How Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘The Running Man’ Remains Poignant Today
A look back at how Arnie's dystopian sci-fi 'The Running Man' remains a relevant - and ultimate - action classic!
With everything going on in...
Battle Royale: The Classic Japanese Horror Film for Action Fans
It doesn't get much more violent, or awesome, than the original Battle Royale (2000).
UAMC Review: ‘Midnight Ride’ is an Ultimate 90s Guilty Pleasure!
Mark Hamill, Michael Dudikoff and Savina Gersak star in Midnight Ride (1990).
Housewife Laura (Savina Gersak) has had it with her cop husband Lawson (Michael...
Tom Cruise Goes Rogue Nation in Mission Impossible 5 (2015)
Mission Impossible Keeps raising the stakes in Rogue Nation (M:I:5)
Note: this article is on Mission: Impossible 5 (2015) – part of a 6-part series on...
The French Connection: The Original Ultimate Action Movie Prototype
Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider set the tone for the prototypical ultimate actioner with The French Connection (1971).
The other week, I referred to Bullitt as...
Starship Troopers: A Hilarious (Yet Low-Key Chilling) Action Satire
A celebration of Paul Verhoeven's self-aware sci-fi action classic Starship Troopers (1997).
Though far more popular now than during its initial 1997 release, Paul Verhoeven’s...
Which Was the Best Batman Movie of the 80s and 90s?
"Batman" (CC BY 2.0) by kevin dooley
While all eyes are on the latest Batman incarnation with Robert Pattinson in the title role, pitting his wits...
Belly of the Beast: Seagal’s Ultimate Hong Kong Actioner
A look back at Steven Seagal in the ultimate Hong Kong action-styled ‘Belly of the Beast’ (2003).
Steven Seagal is a great and ultimate American...
Blue Streak: Martin Lawrence Perfects the Action Comedy
It doesn't get any better than Martin Lawrence’s comedy-action classic Blue Streak (1999).
Blue Streak is a 1999 comedy starring Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, William...
Rambo (2008): The Most Excessive and Violent Action Sequel Ever
“Fuck the world.” - John Rambo, Rambo IV
When Sylvester Stallone revived the Rocky franchise with Rocky Balboa in 2006, questions were then asked of...
