It wasn't long ago when summer was a time for nonstop action, everything from "Speed" to "Die Hard."
There are still plenty of action movies like the next "Mission: Impossible" film along with a new installment in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, but many of the annual entries are tied to comic books and other longstanding franchises.
What about new entries into the field? In this episode we talk with Katee Sackhoff, who stars in the new action movie "Fight or Flight," as well as the film's director James Madigan. Sackhoff is no stranger to the action genre, having been involved with several "Star Wars" programs from Disney+.
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And with action movies, come big stunts. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that a new Oscar category will be introduced for the 100th Academy Awards: Achievement in Stunt Design. We talk about what that means and whether mainstream actors like Tom Cruise could find a new pathway to an Oscar.
 is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by , a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the  in Iowa and , a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named .
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