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For 22 years Vince Carter and his Embassy of Hope Foundation have been hosting community members at the annual Vince Carter Charity Gala. On August 10, 2019 at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach, friends, family, and community leaders came together to recognize the outstanding work of Joyce Cusack and Bobby Thigpen. They were the recipients of the 2019 Embassy of Hope Foundation Hall of Fame Award. “Joyce Cusack has sacrificed a major portion of her life to serving others as an elected official, and Bobby Thigpen works tirelessly to help organizations and individuals who need help,” said Carter, former NBA All-Star and member of the Atlanta Hawks. In addition, the Embassy of Hope Foundation recognized Joseph “Joey” Smith, a student at Hinson Middle School, with its Young Philanthropist Award for his outstanding dedication and support for the foundation’s work of helping those less fortunate. Carter’s comment, “Joey could run our food basket giveaway at Christmas, because he has been volunteering since he was in elementary school.”
“This gala is one of my favorite fundraising events,” said Carter. “It is an opportunity for people to come together, enjoy themselves and help us raise money for local programs within our community.” The gala, a black-tie optional affair, included entertainment by MPiRE, plenty of food, recognition of the foundation’s scholarship winners, and lots of fun. There was a silent auction of numerous gift baskets donated by friends and members of the Embassy of Hope Board of Directors, as well as exquisite jewelry available for purchase from J’aime Bijoux LLC, wholesale private jeweler Jaime Yeomans.
In addition to the dancing, auctions, and camaraderie, attendees enjoyed “off the cuff” vintage Vince Carter comments about his career, which is drawing to a close, his continuing desire to help others, his passion for helping young people see their potential, and his dreams for a better life for those less fortunate. “It doesn’t get any better than this,” said one of the gala attendees.
Proceeds benefit children and family programs and the Embassy of Hope “Believing in Your Dreams” Scholarship Fund. Since its inception in 1998, Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation has donated over 1.9 million dollars in the United States and Canada.
The Children's Own Readers "Friends" Primer by Mary E. Pennell and Alice M. Cusack, 1936, Kansas City, Missouri. Illustrator Marguerite Davis.
The production crew is in downtown Anchorage right now (11-5-2011) shooting on 5th St. and this is one of the buildings in the movie. "Wild Cherry" must be a strip club in the scene, but there really is no such club in Anchorage anymore. Decades ago , there was a Wild Cherry, according to friends and my (ahem) dad.
Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of The Hill in conversation with Sen. Capri Cafaro, Ohio State Senator (District 32) & Former Ohio Senate Minority Leader; Chris Kofinis, CEO, Park Street Strategies; Penny Lee, Democratic Strategist & Former Executive Director of Democratic Governors Association
“The Children’s Own Readers - Book One” by Mary E. Penell and Alice M. Cusack, 1929, illustrated by Marguerite Davis. Again starring Jimmy Dale and Beverly.
A marionette is a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings depending on regional variations. A marionette's puppeteer is called a marionettist. Marionettes are operated with the puppeteer hidden or revealed to an audience by using a vertical or horizontal control bar in different forms of theatres or entertainment venues. They have also been used in films and on television. The attachment of the strings varies according to its character or purpose.
ETYMOLOGY
In French. marionette = "little Mary". One of the first figures to be made into a marionette was the Virgin Mary, hence the name.
HISTORY
ANCIENT TIMES
Puppetry is an ancient form of performance. Some historians claim that they pre-date actors in theatre. There is evidence that they were used in Egypt as early as 2000 BC when string-operated figures of wood were manipulated to perform the action of kneading bread, and other string controlled objects. Wire controlled, articulated puppets made of clay and ivory have been found in Egyptian tombs. Marionette puppetry was used to display rituals and ceremonies using these string-operated figurines back in ancient times and is used today.
Puppetry was practiced in Ancient Greece and the oldest written records of puppetry can be found in the works of Herodotus and Xenophon, dating from the 5th century BC. The Greek word translated as "puppet" is "νευρόσπαστος" (nevrospastos), which literally means "drawn by strings, string-pulling", from "νεῦρον" (nevron), meaning either "sinew, tendon, muscle, string", or "wire", and "σπάω" (spaō), meaning "draw, pull".
Aristotle (384–322 BC) discusses puppets in his work On the Motion of Animals.
The movements of animals may be compared with those of automatic puppets, which are set going on the occasion of a tiny movement; the levers are released, and strike the twisted strings against one another.
Archimedes is known to have worked with marionettes. Plato's work also contains references to puppetry. The Iliad and the Odyssey were presented using puppetry. The roots of European puppetry probably extend back to the Greek plays with puppets played to the "common people" in the 5th century BC. By the 3rd century BC these plays would appear in the Theatre of Dionysus at the Acropolis.
In ancient Greece and Rome clay and ivory dolls, dated from around 500 BC, were found in children's tombs. These dolls had articulated arms and legs, some of which had an iron rod extending up from the tops of their heads. This rod was used to manipulate the doll from above, exactly as is done today in Sicilian puppetry. A few of these dolls had strings in place of the rods. Some researchers believe these ancient figures were mere toys and not puppets due to their small size.
The Indian word "sutradhara" refers to the show-manager of theatrical performances (or a puppet-player), and also means literally "string-puller" or "string-holder".
SICILIAN MARIONETTES
The sides of donkey carts are decorated with intricate, painted scenes from the Frankish romantic poems, such as The Song of Roland. These same tales are enacted in traditional puppet theatres featuring hand-made marionettes of wood, an art form called "L'Opera deî Pupi" ("Opera of the puppets") in Sicilian. The opera of the puppets and the Sicilian tradition of cantastorî (singers of tales) are rooted in the Provençal troubadour tradition in Sicily during the reign of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, in the first half of the 13th century. A great place to see this marionette art is the puppet theatres of Palermo, Sicily.
MARIONETTE OPERAS
In the 18th century, operas were specifically composed for marionettes. Mozart as a child had seen marionettes. Gluck, Haydn, de Falla and Respighi all composed adult operas for marionettes. Lewis Carroll composed marionette operas and plays for his siblings' entertainment. Today in Salzburg in Austria, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre still continues the tradition of presenting full-length opera using marionettes in their own purpose-built theatre.
