BEHIND THE STUNTS

Send us Fan Mail Back in the summer of 1991 'the big Austrian' came back to play one of his favourite cinematic characters.  Let's take a look at just one of the many wonderful action sequences in the film in this episode. More to follow on YouTube on Friday. Stunt Coordinators JOEL KRAMER and GARY DAVIS  Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow...

Send us Fan Mail A rollercoaster of a movie with thrills and spills provided by REMY JULIENNE and COLIN SKEAPING. Never mind all those moaning minnies who want to talk about the terrible script and casting....its enjoyable....plain and simple. Mind you back in 1981....they did things very differently as now as you'll find out here. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode th...

Send us Fan Mail The Crow arrives on the big screen in August with a brand new reimagining of the story. The stunt coordinator is ADAM HORTON and I was lucky enough to be asked to take part in the press junket for the film. Hope you enjoy this - if so subscribe and share so those who don't already know will find out Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follo...

Send us Fan Mail Back in 1972 when you had a problem with someone, and if you could afford it you'd call a mechanic, but if Charles Brosnson turned up at your door chances are he wasn't going to replace a tyre of cam belt. The mechanic in question is a term for a hit man and Charlie is doing nicely until Jan Michael Vincent comes along and want to be taught the ways of the world. Luckily...

Send us Fan Mail The Olympics have arrived again. Paris is hosting the games and as usual the excitement surrounding the events is palpable. Some of the sports have a link with qualifications required for the stunt register, so I thought we'd compare the events with the requirements for the BSR. Also if you recognise any of the music used in this weeks episode you gain additional medals. Enjo...

Send us Fan Mail PETE BROOKER used to run a YouTube channel called 'From Tailors With Love', after a successful book about the style of Bond and a podcast, he has rebranded his channel to 'There Will Be Bond'. I recently chatted with him about two action packed moments in the 2006 James Bond movie 'Casino Royale'....and this is what it sounds like. Visit his YouTube c...

Send us Fan Mail I've been threatening this for some time and never getting around to it....so here we go....part 1 is questions via email....on Friday on YouTube we'll do the social media questions. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Ryan O'Neal and Anne Archer star in this jewel heist movie with a twist. The twist involves the bank vault on top of a skyscraper. Stunt Coordinator VIC ARMSTRONG works with stuntman ROY ALON to create one of the greatest stunts ever filmed. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating movies that celebrate their 40th anniversary. Firestarter, from the pen of Stephen King and the directorial viewfinder of Mark Lester. Starring Drew Barrymore in her after E.T and before Charlies Angels period. GLENN RANDALL at the helm as stunt coordinator and a team full of professionals who can't wait to feel the heat...and their not even in the kitchen. Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Stunt professional MAHSA AHMADI has been on one hell of a journey to get to where she is now. Growing up in Iran she realised early on that being a girl wasn't going to be a benefit in her life. Iran was not a country renowned for top drawer human rights. But she battled on and followed her dreams. A story which she tells us here... Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail Without question the finest example of war ever captured on film. Steven Spielberg's Day Landing movie was so powerful it was accepted by veterans as the most accurate depiction of warfare. Stunt Coordinator SIMON CRANE did a wonderful job, creating the action, aided by stuntmen like PAUL HEASMAN who plays a very important role. I am very lucky to be joined by Central Televis...

Send us Fan Mail Without question one of the jewels in the crown of action adventure. The Bond movie we never got was delivered by James Cameron and 'Big Arnie'. Classic spy adventure with magnificent action sequences and a brilliant cast. JOEL KRAMER as stunt coordinator absolutely shines during this movie and should be applauded for his constant dedication to the art of action. Lets ex...

Send us Fan Mail Vic Armstrong recently received his Lifetime Achievement Awards from The British James Bond Fan Club underneath another icon of the 20th Century, The Concorde.  Here we take a look at some of Vic's early work and have a brief chat about some memories - thanks to Kung Fu Kingdom for use of the interview material Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then w...

Send us Fan Mail Its time to venture over the pond and visit Los Angeles for the 2024 Taurus World Stunt Awards. I'm so grateful to all the professionals who've provided so much information and those who've sent video links enabling you to hear this broadcast. Lets celebrate the wonderful world of action with the stunt professionals themselves. Support the show If you've enjoye...

Send us Fan Mail Another sad loss this week as we learn that stuntman Tony McFarr has passed at the age of 47. Such a great loss at such a young age. It is only fitting that we should celebrate his career with an interview so we can learn a bit more about him. A few years ago he was interviewed by the podcast Breaking The Cinematic Universe c/o The LAN Cave (Living As Nerds) There link is below -...

Send us Fan Mail Its always very difficult when we lose someone close, but when an industry like the stunt business lose two very important and influential individuals is very challenging. Jeannie Epper was an American stunt icon, part of a family that practically invested the game. Denise Ryan was a stunt performer and coordinator from the UK who broke boundaries and gave new performers opportuni...

Send us Fan Mail Its been a long time coming but 'THE FALL GUY' is now out. Whatever you do, you should see this movie on the big screen where it belongs. DAIVID LEITCH, the director, was Brad Pitt's stuntman for 5-6 movies - he's given us Atomic Blonde, Deadpool and Bullet Train to name but a few. Stunt Designer is CHRIS O'HARA - he would have been coordinator in any othe...

Send us Fan Mail Ben Hur is one of the greatest biblical epics of our time. When in 1959 Charlton Heston took the lead role and William Wyler directed it became the most expensive film ever made and won 11 Academy Awards. The following year Stunt Coordinator YAKIMA CANUTT was presented with an Honorary Oscar for his achievement in the action business.  In 2016 a new version was made - technology a...

Send us Fan Mail Back in the world of Burt Reynolds for two very different outings. One where he plays the suave millionaire playboy and the other where he plays a father trying to make many bad decisions go his way. Action provided by VIC ARMSTRONG and HAL NEEDHAM in Rough Cut and by GLENN WILDER and DAR ROBINSON in Stick. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not fo...

Send us Fan Mail Carey Loftin was an exceptional talent behind the wheel of a car and as stuntman, and stunt coordinator he was a force to be reckoned with. Lets explore two of his outings in both roles. 'Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' and 'Bullitt' - enjoy https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=754069b2-9d84-4338-ae39-1090980380a7 Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The Duke, John Wayne is a formidable thrower of the screen punch. In the words of the great Nosher Powell, "When I hit em they stay bloody hit". John Wayne made a career from being the American lawman who made everything right in the end. His ability to throw a cracking screen punch was second to none and thanks to stunt guys like YAKIMA CANUTT and CHUCK ROBERSON Duke wa...

Send us Fan Mail As many of you will know, a new 2024 version of the 1989 classic 'Road House' has recently been released. Its always good to have comparison, so lets take a look at both and do just that. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail A Burt Reynolds double bill is always an essential. Here we see him playing Gator McClusky in White Lightning in 1973 and again in Gator in 1976.  Its another fine example of Burt working with long term friend and stuntman HAL NEEDHAM. Hal always wanted to push the boundaries and occasionally it didn't always go according to plan....as you'll find out here. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail I've recently received my copy of the Anniversary British Stunt Register, which I was thrilled to receive this month. Here we celebrate the work of the BSR, a little about its beginnings and what's in store for the future. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr...

Send us Fan Mail Sunday saw the 96th Academy Awards take place and once again the stunt community were overlooked, they did get a montage and a round of applause though....enough? No of course not.....lets discuss Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts