Film Review: ‘The Protege’

Everything about The Protégé makes it seem like nothing more than a conventional pot-boiler of an action flick. And, rightfully

September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 Ben Martin 491 Views action movies, Casino Royale, film, goldeneye, James Bond 007, Lionsgate, Maggie Q, Martin Campbell, Michael Keaton, Morbius, movies, New Release, Samuel L. Jackson, The Flash, The Protégé

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion) — ‘F9: The Fast Saga’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

August 21, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 340 Views action films, action movies, box office, cars, Charlize Theron, crime thriller, Dwayne Johnson, espionage, F. Gary Gray, F9, Fast and Furious, flashback, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Jason Statham, john cena, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Kurt Russell, Michael Rooker, Original Film, Retcon, sequel, spy thriller, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, The Fate of the Furious, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel, VOD

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion) — ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Fate Of The Furious’

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July 24, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 513 Views action films, action movies, Aquaman, box office, cars, Charlize Theron, crime thriller, Dwayne Johnson, espionage, F. Gary Gray, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), James Wan, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Kurt Russell, Luke Evans, Original Film, Paul Walker, Scott eastwood, sequel, spy thriller, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, The Fate of the Furious, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Furious 7’

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July 17, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 578 Views action films, action movies, Aquaman, box office, cars, crime thriller, DCEU, Dwayne Johnson, espionage, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), James Wan, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Kurt Russell, Luke Evans, Original Film, Paul Walker, sequel, spy thriller, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Fast & Furious 6’

If you had told me when I initially saw the original The Fast and The Furious at age twelve that it would

July 10, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 694 Views action films, action movies, box office, cars, crime thriller, Dwayne Johnson, espionage, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Gal Gadot, Gina Carano, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Luke Evans, mission: impossible, Original Film, Paul Walker, sequel, spy thriller, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Fast Five’

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June 26, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 661 Views 10th Anniversary, action films, action movies, box office, cars, crime thriller, Dwayne Johnson, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Gal Gadot, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Original Film, Paul Walker, sequel, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Fast & Furious’

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June 19, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 746 Views 2000s, action films, action movies, cars, crime thriller, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Gal Gadot, Jordana Brewster, Justin Lin, Michelle Rodreguiz, Paul Walker, sequel, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel, western

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift’

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June 12, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 701 Views 2000s, 2006, action films, action movies, cars, crime thriller, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Japan, Justin Lin, Lucas Black, reboots, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Tokyo, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’

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May 29, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 711 Views 2000s, 20th Anniversary, action films, action movies, cars, crime thriller, Eva Mendes, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Ja Rule, John Singleton, Paul Walker, scarface, sequel, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Tyrese, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Film Review: Witnessing Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’

Writer/director Guy Ritchie has had an eclectic career in his twenty-two years in the movie business after making a splash

May 22, 2021 Ben Martin 617 Views action film, action movies, box office, crime thriller, film, Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham, MGM, miramax, movies, New Release, remake, Wrath of Man

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Fast And The Furious’ (2001)

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May 22, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 824 Views 2000s, 2001, 20th Anniversary, action films, action movies, cars, crime thriller, F9, Fast and Furious, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Ja Rule, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodreguiz, Paul Walker, street racing, the fast and the furious saga, Universal Pictures, Vin Desiel

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Film Review: ‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’

While Tom Clancy‘s (1947-2013) military-based novels might not be everyone’s bag, there’s no arguing that the author was one of

May 13, 2021 Ben Martin 119 Views action films, action movies, adaptation, Amazon Prime Video, books, COVID-19, Digital HD, Keanu Reeves, Michael B. Jordan, military, military action, New Release, notorious big, novels, Rainbow Six, Revenge Movie, streaming, streaming services, suspense thriller, Tom Clancy, without remorse, Wrong Turn

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Review: ‘Fatman’ Puts An R-Rated Spin On Santa Claus

Love or hate it, the subgenre of Christmas movies has been around as long as cinema itself, and it will

December 18, 2020 Ben Martin 623 Views action movies, Blu-Ray, Christmas, dark comedy, dark fantasy, Digital HD, DVD, film, holidays, Mel Gibson, movies, New Release, Paramount Pictures, streaming, streaming services, Walton Goggins

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The Neon-Lit Knight: ‘Batman Forever’ Turns 25

I’ll always have a nostalgic fondness for Batman Forever (1995), which celebrates its 25th-anniversary this summer. As such, between Warner

July 14, 2020 Ben Martin 1036 Views 25th Anniversary, 4K, action movies, Akiva Goldsman, alfred pennyworth, Batman, batman and robin, batman forever, Batman Returns, Billy Dee Williams, Blu-Ray, Bruce Wayne, Christian Bale, christopher nolan, comic book, comic book movies, Dark Knight Trilogy, DC Comics, DC films, Dick Grayson, DVD, Ewan McGregor, films, home video, Jim Carrey, Joel Schumacher, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, movies, Nicole Kidman, Pat Hingle, Police Commissioner Jim Gordon, reboots, streaming, streaming services, summer blockbuster, The Riddler, Tim Burton, Tommy Lee Jones, Two-Face, U2, Val Kilmer, Warner Bros.