The Opera dei Pupi, Sicilian puppet theater, was relisted on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.
MARIONETTES IN MODERN TIMES
Marionettes are sometimes referred to as "puppets", but the term "marionettes" is more precise, distinguishing them from other forms of puppetry, such as finger, glove, rod and shadow puppetry.
In the UK the renaissance of Marionettes during the late 19th and early 20th century was driven by W. H. Whanslaw and Waldo Lanchester, two of the co-founders of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild. The only purpose-built UK marionette theatre is The Harlequin Puppet Theatre (built 1958) in Rhos on Sea, North Wales, Founded by the late Eric Bramall FRSA and continued by Chris Somerville. Other theatres that occasionally perform with marionettes are the Little Angel Theatre founded by John and Lyndie Wright in Islington, London, Whose first ever show The Wild Night Of The Witches was a marionette play, It opened the theatre in 1961 and was revived for the 50th anniversary in 2011 The Norwich Puppet Theatre founded by Ray & Joan DaSilva sometimes present marionette shows and the Puppet Theatre Barge continue to perform using long string marionettes throughout the year, founded by Gren Middleton and Juliet Rogers. The barge is based in Little Venice, London during the winter months and tours to places such as Richmond Upon Thames during the summer.
In Scotland, Dr Malcolm Knight has championed the art form and over the last 25 years the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre[12] has acted as a catalyst, a lead agency, and as a resource centre for all those with an interest in mask and puppet theatre.
In Austria the Salzburg Marionette Theatre was founded in 1913 by Professor Anton Aicher. Aicher was heavily influenced by Count Franz Pocci who founded the Munich Marionette Theatre in Germany in 1855. Until 2012, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre was under the artistic direction of his granddaughter, Gretl Aicher, who commented on her lasting interest in marionettes, "What then is the fascination of a life with marionettes? Is it the pleasure of performing? The appeal of mastering an 'instrument' to the point of virtuosity? The transformation of one's own self? For me, it is the process of empathizing with mind and soul, of feeling at one with music and movement that bring these much loved creatures to life. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre performs mainly operas such as Die Fledermaus and The Magic Flute and a small number of ballets such as The Nutcracker. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre productions are aimed for adults although children are welcome. There is also a marionette theatre at Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna. Marionette theatre also had a very long history in entertainment in Prague,
In the Czech Republic Marionette theatre has a very long history in entertainment in Prague, An important organisation is the National Marionette Theatre. Its repertoire mainly features a marionette production of Mozart's famous Don Giovanni. The production has period costumes and a beautifully designed 18th-century setting. There are numerous other companies including, Buchty a Loutky ("Cakes and Puppets") founded by Marek Bečka. Rocky IX and Tibet are just two works in the repertoire.
In Australia, like in many other countries, there is a continuing tradition of marionette puppetry. Norman Hetherington OAM, Peter Scriven, founder of the Marionette Theatre of Australia, Richard Bradshaw OAM and David Splatt (Smallpox Theatre) are notable puppeteers.
In Picardy, Lafleur is a marionette from Amiens. The Cabotans d'Amiens are hand carved, using wood, with a central rod and strings for the arms and legs. In France, the most famous puppet is the Guignol which is a hand puppet created in Lyon in 1808.
TELEVISION FILM
With the rise in popularity of television and film, marionettes found a rise in popularity especially in children's programming. The story of Pinocchio and its Disney adaptation (Pinocchio), which was released in 1940, is a story about a marionette. In 1947, Howdy Doody introduced marionettes to children's television, with Howdy Doody (the main character) being a marionette, as well as some other characters.
In the 1950s, Bil Baird and Cora Eisenberg presented a great number of marionette shows for television, and were also responsible for the Lonely Goatherd sequence from the classic film The Sound of Music. Bil Baird also wrote a classic book on his work. In Australia, a program called Mr. Squiggle, using a marionette central character of the same name, ran for just over 40 years (1959–1999). Another program for children using puppetry was the Magic Circle Club featuring puppets Cassius Cuckoo and Leonardo de Funbird.
From the 1940s onwards, the BBC in the United Kingdom, produced a wide series of marionette programmes for children and then created The BBC Television Puppet Theatre based in Lime Grove Studios from 1955–1964, Usually under the title Watch With Mother The various programmes included Whirligig, The Woodentops, Bill and Ben, Muffin The Mule, Rubovia a series created by Gordon Murray and Andy Pandy. Later in the 1960s, Gerry Anderson with his wife, Sylvia Anderson and colleagues made a number of hit series, Fireball XL5, Stingray and Thunderbirds, which pioneered a technique combining marionettes and electronics. This allowed for radio control moving of the mouth of a marionettes. The technique was patented and called "supermarionation". The programs have been shown all around the world and are now widely distributed on DVD. Anderson also made two films, Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6.[15] During the 1970s in the UK TV series using marionettes include The Adventures of Rupert Bear, Mumfie and Cloppa Castle. Some marionettes appear in Pipkins namely Octavia Ostrich. More recently marionettes are starting to re emerge on the TV screen, Coca Cola Have used marionettes to create a series of adverts based in an office and music videos use them regularly as metaphors.
Marionettes are featured in the 1999 film, Being John Malkovich. John Cusack played a manipulator who referred to himself as a puppeteer.
The BBC children's show Playbus (later Playdays) used many puppets during their commission, notably a singing and dancing marionette called Lizzie Dreams, sometimes paired up with another marionette called Nick.
Team America: World Police is a 2004 movie made by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker which uses a crude, naive, child like style of supermarionation as in Thunderbirds. Matt Stone and Trey Parker dubbed their version "Supercrappymation" due to the fact they intentionally left the strings visible among other reasons.
Also appearing in 2004 was the full-length, award-winning marionette fantasy film Strings, directed by Dane Anders Rønnow Klarlund.
A marionette was also used in the Doctor Who episode "The Shakespeare Code".
Pixar uses its own proprietary software called Marionette to create its animations but this has nothing to do with puppetry except in name.
TYPES OF MARIONETTE CONTROL BAR
CHINESE/ASIAN PADDLE CONTROL
This type of control has many strings attached to a rounded rectangular paddle with a short handle, all the strings are attached and hang from the outer edge of the paddle and are used by selecting each string with the opposite hand and pulling to control the figure which hangs below.
