A very successful war film when it came out, it was Universal’s biggest hit until Jaws came out over
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Cast and Crew of War and Peace
There is a version of War and Peace out there, that’s longer than the book itself. Released in 1967,
Continue readingStunt Men of Lawrence of Arabia
Anytime a film is on location, everything gets more difficult. Lawrence of Arabia gets the nod for Best Movie
Continue readingMax Baer, Primo Carnera and The Prizefighter and the Lady
In the early days of film, fight scenes were “staged” but real. They didn’t learn to fake their punches
Continue readingThe Cast of Intolerance
Structurally, Intolerance (1916) is as audacious as anything ever attempted on film – four simultaneous stories linked only by
Continue readingDonovan Montierth and 100 Years of the Best Movie Stunts
In the early eighties, my twin brother and I were in Junior High and we were fascinated with movies.
Continue readingIko Uwais and The Raid 2
Originally, this film was written before The Raid: Redemption (2011). When funding fell through, Gareth Evans (director) decided to
Continue readingElmer Dyer, Stunt Pilots and Murder in the Clouds
This is a very fun film, mixing thrilling aerobatics with good acting, a well-paced plot, and a murder mystery,
Continue readingAdam Kirley, Sabastien Foucan and Casino Royale
This is the sixth time a bond film has hit the list. It’s no surprise, as each bond film
Continue readingRichard Talmadge and Prince of Pep
Richard Talmadge was not the best actor, let’s get this out at the start. But he was a fantastic
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