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Martial arts legend and screen icon Jackie Chan survived his own death yesterday, proving once again that he is definitely much harder than Ross Kemp.
But that really isn’t saying much.
Jackie Chan became a top trending topic on Twitter worldwide after rumours of his death began to circulate on the micro messaging site. Now, far be it from us to criticise the users of Twitter, but how stupid do you have to be to rely on it as your primary source of news about celebrity deaths? Read More >>>
When the Oscars come ’round, they’re going to have to make a special place for the greatest musician to work in Hollywood – John Barry – who has sadly thrown off his mortal coil and gone off toward heaven, presumably, with a really great fanfare arranged for himself. He was 77.
John Barry, a chap who spent his youth in Yorkshire and Lancashire and ended up living and breathing life into the silver screen, won five Oscars and an OBE in a career that saw him pretty much surpass everyone else who every wrote a note for a film. Along with Lalo Schifrin and John Williams, Barry was one of the golden three who could managed to find fame outside of the trivia books of movie buffs.
Working famously on a number of James Bond films, as well as Dances With Wolves, Ipcress File, Born Free, Midnight Cowboy and Out of Africa the lad born John Barry Prendergast, made some of the most enduring soundtracks in cinema’s long history. It’s here we celebrate him with his own music.
They may be able to talk the talk – but can they really walk the walk?
Hollywood movies are littered with so-called tough guys. But take away their stunt doubles, green screens and fake guns and what do you have left? Nic Cage? He’s just a lanky streak of piss. Mel Gibson? Give me a break. Mark Wahlberg? Don’t make us laugh. Tom Cruise? Now you really are taking the piss.
Well, hecklerspray has come up with a list of Hollywood actors we think really could mix it with the best of them. These are Hollywood hardmen who really did live up to the name.
Enjoy! And if you have a problem with our choices, we’ll be waiting outside…
10 - Happy Monday! Here’s a distressing story about cannibalism! – Thesun
9 - Here’s a bewilderingly strong man – I Am Bored
8 – The single most awkward photo you will ever see in your lives – Popsugar
7 - Ten people who almost destroyed fun – Spike