HORIZONTAL CONTROL
This control is a bar which is held in the hand in a horizontal plane. There can be numerous bars at right angles to the central bar, which in turn attaches via wires to the hands, shoulders, back, etc. A smaller plate is usually hung under the main bar, and this carries the head strings; likewise, a detachable clip usually holds the leg bar. This style of control is generally used in the USA for human figures and is also known as the American control. A similar control is almost universally used for quadruped animals; as it emulates the basic shape of the animal, rocking it from side to side will control the leg movements in unison. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre in Austria also uses a variant of this style for its human characters.
VERTICAL CONTROL
This type of control is an upright bar which has various smaller bars inserted at right angles from which the head, shoulder, back etc. strings etc. are attached to. This control usually has a detachable leg bar which controls walking when held in the opposite hand. The arms are controlled by wires which are inserted into a hole in the shaft bent at approximately 45 degrees to the shaft and hang loosely with a loop at the end to attach the hand strings, these are then moved by the fingers holding the main shaft. A tilt of the main upright, controls the head and body with a fine nuance, This type of control is usually called the British control. Another variation of the vertical control is found in Europe usually a rigid wire rod extends from the centre of the head upwards and fixed rigidly to the control, The leg bar is inserted through the main upright but pivots on a pin to allow movement of the legs.
STYLES OF MARIONETTES
SICILIAN MARIONETTES
Sicilian marionettes are among the simplest marionettes to operate. They are usually carved out of wood and have a sturdy rod which extends up through the body into the head. This rod, and one string attached to the hand, controls the manipulation of the puppet.
CZECH MARIONETTES
Czech rod marionettes are similar to Sicilian ones though they are more complex. They are hand carved, usually using lime wood. The marionettes have the central rod like the Sicilian marionette but also have strings for the arms and legs. Sometimes they also use string to control a mouth or movable ears. These require more skilled manipulation. Czechs also have marionettes that have no central rod and strings that are attached to the head, shoulders and back. These are the most difficult marionettes to manipulate due to the absence of the central rod. Miroslav Trejtnar is an acknowledged master puppeteer and teacher of traditional Czech marionette making skills.
BURMESE MARIONETTES
Burmese marionettes are all string operated and are a popular art in Burma. Marionettes are called Yoke thé (lit. miniatures) and are almost always performed in operas. A Burmese marionette troupe must have 27 characters, including a king, animals such as horse, elephant, tiger, monkey and parrot, ministers, prince and princess and buffoons A hsaing waing, a traditional Burmese orchestra usually provides the music. Burmese marionettes are very intricate and dexterous as they employ 18 (for male characters) or 19 (for female) wires, each puppet controlled only by one puppeteer.
WIKIPEDIA
Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of The Hill in conversation with Alex Conant, Partner, Firehouse Strategies;
John Feehery, President of Communications & Director of Government Affairs, Quinn Gillespie and Associate;
Josh Holmes, President & Founding Partner, Cavalry LLC & Former Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell;
Michael Steele, Former RNC Chairman and MSNBC Political Analyst.
To Ken Pearson: Thank you For taking the Time to Stop By; you Remind me of John Cusack, For "Say Anything" Michael Cudlitz 2017
Me, John Cusack & Shuna on the set of High Fidelity, which was set up in the Earwax Cafe, which was 1/2 block from my flat in Chicago. Katherine Zita Jones was somewhere on set too but we didn't see her. 4/99
This private residence in the city of Los Angeles was the location used as Joanne's home in the 1985 romantic comedy "Better Off Dead".
This home is located at 899 W. Kensington Rd, Los Angeles.
"CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC"
(L-R) Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Isla Fisher
Ph: Abbot Genser
© Touchstone Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
La apuesta del casting de Confesiones de una compradora compulsiva eran sin duda sus personajes secundarios: John Goodman, Joan Cusack, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas y Lynn Redgrave.
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of individual memorials attached to trees throughout the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas, Staffordshire, England. Sadly, this one is not the newest one, but is a poignant reminder that wars go on, and men and women continue to die serving their country, their names as they fall added to a never ending list.
Gunner Cusack was participating in a routine reassurance patrol when he was killed aged 21 during a small arms fire engagement with insurgent forces in an area around Enezai Village.
He was born on 16 September 1989 in Stoke-on-Trent. He joined the Army in September 2006, attending the Army Foundation College, Harrogate.
Upon completion of his training, he was posted to 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, then based in Osnabrück, Germany.
He joined 97 Battery (Lawson's Company) and deployed to Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 7 as a member of a light gun detachment. Upon returning from Afghanistan, he moved with the regiment to Topcliffe, North Yorkshire.
Having impressed with his fitness, aptitude and enthusiasm, Gunner Cusack was selected to transfer to a Fire Support Team and undertook extensive training in Canada between June and July 2009 before commencing Mission Specific Training for Operation HERRICK 12 in September last year.
His Fire Support Team moved under the command of 129 (Dragon) Battery at the beginning of 2010 and he deployed to Afghanistan in March, based in Nahr-e Saraj (South) with Malta Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, supporting 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
During his time in Afghanistan, his Fire Support Team conducted dozens of joint patrols with the Afghan National Army to reassure the local population in Nahr-e Saraj and prevent intimidation of villagers by the insurgents.
It was on one of these reassurance patrols in an area around Enezai Village that he was killed in action during a small arms fire engagement with insurgent forces.
A keen sportsman and fitness enthusiast, Gunner Cusack thrived on life. Whether boxing, playing football or in the gym, he gave his all.
He excelled in his position as Fire Support Team signaller and was a key personality within his crew. Socially gregarious, he was an extremely popular member of his battery, and his energy and enthusiasm were contagious.
An only child, he leaves behind his mother Tracey, father Sean and step-dad Dave.
"Gunner Zak Cusack was a big man with the personality to go with it. Young, fit and with a healthy love of life, he was always close to, or at the heart of, the action."
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Squier
Gunner Cusack's family said:
"Zak was a courageous, compassionate and charismatic young man. We are justly proud of not only the job that he did, but of the complete person we all knew and loved. For such a young man, Zak's infectious sense of humour, appetite for life and truly romantic heart inspired so many others.
