The Legend of Drunken Master is, in my opinion, where you can find the greatest fight scene of all time. Here is an analysis of why it works so damn well.
You may have seen Shogun Assassin, but have you seen the six-part original film series that film came from? Lone Wolf and Cub, based on the hugely popular manga of the same name, is a blood soaked adventure through the Edo period of Japan, following a father and his young son. This video explores how the films use sound, namely silence, in a very un-Hollywood way, and how that affects the audience and how violence is portrayed.
This is sort of a follow-up to my previous video on Seagal
Isaac Florentine is one of the most celebrated directors of modern martial arts action cinema around, and since breaking through to the mainstream with Undisputed 2 he has continued to showcase the work of stars like Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror. I had the pleasure of speaking to him about his career, so please enjoy this enlightening chat on action cinema.
For me, Die Hard is the most complete action film of all time, though the franchise steadily declined in quality from that first film. What led to its downfall, and should the series continue?
A journey through the Rambo franchise, from First Blood to the latest film, Last Blood. Which is the best, which is the worst, and why? Let's discuss. And remember of course this is my opinion, and I'm happy to speak in the comments with people that disagree, but obviously won't be able to or inclined to speak with everyone.
I've wanted to look at this fight for a long time, as it's probably one of the most famous brawls in cinema history. But why is it even in the film? Why is it so long? Let's find out, with word from John Carpenter and Keith David themselves.
Is the guy with the Terminator avatar excited for more Terminator? You bet. In the run up to the release, and working on my own video covering the entire cinematic franchise to release Nov 1st, I threw this together.
With the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, I thought it would be a good opportunity to delve into the whole cinematic series and look at how each film shapes up, and where the series could go next. What is the fate of the Terminator franchise? Let's find out.
John Wick has redefined the American action film scene, but what led to its success, and which of the three films is the best?
Michael Bay can make astonishing spectacle, but also some very questionable filmmaking choices. He's got an incredible visual eye, and makes sure we know, that filling his overlong films with EVERYTHING. Lets delve into what makes Bay so consistently inconsistent.
So how was 2019 for action films? Well, we have had better years, but we've had worse ones too. There were some diamonds in the rough, so find out which they were in this comprehensive dive into what I thought of the action cinema of 2019.
Lethal Weapon was once one of the most enduring action franchises in the world, but how does the series hold up today? Is it simply a case of diminishing returns, or is the whole film series from 1987 - 1998 worth watching? Let's find out. Also, sorry for the audio quality at times, my microphone seems to have a bit of an issue! Will be replacing for the next video.
