“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” – Maya Angelou I become more disillusioned as I get older with this idea that just because a studio is involved with one great movie, that any others they’re associated with should automatically be the same. “From the […]Read More
In 2014 John Wick was unleashed and ever since the phenomenon of Mr. Wick has taken over the cinematic action world. Even the creators, who knew they had a good movie on their hands, never anticipated what the Wick franchise would become. Through word of mouth about the wide angle, steadicam shot action sequences to […]Read More
Thank God (or maybe more appropriately the Devil) for John Wick. In a cinematic landscape where most action we see is computer generated gods with unlimited power leveling cities with a clenched fist or decimating half of all life with the snap of their fingers, there needs to be a John Wick. Not that there’s […]Read More
Mile 22 marks the fourth collaboration between director Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg. For the first three efforts, Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and Patriots Day the results were relatively positive. Each featured solid performances hoisted by fascinating stories about true life events. Now, with Mile 22 we have this regression to a lesser form of […]Read More
After leaked test footage was unleashed we were given the first Deadpool. With its stellar success a sequel was inevitable and now here we are, Deadpool 2. Bigger, faster, filthier, Deadpool 2 takes everything that worked for the first and adds to it for a more than worthy sequel. Fourth wall breaks and heaps of […]Read More
The last few years have been somewhat of a mixed bag when it comes to action movies. The bad, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, the mediocre, The Purge: Election Year, and the downright tragic, Batman v Superman have all plagued us just in the previous two years. Even though these among other shitfests exist there […]Read More
It is my belief that every genre has the ability to become revered based on quality and execution. Whether it’s comedy or in the case of Atomic Blonde, action, the genre should not inhibit something from becoming the best of its artform. Action films like Tak3n, Transformers (5 or 6 or however many of these […]Read More
John Wick a.k.a. The Boogeyman a.k.a. Mr. Headshot is back and fans have reason to get excited. Writer Derek Kolstad, director Chad Stahelski, and of course, the man himself (Keanu Reeves) have returned with a sequel worthy of its predecessor. John Wick: Chapter 2 is stylish, unpredictable, and loads of fun. It furthers the story […]Read More
“Death’s emissary has returned.” The walking embodiment of nightmares, John Wick returns for yet another tale of brutal vengeance. In the first chapter, John wreaks havoc upon those that stole his car and killed his dog, the last gift from his recently departed wife. In chapter 2, Wick is retrieving his car and extending a […]Read More
John Wick burst onto the scene in 2014 guns blazing letting audiences everywhere know that Keanu Reeves was still the ultimate badass. That film was brought to life in part by director Chad Stahelski. With a storied career in stunt work dating back to Point Break and including The Matrix Trilogy, Stahelski clearly knows the […]Read More
Chase offers up his Top Ten Films of 2014! 10. Edge of Tomorrow 9. Guardians of the Galaxy 8. Chef 7. Enemy 6. Gone Girl 5. Boyhood 4. Whiplash 3. Under the Skin 2. Birdman 1. Interstellar Let us know in the comments below whether you agree or disagree. For more info on comics, video […]Read More
Keanu Reeves may not be the best actor but when it comes to action movies, but he is without a doubt a legend. He puts himself through the paces and performs many of his own stunts. And when a camera is able to pull back and let the action unfold without any interference (e.g. close […]Read More
Previous Recap: Day 1 Day 2- Friday 9/19 Friday started with an interview of E.L. Katz, director of Cheap Thrills and the “A is for Amateur” segment from ABCs of Death 2. We discussed both of those projects and the one he’s currently working on. Cool guy. It will post in the coming weeks. After […]Read More
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