Some movies are built around subtlety, moral ambiguity, and quiet emotional restraint. This is not one of those movies. This is the kind of bone-crunching action story where extremely handsome men grow mustaches, pick up weapons, and set out to make World War II slightly more explosive than it already was. It didn’t exactly blow […]

The action genre has been through countless evolutions over the years, from the cheesy, VFX-heavy blockbusters of the ’80s to the grittier, more dramatic entries in the ’90s. Even today, action cinema sits in a very distinct space that can be traced back to a handful of influential movies from the past few years. Without […]

Action cinema is one of the most fascinating genres in the cinematic landscape, especially in accordance with how blockbuster appeal has evolved over the years to be what it stands as today. On one hand, action movies are relatively new, at least in the way that people today know them. On the other hand, there […]

An action thriller led by Nicolas Cage is seeing a surprising surge in viewership years after its release. Despite an underwhelming reception at the time of its release, the film has climbed the charts on Starz, where it is currently among the most-watched movies. The unexpected performance highlights a renewed audience interest in the film […]

If there’s any genre seemingly predicated on building up to a exciting climax it’s action. They end with epic battles, explosive gunfights, nail-biting chases and the occasional special effects extravanganza. Action is all about tension and release, and there’s no better release than a climax. Forgive the crude metaphor, but its apt and action movies […]

Disney’s upcoming Tangled live-action movie is one of the most anticipated live-action films Disney has produced, and with another new name joining the film’s cast, fans should be excited about the direction that Disney is going with for the upcoming movie. Tangled’s live-action cast shows Disney is making smart choices For those unaware, Tangled’s live-action […]

Some sci-fi movies aren’t particularly action-packed or exciting in the traditional sense, and that’s okay. Certain fans of the genre might well even prefer science fiction when it’s a little more methodical or thought-provoking, since the genre is home to the likes of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stalker, and Blade Runner (okay, the last of […]

Some sci-fi movies aren’t particularly action-packed or exciting in the traditional sense, and that’s okay. Certain fans of the genre might well even prefer science fiction when it’s a little more methodical or thought-provoking, since the genre is home to the likes of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stalker, and Blade Runner (okay, the last of […]

Dallas recently hosted a collision of rock-and-roll royalty and action-cinema pedigree. On Friday, April 24, the USA Film Festival at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station rolled out the red carpet for an advance screening of “Deep Water”. At the center of the aquatic chaos were producer Gene Simmons and director Renny Harlin, both […]

Credit: Far Out / Alamy Cinema has always been a business of risk and reward, and few filmmakers have experienced the best (and worst) of both worlds like Francis Ford Coppola. Undoubtedly one of American cinema’s greatest-ever directors, Coppola has multiple masterpieces to his name that have transcended generations. The Godfather, its sequel, Apocalypse Now, […]