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love action movies? check out my short reviews of a few of my all time favorite action movies.
80's action movies, for the most part, contained no reasonable amount of coherency. Sure, there's exceptions, but this was the era of explosions, big hair, invincible heros and one-liners.
A review of 5 movies that experts continuously rate as great, but aren't.
Maybe you thought they'd never get here. NASA is helping to bring 3-D movies to the movie-going public. 3-D Technology hand studios are taking off into orbit.
Robert Lee Downey is one of my favorite actors of all time. Here are my choices for his top ten movies.
How do these movies stack up against good ones? They don't.
Smoking in the movies had its peak decade in the 1940's when almost every movie you saw had heavy smoking. And the traditions of how smoking applied to acting technique may explain why movies still show characters smoking today...
Clean and fun movies for children.
This article reviews the three movies in the Blade trilogy and compares their strengths and weaknesses against each other.
History of movie ratings and information on how to find G-Rated and family friendly movies and videos.
The descrimination against PG-13 rated movies and under has been going on for years now and has gotten out of control. In the battle for content vs. cursewords, content is losing fast.
It seems that the theme for this upcoming summer's cinematic endeavors is "Sequel, Sequel, Sequel." With dozens of movies to choose from, here is a look at the ten movies I think have the best chances at being the hottest things the box office has to offer!
Superman, Batman, Supergirl, John Constantine -- all characters published by DC Comics, all have headlined their own, more or less, successful movies.
A movie guide to the classics that have defined genres, influenced filmmakers, and still serve as standards by which other films are measured. Looking for ideas for movies to rent - this is the book that will provide them.
Discussion of five foreign films that are easily accessible to the American viewer, with emphasis on connections to our own movies.
Dinosaur movies are a great way to entertain kids while stimulating imagination and an interest in science. It's also a good way to distract little kids while you relax for a little while.
Trick-or-treat! It's Halloween again and time to break out our Halloween movies all over again. I admit, though, that I watch my Halloween movies all year long. Whether I'm up for a gruesome flick or even a cartoon film, I love Halloween movies.
The "fourth wall" has started to become a controversial construct lately in movies in the age of believable special effects and the hypnotizing effect movies have in conveying an historical event or fictional world...
You will note that there were 15 movies released that summer but only one that was specifically directed towards children, something unheard of now. One was a sequel but only because of its use of a popular character's name.
I give a list of the best war movies that involve American history
Movies that you should stay away from at all costs...even if that DVD cover looks hella cool.
Harrison Ford has steamed up the scene in many movies over the years. Here are my choices for the top ten movies of Harrison Ford.
The final three 1988-90 TV movies of the original "Incredible Hulk" TV series aren't the best examples to represent the classic series, though are still interesting examinations in attempting to bring Marvel Comic characters to TV...including (almost) Iron Man...
These ten movies have set the bar pretty high for the 2008 releases.
We all have our favorites. Be your favorite movie from a horror film to a romantic tear jerker to even the most sarcastic spoof of a real movie ever, these movies leave a lasting impression in our minds and never, not even once get old.
A look at the biggest comic book movies that have shaped the genre, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man.
There are some awesome movies that deal with highschool and college- have you watched them all?
The Top 10 movies to rent this holiday season
10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed
Tired of the nasty words and R-rated scenes in most movies? Now you get those same movies without the obscenities.
In the year 2004 I enjoyed the privilege of viewing nearly 200 movies. So out of the new movies I have seen here is a top ten list of my favorite ones. In a particular order from 10 to 1 here are my favorites.
These films stand out in ways that speak to our manhood-grit, toughness, supreme confidence, the ease of handling the opposite sex and when those aren't enough: a can of Whup Ass, WWE-approved.
Immigrants to the United States often use TV shows and movies to help them learn English. When U.S. travelers go to other countries, they can tune in to U.S. TV shows or watch first run movies from Hollywood to help them learn a foreign language.
Action movies, the cinematic domain for those who despise intellectual engagement. Think that there is nothing on the Netflix instant viewing list that makes the Roku worthwhile? Check out these high voltage action flicks.
Stop motion animation, sometimes called Claymation, is an amazing film visual effect. Here's some of the best examples of it in live action movies.
Where will your favorite action movie rank on my top 20?
If you're looking for a funny movie don't look for "classic" comedies. Look for some classic action movies.
Action movies are one of the most popular movie genres right now. Read on to find out which ones made my list of the five best action films made to date.
The action movie really came into its own in the 80s. Here are the 10 best of the decade.
My top ten favorite action movies
Michael Bay? Gigantic explosions? Innumerable armies of poorly-trained terrorists? Not for this viewer.
Most action movies are so fast that you can hardly see what is going on,Wanted delivers action at a comfortable pace. The star studded cast features Angelina Jolie.Young actor James McAvoy's performance is remarkable,he stands his ground along side veteran Morgan Freeman.
A detailed (and humorous) look at how action heroes and action movies have changed over the last twenty years.
The following is a rundown with brief summaries of my favorite 10 movies from this summer. Don't worry, there are no spoilers!
Tony Jaa is currently working on his new movie Ong-Bak 2.
Pros
clever action sequences

Cons
They had to blow up such a nice car.

