Review: LAST LOOKS is a Sun-Lit, Neo-Noir Murder Mystery with an Action Film Vibe!

By: Anthony Francis Director Tim Kirkby’s “Last Looks” is a sun-lit neo-noir murder mystery with an action film vibe. Each character moves through a world where one couldn’t survive without being a badass. There is tough talk, a few fist … Continue reading Review: LAST LOOKS is a Sun-Lit, Neo-Noir Murder Mystery with an Action Film Vibe!

Review: RANGE RUNNERS is a Tight & Rugged Little Thriller that Entertains

By: Anthony Francis Female driven Action films. Let’s have ‘em. Keep them coming.  The good news? Over the last decade or so, mainstream Hollywood has allowed the modern Action picture to warm to the idea of tough-as-nails female-led protagonists. The bad … Continue reading Review: RANGE RUNNERS is a Tight & Rugged Little Thriller that Entertains

NYAFF (New York Asian Film Festival) Review- THE FABLE: THE KILLER WHO DOESN’T KILL is a Sequel that is Bigger, Better & More Entertaining!

By: Anthony Francis An assassin that can subdue his prey in six seconds. An assassin who carries a single-action gun filled with non-lethal bullets. An assassin called “The Fable”. Akira Sato (Junichi Okada) a.k.a. The Fable is a professional killer who is … Continue reading NYAFF (New York Asian Film Festival) Review- THE FABLE: THE KILLER WHO DOESN’T KILL is a Sequel that is Bigger, Better & More Entertaining!

Review: ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU is a Powerful and Stunning Work that will Leave Viewers Riveted!

By: Anthony Francis “I’m starting to learn that, sometimes, there are two truths.” An Action-Thriller based on important history that has something to say. Yes please! “Escape From Mogadishu” was the opening night film at this year’s New York Asian … Continue reading Review: ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU is a Powerful and Stunning Work that will Leave Viewers Riveted!

Review: TWIST is a Head Scratcher with some Fun Action and Worth a One Time Watch

By: Anthony Francis An updated version of Charles Dickens 1883 classic “Oliver Twist” redone as an Action-Heist film full of Parkour stunts? I cannot say with any honesty that you “had me at hello” but consider me intrigued! Dickens’ characters … Continue reading Review: TWIST is a Head Scratcher with some Fun Action and Worth a One Time Watch

Review: The New Thriller MASQUERADE is Populated by Solid Performances, Tight Direction and a Clever Finale!

By: Anthony Francis Shane Dax Taylor directed one of the most undervalued films of its decade, 2010’s soulful character piece “Bloodworth” that found Kris Kristofferson as a country singer who returns home to his hometown and the broken family he left behind.  … Continue reading Review: The New Thriller MASQUERADE is Populated by Solid Performances, Tight Direction and a Clever Finale!

Action Rewind: MERCENARY FIGHTERS with Reb Brown, Ron O’Neal & Peter Fonda is One of the Finest Cannon Films Productions from the Ever so Explosive 80’s!

By: Anthony Francis “You are committing a genocide on a people you don’t know, for somebody you don’t know anything about. Does that make you feel good?” In the “cannon” (forgive me) of Cannon Films, there are not many action … Continue reading Action Rewind: MERCENARY FIGHTERS with Reb Brown, Ron O’Neal & Peter Fonda is One of the Finest Cannon Films Productions from the Ever so Explosive 80’s!

Review: Netflix’s DYNASTY WARRIORS is a Fun Film that Gives Genre Fans Just Enough of a Good Time!

By: Anthony Francis The most frightening words to hear regarding the trailer for any type of film are, “Based on the video game…”.  Historically, video games have not been translated into successful cinema. Most of the lot are simply not … Continue reading Review: Netflix’s DYNASTY WARRIORS is a Fun Film that Gives Genre Fans Just Enough of a Good Time!

Action Rewind: The Best Action Film Roles Steve McQueen Turned Down or Almost Starred In

By: Anthony Francis Rightfully branded “The King of Cool”, Steve McQueen walked it like he talked it. He was not a manufactured Hollywood pseudo-tough guy like we see today. McQueen was the real deal. His characters were hard bred and … Continue reading Action Rewind: The Best Action Film Roles Steve McQueen Turned Down or Almost Starred In

When Action Films Had Balls! Looking Back at Sam Peckinpah’s 1975 Actioner THE KILLER ELITE!

By: Anthony Francis   WHEN ACTION FILMS HAD BALLS- Sam Peckinpah’s “The Killer Elite” (1975) Sam Peckinpah directed some truly classic films and is considered one of the greatest and most unique filmmakers who ever stepped behind a camera. His voice and his … Continue reading When Action Films Had Balls! Looking Back at Sam Peckinpah’s 1975 Actioner THE KILLER ELITE!

Ranking an Action Icon: Charles Bronson’s Best in the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s!

By: Anthony Francis Charles Bronson was one of a kind. Exuding an undeniable screen presence as a “tough guy actor” (although he could be much more than that), Bronson was unmatched in his time and there shall never be another. He was … Continue reading Ranking an Action Icon: Charles Bronson’s Best in the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s!