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Angela Bassett

rom earning an Oscar nomination for the dramatic Tina Turner biopic to the shape-shifting worlds of Ryan Murphy’s and Marvel’s Angela Bassett has tackled every genre. But there’s one area where she truly shines: action. With Navot Papushado’s (July 14 on was made to be enjoyed with a big bucket of popcorn. “It’s so larger than life, so full of energy and gravitas, attitude, laughter and fun.”

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