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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sean Penn Says Tom Cruise Is the ‘Best Stuntman in Movie World'
Sean Penn is pointing to how Tom Cruise is saving Hollywood, one stunt at a time. The 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' actor and producer famously throws himself off buildings, narrowly hangs out of planes, and holds his breath for minutes at a time underwater for roles. And according to Penn, it's all proof that Cruise is the 'best stuntman' out there. Just don't tell Keanu Reeves or Chad Stahelski and David Leitch — or any of the army of full-time professional stunt perfomers. Penn said during 'The Louis Theroux Podcast' that Cruise is clearly 'a guy who pursues excellence on a very high level,' including his own stunt work. 'Certain kind of movies people appreciate more than others… but this is a very good actor who is also an incredibly extraordinary craftsman,' Penn said of Cruise. 'Those movies don't get made on those level without somebody extraordinary behind them. He's the common link behind many of them. It's no accident. He does his own stunts. He's probably the best stuntman in the movie world. He's the most experienced guy.' More from IndieWire 'Mirrors No. 3' Review: Christian Petzold's Minor Key Is a Major One for His Beautifully Concussed Protagonist, Played by Paula Beer 'Urchin' Review: Harris Dickinson's Bracing Directorial Debut Offers a Modern Riff on Mike Leigh's 'Naked' During the Cannes press conference for the 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' premiere, Cruise explained how timing real stunts within a narrative structure is akin to being 'a Swiss watch of keeping the audience's attention.' Cruise continued that collaborating with camera operators is key: 'It's finding the camera positions and all of the engineering,' Cruise said. 'It represents thousands of hours of work of many people, craftsmen, pilots, engineers, decades of work to be able to develop these things, which is studying these aerial sequences. I fly jets, I fly aerobatic airplanes, helicopters. And then how do we apply an understanding of those physics? I will be pulling this in or parachuting, and I say, 'OK, I understand enough about this. I really do believe we can do it.'' 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' director Christopher McQuarrie specifically cited how Cruise lit his own shot for a jaw-dropping (and already viral) biplane sequence that serves as the climax for the action film. 'Tom is lighting the shot by how he's positioning the plane in its relationship to the sun, and he's operating focus just off-camera,' McQuarrie said, adding that there was no crew with Cruise as he flew solo at 10,000 feet. 'He is the crew in every single shot you see. I'm talking to Tom on a radio where he can barely hear me, and he's flying in an open cockpit.' McQuarrie continued, 'Watching Tom, at the point of physical exhaustion, get himself up because the plane can't land if Tom's on the wing. He's got three minutes to get up, but he's been on that wing for 20 minutes, and we watched as he pulled himself up and stuck his head in the cockpit so that he could replenish the oxygen in his body and then climb up into the cockpit and bring the plane safely down to land. No one on Earth can do that.' And perhaps Cruise could land an Oscar for his stunt work: The Academy announced that the 2028 Oscar ceremony will include the first-ever Best Stunt Design award. 'John Wick' director Chad Stahelski, who was Keanu Reeves' stunt double on the first 'Matrix' film, and his 87Eleven co-founder David Leitch were instrumental in getting award recognition for stunt people. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Singer and songwriter BABA: ‘I love Louis Theroux, his awkward humour, the way he disarms his guests and how effortlessly he gets people to talk'
BOOK: A Pocketful of Happiness I love a memoir, and I adore a love story – so Richard E Grant's A Pocketful of Happiness really spoke to me. It's heartbreaking but so full of love. He shares diary entries from the time he lost his wife, Joan, to cancer and writes so honestly about their life together. Before she died she told him to try and find a pocketful of happiness in each day, and that thread runs beautifully through the book. My favourite line is: 'Grief is love with nowhere to go.' I think it's so important to normalise talking about your grief. STREAMING: Severance I've just finished Season 2 of Severance and I miss it already. I absolutely loved everything about it. The premise is brilliant – full of twists and turns – and the cast, and their acting, is outstanding. I've been a huge Adam Scott fan since Parks and Recreation. But what really stood out for me was the way it was shot: the symmetry of the Lumon offices, the attention to detail, and how they make something so stark and bleak look oddly beautiful. The whole thing was an unsettling joy to watch. I can't wait for Season 3. PODCAST: Louis Theroux I'm a huge fan of Louis Theroux, and I'm so excited his podcast is back, the aptly named The Louis Theroux Podcast. I've only listened to the Bella Ramsey episode so far, but honestly, he could talk to a wall and I'd still tune in. I just love everything about him; his awkward humour, the way he disarms his guests, and how effortlessly he gets people to talk. He recently released a very important documentary called The Settlers, which everyone should watch. FESTIVAL: Culture Night I love Culture Night in Dublin each September – there's such a buzz, and it really brings the city to life. My favourite part is wandering between free events, discovering new artists and chatting to creatives from all disciplines. I always finish the night with a pint and a toasted sambo in Grogan's – it's my little tradition.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bella Ramsey Says ‘It's Important' to Keep Gendered Awards for Best Actor and Actress: ‘Recognition for Women in the Industry' Must Be ‘Preserved'
