Charlyne Yi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charlyne Amanda Yi is an American actor, comedian, musician, and writer. Their performances include music, magic, games, and often audience participation. Their screenwriting debut, the feature film Paper Heart, won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlyne Yi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Lizzy Caplan  •  Jessica Lucas  •  Odette Annable  •  Michael Stahl-David

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Lizzy Caplan  •  Jessica Lucas  •  Odette Annable  •  Michael Stahl-David

Knocked Up (2007)

FunnyCrudeMindlessInspiring

A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Seth Rogen  •  Katherine Heigl  •  Leslie Mann  •  Paul Rudd

A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Seth Rogen  •  Katherine Heigl  •  Leslie Mann  •  Paul Rudd

This Is 40 (2012)

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Leslie Mann  •  Jason Segel  •  Maude Apatow

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Judd Apatow
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Leslie Mann  •  Jason Segel  •  Maude Apatow

Paper Heart (2009)

Paper Heart follows Nick and Charlyne on a cross-country journey to document what exactly "love" is. Interviewing ministers, happily married couples, chemists, romance novelists, divorce lawyers, a group of children and more, the determined young girl attempts to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicholas Jasenovec
CAST:  Michael Cera  •  Charlyne Yi  •  Jake Johnson  •  Gill Summers

Paper Heart follows Nick and Charlyne on a cross-country journey to document what exactly "love" is. Interviewing ministers, happily married couples, chemists, romance novelists, divorce lawyers, a group of children and more, the determined young girl attempts to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicholas Jasenovec
CAST:  Michael Cera  •  Charlyne Yi  •  Jake Johnson  •  Gill Summers

All About Steve (2009)

After one short date, a brilliant crossword constructor decides that a CNN cameraman is her true love. Because the cameraman's job takes him hither and yon, she crisscrosses the country, turning up at media events as she tries to convince him they are perfect for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Traill
CAST:  Sandra Bullock  •  Thomas Haden Church  •  Bradley Cooper  •  Ken Jeong

After one short date, a brilliant crossword constructor decides that a CNN cameraman is her true love. Because the cameraman's job takes him hither and yon, she crisscrosses the country, turning up at media events as she tries to convince him they are perfect for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Traill
CAST:  Sandra Bullock  •  Thomas Haden Church  •  Bradley Cooper  •  Ken Jeong

Semi-Pro (2008)

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Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA). In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the National Basketball Association (NBA) plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kent Alterman
CAST:  Will Ferrell  •  Maura Tierney  •  Woody Harrelson  •  David Koechner

Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA). In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the National Basketball Association (NBA) plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kent Alterman
CAST:  Will Ferrell  •  Maura Tierney  •  Woody Harrelson  •  David Koechner

The Last Time You Had Fun (2015)

When Ida, cheeks streaked by mascara tears, unexpectedly shows up at her sister's, the staid Alison bargains her way out of mom duty for the night and the two head off to an Eastside wine bar. There, they run into Will and the freshly divorced, sweatpants-attired ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mo Perkins
CAST:  Eliza Coupe  •  Demetri Martin  •  Mary Elizabeth Ellis  •  Kyle Bornheimer

When Ida, cheeks streaked by mascara tears, unexpectedly shows up at her sister's, the staid Alison bargains her way out of mom duty for the night and the two head off to an Eastside wine bar. There, they run into Will and the freshly divorced, sweatpants-attired ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mo Perkins
CAST:  Eliza Coupe  •  Demetri Martin  •  Mary Elizabeth Ellis  •  Kyle Bornheimer

The Disaster Artist (2017)

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Franco
CAST:  Dave Franco  •  James Franco  •  Seth Rogen  •  Ari Graynor

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Franco
CAST:  Dave Franco  •  James Franco  •  Seth Rogen  •  Ari Graynor

Nerdland (2016)

Aspiring actor John (Paul Rudd) and wannabe screenwriter Elliot (Patton Oswalt) are slacker best friends who have seen their dreams of stardom fizzle. With their 30th birthdays looming, they set out on a mission to become famous in the 24/7, celebrity-obsessed ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Prynoski
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Patton Oswalt  •  Hannibal Buress  •  Riki Lindhome

Aspiring actor John (Paul Rudd) and wannabe screenwriter Elliot (Patton Oswalt) are slacker best friends who have seen their dreams of stardom fizzle. With their 30th birthdays looming, they set out on a mission to become famous in the 24/7, celebrity-obsessed ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Prynoski
CAST:  Paul Rudd  •  Patton Oswalt  •  Hannibal Buress  •  Riki Lindhome

Rubberhead (2014)

Sarah Silverman hosts the first episode of Rubberhead - a night of comedy shorts featuring some of her favorite performers. With comedy from Nathan Barnatt, Jade Catta-Preta, Michael Cassidy, Shelby Fero, Nathan Fielder, David Dineen-Porter, Kyle Dunnigan, Brett ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charlyne Yi  •  David Dineen-Porter  •  Eric Wareheim  •  Ryan Polito  •  Stoney Sharp  •  Rob Schrab  •  Dean Fleischer Camp  •  Andrew DeYoung  •  Mike Relm  •  Richard Schreiber
CAST:  Sarah Silverman  •  Nathan Barnatt  •  Jade Catta-Preta  •  Shelby Fero

