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Olga Kurylenko loves talking about philosophy


Olga Kurylenko is fascinated by philosophy.
The Hollywood beauty - who is best known for her starring role opposite Daniel Craig in the 2008 James Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace' - has revealed that away from film sets, she relishes the opportunity to have intellectual chats with her pals.
She said: "I love philosophy. I love getting into discussions about why we're all here. I love psychology. And I'm passionate about medicine.
"It's a weird thing. I'm fascinated by the human body and I think we're an incredible machine - and how medicine interferes in good or bad ways with the machine, it's amazing. You probably didn't expect me to say that!"
The actress - who is currently starring in the new crime thriller 'Momentum' - also revealed she has a recurring dream involving an elevator.
She told Metro newspaper: "I've had the recurring elevator dream, when an elevator goes through the roof and keeps going and into the sky.
"There are layers of different floors of life and I can see through it."
She added: "I have dreamt of an elevator falling but I wasn't in it - I saw it falling."

Robert Carlyle ‘wary’ of Trainspotting sequel


Robert Carlyle is "wary" of the 'Trainspotting' sequel.
The 54-year-old actor - who starred alongside Ewan McGregor and Jonny Lee Miller in the 1996 original - has signed on to appear in the sequel, but admits to feeling anxious about the prospect.
He shared: "It's nerve-wracking to a certain extent, because I'm obviously aware of just how much people loved the original film.
"People still quote lines to me on a f**king daily basis. I get it everywhere; I can't f**king escape it! But I'm grateful for it too - [my character] Begbie has been f**king terrific for me and my career.
"So therefore - and I think probably if you asked the rest of the boys, they'd feel the same - I'm slightly wary about it all."
Despite this, Robert claimed the script for the Danny Boyle-directed movie is one of the best he's ever read.
He told NME magazine: "We've already had a read-through of the script, we did that in the springtime. You're going to think, 'Of course he's going to say this,' but honestly, it's one of the best scripts I've f**king read. I mean, ever."

Olga Kurylenko fulfills childhood ambition in Momentum


Olga Kurylenko fulfilled her life-long dream in 'Momentum'.
The Hollywood actress - who stars as a mysterious thief in the new crime thriller - has revealed her latest on-screen role has allowed her to realise her ambition of being a "strong woman".
She shared: "I like to identify myself with strong women. I wanted to do martial arts when I was a little girl but my mother didn't let me. She told me: 'You're a girl, you're not supposed to do what boys do.'
"In the Ukraine at that time, things were a little different to now. She said: 'You have to do ballet.' I like that too but I wanted to fight. Now I'm fulfilling my little girl dream."
Olga - who appeared opposite Daniel Craig in the 2008 Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace' - also revealed men are particularly guilty of underestimating her.
She told Metro newspaper: "[They underestimate me] and then they'll be terrified of me! I'll be in a relationship and they'll be like: 'OK, you're just going to do what you want, right...'
"Maybe to an extent you have to compromise but there are moments when it's stupid, then I won't do it, I won't compromise. Sometimes compromises are just silly."

Christopher McQuarrie for Mission: Impossible 6


Christopher McQuarrie has a "secret little list" of ideas for the sixth 'Mission: Impossible'.
The 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' writer and director has admitted that although he's not yet signed up for the next instalment in the action franchise, he's already come up with new stunts that would top those from the last film.
Asked if he has anything in mind that's crazier than Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt hanging off the side of a plane, he said: "That was the challenge that was put to me immediately after we did it. As soon as we landed, somebody said, 'What are you gonna do now?' I've been thinking about it ever since, and I've got a secret little list that may or may not happen."
However, McQuarrie - who would become the first filmmaker to have directed more than one 'Mission: Impossible' movie if he were to return - refused to say whether or not he's coming back.
He told Entertainment Weekly: "Uhhh, I know that that's a bigger conversation we've only flirted with, so who knows?"
Despite his comment, sources close to the film have claimed he will be returning to write the sixth film in the series as well as possibly directing.
The insider told Variety that talks are progressing towards a big deal being closed with the studio reportedly planning to have production up and running by August next year.
Cruise is set to reprise the role of secret agent Hunt for the sixth time while 'Rogue Nation' actress Rebecca Ferguson is expected to return as Ilsa Faust.

