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Kurt Russell reportedly wanted for Star Lord’s dad in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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It looks like Marvel and director James Gunn have identified their top pick to play the father of Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2.The Wrap reports that Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight) leads their shortlist. According to the site, Russell is yet to be offered the role, nor has he read the […]

Movie Review – Bone Tomahawk (2015)

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Bone Tomahawk, 2015. Directed By S. Craig Zahler. Starring Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, Lili Simmons, David Arquette and Sid Haig. SYNOPSIS: Four men embark on a dangerous journey to rescue one of their womenfolk from a tribe of native cannibals. Taking cues from John Ford’s classic The Searchers, S. Craig Zahler’s […]

Kurt Russell confirms talks with Marvel for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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Last week it was reported that Marvel and James Gunn are eyeing Kurt Russell for the role of Star-Lord’s father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and now The Hateful Eight star has confirmed that he has been having talks with the studio about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.“I literally got a phone call […]

Kurt Russell shares his thoughts on the Big Trouble in Little China remake

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Back in June, when it was announced that Dwayne Johnson was on board to star in a remake of the 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China, director John Carpenter almost immediately chimed in on the news saying that he was “ambivalent” about the idea of a remake. Now, Kurt Russell, who starred in […]

Blu-ray Review – Escape from New York (1981)

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Escape from New York, 1981.Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins.SYNOPSIS:In 1997, when the US President crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in for a rescue.Conversations about major big […]

Movie Review – Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

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Fast & Furious 7, 2015.Directed by James Wan. Starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Jason Statham, Ronda Rousey, Tony Jaa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Brotherton and Djimon Hounsou.SYNOPSIS:Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.There’s one line in […]

Second Opinion – Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

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Fast & Furious 7, 2015. Directed by James Wan. Starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Jason Statham, Ronda Rousey, Tony Jaa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Brotherton and Djimon Hounsou. SYNOPSIS: After the death of his brother, Deckard Shaw (Statham) aims to take revenge by […]

Movie Review – Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

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Fast & Furious 7, 2015.Directed by James Wan.Starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Jason Statham, Ronda Rousey, Tony Jaa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Brotherton and Djimon Hounsou.SYNOPSIS:After the death of his brother, Deckard Shaw (Statham) aims to take revenge by hunting down Dominic (Diesel) […]

Behind the scenes photos of The Hateful Eight

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With The Hateful Eight about to go into production Samuel L. Jackson has taken to Twitter to share a couple of photos of Quentin Tarantino and the cast preparing for the shoot… The Hateful Eight is slated for release some time next year, with a cast that includes Tarantino alumni Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, Michael […]