Bella Ramsey appeared on the latest episode of 'The Louis Theroux Podcast' and defended having gendered categories at awards shows. In recent years, ceremonies such as the Gotham Awards and Spirit Awards have done away with separate best actress and actor categories in favor of gender neutral lead and supporting ones. Ramsey, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, was nominated for lead actress in a drama series at the Emmys for the first season of HBO's 'The Last of Us.' 'I don't have the answer and I wish that there was something that was an easy way around it, but I think that it is really important that we have a female category and a male category,' Ramsey said, adding that it's important that 'recognition for women in the industry is preserved.' More from Variety 'The Last of Us' Director on Dina's Bisexuality, Introducing Isaac and How the Show Has Inspired Her Adaptation of 'The Sims' Yes, That's Josh Peck in 'The Last of Us.' Here's How He Landed That FEDRA Role and 'Jizzboy' Speech 'The Last of Us' Star Isabela Merced on Dina and Ellie's Romance, Getting That Sex Scene Right and LGBTQ Representation: 'No One Actually Thinks I'm Queer' Ramsey tried to come up with a solution and thought about a category such as 'best performance in a female character,' but they realized that would then create problems for actors playing non-binary character in films and TV shows. Even though Ramsey does not identify as female and says being labeled an 'actress' does not feel quite right, they are comfortable being put in the actress category at the Emmys for 'The Last of Us.' At least for now. 'I have a guttural, 'That's not quite right,' instinct to [being called an actress],' Ramsey said. 'But I just don't take it too seriously… it doesn't feel like an attack on my identity.' Ramsey explained that they aren't non-binary to be 'trending' but because they 'grew up more as a little boy than I did a little girl. It's been very obvious since I was young. I always called myself a tomboy, but it wasn't that I was a boyish girl, I was always like a bit of an in-between. Leaning to most of the boys side.' 'To be honest, I grew up more as a little boy than I did a little girl,' they continued. 'I always felt more masculine or more on that side of the spectrum. I guess at the moment I don't feel like I have access to femininity.' Ramsey currently appears on the second season of 'The Last of Us,' for which they will once again be in contention for an Emmy nomination in the lead actress category. Listen to Ramsy's full 'The Louis Theroux Podcast' interview here. Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sean Penn calls Jennifer Lawrence ‘the last movie star'
Sean Penn , the 64-year-old acclaimed actor, recently declared in an interview that Jennifer Lawrence is 'probably the last movie star ,' emphasizing her rare and enduring appeal in an era where the concept of traditional movie stardom seems to be fading. During the podcast, Penn and host Louis Theroux discussed a range of celebrities, with the Oscar winner sharing his opinions on each. 'I think the movie star manufacturer ran out around Jennifer Lawrence's time or something,' Penn said on The Louis Theroux Podcast about the famous actress. 'She's probably the last movie star.' Penn later added, 'I see some performances from some young actors where I feel like I should quit and become an accountant because they are so good.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo When the host asked if he was probably referring to Timothée Chalamet , Penn replied, 'I haven't seen that movie yet,' referring to Chalamet's Oscar-nominated role as Bob Dylan in last year's A Complete Unknown. The actor added, 'I haven't seen his movies yet.' However, it was clear that Penn has seen Jennifer Lawrence's movies, as he appeared very impressed by her work in Hollywood.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Penn shockingly reveals he's never watched a movie starring this Oscar-nominated A-lister
He's not a member of Club Chalamet. Sean Penn recently confessed that he's never seen a Timothee Chalamet movie. 'I see some performances from some young actors where I feel like I should quit and become an accountant because they are so good,' Penn, 64, said during 'The Louis Theroux Podcast.' When Theroux asked the Oscar winner if he was referring to Chalamet, 29, the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' actor confessed, 'I haven't seen that movie yet,' referring to Chalamet's Oscar-nominated performance as Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' The 'Milk' star added about Chalamet, who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, 'I haven't seen his movies yet.' Looks like Penn doesn't know about Chalamet's notorious fan account, Club Chalamet. Chalamet's long list of critically acclaimed films also includes 'Little Women,' 'Dune' 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Interstellar' and 'Wonka.' Penn also lamented what he believes is the decline of the movie star. 'I think the movie star manufacturer ran out around Jennifer Lawrence time or something,' the 'Mystic River' star said. Referring to 'The Hunger Games' star, 34, he added, 'She's probably the last movie star.' In Oct. 2024, Harrison Ford was also asked about the death of the category of 'movie star' 'Oh, I think it's rubbish. I don't think the question is whether or not there are any movie stars. There's wonderful actors coming up every day,' he told GQ at the time. 'Whether or not they become movie stars is really not the point. If movies need stars, they will find them. I've never f—ing understood being a movie star. I'm an actor. I tell stories.' Penn, who notoriously interviewed the drug lord El Chapo, also gushed about Tom Cruise. 'Certain kind of movies people appreciate more than others… but this is a very good actor who is also an incredibly extraordinary craftsman,' Penn told Theroux. 'Those movies don't get made on those level without somebody extraordinary behind them. He's the common link behind many of them. It's no accident. He does his own stunts. He's probably the best stuntman in movie world. He's the most experienced guy.'
