Daily television guide Nov 20, 2009
A psychotic stuntman (Kurt Russell) uses his souped-up car as a killing machine. NR (2007). (Boston Globe)
A chronicle of disaster Nov 13, 2009
Kurt Russell and James Spader (pictured) starred in this sci-fi extravaganza about a gateway to another galaxy. Although absurd, it won cult status, spawning three more movies and four TV series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Series culminates in thrilling fashion Nov 5, 2009
Kurt Russell, the actor and former baseball player, now practically Yankees family, standing off to the side of the exploding Moet on bottles in the victor's clubhouse after watching the whole postseason along with his stepdaughter, Kate Hudson, who dates Rodriguez. "It was an interesting series," Russell said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Kevin Short: The good ol' days Nov 4, 2009
Kurt Russell as "Snake" Plissken in John Carpenter's Escape from L.A.. I saw a story the other day that just puzzled the crap out of me. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Whats your favorite scary movie? Here are 8 to scream about Oct 31, 2009
The performances of the all-male cast led by Carpenter favorite Kurt Russell brings out the fear and isolation of men unprepared to do battle with a stealthy, shape-changing enemy. Horror of Dracula (1958). (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Yanks' Rodriguez still seeking first Series hit Oct 30, 2009
NEW YORK -- Kate Hudson was talking to Kurt Russell when she suddenly stopped, leaned forward in a second-row box seat and clasped her hands together ... Kate Hudson was talking to Kurt Russell when she suddenly stopped, leaned forward in a second-row box seat and clasped her hands together ... Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell are seen during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New... (News & Observer -- Sports)
A-Rodkeeps striking out Oct 30, 2009
NEW YORK - Kate Hudson was talking to Kurt Russell when she suddenly stopped, leaned forward in a second-row box seat and clasped her hands together. Moments later, she kicked back and shook her head. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stars out for Yankees-Phillies World Series Game 1 Oct 29, 2009
Hudson was sitting next to her stepfather, Kurt Russell, star of cult classic "Escape from New York," to cheer on Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and Kelly, of "Friday Night Lights," was in captain Derek Jeter's suite as New York and the Philadelphia Phillies played Game 1 on Wednesday night. Alec Baldwin, Matthew McConaughey, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, former New York Rangers captain Mark Messier, ex-Homeland Security head Tom Ridge and movie directors Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg were... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Angels answer Yankees’ rally, extend ALCS Oct 23, 2009
Wearing a Yankees cap, actor Kurt Russell was at Angel Stadium more than two hours early to watch batting practice. Angels C Jeff Mathis, the Game 3 hero with an 11th-inning RBI double, set an Angels playoff record with hits in six straight at-bats. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Daily TV and radio guide Oct 10, 2009
Kurt Russell as a terrorism expert trying to rescue a hijacked plane. R (1996). (Boston Globe)
Boy's Miracle impression more thana 'Net sensation Oct 10, 2009
(AP) -Josh Sacco does a pretty spot-on impersonation of actor Kurt Russell as U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks from the movie "Miracle.". The Tennessee boy's recitation of the speech before the Americans' game with the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympic Games is an Internet sensation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Miracle' 5-year old replicates clip for Predators Oct 9, 2009
-- Josh Sacco does a pretty spot-on impersonation of actor Kurt Russell as U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks from the movie "Miracle." ... to watch Josh Sacco's impersonation of actor Kurt Russell delivering the pregame speech, as Herb Brooks (pictured), to the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team in "Miracle.". (ESPN -- NHL)
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ available on Encore on Comcast Oct 1, 2009
Kurt Russell, as an intelligence operative specializing in the Middle East, accompanies a squad of commandos as they sneak aboard a 747 that has been hijacked by terrorists with enough firepower to waste much of the Eastern seaboard. (R; runs through Oct. 29). (Boston Globe)
16 Magazine Pop Culture Auction Sep 26, 2009
Some of the collections to be auctioned off include celebrities such as Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Michael J. Fox, John Stamos, Jodi Foster, Patrick Swayze, Tony Danza, Erik Estrada, Kurt Russell, Brooke Shields, Ricky Shroder, Linda Blair, Melissa Gilbert, Freddy Prinze, the Brady Bunch, Happy Days, Scott Baio, Henry Winkler and the cast of Baywatch. 16 Magazine and its Editorial Directors. (Suite101.com)
Car Dealers of the Silver Screen Aug 31, 2009
8 of 9 Kurt Russell as Rudy Russo in Used Cars. Before and , Robert Zemeckis directed this dark little gem, produced by Spielberg. (Slate)
20 movie rentals that never disappoint Aug 28, 2009
The Thing (1982)The original version of The Thing (1951) was moody and atmospheric, but I prefer John Carpenter's gaudy remake with Kurt Russell. 10. (MSNBC -- Movies)
‘Grindhouse’ available on Encore on Comcast Aug 24, 2009
Starring Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, Rosario Dawson, and many more. Not for the squeamish or for kids. (Boston Globe)
Quentin Tarantino Aug 21, 2009
