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‘Mission: Impossible’ Director Brad Bird Describes Tom Cruise’s ‘Crazy’ Stunts » MTV Movies Blog

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"It's big and it is crazy," Bird said. "I think the craziest thing is that they're real they're not digital. That's Tom Cruise on the tallest building in the world, he's doing all that stuff," Bird said of Cruise's death-defying stunts. "People won't believe it, but we shot it in IMAX so it's there for everyone to see."

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Good. More stunts, less CGI/****ty camerawork to hide the fact that the actors can't/won't do the action.

24Framespersecond.net - French Thriller 36TH PRECINCT gets a R1 DVD and Blu-Ray

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Heard good things about this. I know it was nominated for, like, 8 Cesar Awards, too. Planning to watch it sometime soon.

Simon West to Direct THE EXPENDABLES 2

Solid pick.

This one’s for the ladies… | CHUD.com

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Bastion of movie journalism Moviefone has landed the poster for Warrior, the extreme fighting film starring the excellent Tom Hardy and delightful Joel Edgerton. It features ripped abs! Sweaty men! Fearsome glances. Basically all worst parts of the bible.

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I almost want to see that because Tom Hardy's in it.

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Originally Posted by adgy-san

I almost want to see that because Tom Hardy's in it.

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Edgerton is one of the better things about Animal Kingdom, but I get what you are saying.

Reviews: SFF 2011 Review: ELITE SQUAD 2: THE ENEMY WITHIN

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Easily one of the best action films in recent years, ELITE SQUAD 2: THE ENEMY WITHIN sets new standards in the action genre with a perfect mix of compelling drama and explosive violence. While it works well as a standalone thriller, it is best appreciated if viewed after seeing the original, Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear winner, ELITE SQUAD.

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This is playing at the LA Film Fest. I might try and catch the screening next Tuesday.

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24Framespersecond.net - New trailer for violent action drama BELLFLOWER

Word on this out of Sundance and SXSW has been insanely positive. I'm really excited to see it.

Exit the Dragon, Enter the Transporter: Nationality, Eroticism and Homosexuality in the American Martial Arts Film. | BeyondHollywood.com

You can download this dude's thesis.