BEHIND THE STUNTS

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As you probably remember, last year we started reading the book 'Nobody Does It Better' by Bob Simmons. This was very well received and I've had many requests to do another audiobook read this year.

So, our chosen book is by the legendary Hal Needham called 'Stuntman - my car crashing, plane jumping, bone breaking, death defying Hollywood life".

So stick with me over the next 19wks as we enjoy this book together

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This year marks the 47th Anniversary of 'The Wold Geese' hitting the big screens. Back when film stars were proper film stars. Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore and Hardy Kruger with an added pinch of Stewart Granger for good measure. A movie recently re-screened at Showcase cinemas up and down the UK. I rewatched it with my father which was a great thrill as he was the one that put me onto it in the first place.

Let's rediscover the full and its action....don't forget to watch the YOUTUBE channel of Friday for another look back at this spectacular picture.

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Tom Cruise recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy for services to film. This reminded me of an occasion back in 2004 when Blake Edwards received a lifetime achievement Academy Award and was abley assisted by Jim Carrey and stuntman Mickey Gilbert....this is that story....enjoy

If you've enjoyed this chapter you maybe interested to know that the rest of his book will soon be available as a weekly read on this podcast. Keep listening for further details.

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Can you believe it's been 40yrs since Roger Moore bowed out of the James Bond role? Seems like only yesterday for me and as long as I have breath in my body he's still my favorite. But, at the time, there was a great deal of flack when the public realized just how old Roger Moore really was.....simple arithmetic would have told them he was 57 but they had to go and make a big song and dance about it. "I do all my own stunts, and my own lying", said Roger whenever he was asked about being the good commander.

Luckily for him he had stuntmen like Jason White around to take the blows for him. We chat to Jason and find out a bit more about this remarkable experience.

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This is the first time that Bonny and I have recorded a podcast that isn't on Zoom. Couldn't waste the opportunity so we sat down and did that thing we do....face to face. 

You will note that my colleagues voice is delicate and tiny and may not be as loud as you'd hear when she's several thousand miles away from me.....

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An everyday story of mafia folk....a cross being gifted from Sicily to the US with large quantities of drugs hidden inside. Roger and Stacey, must seek out those who used it as a 'mule' piece and those who kill anyone who gets in its way. Stunts are provided by REMO DE ANGELIS and GLENN WILDER

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An everyday story of murder on a train and an innocent man caught up in the middle of it.

Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor deliver two wonderful performances in this classic. The action is provided by stunt coordinator MICKEY GILBERT, no stranger to the world of action adventure. 

An excellent movie, great score and fine action beats

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This week we take a look at two remarkable stunts in big blockbuster movies performed by stuntmen more associated with work on 'terra firma' as opposed to work high in the sky. 

JOE CANNUTT and SIMON CRANE feature this week

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No, it's not an episode about the conspiracy surrounding Stevie Wonders sight....although that would be an extraordinary episode....no, this is about those moments in films and on TV where a vehicle, often a car or truck must appear to drive itself.

Before the days of cgi as we know it now, everything was done in camera. The blind driver played a wonderful part in this....enjoy

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On October 17th you'll be able to watch a brand new martial arts movie called 'GLADIATOR UNDERGROUND', directed by CHAYA SUPANNARAT.  

I was lucky enough to watch a version of the movie a few weeks back and got the opportunity to chat with Chaya about her background and love for film....this is how it went....enjoy

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