In each segment, the same scenario unfolds (with very different outcomes): a group of young women has a scary run-in with Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell), a killer in a muscle car, and the exhilarating final burst of action is preceded by a provocatively long bout of directionless yapping. Page: 1 | Quentin Tarantino: Has one of the most overrated directors of the '90s become one of the most underrated of the aughts. (Slate)
Braves vs. Phils, Moylan wants in as usual Aug 17, 2009
That song will always remind me of the made for TV movie with Kurt Russell (don t laugh-he was freaking fantastic) as Elvis. He and his band are practicing the song as Priscilla is out of their sight listening and you can tell she s relating to the lyrics in a really personal manner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Aug 9, 2009
Big Trouble in Little China, the least of Carpenter s various team-ups with Kurt Russell, also arrives in hi-def from another distributor. (Sony, $28. (Boston Globe)
Married Too Young? Jul 20, 2009
After all, Goldie Hawn has lived with her man, Kurt Russell, for more than 25 years, and they're still going strong. Not so with Kate and Chris. (Fox News)
Daily guide for radio and television Jul 16, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Chef's vision leads to muralist's creation in Hampton May 31, 2009
Mooers worked on such well-known flicks as "Independence Day" with Will Smith, "Stargate" with Kurt Russell and James Spader, and many others. Mooers has even killed famed actress Julianne Moore in the movies, anyway. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Thing (1982): Universal Classic... May 21, 2009
Kurt Russell turns in another of his great anti-hero roles as helicopter pilot MacReady. We know he doesn't give a damn because when we first meet him, he pours a glass of malt into the drive bay of a very big green-screen chess computer once it gets him in a checkmate. (Suite101.com)
Fit for a king May 18, 2009
One jumpsuit was worn by actor Bill Murray in a Vanity Fair photo shoot, and one of the jeweled belts was autographed by Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell and David Arquette. For Southern Indiana native Butch Polston, the display represents his passion and his livelihood. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Movie Matters: Who deserves a lifetime 'free pass'? May 9, 2009
- Kurt Russell, who has forever cemented his tough-guy status and is now free to now parody or collect on it as he chooses. - Harrison Ford, because who cares if he keeps churning out bargain-basement Indy flicks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Memorable Movie Moms, Part Two May 7, 2009
Through sheer boredom, she hires carpenter Dean Proffitt (Kurt Russell) to build her a new closet. When the finished product isn't up to her standards, she refuses to pay Proffitt and knocks him and his tools overboard. (Suite101.com)
Congress Asked, More Slack For Crack? Apr 30, 2009
Remember that Kurt Russell movie about future New York. Posted by Chilo45 at 4:01 PM : Apr 29, 2009. (CBS News)
Package deal Apr 29, 2009
Sloboda smiled laconically when he recounted how actor Kurt Russell, in the 2007 film Grindhouse, reaches into a glove box for a bottle of Four Roses to pour on a gunshot wound ... The Canadian company continued selling Four Roses here, with its familiar yellow label, but the U.S. product the one Kurt Russell reached for became a blended whiskey, which included neutral spirits. (Louisville Business First, KY)
On-Again, Off-Again Apr 11, 2009
So for all of you movie fans who find yourself devastated by the news yet again, we suggest renting "Swing Shift." Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are still happy together after 25 years. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Victories Are Not Everything in Coaching Apr 1, 2009
Brooks, who is played by Kurt Russell, has to decided whether to cut him. or keep him while dealing with the pressure from the U.S. Hockey committee. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Superman MIA in New Flick Mar 27, 2009
" It worked: after lots of gossip claiming that the "Exit the King" would exit Broadway as soon as it opened, all the wags turned out to be wrong. Sarandon and fellow Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush who s performed the Eugene Ionesco play a couple of times before click like crazy, and the result was an ecstatic opening night audience that included Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Bob and Lynne Balaban, Griffin Dunne, Sarandon s other half, Tim Robbins, Julie Taymor, Miranda Richardson, David Hyde... (Fox News)
Tango Cashes Out Mar 24, 2009
"I know that many people on the site have asked for Kurt Russell. I asked for him too. Actually, I was taken aback when asked to put the request in a letter and send it to his agent," Stallone wrote. "Subsequently, I was called back by the agent several days later after refusing to send a letter and he said Kurt Russell is not interested in 'ensemble acting' at this time. So, People, I came, I saw, I failed.". (IGN FilmForce)
New culture: Cruel joke on fatherless kids Mar 22, 2009
Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell as an example. They ve done a great job but they re both totally committed to their children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Race to Witch Mountain' Mar 12, 2009
Now think of the late-'60s-era Kurt Russell as a muscular hero and you'll be on the right track. Johnson plays Jack Bruno, a former mob driver trying to make an honest living as a cab driver in Las Vegas (perhaps he could have chosen a better city for career rehab). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Behind the scenes at the Academy Awards Feb 23, 2009
Hawn, a best supporting actress winner in 1970, was accompanied by longtime beau Kurt Russell. Although the shows producers kept a tight lid on who would be handing out awards during the show, word leaked out that a number of presenters and performers used the back way in to keep people watching at home in suspense. (MSNBC -- News)
