Now nearing 50 years, the Rocky franchise is just as determined and durable as Rocky “The Italian Stallion” Balboa. Created by Sylvester Stallone, the first film came out in 1976 and the franchise is still going strong to this day. While Rocky won Best Picture, to date there have been 9 films in the franchise, […]
In-between the neo-noir golden age of the 1990s and the high volume of superb crime movies in the 2010s, the 2000s are often discarded as an uneventful interim period for the genre. With notable exceptions, such as No Country For Old Men or Oldboy, the 2000s were characterised by many great comedies, but arguably less […]
Keanu Reeves is one of the biggest stars in the world and has been for decades now. While he has stretched his legs as an actor (Sweet November, anyone? Just me? OK), it’s not a stretch to say he’s best known for his action films. As he should: in his decades-long career, the seemingly ageless […]
Few people would consider 2022 a bad year for movies. It might not stand tall as one of the greatest in recent memory, but it certainly delivered in a lot of areas. That being said, there will always be disappointments when you’re a movie fan. It’s easy to get excited about the latest blockbusters or […]
The 2010s was the decade that could arguably be the beginning of “The Future”: technological advancements ensured a cell phone in every pocket and a hi-def screen in every room. The world became an instantaneous global network that runs 24/7 and is immediately accessible by anyone with the right gear. It was the beginning of […]
Action films tend to stick to a formula: the protagonist is either an underdog everyman that gains strength and eventually beats their enemy, or they’re already heroes that continue on with their action-packed lives. More often than not, it’s good versus evil with good winning in the end. Action movies that stick to the formula […]