Episodes
As many of you will know, a new 2024 version of the 1989 classic 'Road House' has recently been released. Its always good to have comparison, so lets take a look at both and do just that.
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Published 04/03/24
A Burt Reynolds double bill is always an essential. Here we see him playing Gator McClusky in White Lightning in 1973 and again in Gator in 1976.
Its another fine example of Burt working with long term friend and stuntman HAL NEEDHAM.
Hal always wanted to push the boundaries and occasionally it didn't always go according to plan....as you'll find out here.
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Published 03/27/24
I've recently received my copy of the Anniversary British Stunt Register, which I was thrilled to receive this month. Here we celebrate the work of the BSR, a little about its beginnings and what's in store for the future.
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Published 03/20/24
Sunday saw the 96th Academy Awards take place and once again the stunt community were overlooked, they did get a montage and a round of applause though....enough? No of course not.....lets discuss
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Published 03/13/24
I've been asked many question regarding this case and although it doesn't fall into stonework as such, the armourer is a vital part of the team who create the action sequences.
This happened on a film set - a rehearsal...and yet a live round was fired and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. How did this happen?
The court found Gutierrez Reed guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter 2 days ago.
This is how I see the situation
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Published 03/10/24
The most expensive movie of 1997and one of the most exciting...also one of the silliest.
BRIAN and GREG SMRZ are in charge of the action and they absolutely earn every single penny of their fee. Brilliant to say the least and here I chat about the big boat chase finale.
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Published 03/06/24
Its that time again - we bring in a Bond fan and ask them to provide their Top 10 Bond Stunts and/or Action Sequences.
Sam Rogers is a Bond fan who is a video editor and content creator - lots of great choices here and if you don't already follow him on Twitter you can find him @SamR_1995 on Instagram he's @sam_j_rogers
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Published 02/28/24
The second in our Kevin Costner season brings us to this clever thriller from director Roger Donaldson.
Stunt Coordinator is DIAMOND FARNSWORTH who also doubles the star.
Lets explore some of the action moments before Fridays YouTube deep dive
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Published 02/21/24
Ask someone to name a western and this movie is likely to be in the top 10.
Brilliantly clever, extremely funny and action packed.
Stunt Coordinator JAMES ARNETT created the right atmosphere with the right stuntmen.
He would double Paul Newman and MICKEY GILBERT would double Robert Redford.
Here we explore the high fall and take a look at how this was captured on film
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Published 02/14/24
Without question one of the greatest action films of our time. Arnie is back and this time he's fighting creatures from other galaxies.
CRAIG BAXLEY is at the helm as stunt coordinator and 2nd Unit Director and what a team he puts together.
Apart from JOEL KRAMER and PETER KENT on doubling duty we have some big names mingling with big names from the Mexican stunt industry.
Lets take a look and see what makes it so good
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Published 02/07/24
A war movie is always a good place for a stuntman to shine. This movie has Harrison Ford in the thick of the action and the arms of Lesley Anne Down...some guys get all the luck eh?
The stunts are handled by stunt coordinator ALAN STUART who brings together a great team including JIM DOWDALL, VAL MUSETTI and a young man who knows a thing or two about called EDDIE KIDD.
Lets explore, through Jims eyes the experience you need to get on in the business...or any business for that matter.
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Published 01/31/24
A beautiful film on many levels. Photography is gorgeous, its well written, John Barry's music is absolutely stunning.....Kevin Costner stars and directs this epic and has to be in practically every shot. The action is coordinated by NORMAN HOWELL who does a remarkable job. Lets celebrate the work here....
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Published 01/24/24
Another excellent addition to the action classic. Carl Weathers is ACTION JACKSON and in order to get him through the movie, the director is ex stuntman CRAIG BAXLEY. Safe as houses here. Doubled by JULIUS LAFLORE, Carl manages to keep the action on his side.
