The Morning Watch: Stuntmen React To ‘Norbit’, ‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’ Scene Breakdown & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, stuntmen react to a surprisingly sophisticated stunt fromEddie Murphy’s stupid comedyNorbitand more. Plus,Aaron Sorkinprovides a breakdown from a scene in his new movieThe Trial of the Chicago 7. And finally,Wonder Womanfranchise star and all around incredibleGal Gadotexplains some Hebrew slang terms.
First up, theCorridor Crewis joined bystuntman Aaron Toney for new edition of Stuntmen React. You might be surprised to see them focus on a rather sophisticated stunt from the abysmal Eddie Murphy comedy Norbit. Plus, they also focus on the fight choreography done for theBatman: Arkham Asylumvideo game, some stunts from Jackie Chan, and more.
Next up, forThe New York Times,The Trial of the Chicago 7writer and director Aaron Sorkin breaks down a pivotal scene with Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman providing testimony during the titular trial. Sorkin explains how he went out of his way to make this court room scene go in a different direction than you’d might expect and how important Cohen’s tone was in nailing the scene.
Finally,Vanity Fairwas expectingWonder Woman 1984to come out this month, because in addition to putting Gal Gadot on the cover, they also brought her in to teach some Hebrew slang. The actress explains phrases like “ma ani, ez?” and “tachles” and “mah pitom.” Find out what all of those mean and more. Fun fact:In Hebrew, her first name means “wave” and her surname means “riverbanks.”
