Anthony Marcus "Tony" Shalhoub (born October 9, 1953) is an American actor. His television work includes the roles of Antonio Scarpacci in Wings and sleuth Adrian Monk in the TV series Monk. He has won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his work in Monk. He has also had a successful career as a character actor, with roles in films like Spy Kids, Men in Black, Men in Black II, Thirteen Ghosts, Galaxy Quest, 1408, Barton Fink, Big Night, The Siege, Cars (film) and The Man Who Wasn't There.
Shalhoub was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His father, Joe Shalhoub, a Catholic Maronite from Lebanon, immigrated to the United States as an orphan at the age of 10. He married Shalhoub’s mother, Helen, a second-generation Lebanese-American, and founded a family grocery chain, starting with a store in downtown Green Bay.
Being the second youngest of the couple's 10 children, Shalhoub was introduced to the theater by an older sister, who put his name forward to be an extra in a high school production of The King and I. Despite finding himself standing on the wrong side of the curtain during the final dress rehearsal, he became enamored with the theater. Shalhoub graduated from Green Bay East High School, where his senior peers named him the best dressed and most likely to succeed.[citation needed] In his senior year he suffered a setback, breaking his leg in a fall off the stage into the pit during a rehearsal. Recovering quickly, he was able to perform in the school's final play of the year. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in drama from the University of Southern Maine in Portland, going on to earn a master's from the Yale School of Drama in 1980.[citation needed]
Elizabeth Natalie "Bitty" Schram (born July 17, 1968) is an American actress, most widely known for having played Sharona Fleming in the television series Monk.
Born in Mountainside, New Jersey, Schram studied at the University of Maryland on a tennis scholarship and graduated with a degree in advertising design. Having known for a number of years that she wanted to act, she pursued roles in both film and television as well as Broadway theater. The role that initially brought her note was Evelyn Gardner in the Penny Marshall directed film, A League of Their Own. Schram's character was the focus of the now famous line, "There's no crying in baseball!"
During 1993-95, she had a role in the original Broadway production of Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
In 2002, Schram landed a major role opposite Tony Shalhoub on the USA mystery series Monk. USA Network released her mid-way through the show's third season, stating they "decided to go in a different creative direction with some of its characters"; MSNBC reported that "some members of the series' supporting cast, including Schram, Ted Levine and Jason Gray-Stanford, attempted to renegotiate the terms of their contract" and cited Schram's departure as evidence of the industry's "hard line against raise-seeking actors who aren't absolutely essential to the show." Levine and Gray-Stanford remained on the show. Her role as Monk's assistant was replaced by Natalie Teeger, played by Traylor Howard. Schram returned to Monk for an episode during the show's eighth and final season entitled "Mr. Monk and Sharona" on October 23, 2009, on USA Network.
Jason Gray-Stanford (born May 19, 1970) is a Canadian film and television actor. He is best known for having played the hapless Lieutenant Randy Disher in the TV program Monk.
He was the voice of Kento Rei Faun in the anime Ronin Warriors, and the original English voice of Raditz and Cui in the Ocean Group dub of Dragonball Z, as well as the voice of Shinnosuke in the English dub of Ranma 1/2 and the voice of Joe Higashi in the Fatal Fury OVAs and The Motion Picture. He also appeared on an episode of Stargate SG-1.
He is also known as the first voice of Yusaku Godai in Maison Ikkoku. However, after episode 36, the dubbing of the series was halted due to poor sales, during which the dubbing company lost contact[clarification needed] with Gray-Stanford as well as several other actors. Since episode 37, Godai has been voiced by Brad Swaile. He voiced Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) in the 1996 TV series, Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation.[clarification needed]
Gray-Stanford earned a BFA degree from the University of British Columbia in theatre. He has done extensive dubbing work for various Japanese anime movies and series, and also contributed background vocals to Russell Crowe's 30 Odd Foot of Grunts album Gaslight.[clarification needed]
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A secret collaborative project of defense contract companies is flagged as dirty by a CIA asset, which leads to his killing. But when the classified information starts to appear in public domain, private contract operatives are reactivated across the globe; making anyone who comes into contact a target. However, as the operatives get closer to their objective, they realize that maybe the hunters have become the hunted.
Trust no one.
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The Physical TV Company's latest dance film, "Monk: Reloaded", a collaboration between Australian director/choreographer/performer Richard James Allen and German light/sound/sculpture interactive installation artist Chris Ziegler, draws on real time interactive installation technology to create an unexpected cinematic experience of living in the moment. A solitary, hesitant figure grows bold then frenetic searching for steady glow and melodic resolution in a chiaroscuro hanging glass forest that responds with light and song to gesture and motion. Reframing "The Prayer of Saint Francis", "Monk: Reloaded" reboots spirituality for the new media age.