"Zak's loss leaves a hole in our hearts, a chasm in our lives and many, many other broken hearts behind. He had a fire in his soul that will burn brightly in all our memories. He is our beautiful boy, loving son and best friend; in Zak's own words, 'he is a ledge' (legend)."
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Squier, Commanding Officer, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Gunner Zak Cusack was a big man with the personality to go with it. Young, fit and with a healthy love of life, he was always close to, or at the heart of, the action.
"A Stoke City fan in the North East Gunners will always have his work cut out, but his combination of cheeky charm and buoyant character always won out.
"As a soldier he had already given more than most in his short life. This was his second tour of Afghanistan having deployed in 2007 on his 18th birthday. True to his character and commitment he fought hard to move from the Gun Line to become a member of a Fire Support Team.
"Here his true potential shone through – he was a man made for the role. He fell as he had lived life, in the thick of things and with his mates in 97 Battery (Lawson's Company) and B (Malta) Company 1 MERCIAN.
"My thoughts and condolences go out to his parents Tracey and Sean and his many friends at home whose true loss we can only imagine. He will remain Forever Fourth."
Major Rich Grover, Company Commander B (Malta) Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) said:
"In the short time I had the privilege of commanding Gunner Cusack, he proved to be a highly professional and competent forward observer who carried a ready smile and fun loving attitude.
"The measure of the man was the fact that the platoons wanted him with them for the patrols as they trusted him, and he had already proven that when the going got tough, he was able to step up to the plate and deliver; just the type of man required in a tight spot.
"His loss will be felt by us all, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends, all those who love him."
"Although having only been attached to my Battery for a short time, Gunner Zak Cusack has made a lasting impression on all of us."
Major Nick Constable
Major Matt Birch, Battery Commander 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Gunner Zak Cusack was an excellent man and soldier whom I got to know well whilst working in the confines of the same vehicle for a two month exercise in BATUS, Canada, last year.
"This was effectively the beginning of our build-up training for the current deployment to Afghanistan; I was immediately struck by his energy and work ethic whilst being in the field. This was Zak at his best, a fit and resourceful soldier who cared and worked tirelessly for the other members of the Battery.
"When we were challenged by hard times he would maintain a level head but also lighten our spirits with his enduring wit.
"This strength of character and fun loving attitude made him a central character on the Battery's social stage.
"His professionalism made him respected throughout the Battery; I already anticipated promoting him during this tour and he was displaying the capability to develop further within the Battery's Tactical Group.
"He proved himself on operations during both tours of Afghanistan, as the soldier that you wanted by your side in the face of adversity.
"He embodied the Lawson's spirit of professionalism and fun. His loss will affect the heart of the Battery family and we know that the remainder of us will have to work twice as hard to make up for the huge gap he has left.
"Zak personified the spirit of an artilleryman at its best and we will miss him deeply.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this most difficult of times."
Major Nick Constable, Battery Commander 129 (Dragon) Battery, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Although having only been attached to my Battery for a short time, Gunner Zak Cusack has made a lasting impression on all of us.
"He was a young man with tremendous energy, a sharp wit and a zest for life.
"His stories of escapades on the town with his many friends were a constant source of amusement.
"I knew Zak as a soldier in a job which he loved and focussed on operations. He was an extremely capable forward observer with tremendous potential for the future, a talented radio operator and a courageous individual who would put his team members and friends before himself.
"Only one week prior to his tragic death, exhausted, whilst returning from a patrol which received a casualty he relieved a tiring stretcher party of their burden by putting his injured colleague over his shoulders and carrying him through boggy terrain to safety; such was the determined and selfless character of Gunner Cusack."
Capt Stu Lennox, Fire Support Team Commander, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"I have never seen Zak without a smile on his face. He was a constant source of morale and cherished not only by his Fire Support Team but the entire Battery.
"He had incredible potential and ability and also a thirst for fun and adventure.
"Zak was dedicated to his physical fitness, his friends and his job within the Fire Support Team.
"He was always a good addition to any social occasion and would often tell me stories of his crazy nights out.
"I have never seen Zak without a smile on his face. He was a constant source of morale and cherished not only by his Fire Support Team but the entire Battery."
Capt Stu Lennox
"However, at the same time, he would spend many hours a day in the gym ensuring he was both capable of doing his job and ready for the beach on post tour leave."
Warrant Officer Class Two (Troop Sergeant Major) Marc Ravenhill, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Zak was a larger than life character in the Troop and indeed within the Battery who made friends easily.
"He was always a highly motivated individual who wanted to be involved in everything the Tactical Group took part in and would never shy away from a new challenge.
"Zak could always be found wherever the action was, be that at work, on the sports pitch or on a social basis with his friends.
"He was a keen, bright and talented soldier who was not scared to stand up for what he believed in.
"Zak will be sadly missed by all members of the Troop and the Battery. My sympathies go to his family and friends at this time."
Bombardier Paul Madden, Command Post Non-Commissioned Officer, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"He was a well known member of the Battery and the Regiment. He was always happy and making jokes even when times were hard.
"It is hard to believe that we saw him just the other week, he was so happy to see the boys, telling us how much he was enjoying himself. He will be sorely missed by his friends and our thoughts go out to him and his family."
Bombardier Dougie Collins, Forward Air Controller, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery said:
"Zak was the life and soul of the party, always there to make dull situations bright.
"Some looked upon him as being a bit of a Jack the Lad, I looked upon him as a man's man.
"Zak would always give 100% in everything that he did, be it at work, or at play, and never needing any encouragement, because he was always at the forefront of everything.
"As a friend he will be massively missed by all who knew him and he has left a void that can never be filled.
"He has written his own page in history and his memory will live on in all of us. Zak has brought us all joy and happiness and for that I am thankful."
Bombardier Dave Southern, Joint Fires Junior Non-Commissioned Officer, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery said:
"Zak was very much a lad's lad, he was always at the centre of everything, be it socially or professionally.
"He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He has left a massive gap amongst his friends in the Regiment and the Tactical Group that knew him best. I will miss the banter whenever Bolton played Stoke.
