FROM EARNING AN OSCAR NOMINATION FOR THE DRAMATIC TINA TURNER biopic What's Love Got to Do With It to the shape-shifting worlds of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story and Marvel's Black Panther, Angela Bassett has tackled every genre. But there's one area where she truly shines: action. With Navot Papushado's Gunpowder Milkshake (July 14 on Netflix), Bassett dominates as a hit woman alongside a team of other powerful women. "I mean, Michelle Yeoh! Oh my gosh! Carla Gugino! I never thought I would have an opportunity to work with them." Bassett, Yeoh and Gugino play the three hit women Scarlet (Lena Headey) and Sam (Karen Gillan) turn to in order to protect their way of life. "It was planned to come out during the pandemic," but got pushed back because of theater closures. "Finally, things are coming back to normal, and we get to see it the way it should be seen: on the big screen!" The wait was certainly worth it, because Milkshake 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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