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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

 		Fist of Fury aka 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.
The Crying Game - A Neil Jordan Film
Neil Jordan's thriller about an ex-IRA volunteer and his tentative relationship with the girlfriend of a British soldier.
The Swashbuckler - The Adventure Movie
In the 1930's Errol Flynn starred in Captain Blood and became the natural successor to Douglas Fairbanks, the man who had pioneered the swashbuckler.
Inglorious Bastards - Starring Fred Williamson
'Macaroni' Combat movie with a motley crew of soldiers undertaking a mission to blow up an armoured train carrying V8 rockets. Bo Svenson and Fred Williamson star.
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Contributing Articles in Action Films/Thrillers

 		Tokyo Raiders Directed by Jingle Ma
Trendy Japan & Ailen Sit's brilliant fight choreography stand out in a movie about spy intrigues. Good chemistry from actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Ekin Cheng & Kelly Chen.
Nicolas Cage Stars in Con Air 1997 Film
A plane carrying the most dangerous criminals in America is hijacked by the crooks and only a paroled former-Ranger can save the lives of the hostages onboard.
Facts About Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson
The 2009 Sherlock Holmes film trailer shows Holmes and Watson as action heroes. Was life at 221B Baker Street really that exciting or has director Guy Ritchie made it up?
Movie Review - Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus
Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus is, despite all evidence to the contrary, a movie. It really does exist. It had a director and everything. Here's a review.
Proof of Life - Starring Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan
A professional negotiator in hostage and rescue operations among guerrilla forces in South America becomes slightly distracted by the affection of a bereaved wife.
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