"My deepest condolences go to his family and friends back home on their loss; Zak will always be a part of 97 Battery Tactical Group and will never be forgotten."
"I have never in my life known a lad like Zak, outgoing, easy to get on with and a wicked sense of humour, his ability to put most of us to shame in PT will stay with me."
Lance Bombardier Nath Mandall
Lance Bombardier Nath Mandall, Joint Fires Junior Non-Commissioned Officer, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"I have never in my life known a lad like Zak, outgoing, easy to get on with and a wicked sense of humour, his ability to put most of us to shame in PT will stay with me.
"He loved being a soldier and took great pride in his job and everything he did, always a team player and never needed to be asked twice to get something done.
"Zak will be sorely missed within the Battery and in the Regiment, as well as on nights out socially.
"My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family at this time. He will never be forgotten by all those who have had the great pleasure to have known him."
Lance Bombardier Paulo Liga, Gun Number, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"A good lad. He was a good bloke, always happy, one of the best guys in the Battery. He had something in him that no one else had – the personality and character he had was so special that I knew he was going a long way in his career.
"I was with him on the last HERRICK tour which clearly influenced him and he grew very strong.
"A good laugh out on the town in Germany, we will miss him. My condolences go to his family and may the good Lord continue to be with his family in these times.
"May his soul rest in peace."
Lance Bombardier Scott Casson, Joint Fires Junior Non-Commissioned Officer, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery said:
"Zak was a character who was larger than life; he was an extremely popular lad within the Battery, even more so within the Tactical Group.
"Zak was always up for a laugh, and the first one up for a party, and never short of a story of his escapades from the weekend.
"At work Zak was a very dedicated and professional soldier, always giving 100% all of the time.
"Highly respected and looked up to by the junior lads, and an equal amongst his peers, he will be sadly missed by all within the Regiment."
Gunner Daniel Pugh, Fire Support Team Signaller, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Zak Cusack, what a guy. Serving alongside Cusack was an honour because he was a professional and selfless soldier who put others before himself, even in his personal life.
"He has made times feel so much better than what they have because he had a special way to bring the best out of every situation, bad or good and I will miss him greatly."
Gunner Graham Thompson, Joint Fires Signaller, 129 (Dragon) Battery, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Zak was a great friend who will be truly missed. He will never be forgotten; all the lads will remember him. I will miss those fun times we had and especially the nights on the town."
Gunner 'Chappy' Chapman, Fire Support Team Assistant, 97 Battery (Lawson's Company), 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, said:
"Zak was a friend in a million, with so many stories that will remain with me forever, thinking of you all at this very difficult time."
Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, said:
"Gunner Zak Cusack made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his country. He was killed whilst providing security to the local population following recent attempts by the Taliban to intimidate them.
"It is clear that he was hugely valued by his friends and comrades as a professional and selfless soldier, and they all speak highly of his wit and strong spirit.
"My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and his colleagues who served with him on this vital mission as they come to terms with his loss."
When I photograph the older parts of Dublin I will often attract the attention of the self appointed local historian and today was not an exception. The gentleman in question told me that the lifting bridge was built by Earl Spencer the paternal grandfather of Diana Spencer. The problem with such stories is that the facts may be “alternative” but they are often true so they cannot be easily dismissed. I did, however, have some problems with the story for the following reasons.
[1] Spencer Dock was originally known as the Royal Canal Docks
[2] Diana’s Grand Father or his father had no connection with Ireland.
[3] The bridge appears to have an electric motor dating from the 1940s or 1950s
Anyway I decided to check a history of the docklands published by Turtle Bunbury [by the way the book features one of my photographs] and I came across the following: “The new dock was a work of ‘entirely private enterprise’ and cost £58,000. On the beautiful afternoon of 15th April 1873, (Sir) Ralph Cusack, Chairman of the MGWR, opened the new dock and formally named it Spencer after the Lord Lieutenant, Earl Spencer, great-great grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
So there was some basis to the local historian’s claim however the bridge associated with the development was at the time described as “an ingenious hydraulic bridge” and it was the work of the railway’s engineer Mr Price. The bridge in my photographs does not really match the description above.
The available information available is confusing but the bridge in my photographs appears to be referred to as the Sheriff Street Lifting Bridge but also as the Sheriff Street Spencer Drawbridge but it was built in 1941 as a replacement for an older swivel bridge dating from 1873.
Just before I published my photographs I came across this “However, on 17 October 1941 the IT reported on the opening of the new Sheriff Street drawbridge, which had cost £18,000; it was a structure unique of its kind in these islands.” canalsofdublin.com/royal-canal-interactive-walk/sheriff-s...
I didn't read every name we walked over, but here are some faves that I noticed... :) SOMEBODY was in such a hurry that I, regrettably, didn't bother to whip out the camera for the first interesting star - Bryan Adams. :p
Wanna know what's worse? :D
The hostel organized a city bus tour, which we briefly considered joining on the 24th (when the price was reduced). But we decided we'd rather go a-exploring independently. (Well, as independently as was possible in the fucking huge, car-raped LA. :D )
Our hostel roomies did go on the bus tour. In our dorm that evening, they related their adventures.
The bus had stopped by a Walk of Fame ceremony - some producer was receiving a star - and
uh
um
*sob*
JOHNNY DEPP and Tom Cruise had been there and I think Roomies said they got to shake hands with Johnny. (I don't remember about Cruise.) WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
I am kicking myself. BUT... the kicks are not as fatally brutal as they would have been if Roomies had seen, say... JOAQUIN OR SOMEONE!!!!!!!!! xB
Or one of the above star people, I suppose... Or someone from Nine Inch Nails... Oh wait, THAT kind of happened.
Anyway, this star shot + some other stuff (by which I mean "The butler") eventually sent me on an epic John Cusack marathon... :D
PS. I actually haven't got a crush on Johnny Depp (it's a mystery), but he seems kinda cool. :) And "Sweeney Tood" is on my fave list. Hehe.
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Vegan FAQ! :)
The Web Site the Meat Industry Doesn't Want You to See.
Please watch Earthlings.
The Children's Own Readers "Friends" Primer by Mary E. Pennell and Alice M. Cusack, 1936, Kansas City, Missouri. Illustrator Marguerite Davis.
