continued in Broadway productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Early life and education Vigoda was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 24, 1921, the son of Samuel Vigoda and Lena Moses, Jewish immigrants from Russia. His father was a tailor who had two other sons: Hy and Bill. The latter was a comic book artist who drew for the ''Archie Comics'' franchise and others in the 1940s. After leaving school, Vigoda worked as a printer before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943, serving in World War II. After his military service, he studied acting on the G.I. Bill at the American Theatre Wing. In the late 1940s, he began working in radio, and made his televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tammy Grimes
Tammy Lee Grimes (January 30, 1934 – October 30, 2016) was an American film and stage actress and singer. Grimes won two Tony Awards in her career, the first for originating the role of Molly Tobin in the musical '' The Unsinkable Molly Brown'' and the second for starring in a 1970 revival of ''Private Lives'' as Amanda Prynne. Her first husband, Christopher Plummer, and their daughter, actress Amanda Plummer, are also Tony Award winners. She originated the role of Diana in the Broadway production of '' California Suite''. The role of Diana was played in the film by Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for her performance. Grimes played the role of Elmire in the 1978 Broadway and television production of ''Tartuffe''. She originated roles in several works by Noël Coward, including Elvira in '' High Spirits'' and Lulu in '' Look After Lulu!'' In 1966, she starred in her own television series, '' The Tammy Grimes Show''. Grimes was also known for her cabaret acts. In 2003, she was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurene Landon
Laurene Landon Coughlin (born March 17, 1957) is a Canadian film and television actress. She first began appearing in movies in the 1980s. She is best known for her roles in '' Maniac Cop'' (1988) and '' Maniac Cop 2'' (1990), '' ...All the Marbles'' (1981), '' Airplane II: The Sequel'' (1982), '' I, the Jury'' (1982) and '' Hundra'' (1983). Early life Born in Toronto, Ontario, she attended California State University and began training in their police academy program, but decided that law enforcement was not for her when she came to the realization that she might someday have to use a gun. So she decided to try her hand at acting and began her career as an extra in films. Career Landon began acting in a bit part in 1979's ''Bitter Heritage'', also released as ''Naked in My Grave''. She was cast as a featured skater in '' Roller Boogie'' in that same year. She gained a small role in 1981's '' Full Moon High'', her first of many collaborations with director Larry Cohen. She spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooke Adams (actress)
Brooke Adams (born February 8, 1949) is an American actress, best known for her film roles in '' Days of Heaven'' (1978), ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers'' (1978) and '' The Dead Zone'' (1983). Early life Adams was born on February 8, 1949, in New York City, to Rosalind (née Gould), an actress, and Robert K. Adams, who was a producer, actor, and former vice president of CBS, as well as an unverified descendant of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Her sister is actress Lynne Adams. She attended the High School of Performing Arts and the School of American Ballet, and in her youth took dance classes at her aunt's studio in Montague, Michigan. Career After playing roles in television and low-budget films such as ''Shock Waves'', Adams appeared in '' Days of Heaven'' (1978) and the remake of ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers'' (1978), for which she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress. She has also starred in the films ''Cuba'' (1979), '' The Dead Zone' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Newton (actor)
John Haymes Newton (born December 29, 1965) is an American former actor. He is known for his regular roles on the television programs ''Superboy'' as Clark Kent in the show's first season and as Ryan McBride on the soap opera ''Melrose Place''. He is currently focused on energy healing practices. Career Newton is best-known for playing the lead role of Clark Kent/Superboy in the TV series ''Superboy'' during the show's first season from 1988 to 1989. He was replaced by Gerard Christopher in the role for the remainder of the show's run. On the DVD release of ''Superboy: The Complete First Season'' (released in 2006), Newton appears as himself on the documentary featurette "Superboy: Getting Off the Ground" and provides audio commentary with executive producer Ilya Salkind on two episodes. Besides ''Superboy'', he played regular roles on the television programs ''Melrose Place'' and ''The Untouchables''. He had a recurring role on '' Models, Inc.'' before being transferred o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Bloom
