With the Oscars right around the corner and The Hurt Locker finally getting the attention is deserves, someone has to complain about it. The film has already received praise from critics and the military personal alike. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has commented on the film and called it both “authentic” and “very compelling.” Purple Heart winner, Drew Sloan, recently sat with the cast and crew on a panel to speak about the film.

Suddenly it’s being said that the film-makers may have gone a little too far…

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Jeremy Renner may be up for an Academy Award this year for his performance in the The Hurt Locker but his next project won’t be as high brow. The actor is rumored to be in talks for a role in Peter Berg’s big screen adaptation of Battleship. You may have thought that film died, but it’s still going strong and could gain this talented actor as its lead.

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The star of the critically acclaimed film, The Hurt Locker has been gaining some serious momentum in recent weeks. Jeremy Renner just signed on to star in the Ben Affleck film The Town, and now there are rumors that he may take over the role that made Mel Gibson a phenomenon, Mad Max! According to Empire, the actor may be set to star as the lead in Mad Max 4, which is currently titled, Fury Road.

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Earlier this week we reported that Mad Men star Jon Hamm would be joining the romantic crime thriller The Town. Now according to THR,  Jeremy Renner has also been cast in the film. Renner has been receiving rave reviews for his performance in the indie flick The Hurt Locker, and now he’s decided to lighten things up a bit. The Town is the second film to be directed by co-star Ben Affleck, and will be produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

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In case you haven’t seen Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film The Hurt Locker starring Jeremy Renner with Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty, and appearances by Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes, we have a little something to entice you into theaters. Just to wet your appetite they have uploaded the first 8 minutes of the film to Hulu.

Now, this clip is intense, and I personally feel it should be seen with the whole movie. BUT if you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should see this film, I think this clip below should seal the deal.

Watch the first 8 minutes below…

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Kathryn Bigelow’s (interview) new film The Hurt Locker starring Jeremy Renner (interview), Anthony Mackie, and Brian Geraghty, with special appearances by Guy Pearce, Ralph Feinnes, David Morse, and Evangeline Lilly is a must see film about men who do one of the most dangerous job’s in the world.

This film has amazing performances, an unbelievable setting, and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. It’s not just another war film, Bigelow has redefined the genre with this film.

Check out the good, the bad and the plot below…

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Although he’s somewhat known for playing a crazy guy, Jeremy Renner is one of the most laid back guys you will ever meet.

In Director, Kathryn Bigelow’s, The Hurt Locker, Renner plays Staff Sergeant William James, a member of the Army’s elite bomb squad unit that has one of the mot dangerous jobs in the world – to disarm an active bomb before it goes off. Unlike others in his field, his character feeds off the pressure and recklessly dives into dangerous situations with passion. The film is action and emotional packed thanks to the dynamic performance by Renner.

Check out what he has to say about playing Staff Sergeant, working in 120 degree heat while in the Jordan a few miles away from the violence in Baghdad, losing IQ points while trying to learn how to work in the bomb suit, adjusting back to life after shooting a film as difficult as this and more…

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