Anthony Francis

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

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

John M Jerva February 11, 2022

By: Anthony Francis Director Tim Kirkby’s “Last Looks” is a sun-lit neo-noir murder mystery with an action...

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Review: The Return of NASH BRIDGES is a Raucous Good Time

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Review: The Return of NASH BRIDGES is a Raucous Good Time

John M Jerva December 6, 2021

By: Anthony Francis “Nash Bridges” was popular show on the USA network that aired from 1996 to...

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

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

John M Jerva October 10, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Female driven Action films. Let’s have ‘em. Keep them coming.  The good news? Over the...

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Review: Kirk Caouette’s AMERICAN BADGER is a Good Time from an Action Standpoint

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Review: Kirk Caouette’s AMERICAN BADGER is a Good Time from an Action Standpoint

John M Jerva September 20, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Kirk Caouette has a solid reputation as a stuntman and stunt coordinator. His work...

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WHEN ACTION FILMS HAD BALLS- DEATH WISH/ DEATH WISH 2

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WHEN ACTION FILMS HAD BALLS- DEATH WISH/ DEATH WISH 2

John M Jerva September 6, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Michael Winner’s Death Wish and it’s sequel Death Wish 2 are two films that COULD NOT...

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

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

John M Jerva August 23, 2021

By: Anthony Francis An assassin that can subdue his prey in six seconds. An assassin who carries a single-action...

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Review: In a Time of so Few Westerns, DEATH ALLEY is a Good One

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Review: In a Time of so Few Westerns, DEATH ALLEY is a Good One

John M Jerva August 18, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Director Nicholas Barton’s new Western “Death Alley” begins with a dichotomy. The opening credits...

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Review: Beckett is the Type of Thriller Cinema Needs More Of

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Review: Beckett is the Type of Thriller Cinema Needs More Of

John M Jerva August 15, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Interesting and well-crafted thrillers are hard to come by these days. Most modern films...

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Review: OVERRUN is an Exciting and Always Involving Action-Thriller!

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Review: OVERRUN is an Exciting and Always Involving Action-Thriller!

John M Jerva August 12, 2021

By: Anthony Francis A man is being chased. The men after him catch their prey and beat...

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

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

John M Jerva August 7, 2021

By: Anthony Francis “I’m starting to learn that, sometimes, there are two truths.” An Action-Thriller based on...

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

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

John M Jerva August 4, 2021

By: Anthony Francis An updated version of Charles Dickens 1883 classic “Oliver Twist” redone as an Action-Heist...

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Review: THE EMPEROR’S SWORD will Please Fans of Wuxia Style Action Cinema!

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Review: THE EMPEROR’S SWORD will Please Fans of Wuxia Style Action Cinema!

John M Jerva July 31, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Fans of Wuxia style action (such as myself) will be pleased with the new film “The...

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

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

John M Jerva July 26, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Shane Dax Taylor directed one of the most undervalued films of its decade, 2010’s...

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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!

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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!

John M Jerva July 21, 2021

By: Anthony Francis “You are committing a genocide on a people you don’t know, for somebody you...

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

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

John M Jerva July 19, 2021

By: Anthony Francis The most frightening words to hear regarding the trailer for any type of film...

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

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

John M Jerva July 8, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Rightfully branded “The King of Cool”, Steve McQueen walked it like he talked it....

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Review: Liam Neeson’s THE ICE ROAD is an Avalanche of Cliches

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Review: Liam Neeson’s THE ICE ROAD is an Avalanche of Cliches

John M Jerva June 29, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Liam Neeson has always been a gifted actor and a strong screen presence. He is an...

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

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

John M Jerva June 25, 2021

By: Anthony Francis   WHEN ACTION FILMS HAD BALLS- Sam Peckinpah’s “The Killer Elite” (1975) Sam Peckinpah...

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

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

John M Jerva June 20, 2021

By: Anthony Francis Charles Bronson was one of a kind. Exuding an undeniable screen presence as a...

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Review: XTREME is an Unapologetic Revenge Tale with Kick Ass Action!

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Review: XTREME is an Unapologetic Revenge Tale with Kick Ass Action!

John M Jerva June 15, 2021

By: Anthony Francis There is nothing like a good revenge film. The sub-genre has given us many classics and...

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