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Valedictorian is an academic title of success used in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines for the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony (called a valedictory). The chosen valedictorian is the student with the highest ranking among his/her graduating class. The term is an Anglicized derivation of the Latin vale dicere ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony. So the valedictory address generally is considered a final farewell to classmates, before they disperse to pursue their individual paths after graduating.
In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, India, and the United Kingdom, the title valedictorian is not used frequently. In Australia, the title is sometimes awarded to a member of a graduating university class on the basis of contribution to the school rather than academic success. The highest-ranking student in a graduating class is often referred to as dux (Latin for "leader"), and may or may not give a speech. In France the term Major de promotion ("first in class") is used, although the term is not related to any ceremonial role, as there are rarely graduation ceremonies in schools or universities.
Actors: Tim Hellman (miscellaneous crew), Mark Donnell (producer), Mark Donnell (actor), Mark Donnell (actor), Mark Donnell (costume designer), Mark Donnell (writer), Craig Richards (director), Craig Richards (editor), Craig Richards (actor), Craig Richards (producer), Catherine Johnson (actress), Catherine Johnson (actress), Deone Carrie Jennings (actress), Ian Reed Kesler (actor), Eric Rollofson (composer),
Plot: Chip Douglas is a washed-out alcoholic car salesman at a used car lot. With the endless availability of information over the Internet, customers can now get any information about any car they want. They can find out if it's ever been in a wreck, theft recovery or water damage by means of "CARFAX." In addition, they can also find out a vehicle's true value by factory invoice or Kelly Blue Book, making it almost impossible to make any profit. Now, those still in the business are either trying to come up with scams to make money at it, or to get out of it entirely. While Chip is at an off-track racing bar, he happens across a drink called a Molotov Cocktail. That's when he gets the great idea of burning a bunch of cars forcing people to replace them. Chip then solicits his co-worker buddy John Harris to carry out his desperate plan. Everything works out great, or so they believe. Since all the cars that were destroyed were from their previous customers, they obviously become the prime suspects for the crime. During this time, the other salespeople are coming up with their own ways to get out of the business. Ramone Cordova is a Mexican immigrant that moved to this country so doctors could do studies on his right-hand index finger. For some unknown reason this finger continued to grow after he was fully developed and, by this point, the digit grown to nine inches long. Since he wasn't making much of a living at selling cars, he decided to keep selling them until he could become a porn star. Ramone writes his own porn screenplay that only he could star in, contributing slapstick elements to the story. The "in-your-face" humor is brought by the antagonist, Justin Rhoads, who is a chemically-imbalanced schizophrenic and delusional. Throughout the film, he daydreams about killing his customers and co-workers. He, in a hilarious way, will offend just about every type of person he encounters, delighting the audience when he is framed for arson and insurance fraud.
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama,Actors: Irwin M. Rappaport (miscellaneous crew), Daniel Veluzat (miscellaneous crew), Frances Conroy (actress), Winona Ryder (actress), Sean Astin (actor), Dee Wallace (actress), Joanna Cassidy (actress), Jon Cryer (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Brian Austin Green (actor), Scott Michael Campbell (actor), Michael Gross (actor), Chevy Chase (actor), Daniel Veluzat (miscellaneous crew), Silver Tree (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: The film centers on a successful author who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom. The film is described as a "knowing-your-age comedy".
