The Gift
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Film
- The Gift (1979 film)The Gift (1979 film)The Gift is a 1979 made for television film directed by Don Taylor and starring Allison Argo and Kevin Bacon....
, a TV movie starring Kevin Bacon - The Gift (1994 film)The Gift (1994 film)The Gift is a 30 minute made for television movie directed by Laura Dern and starring Jason Adelman, Bonnie Bedelia, Peter Horton, Diane Ladd, Isabella Rossellini and Mary Steenburgen. It is about a woman trying to cope with the prospect of breaking up with her longtime partner and moving on with...
, a 30-minute TV film directed by Laura Dern - The Gift (2000 film), an American supernatural suspense film directed by Sam Raimi
- The Gift (2003 film)The Gift (2003 film)The Gift is a 2003 documentary by filmmaker Louise Hogarth documenting the phenomenon of deliberate HIV infection; bugchasing. The film follows the stories of two "bug chasers" who are seeking "the gift" of HIV infection. Interviews are also conducted with AIDS activist and author, Walt Odets, PhD,...
, a documentary by Louise Hogarth - The Gift (2009 film) or Echelon Conspiracy, a science fiction action thriller
- The Gift (2010 film), an American film featuring Jamie HectorJamie HectorJamie Hector is an Haitian-American actor who is known for his portrayal of Marlo Stanfield on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire.- Biography :...
- The GiftsThe GiftsThe Gifts is a 1970 short documentary film about water pollution in the United States, produced by Robert McBride for the Environmental Protection Administration. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short....
, a 1970 documentary
Nonfiction
- The Gift (book)The Gift (book)The Gift is a 1923 short book by the French sociologist Marcel Mauss and is best known for being one of the earliest and most important studies of reciprocity and gift exchange.Mauss's original piece was entitled Essai sur le don...
, a sociology/anthropology book by Marcel Mauss - The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property, a 1983 book by Lewis HydeLewis HydeLewis Hyde is a scholar, essayist, translator, cultural critic and writer whose scholarly work focuses on the nature of imagination, creativity, and property.-Early life:...
- The Gift, a memoir by the poet H.D.H.D.H.D. was an American poet, novelist and memoirist known for her association with the early 20th century avant-garde Imagist group of poets such as Ezra Pound and Richard Aldington...
Fiction
- The Gift (comics)The Gift (comics)The Gift is a holiday-themed crossover special published by First Comics. The title features appearances by a number of First Comics title characters, including Grimjack, Dreadstar, Badger and Nexus. The story involves the enigmatic being known as Dys and its encounter with a young boy with...
, a holiday-themed special from First Comics - The Gift (Croggon novel), a 2002 novel by Alison Croggon
- The Gift (Douglas novel)The Gift (Douglas novel)The Gift is a novel by actor and author Kirk Douglas' second novel. First published in 1992, It is a romance about orphaned and depressed heiress Patricia Dennison, and a handsome, injured bullfighter Miguel Cardiga....
, a 1992 novel by Kirk Douglas - The Gift (Nabokov novel), a 1938 novel by Vladimir Nabokov
- The Gift (Steel novel)The Gift (Steel novel)The Gift is a novel by author Danielle Steel. It is the story of a family in the 1950s coming to terms with the death of a child, and spent 12 weeks on the Publisher's Weekly best seller list.-References:*...
, 1994 Danielle Steel novel - The Gift (Ahern novel), a 2008 novel by Cecelia AhernCecelia AhernCecelia Ahern is an Irish novelist, since 2004. In addition to publishing several novels, she has also contributed a number of short stories to various anthologies, for which all her royalties go to charity.Ahern also created and produced the ABC comedy Samantha Who? starring Christina Applegate...
- The Gift, a 1973 novel by Pete HamillPete HamillPete Hamill is an American journalist, novelist, essayist, editor and educator. Widely traveled and having written on a broad range of topics, he is perhaps best known for his career as a New York City journalist, as "the author of columns that sought to capture the particular flavors of New York...
- The Gift, a 1998 novel by Patrick O'LearyPatrick O'Leary (writer)Patrick O'Leary is an American science fiction and fantasy author and ad copy writer.O'Leary wrote the poem "Nobody Knows It But Me" which was used in the popular 2002 advertising campaign for the Chevrolet Tahoe and read in the commercial by James Garner.-Works:* Door Number Three * The Gift –...
- The Gift, a 2007 novel by Richard Paul EvansRichard Paul EvansRichard Paul Evans is an American author.-Biography:Evans graduated from Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City. He graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Utah in 1984. While working as an advertising executive he wrote a Christmas story for his children...
Albums
- The Gift (Andre Nickatina album)The Gift (Andre Nickatina album)The Gift is the 13th album and a DVD movie by rapper, Andre Nickatina. It was released on January 25, 2005, for Fillmoe Coleman Records and featured production from Andre Nickatina, Smoov-E, Tone Capone, Dion Peete, Krushadelic, DJ Pause and the A-T.E.A.M....
, or the title song - The Gift (Bizzy Bone album)The Gift (Bizzy Bone album)The Gift is the second solo album by Bizzy Bone, released March 20, 2001. The only single was "Father." "Fried Day" was featured on the Next Friday soundtrack. The Gift Charted Billboard 200 at number 44 and on rap independent albums at number two...
