The original The Debt Collector from writer and director Jesse V. Johnson and starring Scott Adkins and Louis Mandylor, has finally hit UK DVD courtesy of Dazzler Media. For anyone who missed it first time around, it's a brilliant crime movie…
Read MoreTo coincide with the near release of my book Life of Action II, I’ve been sharing some cool social media cards featuring each of the talent interviewed in the new book. This showcases the eclectic roster of interviews, check out the full set online…
Read MoreLegendary director Sergio Leone’s final western, A Fistful of Dynamite (aka Duck, You Sucker!) makes its way to Blu-ray for the first time, marking the perfect opportunity to revisit this underrated western and less talked about work…
Read MoreWith the long awaited release of Ip Man 4: The Finale, marking the decisive final chapter in Donnie Yen’s iconic franchise, I thought it was a good time as any to delve back through a decade’s worth of blood, sweat, tears…
Read MoreContinuing the annual festive tradition, I returned to the Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast again for a special end of year show to wrap up 2019. Following the classic format, we discussed the year's top martial arts movie news…
Read MoreMy second book Life of Action II is now up for pre-order, with Zoë Bell rocking the front cover. The book has a wide release date of February 2020 and is available to order now. Visit the shop page…
Read MoreBefore establishing himself making better known pictures like Raw Deal, Hamburger Hill and the criminally underrated City of Industry, director John Irvin made his feature debut on this, The Dogs of War…
Read MoreFurther teasing my upcoming, second Life of Action book, I posted an unseen, exclusive still of action star Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite, Spawn), who features in the book, as seen in his underrated crime thriller, Making a Killing…
Read MoreI’ve always had a soft spot for 1996’s The Quest. One of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s lesser appreciated titles from his 90’s output, it was also his directorial debut and marked a kind of throwback to the tournament fight formula…
Read MoreSammo Hung is one of the greatest action stars and filmmakers of all-time and with good reason. Rarely talked about in the western mainstream, many audiences discovered him in CBS action TV series Martial Law…
Read MoreTo coincide with the landmark 1952 western returning on Blu-ray with an epic 4K restoration, it gave an opportunity to revisit a film that redefined twentieth century cinema and stills holds its own. High Noon is a…
Read MoreThis interview took place during the Fighting Spirit Film Festival in 2018. Thanks to Movie Rankers for the good chat. We talk about the action film seminar I had just given and even rank the Die Hard films in order…
Read MoreI was very sad to hear about the passing of Franco Columbu. He was a legendary bodybuilder, trainer, fitness guru and even an actor/filmmaker. Born in Sardinia, Italy in 1941, he had a remarkable life and career…
Read MoreThe Fighting Spirit Film Festival is back with a very strong lineup of films and, after the great response to my seminar last year, this year I will be hosting another free, and even more interactive event with special guests…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino’s (from the revered Reservoir Dogs to the criminally underrated Jackie Brown, and beyond). So, this movie marathon tie-in is a very creative and insightful to way celebrate the release of his…
Read MoreJesse V. Johnson is a longtime stuntman and is recognised now as a very busy filmmaker, crafting all manner of character-driven stories with heart, soul and no shortage of visceral action…
Read MoreContinuing their stellar output of classic Eastern cinema, Eureka Classics has released two largely unseen early works from Hong Kong filmmaking legend John Woo, Last Hurrah For Chlvalry and Hand of Death…
Read MoreI had a great time hosting and helping organise the UK Premiere for Jesse V. Johnson’s latest film, Avengement, starring Scott Adkins. The packed event was held at Stratford East Picturehouse in East London and hosted…
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