Action

The Best Action Movies of 2018 So Far

By  Rob Hunter 

Welcome to a quarterly review of the year’s best action movies of 2018 as of right this moment.

Watch These Movies and Shows Before You See ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’

By  Kieran Fisher 

We recommend some movies and TV shows to get you in the mood for the long-awaited sequel.

Michael Bay’s ‘Pain & Gain’ is More Essential Than Ever

By  Brian Brems 

As it turns five, we look back at the smarter, more self-aware Michael Bay film that history may ultimately view as an essential look at today’s America.

The New ‘Tomb Raider’ is Faster, Dumber, and More Fun

By  Neil Miller 

Alicia Vikander gets down and dirty in this modern re-telling of Lara Croft’s classic hero’s journey.

An Oral History of One of the 80s Most Underrated Action Movies

By  Matt Spry 

Cold War fever, the ghost of Bruce Lee, and the debut of JCVD. No Retreat, No Surrender is a special kind of action movie.

18 Great Vigilante Movies

By  Kieran Fisher 

“If the law won’t get them… we will!”

Why We Can’t Get Enough of Steven Spielberg’s Action Scenes

By  Alex Vitti 

This new video essay shows the legendary director knows that the best action moments are attention-grabbing and character-driven.

4 Movies to Help Beat the Winter Blues

By  Lee Jutton 

Escape from the bitter cold outside with some good old-fashioned movie magic.

The Simple Case for Blockbuster Equality

By  Lee Jutton 

Everyone has a right to want to see themselves kick ass in the movies.