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We all love an explosive action flick — one with insane stunts and a stylish ambiance. But sometimes, it’s nice to sink our teeth into a story that matches the level of heart-pounding chaos. While many action movies rely on adrenaline over substance, there are also movies that manage to deliver both incredible action and a truly solid narrative. How many times have we seen mercenaries suiting up for an epic fight oran intense car chaseand then going totally off the rails to the point where we’re not even sure who’s chasing who?...

“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” That’sHarvey Dent fromThe Dark Knight, of course. And yes, he’s on this list of major characters who have displayed true heroism only to, by their own volition, throw that away. In other words, there’s no Jack Torrance fromThe Shininghere. Because to call him a “hero” even in the first act of Stanley Kubrick’s film is quite the stretch....

Paramount Pictures has revealed the first teaser trailer forA Quiet Place 2. This footage was initially revealed last weekend in theaters exclusively with screenings ofBlack Christmas. Now, we’ve all got the chance to see it for ourselves and, as one might expect, the studio is playing this one pretty close to the chest, as this is a teaser in the truest sense. But we do get our first look at the return of Emily Blunt, who is once again leading her family through an apocalyptic wasteland filled with monsters....

Since the movie’s release just over a year ago, the passionate campaign for a sequel to the cyberpunk action filmAlita: Battle Angelhas been pretty substantial. With fan-lead petitions reaching thousands of signatures, and a banner calling for the follow-up flying over the most recent Academy awards, there is clearly a big appetite forAlita: Battle Angel 2. That hunger is shared byAlita: Battle Angelstar Keean Johnson, who played Hugo in the first movie, and thinks that there should not only be one sequel, but many....

In some bad news for fans, Joe and Anthony Russo have put their plans to make another Marvel film on hold due to theongoing feud between Scarlett Johansson and Disney. The Russo Brothers have had a long relationship with Marvel, having directed some of their biggest films including,Avengers: EndgameandCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. But according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal, the director siblings have “hit an impasse in negotiations to direct another Marvel movie....

Eli Rothis set to release the video game adaptationBorderlandsthis weekend, but unfortunately, those who managed to catch the world premiere of the movie last night in Los Angeles were not impressed. Boasting an all-star cast featuringthe likes of Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Gina Gerson, Roth’s movie looks to bring the popular franchise to the big screen for the first time in what many were hoping would be a fun romp, but instead the film is being called a “disaster” by more than a few moviegoers....

With the trendof Indian filmsbased on Hindu mythology, it is difficult to get them noticed overseas. However, apart from earlier worldwide hits such asBahubali,RRR, andKGF,Brahmastra, a visually striking Indian film, proved otherwise. Despite having an underdeveloped love story,Brahmastrais more of an action-fueled film with impressive cinematography throughout, as highlighted inVariety’s review. The story pits Shiva against a group of fearsome and relentless villains who hunt for Astras, which appear to be relics that can transform ordinary people into superhumans....

Academy Award winner Christian Bale has been spotted in full-costume as Marvel villain Gorr the God Butcher. The actor was spotted while filming upcoming MCU sequelThor: Love and Thunderin Malibu, California, with the images giving us a good idea of what the cosmic villain will look like in his live action debut. The only sight of Christian Bale’s MCU introduction so far has been images of the actor sporting a shaved head, but these new shots show him in full glory as thegod-killing villain....

Claudine Auger, the French actress who starred opposite Sean Connery as Domino Derval in the 1965 James Bond movieThunderball, has died. According to her talent agency, Time Art, Auger passed away on Wednesday in Paris following a “long period of illness.” The veteran actress was 78 years old. Born in Paris, France, in 1941, Auger took an early interest in modeling work, earning the title of Miss France Monde and was also named the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World contest....

Creed 2will officially hit Chinese theaters on January 4th, 2019. This marks the first time that a movie from theRockyfranchise has gotten a theatrical release in China. The country is the second-biggest box office market in the world and has been responsible for a big chunk of the huge success of bothVenomandAquamanrecently.Creed 2should be able to pull in quite a bit of extra cash upon its release early next year....

During New York Comic Con 2015, we got to see the firstMarvel’s Daredeviltrailer forSeason 2, which brought our first quick glimpses of The Punisher and Elektra. Today, we get the official teaser along with a confirmed release date. This latest sneak peek doesn’t give us any new footage from the actual show itself. Instead, we get a refresher course onMarvel’s Daredevil Season 1with the promises that The Punisher is coming. We also get the official Netflix premiere date....

TheDCUis adding another MCU alum to its rebooted cinematic universe in a new action series that will push the genre forward in a big way. An international-based project from DC Studios will see aBirds of Preymemberrecast and lead an all-new story that has a talented action filmmaker at the helm. According to Nexus Point News, DC Studios is eyeing Pom Klementieff (Guardians of the Galaxy, Mission: Impossible) to star in an upcoming Korean TV series as Huntress, aka Helena Bertinelli, who will be half-Korean and half-Italian....

Although lacking exceptionalstorytelling likeAttack on Titan,One Piece, orHunter x Hunter,Demon Slayerhas taken the anime industry by storm. Ufotable, the studio responsible for its breathtaking visuals, is perhaps the main contributor to its success. The animation, especially during the action sequences, is noteworthy.Demon Slayermanga was already well-known when it was released due to its high-quality story and fast-paced action, but the anime elevated its reputation. Demon Slayerseason 1 premiered in 2019 and quickly became the most popular anime of the year, but it was only the beginning....