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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

 		Oasis of Fear Starring Ornella Muti
Umberto Lenzi's giallo Oasis of Fear is given a DVD release by Shameless Screen Entertainment. Ornella Muti, Ray Lovelock and Irene Papas star.
Bad Lieutenant - Port of Call New Orleans
Werner Herzog's bizarre reworking of Abel Ferrara's Bad Lieutenant screened at the Glasgow Film Festival. Nicolas Cage is the new Bad Lieutenant.
Bob Le Flambeur - A Jean-Pierre Melville Film
Bob Le Flambeur is director Jean-Pierre Melville's first crime thriller. A down on his luck gambler plans to rob a casino in Deauville for millions.
Game of Death - Directed by Robert Clouse
Often dismissed as a shameless cash-in on Bruce Lee's memory, Game of Death simultaneously manages to exploit and pay tribute to the legendary star.
Action Directors - Martin Campbell
Casino Royale director Martin Campbell's new movie Edge of Darkness is a remake of a British TV mini-series he directed back in 1985. Here is an overview of his career.
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Contributing Articles in Action Films/Thrillers

 		Sin City 2
Frank Miller's graphic novel adaptation is set to feature another all-star cast if the rumours are to believed.
Classic Suspense Movies
Alfred Hitchcock was the master of suspense, but many other film directors used similar techniques to keep audiences glued to their seats.
Film Review: The Ghost Writer
With the amount of artistry on display in the acting, story, and technical departments, "The Ghost Writer" stands proudly alongside Polanski's finest films.
Film Review – The Ghost Writer
The Ghost Writer, adapted from Robert Harris' novel The Ghost, portrays public political life as seen by an anonym.
Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer- Film Review
The infamous and talented director, Polanski, crafts a suspenseful mystery from Robert Harris' book, The Ghost, without relying on fast-paced action or special effects.
Yo, Joe! A Review of the DVD
GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra is the latest high budget remake of a beloved franchise to take the big screen, joining the ranks of Star Trek, and Transformers.
Shutter Island–Movie Review
Shutter Island doesn't rank as one of Martin Scorsese's all-time greats, but it is an intelligent, highly engaging and riveting film.
Thunderheart, a Columbia Tristar Film, 1992
Thunderheart Focuses On Change From a Hardened FBI agent( Part Indian) Into a Man Who Becomes Aware of His Ancestry and Fights to Regain a True Sense of Lakota Pride
Whip It Review
Drew Berrymore's infectious joy and saccharine smile make her one of the loveliest people in Hollywood. Her directorial debut, Whip It, is similarly endearing.
Appaloosa: Where Sensitive Cowboys Roam
Appaloosa isn't your typical cowboy flick. The women are wise and promiscuous, the men are smart and sensitive, and the bad guys aren't entirely bad.
Memento: False Truths
A discussion of the unreliable protagonist of Christopher Nolan's cult film Memento (2000)
A History of Violence and Straw Dogs
A discussion of the male protagonists of Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971) and David Cronenberg's A History of Violence (2005).
The Hurt Locker – DVD Review
The Hurt Locker is a powerful and deeply moving portrait of the faces of war.
The Book of Eli Review
You may not like the ideas it brings to the table, but you can't argue that at least they are presented in new ways. And Denzel taking names isn't a bad thing either.
Scorsese's Shutter Island
Shutter Island has you on the edge of your seat from the opening credits until the final fade out. Leo DiCaprio leads a stellar cast in this wild suspense ride.
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