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Legendary Stuntman Buddy Joe Hooker on Defying Death for 70 Years, from Setting the Cannon Roll Record to Burt Reynolds' Movie About His Life

As the man who served as Kurt Russell's stunt driving double on Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof,' Buddy Joe Hooker deserves Hollywood canonization. There are few modern films featuring car stunts as impressive as those he choreographed and performed in Tarantino's imaginative, high-octane exploitation tribute.

Film

Television

fromVulture

1 week ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2026 Actor Awards

The Actor Awards ceremony combines Oscar glamour with unpredictable humor while celebrating actors voting on actors, featuring notable upsets and memorable moments alongside questionable decisions like relegating stunt awards to the red carpet.

Philosophy

fromAeon

1 month ago

The Indian daredevils who feel at home in the Well of Death | Aeon Videos

Well of Death riders perform death-defying wall-circling stunts yet face injuries, friend fatalities and dwindling audiences due to smartphone-driven competition.

fromenglish.elpais.com

8 months ago

Acrobatics, accidents and legal loopholes: The uncertain world of stunt performers

According to Angel Plana, experts in the field, stunt performers today are not just limited to dangerous scenes; they frequently step in for main actors in what seem like simple sequences.

Independent films

Film

fromWIRED

9 months ago

'Ballerina' Deserves an Oscar Nod for Stunts-But It'll Never Get One

Stunt performers like Cara Marie Chooljian are finally getting recognition from the Academy, but awards for their work won't be eligible until 2027.