Long Live ‘The Woman King’
'The Woman King' dares to ask the question, "What if we gave Viola Davis a big sword?" More movies should… Read More
September 12, 2022
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Unpacking the Crossover Mega-Success of ‘RRR’
If you STILL haven't seen the best film of the year, this is your sign! Run don't walk! Read More
May 25, 2022
The 15 Best Action Movies of 2021
From blockbuster epics to an indie comedy from Japan, these are the best action films of the year. Read More
December 21, 2021
The 25 Best Marvel Cinematic Universe Action Sequences
Avengers Assemble! We rank the MCU using their action as the defining metric. Read More
May 15, 2021
20 Best Action Movies of 2020
It was a stay at home kind of year, so are you surprised that almost half of this list is… Read More
December 22, 2020
The Secret to a Great Fight Scene Is Structure
Here's a video essay on why the best action sequences are structured like stories rather than spectacles. Read More
July 28, 2020
The Soaring Highs of Airborne Action Movies
Action movies that take place in the sky offer a unique kind of thrill, and it's a niche blockbuster subgenre… Read More
June 15, 2020
York Shackleton on the Educated Compromises of ‘Disturbing the Peace’
We chat with the director about accepting compromise but never losing vision on set. Read More
January 20, 2020
The Best Action Movies of 2019
The best action movies of 2019 come from Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Thailand,… Read More
December 24, 2019