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Action Films/Thrillers Feature Writer: Kevin Sturton

The action/thriller is a fascinating genre; one that is vital and alive to the possibilities of cinema. This section will explore the differing subgenres within the action/thriller; from the martial arts mayhem of practitioners like Bruce Lee, to the mind games of Alfred Hitchcock; from the chaos of the war movie as exemplified in Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker, to the existentialism of Jean Pierre Melville and his heir apparent, the magnificent Johnny To.

There will also be schlock; the very finest of its kind. In this section you will find writers who respect genre and feel no shame about liking the guilty pleasures offered by the likes of Stallone, Jackie Chan, or Jason Statham.

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Feature Writer Articles in Action Films/Thrillers

 		Batman - Big Screen Version of the TV Show
Movie Spin-off from the hit 60's Batman tv show with Adam West and Burt Ward starring as Batman and Robin.
Greystoke - Legend of Tarzan Lord of the Apes
Dull epic based on the adventures of Edgar Rice Burrough's hero Tarzan. Not even the fine performances of Ralph Richardson and Christopher Lambert can save Greystoke.
Robin Hood Onscreen - From Fairbanks to Crowe
Since Douglas Fairbanks became the first actor to play Robin Hood back in 1922 there have been many many different approaches to the Robin Hood legend.
Fist of Fury or The Chinese Connection
Bruce Lee stars as Chen Zhen, a young martial artist intent on avenging the death of his master in Fist of Fury.
Gamer - A Neveldine/Taylor Film
Action movie from the writer/director team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor Gerard Butler stars as prisoner competing in an online computer game.
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Contributing Articles in Action Films/Thrillers

 		Street Kings - Police Corruption in Los Angeles
A dirty cop in a corrupt detective unit comes to a crisis of conscience as he witnesses the good die and the rotten thrive due to his own part in the abuse of power.
Movie Review - The Men Who Stare at Goats
Based on actual people and events of a US military secret program, The Men Who Stare at Goats is a hilarious look at the real history and hilarity of the 'New Earth Army'
Deja Vu Starring Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer
Although the title literally means 'already seen', viewers may find themselves rewinding in order to explain what it is they find so intriguing and how it makes sense.
Punisher - War Zone Movie Review
It may not be the biggest Punisher film. It made not be the best. But Punisher: War Zone follows the Marvel Comics version of the vigilante hero better than prior films.
UK Film Review: Fast & Furious
The original cast return. And that's the only positive.
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