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The Best of Hollywood And Bollywood Action In ‘Extraction’ Trailer

If you’re like me and enjoy both Hollywood and Bollywood action movies, you’re in luck. Netflix’s new original film Extraction

April 9, 2020 Tito W. James 743 Views action movies, Chris Hemsworth, Extraction, Netflix, Russo Brothers, Sam Hargrave

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Dr. No’

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January 18, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1270 Views action movies, adaptation, comics, DC Comics, dr. no, espionage-thriller, films, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Ian Fleming, James Bond 007, MGM, movies, No Time To Die, novels, Sean Connery, spy thriller

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‘Ready or Not’ Plays Deadly Game In The Horror-Comedy Subgenre

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you know that comic book movies are the prominent

September 9, 2019 Ben Martin 1035 Views 0 Comment action movies, B-Movies, comedy, comedy-horror, dark comedy, films, horror movies, New Release, ready or not, thriller, ultra-violent

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The Violence, Vengence, & Fun Continues In John Wick Chapter 3

A mere four years ago, a little sleeper hit called John Wick (2014) was released. This modestly-budgeted film boiled the

May 25, 2019 Ben Martin 1182 Views 0 Comment action, action movies, box office, Crime Movie, Do Not Cross John Wick, Halley Berry, Ian McShane, Jason Mantzoukas, John Wick, John Wick 2, John Wick 3, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Lionsgate, Martial Arts, New Release, sequel, The Matrix, ultraviolent

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Vigilante Flick El Chicano Subverts Expectations

Vigilantes and superheroes go hand-in-hand in certain ways. Both types of characters are all about dispensing justice. But, while superheroes

May 21, 2019 Ben Martin 1034 Views 0 Comment action movies, Batman, films, independent film, movies, New Release, The Punisher, vigilante

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New ‘Hellboy’ Reboot Is A Cinematic Purgatory

Mike Mignola is one helluva’ talent in the world of comics. One whose style is incredibly unique. Mignola began his

April 21, 2019 Ben Martin 1406 Views 0 Comment action movies, columbia pictures, dark fantasy, Dark Horse Comics, David Harbour, DC Comics, films, Guillermo del Toro, Hellboy, hellboy 2, Hellboy 25th Anniversary, Hellboy ii: The Golden Army, Hellboy Reboot, horror, Horror Comics, horror movies, Ian McShane, Lionsgate, Marvel Comics, Mike Mignola, Milla Jovonich, movies, Neil Marshall, New Release, Ron Perlman, Sony, Stranger Things, ultra-violent, Universal Pictures

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The Thrill Of The Hunt Is Gone In The Predator

The Predator series has needed some new neon green blood pumped into it. Outside of the original classic, Predator (1987)

September 24, 2018 Ben Martin 1757 Views 0 Comment 20th Century Fox, action film, action movies, Aliens, box office, Boyd Holbrook, comic books, Dark Horse Comics, films, Iron Man 3, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Lethal Weapon, military sci-fi, movies, New Release, Olivia Munn, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Predator, sci-fi, sci-fi thriller, Shane Black, The Predator, Thomas Jane

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Revenge: A Psychedelic, Candy-Colored, Blood-Spattered Ride

A couple of times in my life, I’ve been referred to as a ”Movie snob” by friends of mine who

August 21, 2018 Ben Martin 1560 Views 0 Comment action, action film, action movies, B-Movies, Blu-Ray, Die Hard, DVD, films, grindhouse, Horror Films, horror movies, I Spit on Your Grave, movies, New Release, Revenge Movie, Shudder, streaming, streaming services, ultra-violent

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Ant-Man & The Wasp Provides Entertainment In All Sizes

When I heard that Marvel Studios was planning to do an Ant-Man movie; I must admit that I rolled my

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion)- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): Jurassic World

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

July 4, 2018 Ben Martin 1958 Views 0 Comment action movies, Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, box office, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Colin Trevorrow, dinosaurs, film, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Legendary Entertainment, movies, Reboot, sci-fi thriller, sequel, Spider-Man Homecoming, Star Wars Episode IX, Steven Spielberg, Vincent D'Onofrio, X-Men

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): Jurassic Park III

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June 28, 2018 Ben Martin 4766 Views action movies, dinosaurs, film, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Kathleen Kennedy, movies, sci-fi thriller, sequel, Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): The Lost World

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June 26, 2018 Ben Martin 1966 Views action movies, David Koepp, dinosaurs, film, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), George Lucas, Jeff Goldblum, John Williams, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Kathleen Kennedy, movies, sci-fi thriller, Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): Jurassic Park

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

June 22, 2018 Ben Martin 2376 Views 25th Anniversary, action movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, dinosaurs, film, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), George Lucas, James Cameron, Jeff Goldblum, joe dante, John Williams, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Kathleen Kennedy, Laura Dern, movies, Richard Donner, Samuel L. Jackson, sci-fi thriller, Star Wars, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros.