Was ‘Equilibrium’ the Ultimate Early 2000s Action Classic?
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by Thomas Krebs
23h ago
A look back at the Christian Bale-led, Matrix-influenced sci-fi action classic Equilibrium (2002). The Matrix updated the dystopian movie genre for the 21st century. 2002’s Equilibrium may seem like another copycat at fist glance, but director/writer Kurt Wimmer together with rising star Christian Bale delivered a gripping Sci-Fi actioner, so let’s have another look! After ..read more
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Top 15 Mullets in Action Movies
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by Thomas Krebs
2w ago
The mullet has a timeless elegance, and was an indispensable accessory to make an 80s action hero complete. The haircut has seen a resurgence in the last years, so it was time we admire the originals, and present you the top 15 actors and their mullets in action movies!  15 – Will Forte (MacGruber) Based ..read more
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How ‘Red Sonja’ Still Delivers a Huge Dose of 80s Action Silliness
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by Thomas Krebs
3w ago
If you’re a sucker for S&S flicks, it doesn’t get much more ultimate than ‘Red Sonja’ (1985). The success of Conan the Barbarian triggered a wave of copycats, including its own sequel Conan the Destroyer in 1984. One year later, producer Dino de Laurentiis gave it another shot with Red Sonja, a character from the ..read more
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Ranking the Best Henchmen of the Mission: Impossible Saga
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by Josephine Aulnois
1M ago
A look at the most ultimate henchmen (and women) of the Mission Impossible universe. Much like there are the big missions and the side quests, there are the major villains and the minor ones who assist them. These henchmen are the tiny cogs in the criminal machine, which help to make any nefarious plan… well ..read more
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SXSW 2024: A Review of Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Road House’ Revival
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by Jourdan Aldredge
1M ago
Jake Gyllenhaal is no Swayze, but the new Road House still rocks! I’m going to start this review by acknowledging that there is simply no universe where a Road House reboot starring Jake Gyllenhaal could even come close to living up to the awesomeness of the timeless original.  Swayze and Gyllenhaal are about as far ..read more
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Conan the Destroyer: Arnold’s Badass and Cheesy Ultimate Fantasy Pulp
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by Thomas Krebs
1M ago
A look back at how Conan the Destroyer stacks up in the ultimate sword & sorcery action genre. Conan the Barbarian still stands as an uncontested Sword & Sorcery masterpiece, and turbocharged Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career. In the 1985 sequel he returned to his role as legendary warrior. Conan the Destroyer did not achieve the heights ..read more
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Top 10 Sword Fights in Action Movies
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by Thomas Krebs
2M ago
Ranking the best sword fights of all time in ultimate action movie history! Action movies tend to go big with shootouts, car chases and explosions, but a well-staged sword fight can be just as exciting. So let’s sharpen our blades and dive into the top 10 sword fights in action movies! 10) Casey vs. Masazuka ..read more
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The Masterful Action Fairy Tale That Was ‘Four Brothers’ (2005)
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by Thomas Krebs
2M ago
A look back at how John Singleton pulled off one of the most heartfelt action hits of the 2000s. The late John Singleton catapulted himself to the forefront of African American cinema with the gritty cult flick Boyz n the Hood. From the 2000s on he would create more light-hearted material, starting with the Shaft ..read more
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The Best Bond Henchwomen: Ranking the Lethal Ladies of the 007 Saga
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by Josephine Aulnois
2M ago
A look at our top picks for the most iconic female villains to match wits with James Bond. The Craig era is now over, and while it gave us many cool characters, memorable henchmen have not been very present in the past few Bond films. Actually, neither have their female counterparts! As a fan of ..read more
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Battle Royale: The Classic Japanese Horror Film for Action Fans
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by Josephine Aulnois
3M ago
It doesn’t get much more violent, or awesome, than the original Battle Royale (2000). More than a year after recommending You’re Next to members of the Ultimate Action Movie Club, I’m back with another horror film which is perfect for action fans. Today isn’t Halloween, but every day is a good day to look at ..read more
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