Stars: Jason Gedrick, Paul Sorvino, Erin O’Brien, Kira Reed Lorsch, Treva Etienne, Tim DeZarn, Neraida Bega, Dee Dee Sorvino, Vince Lozano, Chris Coppola, Matthew Alan Brady, Asante Jones, Tomas Johansson, Jackie Falcon | Written by Nathan Illsley | Directed by Richard Friedman
Richard Friedman, whom genre fans will know as the director of Arrow Video titles Doom Asylum and Scared Stiff, helms this cop drama starring Jason Gedrick – an actor who’s probably most well-known for the Iron Eagle franchise of the 80s but whom also starred in one of the most underrated TV cop shows of the 90s, Ez Streets. Friedman is no stranger to cop dramas either, having helmed episodes of Silk Stalkings and Baywatch Nights alongside a myriad of genre television.
With Acts of Desperation Friedman manages to parlay all his experiences into one film; the ridiculousness of films like Doom Asylum and Phantom of the Mall melded...
Richard Friedman, whom genre fans will know as the director of Arrow Video titles Doom Asylum and Scared Stiff, helms this cop drama starring Jason Gedrick – an actor who’s probably most well-known for the Iron Eagle franchise of the 80s but whom also starred in one of the most underrated TV cop shows of the 90s, Ez Streets. Friedman is no stranger to cop dramas either, having helmed episodes of Silk Stalkings and Baywatch Nights alongside a myriad of genre television.
With Acts of Desperation Friedman manages to parlay all his experiences into one film; the ridiculousness of films like Doom Asylum and Phantom of the Mall melded...
- 3/20/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The gang was all there for the final 2018 “Saturday Night Live” cold open. Alec Baldwin returned as Donald Trump, Ben Stiller returned as Michael Cohen, Robert De Niro returned as Robert Mueller and episode host Matt Damon returned as Brett Kavanaugh for a look at what the world would have been like had Trump never been elected in “It’s a Wonderful Trump.”
Kenan Thompson joined Baldwin in the sketch, playing an angel named Clarence who guided Trump through the scenario, including pointing out that all of the things on people’s faces were “smiles.”
Aidy Bryant also appeared as Sarah Huckabee Sanders, laughing and saying it was a “good one” when Baldwin’s Trump asked her to address him as “president.” “I just want to thank you for suggesting I go into PR. I make so much money working for so many awesome companies like Facebook and Ashley Madison and the romaine lettuce association,...
Kenan Thompson joined Baldwin in the sketch, playing an angel named Clarence who guided Trump through the scenario, including pointing out that all of the things on people’s faces were “smiles.”
Aidy Bryant also appeared as Sarah Huckabee Sanders, laughing and saying it was a “good one” when Baldwin’s Trump asked her to address him as “president.” “I just want to thank you for suggesting I go into PR. I make so much money working for so many awesome companies like Facebook and Ashley Madison and the romaine lettuce association,...
- 12/16/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Bringing Up Bates star Josie Bates married Kelton Balka over the weekend — and disgraced reality star Josh Duggar was there! The Counting On alum reportedly made a rare appearance at the nuptials with his wife of ten years, Anna. Josie married her fiancé Kelton Balka, 23, on Friday, Oct. 5, in an outdoor wedding ceremony at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville, Tn. The couple got engaged in back in June, and some of Josie's family members played very special roles in her wedding ceremony. Josie's father, Pastor Gil Bates officiated the ceremony, and Josie's older sisters Erin Paine and Tori Bates performed music for the ceremony, according to Us Weekly. Josie's brother Lawson continued his family tradition of writing a special, personalized song for the newlyweds. So sweet! View this post on Instagram Marriage license ✔️...
- 10/8/2018
- by Megan Heintz
- In Touch Weekly
Cue the 'awws!' Anna Duggar shared several rare Instagram videos on Thursday, Aug. 23 to show off a sweet brother-sister moment. The former 19 Kids and Counting star revealed that her daughter, Meredith, 3, was trying to help her son, Mason, 11 months, learn how to take his first steps and it's so stinkin' cute. "Meredith is determined and eager to teach her little buddy Mason how to walk!" she wrote. "Mommy & Daddy are thrilled too! #bestfriends #littleduggars #11months." Watch the precious moment in the video above. Fans seemed to be equally as excited and immediately began commenting on the pic. "Soooo sweet!! She's a good teacher/helper," one person wrote. "Can't believe your cutie pie is already 11 months old!" Another agreed, adding, "Oh my gosh time goes so fast. Cannot believe his 1st birthday is in just a few weeks!!!! Why do they grow up so fast," and a third chimed in,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Megan Heintz
- In Touch Weekly
Bravolebrities, no more! Kristen Taekman and her husband Josh Taekman, formerly of the Real Housewives of New York City fame, are living their best lives off the Bravo grid. Who thought life after being on Andy Cohen's A-list was even possible? During a recent interview with Page Six, Kristen reflected on her reality television reign, but also assured that she’s doing just fine without always being in the spotlight, particularly when it comes to her marriage. Despite a few hiccups — including Josh's involvement in the 2015 Ashley Madison scandal — the couple’s relationship is sound with no sign of divorce in sight. "I think it was good for us to sit back and kind of check in with where we were and made us definitely much stronger as a couple," the now-41-year-old began. "Kind of coming out the other end of it, I feel like it really puts...
