#Charlie&039;s Angels

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Charlie’s Angels: Kelly Garrett [ENFJ 3w2]

MBTI Type: ENFJ Kelly is the warmest of all the Angels, and the most personable, but also the most able to read the room and adapt herself to what is necessary to fit in, whether that’s modeling, being a photographer, training a swim team, or acting like a business associate. She seems to slip in and out of many personas and guises, while always being emotionally intuitive and sensitive to the…

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Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

Gen-Z nostalgia for the early aughts aesthetic has been a tough adjustment for me, a Millennial nerd who suffered through that era in real time.  I do not think back to frosted tips, muddy JNCO strips, or Paris Hilton DJ sets with any lingering fondness.  If anything, I see that time as the nadir of modern pop culture.  I recognize that this is the same personal bias that my parent’s generation…

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♫ Angel Of The Morning ♫

A week or three ago, Clive mentioned a few artists/groups he is especially fond of, and among them was Juice Newton.  I couldn’t recall … well, frankly, I couldn’t recall if Juice Newton was a band or an individual singer, let alone any songs attributed to them/him/her.  (Hey, I’m old and senile, okay?  Cut me some slack here!)  So, I went in search of, and found that a) Juice Newton is a female…

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About Super Heroes for Doa'a

About Super Heroes for Doa’a

Overview Super Heroes for Doa’a (And Kids Like Her Around the World) is the primary program of Joe’s Cowtown Foundation that’s being lovingly modeled off of Marvel team comics like the X-Men, the Avengers, the Young Avengers, and the New Mutants.  This program is also being lovingly modeled in part off of TV shows like Charlie’s Angels, the A-Team, and Leverage that feature lots of team…

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Sketch o'the Week: Charlie's Angels!

Sketch o’the Week: Charlie’s Angels!

In case you haven’t noticed, almost all the sketches (all but the Angela Lansbury) I’ve done of famous classic TV detectives over the last several months have one thing in common… they are all white guys. There were not very many women or persons of color playing detectives, private or otherwise, on TV shows that were really big hits back in the 60s-90s. I’m going to try and find a few of the…

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Art LaFleur passes away aged 78

Art LaFleur passes away aged 78

It is Cult Faction’s sad duty to report that Art LaFleur passed away on November 17th 2021 at the age of 78 years old. The sad news was broken by his wife Shelley on Facebook, writing: “This guy… After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away. He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was…

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Writing from Scratch #65: Narrative Device, Part 4

Writing from Scratch No. 65: Narrative Device, Part 4: The Rule of Three. Writing from Scratch is a weekly blog series that brings writing back to the basics. #writing #writingadvice

Writing from Scratch is a weekly blog series that takes writing back to the basics. Each week we’ll build on what we’ve learned before to craft our stories. Go to index. Go to Volume 1, Issue 1. Go to Volume 2, Issue 1. Go to Volume 3, Issue 1. Go to previous post. Narrative Device: The Rule of Three Three is the first number of plurality, the shortest pattern that can exist. Humans naturally…

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Bond girl Tanya Roberts dead after husband mistakenly announces her death days earlier

Bond girl Tanya Roberts dead after husband mistakenly announces her death days earlier

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GREAT! More Movies

A brand new free-to-air entertainment network GREAT! is launching in the UK on Tuesday 25 May 2021. The GREAT! channel portfolio consists of GREAT! movies, GREAT! movies action, GREAT! movies classic and GREAT! tv. The new channels are owned by Narrative Entertainment – and they’ll replace Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic and the Sony Channel. GREAT! movies will host films…

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In Pictures: The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie Exhibition

In Pictures: The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie Exhibition

Art for “Twilight World” by Jim Baikie, a strip first published in Warrior

Comic artist Tony O’Donnell was lucky enough to explore The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie exhibition hosted by the Kirkwall Museum on Orkney last month, and shares some of its delights and his own memories of the artist… let’s hope someone picks this up for a mainland outing!

Tony has also provided a…

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Charlie’s Angels: Jill Munroe [ESFP 7w6]

MBTI Type: ESFP Jill is the most outgoing and quick-thinking member of Charlie’s team of undercover investigators; she is often the instigator to get things done, breaking into buildings, kicking someone in the face, throwing things off the back of a speeding vehicle, or coming up with a story on the fly to get them out of trouble. She confidently walks into completely unknown situations and…

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Georgia-Filmed 'Ford v. Ferrari' Drives Over 'Charlie's Angels' At the Box Office

Georgia-Filmed ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ Drives Over ‘Charlie’s Angels’ At the Box Office

‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie flops at the box office.