Stephen McKeag (1 April 1970 - 24 September 2000), also known as "Topgun", was an Ulster loyalist paramilitary who became one of the most notorious figures within the Ulster Defence Association's (UDA) 'C' Company in the 1990s.
McKeag first became involved in 'C' Company of the lower Shankill, the leading section of the UDA, in around 1989, heading up his own section of the company which was a hit squad (other sections concentrating on drug-dealing, money laundering and similar activities).[2] According to Henry McDonald and Jim Cusack, the UDA gave an annual "Volunteer of the Year" award to the organisation's top hitman. The award, presented on the Shankill Road and usually consisting of a trophy in the form of a model gun and plaque made by loyalists prisoners, was dominated by McKeag from 1990 onwards and helped to ensure that he became known as "Top Gun" both to his UDA comrades and his republican opponents.[5] In all, the RUC estimated that McKeag was responsible for at least 12 killings, although the figure was placed higher by a number of his former paramilitary associates.[5]
One of McKeag's earliest attacks occurred on 11 March 1990 when he shot and killed Eamon Quinn outside his Kashmir Road home in the Clonard district of the Falls Road, beginning a long campaign of sectarian killings by the UDA. On 31 July he was behind a similar attack on the Springfield Road, where Catholic John Judge was killed after being shot five times by McKeag and his unit. This was followed on 16 October by the killing of Dermot McGuinness in Rosapena Street in north Belfast.[8] Another victim was Seamus Sullivan, the son of former Belfast City Council member Jim Sullivan of the Workers' Party, killed on 4 September 1991 at the council depot on Springfield Avenue where he worked. Lawrence Murchan, a shopkeeper who was killed by McKeag and his unit on St James's Road on 28 September was the 2000th person to be killed during The Troubles. This was followed on 14 November by an attack on the Devenish Arms in Finaghy, resulting in the death of civil servant Aidan Wallace and the loss of an eye for an 8 year old boy.
Following his killing of Catholic shop worker Philomena Hanna at a chemists near the Springfield Road on 28 April 1992, eyewitnesses reported that as McKeag and his driver sped back to the Shankill via Lanark Way they shouted and sang his favourite song, 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' from The Wizard of Oz. Other UDA members later confirmed that the Yellow Brick Road was McKeag's nickname for Lanark Way, a street linking the Shankill and Springfield roads and favoured by loyalist hitmen as an escape route from republican west Belfast. An attack on 14 November 1992, launched by McKeag, under the orders of Johnny Adair, on a branch of Sean Graham's bookmakers on the Oldpark Road left three Catholics dead and a number of others, including some Protestants who also frequented the betting shop, injured.
As well as civilian Catholics, McKeag was also involved on attacks upon republicans. On 1 May 1993 Alan Lundy, a former Provisional IRA activist, was killed by McKeag in the Ardoyne area. McKeag struck again on 8 August 1993, killing Sean Lavery at the Antrim Road home of his father Bobby Lavery, a Sinn Féin councillor who had been the target of the attack.[17] However non-republicans continued to be targets and on 30 August he killed Marie Teresa Dowds de Mogollon in an attack on her home, although this murder was seen as extreme by UDA brigadiers outside C Company, resulting in it eventually being claimed as an accident when it was claimed under the UDA's Ulster Freedom Fighters cover name. This was followed on 7 September 1993 when McKeag and two other UDA members entered a hairdresser's shop on the upper Donegall Road and shot the proprietor Sean Hughes dead. Although brought to trial he was not convicted after eyewitness testimony did not stand up to scrutiny. The following day shopkeeper Michael Edwards was killed at his Finaghy home by McKeag and his unit[20] and on 15 October McKeag killed Paddy McMahon after calling for him to deliver a pizza to a derelict house. McKeag was held in prison soon after this attack for the Hughes trial and the mantle of top hitman in C Company temporarily passed to Gary "Smickers" Smyth.
Following the killing of Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) leader Billy Wright by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) inside the Maze Prison in December 1997, Adair, who was a strong admirer of "King Rat", told McKeag that he had carte blanche to avenge the murder. McKeag did so on 28 December when he entered the Clifton Tavern in north Belfast and opened fire with an uzi, killing Edmund Trainor and injuring a number of others. On 23 January 1998 he was also involved in the killing of Liam Conway on north Belfast's Hesketh Road although McKeag was brought before the Inner Council of the UDA for this attack as the movement had declared a ceasefire a few hours earlier. McKeag claimed that the attack was in response to the continuing activity of the INLA, and his fearsome reputation meant that the Inner Council would not reprimand him, even though the murder resulted in the Ulster Democratic Party being excluded from all-party talks. By this time McKeag was effectively in command of C Company whilst Adair was in prison.
McKeag was found dead by family members at his home at Florence Court off the Crumlin Road on 24 September 2000. With his face heavily bruised and a crossbow bolt embedded into the wall nearby, it was initially assumed that he had been killed; although a post-mortem revealed his death was caused by a lethal combination of painkillers and cocaine.
Editor in Chief of The Hill Bob Cusack interviews Reps. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Diana DeGette (D-Col.) during a policy briefing entitled "The Value of a Cure: Ensuring Access and Encouraging Innovation" sponsored by USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and The Hill at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 28, 2016.
La apuesta del casting de Confesiones de una compradora compulsiva eran sin duda sus personajes secundarios: John Goodman, Joan Cusack, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas y Lynn Redgrave.
Photo Taken on the 21/10/2011
Mr Jack Roche was Sacristan of Our Lady of the assumption church Ballyfermot from 1959 - 1993
Mr Dick Cusack R.I.P served the first Mass on the 15 March 1953
Parish Priests since 1953
Rev Canon Michael Charles Troy 1953 - 1972
Rev Michael Val Rodgers 1972 - 1981
Rev Father Peter Lemass 1981 - 1984
Rev Father Donal O Doherty 1984 - 1993
Rev Father Joe Kitt R.I.P. 1993 - 2009
Rev Father Michael O Kelly 2009 - 2011
Fr Richard Delahunty 2011 - 2019
Fr Adrien Egan 2019 -
Robinson, Keefe and Devine designed Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Built by John Hughes and Son. Work started in May 1951. The church cost £68,000 to build. The Mahogany seats cost £10,000. Seating Capacity in 1952 was for 1,980 people.