Brian Keith Bloom (born June 30, 1970) is an American actor and screenwriter. He co-wrote the screenplay and starred in '' The A-Team'', produced by brothers Tony and Ridley Scott. Bloom is the voice of Captain America in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' and multiple subsequent Marvel titles. He is the voice of Varric Tethras in BioWare's ''Dragon Age'' franchise, B.J. Blazkowicz in MachineGames' '' Wolfenstein'' series, as well as multiple ''Call of Duty'' performances including Nick Reyes in '' Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'', which he co-wrote. He was also a co-writer of '' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare''. He starred as The Punisher in '' Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher''. Life and career Bloom was born on June 30, 1970 and raised in Merrick, New York. He is the brother of actor Scott Bloom and musician Mike Bloom. As a child, he made his break in the Sergio Leone film '' Once Upon a Time in America''. From there, he was offered the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gene O'Neill
Gene O'Neill (born 1938) is an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction. O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published. His short story work has appeared in '' Cemetery Dance Magazine'', ''Twilight Zone Magazine'', and ''The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction''. O'Neill has had many occupations besides writing including postal worker, contract specialist for AAFES, college basketball player, amateur boxer, United States Marine, right-of-way agent, and vice president of a small manufacturing plant. He also holds two degrees from California State University, Sacramento and University of Minnesota. Awards and honors Besides having his stories reprinted worldwide, including Russia, Spain, and France, he has received many other honors including: *''The Taste of Tenderloin'' received a 2009 starred review in ''Publishers Weekly'' *''The Conf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Nype
Russell Harold Nype (April 26, 1920 – May 27, 2018) was an American actor and singer. Early years Born in Zion, Illinois, Nype majored in speech and English at Lake Forest College, earning a bachelor's degree. During World War II, he served in the United States Army. Early in his New York career, press stories frequently mentioned his Illinois roots and religiously strict upbringing: "I come from the severest aspects of the Midwestern Bible belt. My family hasn't actually written me off because I'm in show business, but they'd be much happier if I concentrated my performances on singing hymns in church. My answer is that I couldn't support my wife and children." Career After teaching ballroom dance and singing in nightclubs, Nype made his Broadway debut in Marc Blitzstein's opera '' Regina'' in 1949. The following year he won critical acclaim and both the Tony and Theatre World Awards for his performance opposite Ethel Merman in '' Call Me Madam''. One Broadway columnist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick O'Neal (actor)
Patrick Wisdom O'Neal (September 26, 1927 – September 9, 1994) was an American actor and restaurateur. Early life O'Neal was born in Ocala, Florida, to Martha and Coke Wisdom O'Neal. He attended the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia, and Ocala High School. Upon graduation, he enrolled at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he majored in drama. During college, O'Neal joined the Florida Players, a theatre troupe. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and was the editor of the university yearbook. After earning a bachelor's degree, O'Neal enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. During the war, he directed short training films. After 15 months' service, he moved to New York and studied at the Actors Studio and Neighborhood Playhouse. Career O'Neal was seen mostly as a guest star on television throughout four decades, beginning in the 1950s. In the early 1960s, he received critical praise for his l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. () (June 20, 1933 – December 12, 2019) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous motion pictures, including ''The Godfather Part II'' (1974), ''The Front'' (1976), ''Once Upon a Time in America'' (1984), ''Hide in Plain Sight'' (1984), ''The Purple Rose of Cairo'' (1985), ''Moonstruck'' (1987), ''Harlem Nights'' (1989), ''Do the Right Thing'' (1989), ''Jacob's Ladder (1990 film), Jacob's Ladder'' (1990), ''Hudson Hawk'' (1991), ''Ruby (1992 film), Ruby'' (1992), ''Léon: The Professional'' (1994), ''2 Days in the Valley'' (1996), ''Dinner Rush'' (2000), and ''Lucky Number Slevin'' (2006). He played Don Domenico Clericuzio in the miniseries ''The Last Don#Miniseries, The Last Don'' (1997). Aiello was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Salvatore "Sal" Frangione in the Spike Lee film ''Do the Right Thing'' (1989). Early life Aiello, the fifth of six children, was born on West 68th Street, Manhattan, the son of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
