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REVIEW: The Last Warrior (2018)
By John Matrix on May 9, 2019
Director Rustam Mosafir effectively creates a bloody and mystical medieval world in the historical action movie, The Last Warrior. The movie was produced by the...
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REVIEW: Head Hunter (2019)
By John Matrix on April 8, 2019
A warrior wearing a Viking helmet single-handedly pursues deadly monstrosities and decapitates their heads in the impressive and restrained independent horror fantasy movie, “The Head...
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Trench 11 (2018)
By John Matrix on March 26, 2019
Rossif Sutherland, son of Donald Sutherland, stars in the passable, World War I adventure/horror film, “Trench 11”. The movie is directed by Leo Scherman, who...
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REVIEW: All The Devil’s Men (2018)
By John Matrix on March 17, 2019
Milo Gibson, son of Mel Gibson, makes his leading man debut in the decidedly average action picture, “All the Devil’s Men”. This movie is produced...
REVIEW: Supergrid (2018)
By John Matrix on March 12, 2019
In the post-apocalyptic world of “Supergrid,” a mildly diverting effort from Canadian director, Lowell Dean (Wolfcop), the future is full of violent biker gangs and...
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REVIEW: Arctic (2018)
By John Matrix on March 4, 2019
Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Doctor Strange) delivers a gritty and tough-minded performance in the well-executed survival adventure film, Arctic. You would think that a film involving...
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REVIEW: Alita: Battle Angel
By John Matrix on February 18, 2019
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Near the culmination of the science fiction thriller, “Alita: Battle Angel,” the heroine, Alita (Rose Salazar) bursts into the cavernous headquarters...
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REVIEW: Cold Pursuit (2019)
By John Matrix on February 10, 2019
Liam Neeson shines in the comedic revenge thriller Cold Pursuit, easily his best since Taken. Revenge and vigilantism have always been strong themes in cinema. Legendary...
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REVIEW: Hunter Killer (2018)
By John Matrix on October 29, 2018
Hunter-Killer is a Neat Thriller for Discerning Techno-Thriller Fans This is not based on a Tom Clancy thriller, but then again Hunter-Killer is not The Hunt...
REVIEW: Extreme Measures (1996)
By John Matrix on January 1, 2017
‘I’m doing medicine, no one’s ever dreamed of.’ *Spoiler Alert* Bursting out of a building onto a deserted alley in New York City, two disoriented...
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REVIEW: Kull The Conqueror (1997)
By John Matrix on December 11, 2016
‘When I get my hands on the bitch demon, I will rip out her evil heart.’ *Spoilers Below* In the kingdom of Valusia, a strapping...
REVIEW: Death Wish 5: The Face Of Death
By John Matrix on November 25, 2016
‘If you need any help, give me a call’ *Spoiler Alert* At an upscale fashion show, lithe models in a state of undress hurriedly prepare...
REVIEW: Mullholland Falls (1996)
By John Matrix on November 16, 2016
‘This is L.A. This is my town. Out here you’re a trespasser.” *Spoilers Below* In the late 1940s, an elite squad of four Los Angeles...
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REVIEW: Aces: Iron Eagle III (1992)
By John Matrix on November 11, 2016
“The man, not the machine” *Spoilers Below* During an airshow in Brownsville, Texas, former World War 2 pilots from England, Germany and Japan take part...
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REVIEW: Highlander III: The Final Dimension (1994)
By John Matrix on October 30, 2016
‘400 years is a long time to hate’ *Spoilers Below* Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) is the highlander, an immortal being and master swordsman from 16th...
REVIEW: If Looks Could Kill (1991)
By John Matrix on October 26, 2016
*Spoilers Below* On his high school graduation, slacker Michael Corben (Richard Grieco) is shocked to discover he’s one credit shy of getting his diploma. Fortunately...
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REVIEW: Posse (1993)
By John Matrix on October 18, 2016
*spoiler alert* Posse, a Western action film directed by Mario Van Peeples is a noble attempt at depicting the lives of African-Americans who migrated westward...
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REVIEW: Gunmen (1994)
By John Matrix on October 4, 2016
‘How come every one around here got a damn gun?’ *spoiler alert* Christopher Lambert (Highlander) and Mario Van Peeples (Posse, New Jack City) make a...
REVIEW: The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
By John Matrix on September 25, 2016
‘His brain has not only been washed, as they say… It has been dry cleaned.’ *spoilers below* Frank Sinatra gives his most vulnerable and realistic...
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REVIEW: The Parallax View (1974)
By John Matrix on September 17, 2016
‘I’ve been called too independent for my own good’ *spoilers below* Warren Beatty gets himself enmeshed in corporate conspiracies and political assassinations in this crafty...
REVIEW: Lady In Cement (1968)
By John Matrix on September 10, 2016
‘She’s one blonde I know didn’t have more fun’ *spoiler alert* Ex-Miami cop turned private detective, Tony Rome (Frank Sinatra) encounters mobsters, girls in micro-minis...
REVIEW: The Hunted (1995)
By John Matrix on September 7, 2016
SPOILERS ‘I don’t fight for honor. I fight to win’ The Hunted is an intriguing and action-packed gem from the mid-nineties. It features engaging performances...
REVIEW: Point Blank (1967)
By John Matrix on August 31, 2016
‘I want my money. I want my 93 grand’ Lee Marvin is vengeful and hyper-focused professional criminal Walker in this smartly directed crime drama from...