How Movies Use Crystals and Gems as Plot Devices
It’s no secret that the film industry uses a wide-ranging selection of different concepts as plot devices. These storytelling components play a pivotal role...
The Fast Franchise Reaches its Final Form in ‘The Fate of the Furious’ (2017)
The Long and Winding Road: Chapter 8 – Rockstar Attitude
All was right with the world. Universal had cashed in on the Fast Franchise. Vin...
The Taking of Beverly Hills: Silly Kick-Ass Action Done Right
Remembering the cheesy humor and ultimate action of this nearly-forgotten buddy action classic!
Some of the greatest action flicks blended light-hearted silliness with kick-ass action...
Fantastic Fest: The Absurd and Abstracted Action of ‘Preman’
A look into the creative action filmmaking of the Indonesian action film Preman.
In this brisk world it’s rare that we get not just an...
American Cyborg – Steel Warrior: An Ultimate Action Travel Documentary
A look back at another Cannon Studios classic.
American Ninja was a big success...
In Action: Action Movie Fans Get Caught in an Action Movie
A self-help guide on how to kick ass your way out of an action movie of your own creation.
When one spends a lot of...
7500: This No-Frills Action-Thriller Takes Flight
Despite some ultimate turbulence... of course.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and “ze Germans” revive the 9/11 genre with this slow burn, yet riveting thriller about an airplane...
How ‘The Blues Brothers’ Blends Comedy, Music and Ultimate Action
Let us examine the timeless comedy, musical, actioner 'The Blues Brothers' (1980) upon its ultimateness.
In his 2000 review of The Blues Brothers, author Kim...
The Carpenter Series Part 2: Rebelling Against the State in ‘Escape from New York’
Part 2 of our ongoing series exploring the ultimate action movies from the legendary John Carpenter.
Welcome back to the Carpenter series! You can find...
UAMC Reviews: John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum #2
If you want war, prepare for Wick...
John Wick is the living personification of martial arts and Parabellum is the masterpiece he is about to...
