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.
Category: Stunts and Stuntmen
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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.
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‘Ride On’ Review: Jackie Chan, Back on the Horse
The New York Times – Film:
Chan, playing a former stuntman, has a few good trademark fight scenes, but the film is too busy stuffing sentimental elements into its lowbrow comedy premise.
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A John Wick Action Scene, Step by Step
The New York Times – Film:
Look behind the scenes at the climactic sequence in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” set on 222 steps leading up to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris.
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Ken Block, Rally Driver and YouTube Stuntman, Dies at 55
The New York Times – Sports:
The acclaimed driver, best known for his “Gymkhana” videos, was killed in a snowmobile accident.