There are breathtaking stunts throughout the "Mission: Impossible" series, like when Tom Cruise rides a motorcycle off a cliff or climbs the Burj Khalifa, but "Mission: Impossible 2" — considered the weakest despite having the most subversive visuals — includes a memorable stunt on a much smaller scale. It's far more intimate but incredibly visceral.
On a sandy beach with the background of crashing waves, the hot-tempered villain Ambrose and Ethan Hunt engage in hand-to-hand combat. In the midst of their slamming punches and leaping kicks, Ambrose sneakily pulls out a knife. In a behind-the-scenes video, director John Woo describes Ambrose's combative approach as "evil" and "dirty." Woo came up with the choreography where "he jumps up in the air and lands on Tom and this knife almost cuts his face, and also pretty close to his eye." However, Tom Cruise — always committed to making the audience's moviegoing experience as thrilling as...
On a sandy beach with the background of crashing waves, the hot-tempered villain Ambrose and Ethan Hunt engage in hand-to-hand combat. In the midst of their slamming punches and leaping kicks, Ambrose sneakily pulls out a knife. In a behind-the-scenes video, director John Woo describes Ambrose's combative approach as "evil" and "dirty." Woo came up with the choreography where "he jumps up in the air and lands on Tom and this knife almost cuts his face, and also pretty close to his eye." However, Tom Cruise — always committed to making the audience's moviegoing experience as thrilling as...
- 8/14/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best show currently on TV?” can be found at the end of this post.)
This week’s question: What is the best TV show airing in 2017 that people may have missed this year? This could be a new show that debuted or a returning show that aired a new season this year.
Allison Keene (@KeeneTV), Collider
There have actually been two “forgotten” shows in 2017 that I’ve stumped for pretty hard. The first is “Hap and Leonard’s” second season, “Mucho Mojo,” on SundanceTV. It’s nearly a sea change from its first season, as it tells a difficult and complicated racial story that’s balanced with its trademark wit and quirky sensibilities. It’s a tale that isn’t being told anywhere else right now — of neglected neighborhoods,...
This week’s question: What is the best TV show airing in 2017 that people may have missed this year? This could be a new show that debuted or a returning show that aired a new season this year.
Allison Keene (@KeeneTV), Collider
There have actually been two “forgotten” shows in 2017 that I’ve stumped for pretty hard. The first is “Hap and Leonard’s” second season, “Mucho Mojo,” on SundanceTV. It’s nearly a sea change from its first season, as it tells a difficult and complicated racial story that’s balanced with its trademark wit and quirky sensibilities. It’s a tale that isn’t being told anywhere else right now — of neglected neighborhoods,...
- 7/11/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Hot Hair: Tress MakeoversThe TransformersOur celebrity dream team--hairstylists Ursula Stephen and Keith Campbell, makeup artist Lucky Smyler and stylist Wouri Vice gave three everyday women real-life, head-to-toe makeovers. Check out our story to see how good change can be...Amanda Fermin, 26, entrepreneur, BostonThe former hip-hop dance instructor and mother of three was always so busy juggling family and school, and felt her look suffered.Losing the LengthFirst, Stephen cut Fermin's hair several inches to create a versatile bob that will be easily manageable with her extremely busy schedule, but still be fun and funky.Brighten UpAfter applying a semi-permanent hair color to neutralize Fermin's previously brassy tone, Stephen added several bright orange hair extensions for dimension.Star TreatmentSmyler and Stephen work in tandem to put the finishing touches on Fermin, who was the first makeover candidate to be transformed and photographed.Warm Tones"She just glows!" gushes Smyler. He emphasized...
- 1/10/2011
- Essence
In the past year, recording artists Chrisette Michele and Solange Knowles have both shaved their heads to get back to their roots. Other artists like Janelle Monae, Leela James, Ledisi and Shingai Shoniwa and their lovely locks are popping up everywhere. It's safe to say that more and more of us are embracing our natural hair. On Wednesday June 23, we gathered together some big names in hair for a Live Chat on Natural Hair. The chat included Tippi Shorter, who has worked her magic on the tresses of Diahann Carroll, Beyonce, Jada Pinkett Smith and Alicia Keys, Hair Architect Keith Campbell (who touches up Traci Ellis Ross and Chrisette Michele) plus, Essence.com Hair and Beauty Editor Tia Williams -- and we've mixed in a few celebs that have recently made the chop -- Grammy Award winner Chrisette Michele and model/actress/TV Personality Bre Scullark (formerly of "Antm"). Read...
- 6/24/2010
- Essence
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