- 6/27/2018
- by Life & Style Magazine
- Life and Style
She speaks! Anna Duggar rarely uses Twitter, but when there's a special occasion, don't expect her to stay silent. The wife of disgraced Duggar brother, Josh Duggar, took to social media to congratulate John David Duggar and Abbie Grace Burnett on their courtship annoucement. Watch the video above to see what she said! The mom of five has stayed pretty mum on all forms of social media ever since Josh was accused and convicted of molesting several of his sisters and the family's babysitter in 2015. Not only that, but he was also caught in a cheating scandal as he was exposed for having an active profile on the website Ashley Madison. The couple spoke out about the situation in 2017 when they announced that they were expecting another child together. A post shared by Anna Duggar (@annaduggar) on Mar 3, 2018 at 9:00pm Pst "For nearly the last two years, we have...
- 6/27/2018
- by Alex Riccardi
- In Touch Weekly
Over the years, scientists and psychologists have come to the conclusion that names are pretty damn important. A "bad" name can cost you a job, a loan, admittance to good colleges, and can even make you more likely to become a criminal. It's important to note, however, that a name itself can't magically make you do things. Instead, scientists have discovered that people with certain names are more likely to have attributes or come from a certain socio-economic background that drives certain behaviors. There are always exceptions to the rule, which is why you shouldn't believe in stereotypes. However, it is fun to think about, and honestly, Jennifer can seriously piss off. Below, eight female names you might want to avoid going on a Tinder date with. Megan is most likely to cheat on you. via Giphy If you ever find yourself on Tinder and noticing an alarming amount of...
- 6/9/2018
- by Tiffany White
- Life and Style
Did Josh Duggar hint at his molestation scandal years before it became public? In a newly resurfaced clip from 19 Kids and Counting, the oldest Duggar made an incest joke involving his sister and brother Jana and John-David. Watch the video above to see the cringeworthy moment. While the comment might have been lighthearted when it aired on TLC, today, it's hard to laugh knowing Josh's history. In 2015, Josh molested four of his sisters and his babysitter. His parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, attempted to cover up the sexual misconduct, but in a police report obtained by In Touch, it was revealed that he committed Seven acts of sexual molestation and his parents waited 16 months to report the crime. "James said that in March of 2002 [redacted, Josh] who had just turned 14, came to him very upset and crying,” the report read. “James said that [redacted, Josh] had told him that he had been sneaking...
- 6/8/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- In Touch Weekly
Disgraced former reality TV star Josh Duggar made a rare appearance on social media on Satuday, June 2 in celebration of his son Marcus' fifth birthday. Josh's parents, Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar, took the to family's official Instagram page and shared a handful of pictures in a tribute to little Marcus and one of the pics was a family photo featuring Josh. "Happy birthday to our sweet grandson, Marcus! We love your sweet, precious spirit, Marcus! You are growing up so fast and learning new things each and everyday! We love you and love watching you grow in the knowledge of the Lord," the caption read. Fans flooded the comments and many of them seemed to be happy to see Josh back on social media despite his scandalous past. "A story of God’s love and restoration. Too bad others have such a difficult time forgiving. God bless this family,...
- 6/3/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- In Touch Weekly
He's baaaack. Josh Duggar made his return to social media, but this time, it was all for a good cause. The oldest Duggar sibling changed his profile picture to a photo of his son Michael and supposedly started a charity page for his parents' friends who were in a car accident. Watch the video above to see how Josh's Facebook drastically changed! Although it seems like Josh is back on the social media grind for a positive reason, there is something kind of, sort of, shady about the whole thing — we are talking about Josh Duggar, after all. One eagle-eyed fan noticed that the charity, which was started on Josh's page, credited the organizer as Janie Williams. This specific fan speculated that Josh, for some unknown reason, is now using the alias Janie Williams as well as his previous alias, Joe Smithson. A post shared by Anna Duggar (@annaduggar) on...
- 5/30/2018
- by Alex Riccardi
- In Touch Weekly
Even among the most hardcore Counting On fans, Josh Duggar has a bad reputation, and this video is not going to help his case. We know, we know, nothing can be worse than the long-covered-up Duggar molestation scandal...or the follow-up Ashley Madison scandal. Yeah, Josh really is the worst. But what we're about to show you is something equal parts disturbing and had-the-entire-office-cry-laughing hysterical. And for Anna Duggar, it should've definitely been the straw that broke the camel's back...or the horse's back. In an old clip from 19 Kids and Counting — like so old it was still called 18 Kids and Counting — Josh and Anna stress the importance of courting before marriage, because according to Anna's dad, choosing to date is a one way ticket to Divorce Town. They show the couple do a variety of wholesome activities, the portrait of chaste affection. And then, Josh and Anna take a ride on the carousel.
- 4/27/2018
- by Mary Grace Garis
- In Touch Weekly
He's baaaack. Josh Duggar looked more than chummy in a new Duggar family photo taken in front of the Alamo during their trip to Waco, TX. However, fans on reddit were completely disgusted with his presence. Not only did they point out how "greasy" he looked, but they also made jabs at the disgraced sibling's weight gain. Watch the video above to see for yourself! Other fans bashed his protruding nipple, while also imagining what he does all day long at home. One person said, "And like he spends his days at a computer watching porn and drinking cheap beer wearing a stained wife-beater, eating Cheetos." Another wrote, "Nice rack Josh. He looks like a bloated, full blown alcoholic. Hope the extra pounds diminished his sex appeal in his own mind. Gag. Keep fattening him up Anna, he looks worse and that's not saying much." A post shared by Anna Duggar...
- 4/11/2018
- by Alex Riccardi
- In Touch Weekly
Anyone who watches Counting On or follows the Duggars has probably noticed a trend amongst the wives, daughters, and brides-to-be of the family. In fact, it's become such a trope, that many fans have noticed it and even coined their own term for it: the Duggar adoring gaze. Fans on reddit have a more blatant word for it: "the Duggar love stare." But what is it about the "adoring gaze" that makes it important enough to be given a snappy nickname? Well, according to the fans, it's because it's straight-up weird. "Why do the Duggar girls stare at their husbands like their (sic) staring into their souls and about to devour them in one bite?" a Twitter user wrote. "I have always felt creeped out the way Michelle [Duggar] and Anna [Duggar] stare up adoringly at their talking husbands," a commenter added. "They will hold the stare for minutes if need be.
- 4/2/2018
- by Tiffany White
- In Touch Weekly
We've come a long way since the days when Snooki couldn't find the beach! Now that the Jersey Shore crew is reuniting on April 5 for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, fans of the debauchery-driven reality series are reminded just how much has changed for Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and the rest of her cast-mates. For starters, Nicole, 30, is now married to Jionni Lavalle, 31 — whom she infamously met on the show — and together they have two kids, Lorenzo and Giovanna. But despite the fairytale ending, many fans will never forget that Nicole and Jionni haven't been without their ups and downs — especially during their marriage. Even recently, there's been speculation that the couple is experiencing trouble in paradise because he won't be appearing alongside his wife on the MTV spin-off show. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) It's an accusation that Jionni quickly put to bed, telling fans, "Nicole and I are doing great and...
- 4/1/2018
- by Steph Osmanski
- Life and Style
It's been nearly three years since the world found out that Josh Duggar cheated on his wife using the Ashley Madison website for extramarital affairs, and that he molested his sisters as a teenager, and we're still not over it. Most marriages would crumble after learning just one of those two things, and yet Anna Duggar is still very much with her man. Here's what we know about their relationship now. The eldest of the Duggar kids has been mostly out of the limelight since 2015, but it seems like not much has changed behind-the-scenes. While he did go away to rehab for a little while, during which time his wife and kids lived on the Duggar homestead, it appears they're back to normal. Anna got back on Instagram in February after two years away, and she started off slowly by introducing fans to her kids. The snaps showed them being normal and cute,...
- 3/28/2018
- by Emy LaCroix
- In Touch Weekly
In 2015, the world finally saw Josh Duggar’s true colors after In Touch Weekly unearthed years-old police documents revealing that when he himself was underage, he forcibly fondled five underage women — including four of his sisters. Shortly thereafter, Josh’s public persona began to unravel — including the moment he checked in to rehab following news that he attempted to cheat on his wife, Anna, via an Ashley Madison account. Since then, he has remained largely out of the spotlight, leaving many to wonder what his life is like post-rehab. In a rare update from a Duggar family insider, it was revealed that he hasn’t changed at all despite his many, many years in “treatment.” In a reddit “Ask Me Anything” with someone “verified” as being familiar with the Duggars, a redditor named annalove178 said that Josh doesn’t seem like someone who “seems like he’d be a whole...
- 3/24/2018
- by Carly Sitzer
- Life and Style
In 2015, the world finally saw Josh Duggar’s true colors after In Touch Weekly unearthed years-old police documents revealing that when he himself was underage, he forcibly fondled five underage women — including four of his sisters. Shortly thereafter, Josh’s public persona began to unravel — including the moment he checked in to rehab following news that he attempted to cheat on his wife, Anna, via an Ashley Madison account. Since then, he has remained largely out of the spotlight, leaving many to wonder what his life is like post-rehab. In a rare update from a Duggar family insider, it was revealed that he hasn’t changed at all despite his many, many years in “treatment.” In a reddit “Ask Me Anything” with someone “verified” as being familiar with the Duggars, a redditor named annalove178 said that Josh doesn’t seem like someone who “seems like he’d be a whole...
- 3/16/2018
- by Carly Sitzer
- In Touch Weekly
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