A fun movie that should have gotten a sequel, but just didn't do enough business. Thank God for stunt coordinator JOPHREY BROWN who gave it his all.
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Published 01/17/24
A story of an everyday debt collector called Mark Taffin who does a favour for the village he lives in and they turn on him.
Stunt Coordinator PETER BRAYHAM brings together a great team to create the action. Its a fun story, but the action really works. Enjoy
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Published 01/10/24
Its our last podcast before the new year so why not go out with a festive cracker. LETHAL WEAPON was a milestone movie for Mel Gibson who'd finally got his teeth into a character that would shape the rest of his career.
Action is in the hands of stunt coordinator BOBBY BASS who brought in MIC RODGERS to double Mel Gibson and DAR ROBINSON to look after the high work, which we focus on here.
A festively perfect end to 2023...enjoy
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Published 12/20/23
Back to Bond this week with fan Vinnie Harris giving us his top 10 favourite stunts and action scenes.
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Published 12/13/23
Clint Eastwood returns as Harry Callahan in the sequel to 'Dirty Harry' - 'Magnum Force' is as good, if not better that its older brother.
A movie filled with some great action set pieces. Stuntman CARY LOFTIN at the helm on the action, delivers and if this wets your appetite for Friday, then my job here is done
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Published 12/06/23
A documentary about the life of stuntman DAVID HOLMES who, for those who don't know, was Daniel Radcliffe's chief stuntman on the Harry Potter films.
You may also be aware that whilst filming he sustained a life changing injury. This extraordinary documentary explores David's world now and then with the assistance of stuntmen TOLGA KENNAN, MARC MAILLEY, stunt coordinator GREG POWELL and Daniel Radcliffe himself.
A must watch - enjoy
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Published 11/29/23
Started back in the mid 60s, this extraordinary archive is dedicated to those select few who risk life and limb for the sake of entertainment.
Come with me as I explore the world of Johnny Hagner and his passion for the business.
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Published 11/22/23
In 1981 THE FALL GUY hit the UK TV screens and changed peoples lives forever.
If you were a keen, athletic kinda kid this show was great value for money. The lead character was a stuntman in film and television, and in between jobs he would work as a bounty hunter.
Lee Majors was tired of being typecast as 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and jumped at the chance to highlight the work of the stunt professional.
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Published 11/15/23
Every once in a Bond fans life they are asked to compile a TOP TEN list. Favourite movies in order or favourite theme songs.
Here we explore the stunts and action sequences of Bond with the fans themselves.
We start with Chris Eeles. @BigRedTrousers on Twitter and @007Bookshelf on Instagram.
We chat about his list and why he's chosen then
Also he was to choose a none Bond stunt or action piece...he gave us 3....he's very thorough.
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Published 11/08/23
This week we look at everyday possessed folk in this classic horror flick.
In particular we look at stuntman CHUCK WATERS and his stairwell at the end of the picture. A beautiful example of directing, editing and performing by one man.
Music is from Tubular Bells (1973) Tubular Bells 2 (1992) and Tubular Bells 3 (1998)
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Published 11/01/23
Every year we roll out the red carpet and applaud those dedicated few who are nominated for the prestigious Taurus awards.
The awards are a bit different these days so instead of arriving in Hollywood at the Paramount Theatre the nominations and winners are announced in a presentation that is released onto the Taurus website.
Here are the nominations and the winners for this years Taurus.
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Published 10/25/23
You may have read about the incident involving Andrew Flintoff and an accident he had whilst filming last year.
The incident left him with very serious injuries, but this isn't the first time the show has incurred bad press.
Lets explore this incident, based on what we know, and see why this happened.
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Published 10/18/23
After last weeks episode about the BSR and its many benefits we find ourselves looking to the rest of the world. One seasoned stunt coordinator is asking the same questions we ask when looking at the qualifications required by the BSR. He asks why stunt coordinators have no qualifications at all. Why? Because they aren't required.
Lets explore
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Published 10/11/23