Action Cinema Appreciation

Michael appreciates dynamic action filmmaking and performers known for their physical prowess and combat choreography. He values films that showcase impressive stunt work and martial arts expertise.

5 items · Updated October 1, 2026

My Review of Dredd (2012)

In which I coin the term “yassified bullet time”.

Published · Sep 21, 2022

My Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

My review celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mad Max: Fury Road.

Published · May 15, 2025

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Predators

Every circus needs a ringleader. Does a pretty good job of quantifying the needless pain caused by a media demon. The autobiographical turn deepens it into a quest for answers: seeking out the most obvious source (if TV is to be believed) and finding it hollow. Perhaps the land of monsters is not the place to find heroes, just more monsters.

Sep 22, 2026 · Watched

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The Furious

When Yayan Ruhian shows up in your movie you know it’s about to get nuts

Jul 9, 2026 · Watched

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do we have a consensus on John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum being the best one yet

Tooted · Aug 2