The first Mass said in Our Lady of the Assumption Church on 15 March 1953.
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Eamonn Mac Thomais the Dublin historian and author who died in 2002 wrote in the Irish Press on 2 June 1986 about his input in helping Ballyfermot get its new church. His parish church was St Michaels in Inchicore and one Sunday at mass Father Donal O Scannaill who was one of the curate’s in St Michaels and was also assigned to help start up the new parish of Ballyfermot appealed over the alter for door to door collectors to help build a church in Ballyfermot. Eamonn gave in his name as one of the volunteers. He received his collector’s book and he was off the next Sunday to collect on
Notes taken from Ballyfermot Building a Community 1948 - 2006
Notes taken from Ballyfermot Building a Community 1948 - 2006
Link to Video of the Choir 1999 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2StD1_Wd6rE
Sean Brennans Ballyfermot Heritage Group Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si1uCAH18RE&feature=share
Adam Sandler, John Cusack, Tony Danza, Cher, Jane Seymour, Jeremy Piven, Natasha Gregson-Wagner, Matthew Perry, among others...
Try Lightbox . Maybe you can spot one of them.
The Best (Male) Actors; ♥ = I ♥ them the most
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» John Cusack
» Timothy Olyphant ♥
» Misha Collins ♥
» Jensen Ackles ♥
» Jared Padalecki
» Liev Schreiber ♥
» Wentworth Miller ♥
» Michael C.Hall
» Crispin Glover ♥
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» John Krasinski ♥
» B.J Novak ♥
» Mark Wahlberg ♥
» Jason Isaacs ♥
» Brad Pitt ♥
» Ethan Hawke ♥
» Heath Ledger ...ჱܓ♥
» James Franco ♥
» Tom Felton ♥
» Leonardo DiCaprio
» Joseph Gordon-Levitt ♥
» Matthew Lillard
» Topher Grace ♥
» Ryan Reynolds
» Cam Gigandet ♥
» Colin Farrell ♥
» Ian Somerhalder ♥
» Costas Mandylor ♥
» Joshua Jackson ♥
» Robert Englund
» Bruce Willis
» John Malkovich
» Ray Liotta ♥
» Alec Baldwin ♥
» William DaFoe
» William Fitchner ♥
» Alan Rickman ♥
» Kevin Spacey
» Nicolas Cage
» Christian Bale
» Matt Damon
» Steve Carell ♥
» Shia LaBeouf
» Jamie Campbell Bower ♥
The Best (Female) Actors/Actresses; ♥ = I ♥ them the most
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» Helena Bonham Carter ♥
» Emma Watson ♥
» Ali Larter ♥
» Emily Browning
» Jenna Fischer
» Jodi Lyn O'Keefe ♥
» Milla Jovovich
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» Jennifer Carpenter
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» Christina Ricci
» Hayden Panettiere
» Nicole Kidman
» Julia Stiles
» Rachel McAdams ♥
» Cameron Diaz
» Rene Zellwegger
» Naomi Watts
» Angelina Jolie
» Keira Knightley
» Sarah Michelle Gellar ♥
» Elizabeth Banks ♥
Known for "Being John Malkovich", "High Fidelity" and “Sixteen Candles”
With an impressive body of work spanning the course of two decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his generation. In April 2012, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented Cusack with the 2,469th Hollywood Walk of Fame star, honoring his long, ground-breaking career in film. Cusack first gained the attention of audiences by starring in a number of 1980s film classics such as “The Sure Thing,” “Say Anything” and “Sixteen Candles.” Following these roles, Cusack successfully shed his teen-heartthrob image by demonstrating his ability to expand his film repertoire by starring in a wide range of dramas, thrillers and comedies including “The Grifters,” “Eight Men Out,” “Being John Malkovich,” “High Fidelity” and “Grosse Pointe Blank.” More recently, Cusack starred in the Spike Lee directed drama, “Chi-Raq,” alongside Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon and Samuel L. Jackson. Cusack also recently starred in Bill Pohland’s “Love and Mercy,” in which he plays iconic Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson. Cusack also starred in David Cronenberg’s latest film, “Maps to the Stars” alongside Julianne Moore, Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska, which premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. In 2012, Cusack appeared in Lee Daniels’ drama, “The Paperboy,” opposite Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Matthew McConaughey as Hillary Van Wetter, an inmate on death row. Cusack also starred in the independent thriller “The Raven,” where he portrayed the infamous author, Edgar Allen Poe. Additionally, in 2009 he starred in Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic thriller, “2012.” Released by Sony Pictures, the international blockbuster went on to gross more than $766 million worldwide. In 2001, Cusack was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for his role in the feature version of Nick Hornby's English novel, "High Fidelity," for Touchstone Pictures. In addition to starring in the film, Cusack also co-produced and co-wrote the script with Steve Pink and D.V. DeVincentis. The film also stars Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joan Cusack. In 1999, Cusack starred in the dark comedy "Being John Malkovich" for USA Films. Cusack’s performance earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of Best Actor.
The wonderful thing about Dublin is that everything has a history or a background story but the problem is that everyone will tell you a different story.
When I first photographed this bridge a self appointed local historian told me that the lifting bridge was built by Earl Spencer the paternal grandfather of Diana Spencer. The problem with such stories is that the facts may be “alternative” but they are often true so they cannot be easily dismissed. I did, however, have some problems with the story for the following reasons.
[1] Spencer Dock was originally known as the Royal Canal Docks
[2] Diana’s Grand Father or his father had no connection with Ireland.
[3] The bridge appears to have an electric motor dating from the 1940s or 1950s
Anyway I decided to check a history of the docklands published by Turtle Bunbury [by the way the book features one of my photographs] and I came across the following: “The new dock was a work of ‘entirely private enterprise’ and cost £58,000. On the beautiful afternoon of 15th April 1873, (Sir) Ralph Cusack, Chairman of the MGWR, opened the new dock and formally named it Spencer after the Lord Lieutenant, Earl Spencer, great-great grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
So there was some basis to the local historian’s claim however the bridge associated with the development was at the time described as “an ingenious hydraulic bridge” and it was the work of the railway’s engineer Mr Price. The bridge in my photographs does not really match the description above.