The Bottom Line
Its a solid action movie

Are you looking for what movie to buy that fan of action movies? These are some of the best action DVDs available this Christmas.
Ben 10 stands out as an action packed, excellently animated show on Cartoon Network.
Entertainment Weekly Magazine recently ran a story on what they compiled to be the Top 25 Action Movies of All Time. However, I'm sure when you read them, you will wonder why some are on the list, why some are not on the list, and why you haven't heard of some of them.
Everyone has different opinions when it comes to movies, music, books and television and that's ok. Unfortunately I seem to have been cursed with a vastly different opinion than most people.
I first discovered Vin Diesel in the movie Pitch Black and I became a fan, but how good or bad have his movies been?
If you want to watch sci-fi, these ten films are a good place to start. This list will undoubtedly change with time since new movies are constantly being made. Sequels are included when applicable, so there are actually more than ten films listed here.
If you were old enough to attend movies back in 1977 this might bring back some nostalgic memories of a time that really doesn't seem all that long ago.
A review of a French action movie as good as any Hollywood can produce.
In the last few decades there have been a nonstop release of comic book movies and at least 95% of them have been flops. The movies that have done it the best are Superman (Christopher Reeves), Spiderman and X-men.
As the fall movie season gets under way, the Oscar season is not that far off. This is evident by the fact that most of the movies projected for Oscar contention this fall have already released trailers.
See what movies were tops at the box office in 1994, then see my picks for the 10 best films of the year. Are any of your favorites on the lists?
It's not easy to choose the best of the bunch. There are a few movies, however, that stand out to fans both new and old.
Here is a look at the movies being released this summer of 07.
A look at the martial arts movies available for instant viewing on Netflix.
My top ten picks for movies starring actor Michael Jeter
My picks for the ten best films that came out in 1997, as well as some honorable mentions.
While the evolution of HDTV's seems to be in the eye of the beholder--what consequences are in there when HDTV with action blur prevention systems makes film look completely different to how its viewed in the movie theatre?
Some movies are merely bad, while others are so awful that they become laughable for all the wrong reasons. Here are ten such movies that are so bad, they are almost good.
See what movies were tops at the box office in 1988, then see my picks for the 10 best films of the year. Are any of your favorites on the lists?
Who is the better action hero? Spider-man or Batman? Terminator or Robocop? Indiana Jones or John McClane?
My top ten picks for the best movies of 2007, as well as some honorable mentions.
2008 promises to be an excellent year for movies. Here are 15 films to get excited about.
Are you guys tired of sappy Christmas movie after sappy Christmas movie? If so, here are some Christmas movies for you.
See what movies were tops at the box office in 1981, then see my picks for the 10 best films of the year. Are any of your favorites on the lists?
Don't buy those Superman serial DVDs, record them off TCM instead.
A review of James Cameron's Terminator 2.
The movie film, "The Bank Job" was not a film that I had expected coming into the theater.
Movie makers get theatre seats filled by putting out great trailers that entice the movie going audience. The difference between a good trailer and a bad one can mean millions of dollars gained or lost in a few short weeks.
It has become a trend in cinema for female actresses to take on roles that used to be typically suited for men.
The Departed is not, I repeat not, Martin Scorsese's third best film. Or even his tenth best. Check out these Scorsese films you may have overlooked.
Father's Day is right around the corner. Do you know what you're getting your dad this year? If not, why not consider a collection of DVDs? DVD sets make the perfect Father's Day gift for many dads.
My top ten list for films with titles that start with the letter "A"
I recently had the joy of watching Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's new film Grind House.
My list of the top ten movie featuring Charlton Heston
We all know Superman, Spiderman & Batman. There are many great comic super heroes most have never heard of or seen before. Here are a few of the best little known characters which would make for great films.
However the other side of that coin is that the summer of 1978 produced two of the biggest budgeted flops of the decade, both of which are still considered today among the biggest disasters of the decade.
Bad actors are common, but good actors who are in bad films most of the time are much more disappointing. Here are ten such actors who are used to being wasted.
Why are critics afraid to call a mutt a mutt? This article lists the 25 worst or most overrated movies ever made. The list goes from box office bombs to cash cows and from obvious flops to Oscar winners.
The main problem for many novice screenwriters is that they are accustomed to narrative prose in which authors must describe everything. But screenplays are drama. Dramatists need to avoid description and to write action.
This articles reviews the top ten movies of 2006.
I am lovesick romantic who gets dreamy eyed and goosebumpy over well made Romance. I don't mind some action and drama and laugh but give me a good cry and a charismatic true Movie Star on the screen and a glass of wine and boy, are you going to get lucky!
A list of ten great scary movies for your enjoyment this Halloween.
Some, all or none of these movies may ever reach theaters in their current state. But this little list may give you a preview of future blockbusters, Oscar-winners and flops of historical dimensions.
Here is a look at the best WWE and Jakks Pacific Rock action figures.
Disney's magic continues as they have big hits both in the live action movies and in the animated movies. Will 2008 be another magical year?
No doubt a large number of children got their first taste of sex education by watching the action in the next car instead of on the screen.
Thankfully, we haven't all lost sight of what reality looks like as evidenced in a new indie film "The Fall." That film uses real, stunning scenery in every shot--yet fooled astute, CGI-obsessed filmmakers. Perhaps it'll forward a new plan for live-action movies...
I'm not a fan of action movies, but this movie was quite good.
Italian classic cinema is a very overlooked set of movies. Today's action heroes could take a less on from Gladiator's Oliver Reed in Revolver-one of the toughest screen heroes of all time!
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