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance,Actors: Mila Kunis (actress), Clifton Collins Jr. (producer), Jason Mewes (actor), Jacob Vargas (actor), Emmanuelle Chriqui (actress), Clifton Collins Jr. (actor), Priscilla Barnes (actress), Emilio Rivera (actor), Jimmy Bridges (actor), Michael Rapaport (actor), John Doe (actor), Tony Todd (actor), Marshall Manesh (actor), Sam Maccarone (actor), Glenn Shadix (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Joseph Trapanese (composer), Kate VanDevender (actress), Nate Golon (actor), Nate Golon (actor), Reynald Adolphe (actor), Reynald Adolphe (producer), Reynald Adolphe (director), Reynald Adolphe (editor), Jia Taylor (actress), Randall Glueck (actor), Gregory Moran (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Dan Rather (actor), Marcella Bremond (miscellaneous crew), Kojo Lewis (miscellaneous crew), Kubilay Uner (composer), Tyler Moore (actor), Christine Kellogg-Darrin (actress), Jan Turetsky (miscellaneous crew), Jessica Hong (miscellaneous crew), Gregory V. Sherman (writer), Jeff Yorkes (editor), Matthew Fahey (actor), Genevieve Jones (actress), Lane Garrison (actor), Jessica Jann (actress), Devon Iott (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Shelley Calene-Black (actress), Chris Patton (actor), Vic Mignogna (actor), John Swasey (actor), Vic Mignogna (actor), Vic Mignogna (actor), Jason Douglas (actor), Greg Ayres (actor), Greg Ayres (actor), Andy McAvin (actor), Greg Ayres (actor), Jason Douglas (actor), Greg Ayres (actor), Luci Christian (actress), Luci Christian (actress),
Plot: He's the only son of a mother who runs a hair salon while also being the "best fighter" of Moonduk High School. His name's Joong-pil, and his days are really tough. But the most important part of his day is going to school. Firstly, to meet the expectations of his followers and to frequently make his presence known, he has to fight other groups trying to take over his position. He also has to look after the rooftop of the school building which is used as their hideout. Adding to this, he has to look after a rollerskating field, a big hangout for kids, and he's even in the dirty magazines trade at school to earn some extra cash. There's nothing that Joong-pil doesn't have his hands on already. And under Joong-pil's protection and threats, he maintains a peaceful relationship with Dan-gun's gang, who holds the number two spot at school. But one day, Cupid's arrow unexpectedly strikes Joong-pil's heart who before had nothing to worry about and fear. It's Min-hee, the prettiest girl of the neighborhood girls high school, Jeonglan. But not long before his pink puppy love starts, his cozy life becomes threatened by a newcomer. One day, Joong-pil hears that a transfer student named Sang-man suddenly appeared like a gushing storm and wants to take over the school. Not only the students, but even his righthand man Soo-dong try to incite a fight between Joong-pil and Sang-man, which would become a legend in itself. But strangely enough, Joong-pil seems to avoid getting into a fight with Sang-man. But two kings can't exist in one land, and the showdown draws closer. Meanwhile, the leader of the "Five Princesses Gang", Na-young, who has a big crush on Joong-pil finds out that Min-hee is close to him and threatens her by all means. But instead of being the model student Na-young thought she was, Na-young realizes that she has a strong rival on her hands when Min-hee shows off her undaunted attitude. She learns that she's the best student and worst troublemaker of Jeonglan Girls High School. Two different girls who became rivals over the same guy start to compete for Joong-pil's heart in their own way. As time goes by, the situation gets worse as Dan-gun's gang sides with Sang-man. Joong-pil realizes he's in a tight spot. In the meantime, Na-young who has a grueling fight with Sang-man to protect Joong-pil fails drastically and comes back almost half-alive. Now, the fight against Sang-man to determine the strongest fighter at Munduk High School seems inevitable. At last, the countdown to the final fight begins as Joong-pil fights to hold his throne.
Keywords: taekwondoActors: Harvey Weinstein (producer), Bob Weinstein (director), Harvey Weinstein (writer), Scott Schaffer (miscellaneous crew), Harvey Weinstein (director), Bob Weinstein (writer), Marisa Tomei (actress), Pete Antico (actor), Harold Gould (actor), Raymond J. Barry (actor), Bob Weinstein (producer), Jeffrey Silver (miscellaneous crew), Timothy Carhart (actor), John Bennes (actor), William Newman (actor),
Plot: Danny, Spikes and Silk have just recently graduated from high school in New York. Danny finds a title deed for a huge house in a small town. He has a dream to turn it into a Rock n' Roll hotel. The townspeople though are not very welcome to the New Yorkers. With a little help from an aging stockbroker, a local girl, and the "stockholders" (friends from New York), they are able to help Danny pursue his dream.
Keywords: dance, daydream, friend, gossip, hotel, independent-film, inheritance, little-sister, pop-music, prankActors: Jerry Lee Lewis (writer), Graham Jarvis (actor), Ann-Margret (actress), Bruce Dern (actor), Michael Kane (actor), Helen Hughes (actress), Sid Krofft (producer), Marty Krofft (producer), Geoffrey Bowes (actor), Bob Cooper (producer), Eric Christmas (actor), Deborah Wakeham (actress), Patricia Hamilton (actress), Norma Dell'Agnese (actress), Elias Zarou (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Drama,Actors: David Shire (composer), Michael A. Hoey (editor), Harry Keller (producer), Michael A. Hoey (actor), John Candy (actor), William Atherton (actor), Sam Bottoms (actor), Paul Bogart (producer), Paul Bogart (director), Murray Westgate (actor), Jerry Houser (actor), Jim Henshaw (actor), Gino Marrocco (actor), Ed McNamara (actor), Rummy Bishop (actor),
Plot: Sequel to "Summer of '42" reunites Hermie, Oscy and Benjie as they graduate from high school. Benjie departs shortly to war while Hermie and Oscy go on to college and experience fraternity hazings, cheating on exams, sex scandals and other unsavory college activities. Hermie grows apart from his childhood friend Oscy and begins a relationship with Julie that allows him to settle down into maturity.
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