- published: 11 Sep 2015
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A surname or family name is a name added to a given name. In many cases, a surname is a family name and many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name". In the western hemisphere, it is commonly synonymous with last name because it is usually placed at the end of a person's given name.
In most Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries, two or more last names (or surnames) may be used. In China, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Taiwan, Vietnam, and parts of India, the family name is placed before a person's given name.
The style of having both a family name (surname) and a given name (forename) is far from universal. In many countries, it is common for ordinary people to have only one name or mononym.
The concept of a "surname" is a relatively recent historical development, evolving from a medieval naming practice called a "byname". Based on an individual's occupation or area of residence, a byname would be used in situations where more than one person had the same name.
Actors: Lisa Norcia (costume designer), Jeanette Brill (director), Jeanette Brill (producer), Rick Osako (producer), Rick Osako (director), Elizabeth Kouri (producer), Elizabeth Kouri (actress), Elizabeth Kouri (writer), Melanie Jones (producer), Mat Gifford (actor), Sam Yano (editor), Gabrielle Kouri (miscellaneous crew), Tina Rhodes (miscellaneous crew), Patricia Garcia (actress), Joseph Botello (actor),
Plot: A young Parisian woman strolling through a city park, lovingly recalls her night with a great master of art. Through her seductive tale we see the master who is inspired by his beautiful muse. Her descriptions of that night are like a painter's brush strokes. Her tale of art, love, talent, and passion carries us away to another world. But when the colors of the painting are blurred, which world is reality?
Genres: Short,Actors: Jonathan Shore (producer), Cassandra Barbour (miscellaneous crew), Paul Brooks (producer), Mandy Moore (actress), Shay Cunliffe (costume designer), David Kitay (composer), Stephen Collins (actor), Michael Q. Schmidt (actor), Lauren Graham (actress), Mary Pat Gleason (actress), Diane Keaton (actress), Tony Hale (actor), Curt Clendenin (actor), Jean Hodges (miscellaneous crew), Marc C. Geschwind (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Daphne Wilder is a mother whose love knows no bounds or boundaries. She is the proud mom of three daughters: stable psychologist Maggie, sexy and irreverent Mae and insecure, adorable Milly - who, when it comes to men, is like psychotic flypaper. In order to prevent her youngest from making the same mistakes she did, Daphne decides to set Milly up with the perfect man. Little does Milly know, however, that her mom placed an ad in the on-line personals to find him. Comic mayhem unfolds as Daphne continues to do the wrong thing for the right reasons...all in the name of love. In a battle of strong wills, the mother-daughter dynamic is tested in all its fierce, wacky complexity. The girls help Daphne finally discover the truths and impossibilities of motherly love, all while trying to answer the questions: where does it begin and where should it end?
Keywords: architect, balloon, beach, birthday-party, breakup, cake, caterer, cell-phone, cheating-on-boyfriend, chick-flickActors: Barbara Hammer (producer), Barbara Hammer (editor), Barbara Hammer (director), Barbara Hammer (writer), Bonnie Rowan (miscellaneous crew), Francis Dumaurier (actor), Barbara Klutinis (actress), Alvin Epstein (actor), Ryan Cunningham (miscellaneous crew), Denys Colomb Daunant (actor), Jacqueline Chambord (actress), Lisa Fittko (actress), Lisa Fonti-Straus (miscellaneous crew), Lisa Fonti-Straus (miscellaneous crew), Tony Paschall (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Documentary, Drama, War,Actors: Larry David (writer), Debra McGuire (costume designer), Rosanna Huffman (actress), Kristin Davis (actress), Steven Weber (actor), Jill Talley (actress), Larry David (actor), Larry David (actor), Larry David (actor), Jack Kehler (actor), Orlando Jones (actor), Philip Baker Hall (actor), Richard Gant (actor), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Larry David (director),
Plot: Two cousins and friends, Richie and Evan, go to Atlantic City to gamble. Richie loses all he has at slot machines and asks Evan for two more coins for a last attempt. That last attempt brings a $400,000 jackpot for Richie. No wonder Evan turns greedy and jealous.
Keywords: atlantic-city-new-jersey, brain-surgery, bulgaria, casino, cousin-cousin-relationship, feud, funeral, hospital, jackpot, jealousyActors: Charles Campbell (actor), Akira Kamiya (actor), Samantha Inoue Harte (actress), Bill Wise (actor), Lowell Bartholomee (actor), Gary Dehan (actor), Ken Webster (actor), Edi Patterson (actress), Edi Patterson (actress), Lou Perryman (actor), Jessica Schwartz (actress), Diane Perella (actress), Gray G. Haddock (actor), David Jones (actor), Lainie Frasier (actress),
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Animation, Fantasy,Actors: Elizabeth Peña (actress), Paul Mazursky (writer), Michael Yama (actor), Bette Midler (actress), Paul Mazursky (producer), Sam Sako (actor), Barry Primus (actor), Nick Nolte (actor), Michael Greene (actor), Paul Mazursky (actor), Kevin Deon (actor), Little Richard (actor), Richard Dreyfuss (actor), Paul Mazursky (director), Albert Wolsky (costume designer),
Plot: Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man, his wife is only interested in yoga, aerobics and other meditation classes, and he sleeps with the house maid. Their teenage son is confused about his sexuality and their daughter is suffering from eating disorders. While they are celebrating thanksgiving having plenty of food, street tramp Jerry is hungry, homeless, sleeping rough and has lost his dog. Jerry decides to end his life by drowning himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues him and invites him to stay for a while. How does this stranger change the life style of this family?
Keywords: adulterous-wife, adultery, aerobics, affair-with-a-maid, animal-psychiatrist, bare-chested-male, based-on-play, bathrobe, beach, beardSee the world the way I do
Through the eyes of a bitter truth
Fear will shoot through your soul.
You raise your cup and drink their blood
You've gained the power, but you've lost your soul
Oh, what have you done?
Can you feel their breath?
Like ice down your spine
They are here
Hounds of hell, sniffing your heals
Now there's nowhere to hide
No escape for you
You know you're doomed
You're going to die
[SOLO]
Cast away your chains and run
The battle for your life's began
Don't ever look back.
You can hear the hideous cries
They're getting close, you know they're near
Oh, they'll tear you apart
Can you feel their breath?
Like ice down your spine
They are here
Hounds of hell, sniffing your heals
Now there's nowhere to hide
No escape for you
You know you're doomed
You're going to die
[SOLO]
Hounds of hell, sniffing your heals
Now there's nowhere to hide
No escape for you
You know you're doomed
You're going to die