Mark McKinney
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Superstore
Biography
Mark McKinney stars as Glenn, Cloud 9's kind but confused store manager, in NBC's hit comedy "Superstore."The Canadian-born McKinney has performed in, written and produced some of the most sophisticated and groundbreaking television in North America. He has worked with Lorne Michaels on "Saturday Night Live" and Aaron Sorkin on both "Sports Night" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip."
As co-creator, writer and cast member of "The Kids in the Hall," seen on CBC, HBO and CBS, McKinney was nominated for three Emmy Awards for writing. He followed "Kids in the Hall" (1988-94) with three seasons on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" as both a principal cast member and staff writer. "Kids" later returned to television with the miniseries "Death Comes to Town."
With Susan Coyne and Bob Martin, McKinney co-wrote the international hit "Slings and Arrows." The team won the 2006-07 Gemini Award for writing, and McKinney also took home a Gemini Award in two acting categories. "Slings and Arrows" was later syndicated in the U.S. by the Sundance Channel.
Following "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," McKinney served as showrunner of Canada's biting "Less Than Kind," where he won a Canadian Comedy Award for best directing on the series.
McKinney has also appeared on "Man Seeking Woman," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Wanda at Large," "Corner Gas," "Kevin Hill" and "Spun Out." His feature films include Guy Maddin's "Saddest Music in the World" and Scott Smith's "Falling Angels," which garnered him an ACTRA Award nomination for outstanding performance by a male. Other films include "The Ladies Man," "Superstar," "The Out of Towners" (with Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin), "Spice World" and "Dog Park."
As a writer and producer, McKinney has served as executive producer on "Picnicface," a 13-part sketch comedy series that aired on the Comedy Network in Canada. He continues to perform stand-up in Los Angeles and tours with the Kids in the Hall.
McKinney recently appeared in the film "Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss," from director Vivieno Caldinelli.
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Movies in the Spotlight
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Action Adventure PG1984 (1h 58m) - Streaming on Netflix
Indiana Jones, his young sidekick and a spoiled songbird get more than they bargained for when they go to India in search of a missing magical stone.
This sequel took home an Oscar for its eye-popping array of special effects, from monkey brains to molten lava. Source Netflix
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Terminator Salvation
Action Fantasy Sci‑Fi PG‑132009 (1h 54m) - Streaming on Netflix
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against increasingly dominating militaristic robots.
Oscar winner Christian Bale stars in this high-octane continuation of the popular Sci‑Fi franchise. Source Netflix
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The Time Machine
Action Adventure Fantasy PG‑132002 (1h 35m) - Streaming on Netflix
Based on the H.G. Wells classic, this adventure follows Alexander Hartdegen, a scientist and inventor, who's determined to prove time travel is possible. Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has become divided into the hunter and the hunted. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Comedy Drama TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Amazon
In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track: husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Winner of 8 Emmy Awards. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls). Source Amazon
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New Girl
Comedy TV‑142011 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Still rebounding from a breakup, Jessica Day moves in with three single guys, all of whom are ready to help her understand the ways of the world. Zooey Deschanel stars as single schoolteacher Jessica Day, who moves in with three guys after having her heart broken by her latest beau.
Zooey Deschanel brings out her offbeat charm in this sitcom about a quirky teacher and three male roomies. Source Netflix
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The Good Place
Comedy Drama Fantasy TV‑142016 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person. When Eleanor dies and winds up in an afterlife paradise reserved for only the most ethical people, she realizes she's been mistaken for somebody else. This wacky afterlife comedy won a Critics' Choice TV Award. Source Netflix
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