Sir Michael Caine: I’ve ‘mentally retired’


Sir Michael Caine has "mentally retired".
The 82-year-old actor insists he hasn't planned to make a film for a long time but keeps getting pulled back by "scripts [he] can't refuse".
He told Variety: "I've mentally retired, but I keep getting these scripts that I can't refuse. Now, I don't have a job. I don't have a script or anything and it would take something incredible to get me out of bed in the morning."
Meanwhile, the 'Youth' star previously admitted the key to such a successful career is constantly "testing" yourself.
He explained: "I never did the same thing over and over again, I keep testing myself. I didn't become an actor to become rich and famous, that's not possible.
"If you're a young actor, a 22-year-old Cockney guy, you're not going to become a movie star and be rich, I only became an actor to be the best possible actor I could be and that stays with me all my life and it's still the same.
"So each time I do a movie I do something that is almost impossible, like for me to play a classical conductor or composer. I'm not from that background but it seemed to work out all right."

Peter Jackson: I was winging it during The Hobbit


Peter Jackson was "winging it" on the set of 'The Hobbit'.
The 54-year-old director is among the most in-demand filmmakers in Hollywood, but has revealed the iconic fantasy adventure films were made in the midst of on-set chaos.
He said: "When you're going on to a set - very complicated - you're winging it, you've got these massively complicated scenes, no storyboards and you're making it up there and then on the spot.
"We would just tell the crew to take an extended lunch for an hour or so, because I wanted to just get my head completely clear and be able to plot it through."
Peter admitted he never truly felt "on top" of the movie-making process.
Speaking in a new video from the 'Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies' DVD, he said: "When you're in the momentum of a film, you know, day after day you're shooting, week after week you're shooting, what you're lacking is time to think.
"I don't even have time to think for half an hour if I'm on the set directing, because in that half an hour I've got 30 people coming up to me asking me questions. So I can help everyone else, but I can't help me. I don't get the time I need to think."

George Lucas upset by criticism


George Lucas would never direct another 'Star Wars' movie because of the criticism he's previously received.
The 71-year-old director is the creator of the iconic sci-fi franchise, but has revealed he's happy to have handed the reigns to JJ Abrams, who has helmed the eagerly awaited 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
Alluding to the negativity surrounding the prequels, George told Vanity Fair magazine: "You go to make a movie and all you do is get criticised, and people make decisions about what you're going to do before you do it.
"It's not much fun. You can't experiment. You can't do anything, you have to do it a certain way. I don't like that. I never did.​"
Meanwhile, JJ Abrams recently confessed to being worried his new movie would be a "f***ing disaster".
The acclaimed director has admitted to feeling the pressure, saying he was worried members of the new cast wouldn't work well with the actors from the original trilogy, who include Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
He said: "When we met Daisy Ridley, when we found John Boyega, and then Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver came aboard, we got really excited. And yes, Daisy and John could work together, but what happens when Harrison's in the mix? What will that feel like? If it doesn't spark, it's a f***ing disaster."

Alexandra Daddario cast as female lead in Baywatch movie


Alexandra Daddario has been cast in the 'Baywatch' movie.
The 29-year-old beauty is to appear in the role of Summer Quin alongside her 'San Andreas' co-star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in the eagerly movie based on the popular TV series.
Johnson confirmed the news on his Instagram account, writing: "IT'S OFFICIAL: Want to welcome the talented and gorgeous @alexannadaddario to the cast of #BAYWATCH for the role of 'Summer'. Alex is a one of kind woman (I know from experience) and can't wait for you guys to see her own the role.
"The female roles of #BAYWATCH have become extremely hot properties around Hollywood and as promised, the quality women we'll cast are stepping into these roles to have fun and make them iconic for the world to enjoy.
"The #BaywatchFamily so far consists of a tatted up bald guy named Rock, the cool, yet extremely unattractive Zac Efron, the talented and gorgeous Alexandra Daddario...and some big casting announcements coming soon. And juuuuust wait til you guys see who we cast for the iconic role of 'CJ Parker'... (sic)"
Alexandra is rumoured to have seen off competition from the likes of Nina Dobrev, Ashley Benson, Alexandra Shipp, Shelly Hennig, Bianca Santos and Denyse Tontz to secure the coveted role.

The Danish Girl ‘took 15 years to make’


'The Danish Girl' "took 15 years to make".
The new biographical drama film - which stars Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne - is based on the 2000 novel of the same name by David Ebershoff and the film's director Tom Hooper has revealed how tough it's been to bring his ideas to fruition.
The film centres on the life of Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of sex reassignment surgery, and Tom said: "The story happened around 1931. The film, based on the book, took 15 years to make. I worked on it seven years.
"The information's always been there, but this saga of courage was marginalised. Although I kept pushing the idea, this project remained sidelined.
"Financing wasn't happening so it became difficult. They said the film was hard to cast. Today, with the transgender experience out in the open, the timing is now obvious."
Tom also explained why he was so determined to have Eddie play the leading role.
He told the New York Post newspaper: "I always wanted a lead role for him. Playing this first transgender woman, Lili, he makes you feel her emotion every step of the way."

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