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Archon Defender follows the path of a young woman, Colette, as she seeks her way through adversity to redemption, as the world she once knew is torn apart by war and tyranny. The Empress Lucia has risen to power in Echelon, and is systematically persecuting the Shard Sensitive, and all who opposes her power. Orphaned while fleeing from Lucia's Regime, Colette seeks refuge in the nation of Archon. Having Awakened to the Shard, her abilities become fully manifest under the guidance of the Archon Council. Joining the Archon Defense Wing, she must confront her own feelings of isolation and despair, to stand against Lucia.
Keywords: anime, army, avant-garde, battle, betrayal, captain, capture, combat, danger, destruction
Where do you draw your line in the sand?
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1327: after a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan monk, is asked to assist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui.
Keywords: 1300s, 1320s, 14th-century, abbey, abbot, accident, altar, ambiguous-title, antichrist, apocalypse
Who, in the name of God, is getting away with murder?
A story of unholy murder.
They believed in God, but traded with the Devil
Sie glaubten an Gott und waren des Teufels.
William of Baskerville: We are very fortunate to have such snowy ground here. It is often the parchment on which the criminal unwittingly writes his autograph. Now, what do you read from these footprints here?
William of Baskerville: Adso, if I knew the answers to everything, I would be teaching theology in Paris.
The Abbot: We found the body after a hailstorm, horribly mutilated, dashed against a rock at the foot of the tower, under a window which was, uh, how shall I say this? I trust...::William of Baskerville: Which was found closed.::The Abbot: Somebody told you?::William of Baskerville: Had it been found open, you would not have spoken of spiritual unease - you would have concluded that he'd fallen.::The Abbot: Brother William, the window cannot be opened! Nor was the glass shattered, nor is there any access to the roof above.
William of Baskerville: My dear Adso, we must not allow ourselves to be influenced by irrational rumors of the Antichrist, hmm? Let us instead exercise our brains and try to solve this tantalizing conundrum.
Jorge de Burgos: Laughter is a devilish wind which deforms, uh, the lineaments of the face and makes men look like monkeys.::William of Baskerville: Monkeys do not laugh. Laughter is particular to men.::Jorge de Burgos: As is sin. Christ never laughed.::William of Baskerville: Can we be so sure?::Jorge de Burgos: There is nothing in the Scriptures to say that he did.::William of Baskerville: And there's nothing in the Scriptures to say that he did not. Why, even the saints have been known to employ comedy, to ridicule the enemies of the Faith. For example, when the pagans plunged St. Maurice into the boiling water, he complained that his bath was too cold. The Sultan put his hand in... scalded himself.
[after seeing a rat while searching for a secret route to the library]::William of Baskerville: The rats love parchment even more than scholars do. Let's follow him!
William of Baskerville: She is already burnt flesh, Adso. Bernardo Gui has spoken: she is a witch.::Adso of Melk: But that's not true, and you know it!::William of Baskerville: I know. I also know that anyone who disputes the verdict of an Inquisitor is guilty of heresy.
William of Baskerville: But what is so alarming about laughter?::Jorge de Burgos: Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith, because without fear of the Devil there is no more need of God.
William of Baskerville: I too was an Inquisitor, but in the early days, when the Inquisition strove to guide, not to punish. And once I had to preside at a trial of a man whose only crime was to have translated a Greek book that conflicted with the Holy Scriptures. Bernardo Gui wanted him condemned as a heretic; I - acquitted the man. Then Bernardo Gui accused *me* of heresy, for having defended him. I appealed to the Pope. I - I was put in prison, tortured, and... and I recanted.::Adso of Melk: What happened then?::William of Baskerville: The man was burned at the stake and I am still alive.
William of Baskerville: The only evidence I see of the antichrist here is everyones desire to see him at work.
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Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey during the Depression and is searching for an escape from her dreary life. Tom Baxter is a dashing young archaeologist in the film "The Purple Rose of Cairo." After losing her job Cecilia goes to see the film in hopes of raising her spirits. Much to her surprise Tom Baxter walks off the screen and into her life. There's only one problem..Tom isn't real. Meanwhile Hollywood is up in arms when they dicover that other Tom Baxters are trying to leave the screen in other theatres. Will Tom ever return and finish the film or will he decide to stay in the real world?
