We take a trip back 30 years to high kick through ten essential action movies from 1995… Action films in the 90s were a mixed bag, to say the least. A lot of the stylistic trends in that era of cinema didn’t particularly date well, at least to the comparatively simplistic way of shooting action […]
The 10 Best Villains in Sylvester Stallone Movies
Every hero needs a formidable villain and action titan Sylvester Stallone has faced plenty. We look at the ten best villains in Stallone movies… Most action films live or die on the strength of the villain. An underwhelming villain can kill a film, especially if the hero isn’t all that interesting. We’ve taken a look […]
The Essential 90s Action Movies
Following our deep dive into 1980s action cinema, lock and load for our list of essential 1990s action movies… The 1990s brought about a shift in the action genre. As the decade progressed there seemed to be shift from the 80s icons into the likes of Nicolas Cage and Keanu Reeves becoming action stars. Likewise […]
Revisiting Assassins at 25
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas action vehicle Assassins as it turns 25… Starring action titan, Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas hot off Desperado hitting big, came a film written by the Wachowski’s (pre fame), produced by Joel Silver and directed by Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon franchise). Every hallmark in […]
Richard Donner’s massive contribution to my love of cinema
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the late Richard Donner’s career and pays tribute to a director who made millions fall in love with cinema… You’ll believe a man can fly! It was the promise which preceded the release of Superman, the first major movie adaptation of a comic book character. This was a key moment. […]
Revisiting Bound: The Wachowskis’ Stunning Directorial Debut
Ahead of The Matrix Resurrections, Tom Jolliffe looks back at Bound, the Wachowskis’ directorial debut, which remains essential neo-noir… They had written a Sylvester Stallone action picture. Assassins would prove somewhat underwhelming to critics and disappointed at the box office. It would undoubtedly have been a money spinning gig for Lana and Lilly Wachowski but […]
Comic Book Review – Assassin’s Creed: Uprising #1
Calum Petrie reviews Assassin’s Creed: Uprising #1… Join us for this game-changing new chapter in the ongoing Assassin’s Creed saga! With the Phoenix Project nearing its completion, tensions are running high for both the Brotherhood and the Templar Order. A new world order is on the horizon and only Charlotte and her new allies have […]