Elizabeth Banks’ and Kristen Stewart’s reboot of the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ franchise flopped for Sony Pictures this weekend, as the third ‘Charlie’s Angeles’ movie tanked at the box office, making only $8.6 million, well below even the most modest $12 million expectations. It is important to note that the movie was made for approximately $48 million…

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*This post is mostly spoiler-free. 

Director Elizabeth Banks has created a funny and action-packed good time at the movie theaters! The next generation of Charlie’s Angels is a continuation of the stories told on television in the 1970s and the former films from the early 2000s. The film debuted worldwide on November 15th, 2019. Stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.

Elizabeth Banks addresses Charlie’s Angel ‘flop’

Elizabeth Banks addresses Charlie’s Angel ‘flop’ in a tweet. The 2000 Charlie’s Angel film starring Drew Barrymore, made $264.1 million USD over its entire run in the box office, in comparison, the current film debuted to $8.6 million in North America and $19.2 million overseas. Making it an unlikely long term success in the box office. Elizabeth Banks who starred, directed, produced and is responsible for the screenplay addresses this in a tweet saying “Well if you’re going to have a flop, make sure your name is on it at least 4x. I’m proud of #CharliesAngels and happy it’s in the world.”

https://twitter.com/ElizabethBanks/status/1196486758503833600

I truly believe that the lack of proper advertising for this movie is what caused the low box office numbers, not the quality of this movie. The movie was advertised in a way to make us believe that it was a reboot. In reality, it was a continuation story. I understand the reboot fatigue may have kept many viewers at home. I think they may have had a lot more luck marketing this as a “Charlie’s Angel for every generation” type of story. Which is exactly what the movie is. It is a beautiful new story as well as a well-crafted nod to all the Angels that came before them.

Elizabeth Banks directing Charlie’s’ Angels. Photo by Chiabella James

This is the kind of movie that you need to take your daughters, your nieces, your girlfriends, and your mom. And honestly, you need to take your boys and nonbinary friends as well. Because it’s a fun action movie with a ton of funny scenes and a great story. Everyone likes that. It’s also pretty empowering! This is a time when women want to feel empowered! This was the perfect time for a new Charlie’s Angel movie! This is why it’s so frustrating that it isn’t getting the love it deserves.

Why you should watch this movie! 

Action 

This movie gets a little fast and furious in the beginning, which is a lot of fun! Ella Balinska and Kristen Stewart definitely steal the show when it comes to all the action scenes. They are non-stop with kicking people’s ass. What I really appreciate about these action scenes is that they are not played down. Some are gritty and anxiety-inducing. If it wasn’t for the comedy and fashion in the film, then it would feel like a Jason Bourne movie. Very intense scenes.

Kristen Stewart in Charlie’s Angels.

Although Naomi Scott’s character is being protected by the Angels, she still gets in on the action with her own little clumsy and hilarious fight scene. Ella Balinska is a fresh face in Hollywood. Balinska kills it with her fantastic and fun portrayal of a former MI6 agent who now uses her skills as one of Charlie’s Angels.  She was so good that it begs the question: “Why isn’t she in EVERYTHING and on the cover of EVERYTHING?” Know her name! She deserves a lot more on-screen time. Kristen Stewart also play’s one of Charlie’s Angels and she does not disappoint. She is a combination of quirky, sexy and dangerous. Her greatest strength comes from overcoming her past and using that to do good.

Ella Balinska as Jane in Charlie’s Angels.

Funny

As I said earlier, this movie is funny. It’s purposely cheesy in the best ways.  One scene, in particular, involving Sir Patrick Stewart and a closet had me laughing out loud. The comedy flows naturally and is well-timed. I would expect no less coming from Elizabeth Banks! I smiled the entire time I was watching this! Other notably hilarious moments include an impromptu song from Naomi Scott, a game of chase in a laboratory, and the interactions between Noah Centineo and Ella Balinska. Honestly, I didn’t realize Kristen Stewart was so funny. Her character is so quirky and fun! Although Naomi Scoot is more adorable and sweet than funny, she gives us a few funny scenes as well.

Noah Centineo as Langston and Ella Balinska as Jane in Charlie’s Angels.