Keywords: 1930s, abusive-husband, actor, actor-meets-character, actress, brothel, city-name-in-title, color-in-title, deception, diner
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything. [Video]
Tom Baxter: You make love without fading out?
Tom Baxter: Dad was a card. I never met him. He died before the movie began.
Cecilia: I just met a wonderful new man. He's fictional but you can't have everything.
The Countess: Go with the real guy, honey, we're limited.::Rita: Go with Tom! He's got no flaws!::Delilah: Go with SOMEBODY, child, 'cause I's gettin' bored.
Tom Baxter: Cecilia, it's clear how miserable you are with your husband. And if he hits you again, you tell me. I'd be forced to knock his teeth out.::Cecilia: I don't think that'd be such a good idea. He's big.::Tom Baxter: I'm sorry. It's written into my character to do it, so I do it.
Tom Baxter: I don't get hurt or bleed, hair doesn't muss; it's one of the advantages of being imaginary.
Tom Baxter: I was thinking about some very deep things. About God and his relation with Irving Saks and R.H. Levine. And I was thinking about life in general. The origin of everything we see about us. The finality of death; how almost magical it seems in the real world, as opposed to the world of celluloid and flickering shadows.::Hooker: [to another hooker] Where did you FIND this clown?
Tom Baxter: [to Cecilia] I love you. I'm honest, dependable, courageous, romantic, and a great kisser.::Gil Shepherd: And I'm real.
Movie Patron: You can't talk to my wife that way - who do you think you are?::The Countess: I'm a genuine countess with a lot of dough, and if that's your wife she's a tub of guts.
Gil's Agent: Tom Baxter's come down off the screen and he's running around New Jersey!... Nobody knows how it happened, but he's done it.::Gil Shepherd: How can he do that? It's not physically possible!::Gil's Agent: In New Jersey anything can happen.
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A group of martial arts students are en route to an island that supposedly is home to the ghosts of martial artists who have lost their honor. A Hitler lookalike and his gang are running a female slavery operation on the island as well. Soon, the two groups meet and all sorts of crazy things happen which include cannibal monks, piranhas, zombies, and more!
Keywords: cannibalism, exploitation, female-full-frontal-nudity, grindhouse, humans-in-cages, independent-film, island, kung-fu, living-dead, martial-arts
...Invaders of the Jade Tombs!
Its nourishment - human flesh. Its guardian - the undead. Its sanctuary - the island
Raw Force! Untamed and Unleashed to Kill!
Once on the island the excitement and horror begins.
One blow! The deathblow!
Bartender: [breaks a block of ice with his head, hands the girl her drink and asks] Wanna have dinner tonight, babycakes?
Religious Freak: Tell me about the centerfold you're doing.::Betty: The centerfold? Well, it's really not for positive sure yet. Well, we still have to...::Religious Freak: [interrupting her] Why are you doing it? For the money?::Betty: Well, like I said, I don't even know if I...::Religious Freak: [interrupting her again] For the publicity?::Betty: Well, sure, I guess you could say that I...::Religious Freak: [interrupting her yet again] You're not doing it for the publicity. I know why you're doing it.::Betty: Why am I doing it then?::Religious Freak: For the devil.::Betty: The devil?::Religious Freak: Yeah. Look around this place. It's the devil's den.::Betty: [chuckles] Are you joking?::Religious Freak: [seriously] No Betty, the devil's no joke.
Hazel Buck: I'm going shopping. Is there anything you need, besides deodorant?
Thomas Speer: That is pure bullshit, mein friend!
Thomas Speer: You can't do nothing right, Cooper! You stupid sonofabitch! You should have been destroyed at birth! That's what I get for teaming up with a hippie!
voice over the PA system: We are now departing. Those of you tossing money, they are again reminding you that the divers requested that you do not throw pennies, nickels, or dimes. Only quarters and above.
voice over the PA system: Those of you who wish to end up sitting on the toilet for the rest of the trip, with violent, projectile diarrhea, try the Hungarian food in our restaurant, courtesy of Michelle the Hungarian bitch.
Captain Harry Dodds: Madam will you please get...::Hazel Buck: [interrupts him] Don't call me madam!::Captain Harry Dodds: Mrs. Buck will you...::Hazel Buck: That Ms. Buck!
Blonde: [while stripping down to her underwear] I took this cruise to get myself out of the country.::Steve: Why?::Blonde: There's a stupid little murder warrant out for my arrest::[throws her underwear over her shoulder, then lays down on the bed, completely nude, on her stomach]
Blonde: [after being tied to the bed, and being spanked by the biker] Get your filthy hands off me, asshole!