The available information available is confusing but the bridge in my photographs appears to be referred to as the Sheriff Street Lifting Bridge but also as the Sheriff Street Spencer Drawbridge but it was built in 1941 as a replacement for an older swivel bridge dating from 1873.
Just before I published my original photographs I came across this “However, on 17 October 1941 the IT reported on the opening of the new Sheriff Street drawbridge, which had cost £18,000; it was a structure unique of its kind in these islands.” canalsofdublin.com/royal-canal-interactive-walk/sheriff-s...
so Vyvy is getting a sister. this is Glasgow Cusack. by the talented miss Kate. who let me use her pic to tell you. I did a little crop and filtering. I hope that's okay. I'm arty farty like that ;-)
All star cast, super fun road movie. One of the best since the Bob Hope / Bing Crosby road movies. I've probably watched this 20x and every time I discover some little thing I missed before. Casper!!! OMG!
I have the VHS, DVD, and the Soundtrack.
Clare Akamanzi
CEO, Rwanda Development Board
Matt Christensen
Global Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing, Allianz Global Investors
Jake Cusack
Managing Partner, CrossBoundary
Jake Cusack
Managing Partner, CrossBoundary
Mohammed Dewji
President, MeTL Group
Rekha Unnithan
Global Head of Impact Private Equity, Nuveen
on my wall haha.
found it here:
saintvodkaofthemartini.blogspot.com/2008/01/losing-my-rel...
it reads "I believe that John Cusack has indeed made life harder for all men, but I do not believe that any woman should settle for less than her perfect boom-box moment."
in case you couldn't tell. :]
Known for "Being John Malkovich", "High Fidelity" and “Sixteen Candles”
With an impressive body of work spanning the course of two decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his generation. In April 2012, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented Cusack with the 2,469th Hollywood Walk of Fame star, honoring his long, ground-breaking career in film. Cusack first gained the attention of audiences by starring in a number of 1980s film classics such as “The Sure Thing,” “Say Anything” and “Sixteen Candles.” Following these roles, Cusack successfully shed his teen-heartthrob image by demonstrating his ability to expand his film repertoire by starring in a wide range of dramas, thrillers and comedies including “The Grifters,” “Eight Men Out,” “Being John Malkovich,” “High Fidelity” and “Grosse Pointe Blank.” More recently, Cusack starred in the Spike Lee directed drama, “Chi-Raq,” alongside Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon and Samuel L. Jackson. Cusack also recently starred in Bill Pohland’s “Love and Mercy,” in which he plays iconic Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson. Cusack also starred in David Cronenberg’s latest film, “Maps to the Stars” alongside Julianne Moore, Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska, which premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. In 2012, Cusack appeared in Lee Daniels’ drama, “The Paperboy,” opposite Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Matthew McConaughey as Hillary Van Wetter, an inmate on death row. Cusack also starred in the independent thriller “The Raven,” where he portrayed the infamous author, Edgar Allen Poe. Additionally, in 2009 he starred in Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic thriller, “2012.” Released by Sony Pictures, the international blockbuster went on to gross more than $766 million worldwide. In 2001, Cusack was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for his role in the feature version of Nick Hornby's English novel, "High Fidelity," for Touchstone Pictures. In addition to starring in the film, Cusack also co-produced and co-wrote the script with Steve Pink and D.V. DeVincentis. The film also stars Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joan Cusack. In 1999, Cusack starred in the dark comedy "Being John Malkovich" for USA Films. Cusack’s performance earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of Best Actor.
A scene from John Boorman's cinematic satire THE TIGER'S TALE playing at the 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival, April 23-May 7, 2009.
SFIFF52- SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 52- THE TIGER'S TAIL - Ireland
Director ('god'): JOHN BOORMAN
Cast: Brendan GLEESON, Kim CATTRALL, Ciaran HINDS, Sinead CUSACK, Sean MCGINLEY, Brian GLEESON.
SHOWTIMES: 4/24 4:30, 4/26 12:00 Castro
The incredible director JOHN BOORMAN (there's those all caps again) who directed (name those films) Deliverance, Hope and Glory, Zardoz (Sean Connary-be still my beating heart) , Point Blank, The General..(oh come on, shall I go on?)
JOHN BOORMAN (ohh, all caps again, think ADDA likes this Director?) expertly channels the Alfred Hitchcock twists and turns great thriller about a sleazy , rich developer who has his face slapped by...well, lots of folks.. including his wife, his son, his secretary, his work, his dreams, his parents, his...oh, you get the idea.
"What ever happened to good old-fashioned, honest corruption?" says the sleezy real estate developer about the 'Celtic Tiger' (boom of Ireland's economy from 1996-2006) gets it's tail pulled by many, many interested folks (bankers, wankers, relatives, ex-relatives, business partners, mums & dads) .
A doppelganger is after the successful developer...but then is the developer really successful? Is everything falling apart? What about those bank accounts, Is there a doppelganger or is the developer going mad over the stress? Is it real or is it...imagined? And what about those reflections in the windows...are they real?
HEY, A good toss in the looney bin will chill him out...all the while, the 'doppelganger' goes after his wife, his accounts, his business, his boat, his cars, well, his life...or is it just imagined?
Expertly filmed and well presented thoughout with believable situations, THE TIGER'S TAIL, jolts and jarrs the viewer at every twist and turn.
HELLO. This is not for those who want a simple and easy linear ride. This film will have you guessing and wondering "WHAT THE HELL?" many times thoughout. (One can sort of hope and predict a happy ending...for that is what will sell the film to a major audience, BUT THE RIDE...OH MY...)
another HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SFIFF FILM - FOUR & 1/2 SPOTLIGHTS.... This will be released, but see it before everyone at the SFIFF52.
BEST LINES:
"Seeing your double means you're gonna die."
"Please don't ravish my hair. It took me 2 hours to get ready. "
"The more homes you build, the more homeless you create. You know, those who can't afford a home just drop out."
"Every success needs a victim."
FOUR 1/2 SPOTLIGHTS....A FILM THAT WILL BE RELEASED & FOR A TRUE TWIST-N-TURN FAN...A MUST SEE!