Jack Reacher is an iconic character from Lee Child’s and Andrew Grant’s novels. As of now, there are almost 30 novels about the adventures of this legendary private investigator. In 2022, Amazon released the first season of Reacher’s adventures inspired by the book Killing Floor, the first novel from 1997. In upcoming days, Reacher season 2 will premiere, and I had
Read MoreEarlier this year, Keanu Reeves returned to the big screen as the titular assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4, arguably the most stylish and high-octane action franchise of our time. Directed by the talented Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, the film sees our dog-avenging anti-hero facing off against the High Table in another thrilling installment. On this action-packed John Wick podcast episode, members of The Cosmic
Read MoreOut of all the franchises out there, The Expendables isn’t one where yet another sequel would be expected. After the first film, which opened to decent profit off its premise of teaming iconic action stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Dolph Lundgren, and every other icon your dad grew up on in one movie, a sequel, The Expendables 2, performed even better. The same luck
Read MoreBuckle up, put on your shades, crank the music loud… and… reload the machine turret mounted on the hood? That’s right, it’s the post-apocalyptic insanity of Twisted Metal in the form of a 10-episode series on Peacock. Starring Anthony Mackie as John Doe with his partner Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, they embark on a psychotic journey across the Divided States of
Read MoreMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One takes audiences on an exhilarating adventure, seamlessly merging top-notch performances, stunning visuals, and a captivating storyline. This film delivers a range of emotions, occasionally venturing into the realm of cinematic magic, which may raise questions about its adherence to reality. In this review, I delve into the various aspects of the film, shedding light on
Read MoreIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hasn’t received quite the warm welcome many expected. After Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was lambasted by fans, some would say undeservedly, James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) stepped into the director’s chair to give Indy one final adventure. Steven Spielberg’s shoes are monumental to fill, but Mangold’s track record speaks for itself. Following
Read MoreChris Hemsworth is easily one of the most identifiable actors of our generation. Perhaps the most well-known for playing Thor the God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hemsworth has showcased a range of his acting ability in various roles. From action to comedy, there seems no role he can’t play, and Hemsworth proves this once again in Extraction 2.
Read MoreWhen 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
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