- The Gift (Big Mello album)The Gift (Big Mello album)This is the fifth album of Houston legend Big Mello. This album is considered one of Big Mello's greatest achievements. It was his first posthumous album as well as his first album after a long hiatus...
- The Gift (Corrinne May album)The Gift (Corrinne May album)The Gift is Corrinne May's first Christmas album, released in 2006. In it, she covers traditional Christmas carols.-Track listing:#"Silent Night"#"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"#"Joy to the World"#"Angels We Have Heard on High"#"The Answer"...
, or the title song - The Gift (The Jam album)The Gift (The Jam album)The Gift is the sixth and final studio album by British band The Jam. Released on 12 March 1982, it reached #1 on the British charts. Clocking in at 32:17 minutes, the album received a mixed reception from critics and fans....
, or the title song - The Gift (John Zorn album)The Gift (John Zorn album)The Gift is an album by John Zorn released in 2001. It is the third volume of his Music Romance Series and described as an album "for lovers only".-Reception:...
- The Gift (Kenny Rogers album)The Gift (Kenny Rogers album)The Gift is a 1996 holiday album by country music superstar Kenny Rogers.This fourth holiday album brought Rogers back to the charts, both with the album itself , but also with a single .The Gift was originally released...
- The Gift (Midge Ure album)The Gift (Midge Ure album)The Gift, released in 1985, is the first solo album by former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure. The album was released while Ultravox was taking a break; the band would go on to release U-Vox before splitting...
, or the title song - The Gift (Susan Boyle album)The Gift (Susan Boyle album)The Gift is the second album by Scottish singer Susan Boyle, which was released on 8 November 2010. Boyle hinted that the album has a 1960s feel "because that was [her] era".-Background:...
- The Gift (Larry Carlton album), by Larry CarltonLarry CarltonLarry Carlton is an American jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop, and rock guitarist and singer. He has divided his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with various well-known bands...
- The Gift, by Jim BrickmanJim BrickmanJim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...
, or the title song
Songs
- "The Gift" (INXS song)The Gift (INXS song)"The Gift" is the first single from the 1993 album Full Moon, Dirty Hearts, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Jon Farriss and Michael Hutchence....
- "The Gift" (The McCarters song)The Gift (The McCarters song)"The Gift" is a single by American country music trio The McCarters. It was released in May 1988 as the second single from their album The Gift. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.-Chart performance:...
- "The Gift" (Seether song)The Gift (Seether song)"The Gift" is a song by post grunge and alternative metal band Seether. It is the fourth track and third and final single off their album Karma and Effect.-Music video:...
- "The Gift" (The Velvet Underground song)
- "The Gift", a song by Angels and Airwaves from We Don't Need to WhisperWe Don't Need to WhisperWe Don't Need to Whisper is the debut album by American rock band Angels & Airwaves. It was released on May 20, 2006 in Australia, on May 22 in the UK, and on May 23 in North America....
- "The Gift", a song by Annie Lennox from Diva
Television
- The Gift (TV series)The Gift (TV series)The Gift is an Australian observational documentary series that aired on the Nine Network at , Thursdays. It is narrated by 60 Minutes journalist Tara Brown.The Gift explores the stories and importance of organ donation in Australia...
, a 2007 Australian documentary series - The Gift (Australian children's TV series)The Gift (Australian children's TV series)The Gift is an Australian children's television series that first screened on the Nine Network Australia in 1997. It featured 26 half-hour episodes produced by Barron Television.-Synopsis:...
, a 1997 children's TV series - The Gift (TV drama), a 1998 British drama starring Amanda BurtonAmanda BurtonAmanda Burton is an award-winning actress from Northern Ireland. Burton is best known for her high-profile television roles as Karen Fisher in Waterloo Road , Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness, Clare Blake in The Commander, Beth Glover in Peak Practice, and Heather Black in the...
Episodes
- "The Gift" (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- "The Gift" (Dilbert)
- "The Gift" (FlashForward)
- "The Gift" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)
- "The Gift" (Matlock)
- "The Gift" (The Sarah Jane Adventures)The Gift (The Sarah Jane Adventures)The Gift is a two-part story of The Sarah Jane Adventures which broadcast on CBBC on 19 and 20 November 2009. It is the sixth and last serial of the third series. This story features "the Blathereen", a family of Raxacoricofallapatorians distinct from the previously seen Slitheen.-Part 1:The story...
- "The Gift" (Star Trek: Voyager)The Gift (Star Trek: Voyager)"The Gift" is an episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the first standalone episode of the fourth season. It marks the departure of Kes from the series...
- "The Gift" (Stargate Atlantis)
- "The Gift" (The Twilight Zone)The Gift (The Twilight Zone)"The Gift" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone.-Synopsis:A humanoid alien crash-lands outside a mountain village just across the Texas-Mexico border. He accidentally kills a police officer and is wounded by another. When he reaches a village bar, he collapses...
- "The Gift" (The X-Files)
Other uses
- "The Gift" (Doctor Who audio play)The Gift (Doctor Who audio play)The Gift is the 19th story in the Big Finish anthology Short Trips: The History of Christmas, written by Robert Dick and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who which features the First Doctor and Susan.-Plot:...
- The Gift (sculpture)The Gift (sculpture)The Gift is an early readymade by Man Ray , consisting of an iron with fourteen thumb tacks glued to its sole, made in 1921 in Paris....
, an early readymade by Man Ray