Sisterhood

There are way too many stories with women being pit against one another, portrayed as jealous and petty rivals. In this film, you don’t see that. You see women who build one another up and empower each other. Can you imagine a real-life network of powerful and strong women supporting one another in hopes of saving the world? We need more of that in the world and more of that being shown on screen. Young girls need to see intelligent women all over the screen. Women are very often portrayed in a way where there can only be one smart and beautiful woman per film and any other is considered a rival. But in this film, there is an entire network of amazing women who are showcased! All of them are there to support one another. They are not trying to rival one another.

The Relationships

This movie focuses a lot on relationships. Not the romantic type, although there is a tiny itsy bit of that, but it mainly focuses on the relationships between the main cast. This movie deals with trust, loyalty, accountability to your peers and the motivation to do good. The relationship the Angels have with their mentors, as well as the relationships they have to each other, are deeply rooted in sisterhood and brotherhood. These are characters who really care about one another and the world around them. Even the motives of some of the villains in the film comes from a place of hurt and betrayal and not just an evil calling.

Sir Patrick Stewart and Elizabeth Banks

Technology, Science & Well Being 

Science and technology play a major role in a lot of superhero and action movies. There’s no super smart but socially awkward stereotype of a person here. This movie portrays plenty of well-rounded individuals who are all intelligent, strong, who actively take care of their mental health and who look amazing doing it. We need to see this type of representation more often. Girls and women have been underrepresented on screen in roles like these. It’s exciting to see so many in one film.

Noah Centineo as Langston and Ella Balinska as Jane in Charlie’s Angels.

Ella Balinska, Kristen Stewart and Luis Gerardo Mendez star in CHARLIE’S ANGELS.

Naomi Scott stars in Charlie’s Angels.

Fashion 

Not going to lie, the outfits on Charlie’s Angels are dreamy! I would happily take any of the Angel’s wardrobe. Charlie’s Angels have been fashion icons since the 1970s. It was part of the appeal. These badass women are sporting the coolest looks while saving the world! I love it. I spent a ton of time daydreaming about the sunglasses from this movie. Even the extras have amazing outfits. I love fashion, and I appreciate good fashion. That is reason alone for me to see this movie. It’s easily a documentary on how to pull together amazing looks. One of my favorite things about the wardrobe scene is the moment that you see outfits worn by the Angel’s in the previous movies as well as outfits from the 1970s television show. Such a warm touching nod to the former incarnations.

Elizabeth Banks directs and stars in Charlie’s Angels

Naomi Scott stars in Charlie’s Angels

Ella Balinska and Kristen Stewart star in Charle’s Angels.

It’s a good time at the movies! Go see it! But if you need one final reason, it’s empowering! For everyone! Great characters, great cast, great costumes, lots of action. I can’t love it enough. It’s a fun date movie, and it’s a fun night out! Take your young people! Take your parents! It’s worth it.

What fans are saying:

This movie was not going to win an Oscar, and it never set out to, but it has definitely won plenty of hearts. See what fans are saying in the reactions below.

https://twitter.com/MytchelChandler/status/1196848640058245121

https://twitter.com/JasonW576/status/1196848379663392768

https://twitter.com/return_to_hades/status/1196847582657597441

      Edited by Maddie Morrow

All the Reasons You Should Go Watch Elizabeth Banks' #CharliesAngels *This post is mostly spoiler-free.  Director Elizabeth Banks has created a funny and action-packed good time at the movie theaters!

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Ford v Ferrari Finishes in First While Joker Crosses $1 Billion

Ford v Ferrari Finishes in First While Joker Crosses $1 Billion #movies #fordvferrari #joker

Ford v Ferrari won the weekend coming in first place at the domestic box office. It earned an estimated $31 million beating forecast. The film received an “A+” CinemaScore. That indicates a positive word of mouth was likely behind the solid box office performance. The opening day crowd was 62% male and 79% were aged 25 or older.

Internationally, the film earned $21.4 million from 41 markets…

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Nuevo Avance de ´´CHARLIE'S ANGELS´´

Nuevo Avance de ´´CHARLIE’S ANGELS´´

Con este segundo avance, su directora Elizabeth Banks (también actriz y guionista de la cinta) se declara lista para presentarnos una nueva generación de Los Ángeles de Charlie con los rostros de Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott y Ella Balinska.

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First Look at Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Stewart, and Naomi Scott in ‘Charlie’s Angels’ The new Charlie's Angels film hits theaters November 15, 2019 and the first trailer just dropped. The "reboot of the 2000 action comedy based on the 1970s television series" stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Elizabeth Banks (who is also directing.) So far, nearly 30% of YouTubers have thumbed down the trailer. What is your reaction?