When you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger, what comes to mind? Bodybuilder? Former Governor of California? Beloved action star? This man has worn many hats throughout his 75 years of life. There was a period though when Arnold Schwarzenegger transitioned from pure action to an action-comedy hybrid. It’s in that arena in which Netflix’s newest series FUBAR resides. This series, which is
Read MoreFast X is another genre reinvention for the franchise. But not the way one would expect. With Fast Five, the franchise dropped its street racing beginnings and made a heist movie. Fast and Furious 6 and Furious 7 took the James Bond route and made spy adventures. F9 had the boldness to tackle the genre known as “bad” movies, an admirable creative choice. Now, with Fast X, the inspired forces
Read MoreTo what lengths would you go to protect the ones you love? This question is a popular trope in action films because it brings drama, emotion, and some fantastic fighting sequences. Netflix’s newest action film, The Mother, brings this trope front and center, though with a spin that provides a fresh perspective on a tired trope. With a story from Misha
Read MorePolite Society is a one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story with the drama of Pakistani serials, the flare of Bollywood, the action of Kill Bill, the style of Scott Pilgrim, and the social commentary of Get Out. Nida Manzoor (creator/writer/director of We Are Lady Parts) mashes up so many elements that it defies categories, to what can only be described as Desi-Surrealism. In Polite
Read MoreCitadel premieres tomorrow with two episodes on Amazon’s Prime Video. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Citadel is an exciting and ambitious espionage drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The show is fast-paced and adrenaline-filled, with stunning action sequences and sexy, well-developed characters. Citadel dials it up to 11, and it is a thrilling, fun, and incredibly addictive show. Citadel continues
Read MoreGhosted is a silly and fun time that transports you back to the surge of romantic comedies that were plentiful from the early 2000s, with lots of spy action mixed in! Chris Evans and Ana de Armas equally share the screen in this two-hour adventure that takes a simple premise quite far – what do you do after a ‘perfect’ first
Read MoreJohn Wick: Chapter 4 sees the titular character (Keanu Reeves) as an unstoppable force ready to battle every mercenary who crosses his path. If they are a trained killer working for The High Table, they want a piece of Wick. The same is true of Wick. After Winston’s (Ian McShane) betrayal in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Wick is ready
Read MoreCreed III (or Creed 3) reaches new franchise heights. The sequel takes Adonis Creed back to humble beginnings, exploring where the boxer originated. Creed‘s new opponent is not a simple antagonist. He is a personal reflection of Adonis’s upbringing. This ferocious fighter’s tragic story could have easily been Creed’s, if not for his famous father. [Warning: Mild spoilers and impressions from
Read MoreHonestly, I am baffled it has taken this long for Sylvester Stallone to make his outing into the superhero subgenre. Aside from minor roles in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 and The Suicide Squad, Stallone has been a mere inevitability for the vast catalog of superhero projects. Prime Video’s Samaritan finally delivers a story of idolatry, questioning what
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