Sarah Silverman hosts the first episode of Rubberhead - a night of comedy shorts featuring some of her favorite performers. With comedy from Nathan Barnatt, Jade Catta-Preta, Michael Cassidy, Shelby Fero, Nathan Fielder, David Dineen-Porter, Kyle Dunnigan, Brett ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charlyne Yi  •  David Dineen-Porter  •  Eric Wareheim  •  Ryan Polito  •  Stoney Sharp  •  Rob Schrab  •  Dean Fleischer Camp  •  Andrew DeYoung  •  Mike Relm  •  Richard Schreiber
CAST:  Sarah Silverman  •  Nathan Barnatt  •  Jade Catta-Preta  •  Shelby Fero

Her: Love in the Modern Age (2014)

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lance Bangs
CAST:  James Murphy  •  Bret Easton Ellis  •  Marc Maron  •  Charlyne Yi

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lance Bangs
CAST:  James Murphy  •  Bret Easton Ellis  •  Marc Maron  •  Charlyne Yi

Pauly Shore's Vegas is My Oyster (2011)

Music, comedy and debauchery are the order of the evening when funny man Pauly Shore hosts this Las Vegas variety show featuring an eclectic blend of adult entertainers, "filthy glam" rock band Semi Precious Weapons, and comedians including Maz Jobrani, Andy Dick, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pauly Shore
CAST:  Pauly Shore  •  Andy Dick  •  Amber Lancaster  •  Tom Green

Music, comedy and debauchery are the order of the evening when funny man Pauly Shore hosts this Las Vegas variety show featuring an eclectic blend of adult entertainers, "filthy glam" rock band Semi Precious Weapons, and comedians including Maz Jobrani, Andy Dick, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pauly Shore
CAST:  Pauly Shore  •  Andy Dick  •  Amber Lancaster  •  Tom Green

Fast (2010)

A balls to the wall action film about Fast, the fastest person alive, who is also named Fast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Daniel Scheinert
CAST:  Steve Clemmons  •  Charlyne Yi

A balls to the wall action film about Fast, the fastest person alive, who is also named Fast.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Daniel Scheinert
CAST:  Steve Clemmons  •  Charlyne Yi

The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charlie Bean  •  Bob Logan  •  Paul Fisher
CAST:  Dave Franco  •  Justin Theroux  •  Fred Armisen  •  Abbi Jacobson

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charlie Bean  •  Bob Logan  •  Paul Fisher
CAST:  Dave Franco  •  Justin Theroux  •  Fred Armisen  •  Abbi Jacobson

Literally, Right Before Aaron (2017)

Still reeling from his breakup with college sweetheart Allison, Adam's world is thrown into further chaos when he’s surprisingly invited to attend her upcoming wedding. Returning home for the festivities, Adam must confront unresolved feelings while trying to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ryan Eggold
CAST:  Justin Long  •  Cobie Smulders  •  Ryan Hansen  •  John Cho

Still reeling from his breakup with college sweetheart Allison, Adam's world is thrown into further chaos when he’s surprisingly invited to attend her upcoming wedding. Returning home for the festivities, Adam must confront unresolved feelings while trying to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ryan Eggold
CAST:  Justin Long  •  Cobie Smulders  •  Ryan Hansen  •  John Cho

Next Gen (2018)

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin R. Adams  •  Joe Ksander
CAST:  Jason Sudeikis  •  Michael Peña  •  David Cross  •  Kitana Turnbull

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin R. Adams  •  Joe Ksander
CAST:  Jason Sudeikis  •  Michael Peña  •  David Cross  •  Kitana Turnbull

Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018)

A recently divorced young man discovers a mint condition Blade doll in his deceased brother's closet and plans to sell the toy at a convention in Oregon celebrating the 30th anniversary of the infamous Toulon Murders. All hell breaks loose during the auction when a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tommy Wiklund  •  Sonny Laguna
CAST:  Thomas Lennon  •  Michael Paré  •  Barbara Crampton  •  Charlyne Yi

A recently divorced young man discovers a mint condition Blade doll in his deceased brother's closet and plans to sell the toy at a convention in Oregon celebrating the 30th anniversary of the infamous Toulon Murders. All hell breaks loose during the auction when a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tommy Wiklund  •  Sonny Laguna
CAST:  Thomas Lennon  •  Michael Paré  •  Barbara Crampton  •  Charlyne Yi

Second Act (2018)

Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a second act.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Segal
CAST:  Jennifer Lopez  •  Vanessa Hudgens  •  Leah Remini  •  Milo Ventimiglia

Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a second act.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Segal
CAST:  Jennifer Lopez  •  Vanessa Hudgens  •  Leah Remini  •  Milo Ventimiglia

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nahnatchka Khan
CAST:  Ali Wong  •  Randall Park  •  Ashley Liao  •  Jackson Geach

Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nahnatchka Khan
CAST:  Ali Wong  •  Randall Park  •  Ashley Liao  •  Jackson Geach

Trolls World Tour (2020)

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Walt Dohrn
CAST:  Justin Timberlake  •  Anna Kendrick  •  Sam Rockwell  •  Anthony Ramos

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Walt Dohrn
CAST:  Justin Timberlake  •  Anna Kendrick  •  Sam Rockwell  •  Anthony Ramos
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