The on-screen figures in the "Expendables" movies aren't so much characters as they are human-shaped bundles of toxically masculine clichés and blind, violent impulses wrapped in skull-emblazoned kevlar. They lurch about on-screen like Frankensteinian monsters, living piles of jock straps and congealed taurine drinks, belching out monosyllabic action flick catchphrases in between Don Julio-instigated brawls and violent, bullet-riddled missions in other countries. These characters have no thoughts, no humanity, no sense of morals or righteousness. They have no desires other than a distant lizard-brain perception that soldiers in other countries probably need to blow up. "G.I. Joe" is more sophisticated.
With Scott Waugh's "Expend4bles" we are now four films deep into this series, and the franchise's original saleable gimmick has been abandoned. One might recall that Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" and Simon West's "The Expendables 2" existed merely to unite a cadre of ultra-macho, well-worn badass...
With Scott Waugh's "Expend4bles" we are now four films deep into this series, and the franchise's original saleable gimmick has been abandoned. One might recall that Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables" and Simon West's "The Expendables 2" existed merely to unite a cadre of ultra-macho, well-worn badass...
- 9/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Barry’s — the bootcamp-inspired gym and fitness studio — has a big birthday coming up and a whole slate of calorie-burning activities to celebrate it.
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Barry’s, long a Hollywood-favored and celebrity supported institution, will toast its milestone 25th anniversary with a massive VIP party on Oct. 5. Set for Red Studios in Hollywood, the bash is expected to host more than 800 influencers, tastemakers, celebrities and clients, all of whom will be treated to beats by celebrity DJ Diplo, sips by Don Julio and snaps against the backdrop of a red carpet.
Those not too hungover to participate can plan to attend five mega fitness classes on Oct. 6-7 inside a 100,000 square-foot studio that will be designed to mirror the gym’s notable “Red Room.” The space will feature Woodway treadmills, floor spots for 225 clients per class, a live DJ, and more than 1,000 of Barry’s most loyal FitFam members,...
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Barry’s, long a Hollywood-favored and celebrity supported institution, will toast its milestone 25th anniversary with a massive VIP party on Oct. 5. Set for Red Studios in Hollywood, the bash is expected to host more than 800 influencers, tastemakers, celebrities and clients, all of whom will be treated to beats by celebrity DJ Diplo, sips by Don Julio and snaps against the backdrop of a red carpet.
Those not too hungover to participate can plan to attend five mega fitness classes on Oct. 6-7 inside a 100,000 square-foot studio that will be designed to mirror the gym’s notable “Red Room.” The space will feature Woodway treadmills, floor spots for 225 clients per class, a live DJ, and more than 1,000 of Barry’s most loyal FitFam members,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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