The New York Times – Film:
A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.
Category: Stunts and Stuntmen
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Matt Damon’s Biceps in That ‘Odyssey’ Fight Scene? They’re Hers.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Devyn Dalton, a 4-foot-6 woman, is the leading man’s stunt double in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster.
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Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic
The New York Times – Film:
At the International Stunt School in Seattle, veterans of TV and film teach newcomers the art of falls, fights and fire.
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Susan Backlinie, First Shark Attack Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77
The New York Times – Film:
Ms. Backlinie, a stunt woman, appeared in the terrifying opening scene of the 1975 blockbuster in which a great white shark attacks.
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Jeannie Epper, Groundbreaking Stunt Double on ‘Wonder Woman,’ Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
Her first stunt was riding a horse bareback down a cliff when she was 9. She went on to soar on the hit TV series “Wonder Woman” and in many other places.
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Should There Be an Oscar for Stunts? The ‘Fall Guy’ Filmmakers Say Yes.
The New York Times – Film:
The academy is keeping mum about the prospect, but the movie is part of a renewed push for a new Academy Award first considered more than 30 years ago.
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Video Shows Crash That Injured Crew Members of ‘The Pickup’
The New York Times – Film:
The collision on the set of “The Pickup” is under investigation. Video shows an armored truck and an S.U.V. veering off a road before the truck flips onto the smaller vehicle.
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Harry Potter Stuntman Tells His Story in a New Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
In a new documentary, David Holmes, a stunt performer in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, recalls his life before and after a harrowing accident on set that left him paralyzed.
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‘Rooftopping’ Is Popular on Instagram, but the Risks Are High
The New York Times – Travel:
“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.