Writer/director Kelly Reichardt’s latest film, The Mastermind, was one of my biggest surprises of 2025. That’s not only coming from a fan of her work but also from the way The Mastermind subverts expectations. Set in the 1970s against the… Read More ›
Sunset (1988) isn’t a bad movie, but it isn’t a great one either. It comes early in Bruce Willis’s career and is often forgotten about while discussing his filmography. Most people immediately bring up films like Die Hard (1988), The… Read More ›
It’s not unusual for an actor to write and direct, a director to write and act, or some other configuration of the three (and sometimes all at once on the same project). Being versatile not only permits someone to find… Read More ›
There was a time, not so long ago, but long enough that it seems impossible, when access to high-quality martial arts action was near impossible. You had to know the right people, trade the right tapes, or be willing to… Read More ›
Actor and martial artist Xie Miao (Eye for an Eye series; Ip Man: The Awakening) is our guest on EoM Presents as we discuss his leading role in The Furious. In this conversation, EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with… Read More ›
Academy Award-nominated producer Bill Kong (Hero; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) joins EoM Presents to talk about his latest project, The Furious. He speaks to the importance of balancing strong acting performances with intense martial arts action, the expertise of director… Read More ›
There is a delicacy and there is a purpose to making a movie that tells the story of a cult, especially when telling the story of Heaven’s Gate, the cult that is responsible for the highest casualty rate by mass… Read More ›
Longtime stunt performer and action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki is the director of the new brawler film The Furious. Tanigaki joins this segment of EoM Presents to break down how the propulsive action was constructed with a combination of distinct sound… Read More ›
Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us; Mortal Kombat) joins this edition of EoM Presents to talk about his role in The Furious. Directed by Kenji Tanigaki (Enter the Fat Dragon), this film is a blistering… Read More ›
“There’s a beguiling and magnetic mood. There’s so much darkness, and there’s so much room to dream. They’re mysteries”, and there are people in trouble, and uneasiness”. This fitting quote from David Lynch is printed in bold green lettering on… Read More ›
Photosensitivity Warning: The opening title sequences includes repeated flashing for the duration. This may be triggering for photosensitive individuals. “This is your life, good to the last drop Doesn’t get any better than this This is your life and it’s… Read More ›
Scott Adkins is back on EoM Presents, this time to discuss his latest action film offering, Reckless. EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with Adkins about the development of his “complete fool” of a character, as well as his history… Read More ›
Lawrence Kasdan. A name attached to memorable, entertaining cinema such as The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and The Big Chill (1983). Kasdan is a man who is known to update classic Hollywood genres —… Read More ›
In this special Meet Me at the Movies interview spotlight, Thomas Manning sits down with Emmy-winning actor and writer Bob Odenkirk to discuss Normal, the action film from Magnolia Pictures, now available on digital platforms. Known for unforgettable performances in… Read More ›
Trigger Warning: The film includes a moment of spousal rape that may be difficult for sensitive viewers. The scene in question is discussed in the following home review. Of the various action subgenres to come out of Hong Kong action… Read More ›
Actress Georgina Campbell (Lovely, Dark, and Deep) has been on a quiet but undeniable hot streak over the past couple of years, carving out a strong presence in the indie horror scene, most notably with her standout performance in Barbarian… Read More ›
There is something that gets me particularly giddy when a studio releases a catalogue title on 4K and it’s not coming from a boutique. To be clear, there is nothing against boutiques, but when looking at a blind buy (from… Read More ›
“Yea, and if some god shall wreck me in the wine-dark deep, even so I will endure… For already have I suffered full much, and much have I toiled in perils of waves and war. Let this be added to… Read More ›
There are many weird things regarding the rules of storytelling and one of them is tied to the concept of reality. Unless one is dealing with space wizards and laser swords, orcs and elves, a certain adherence to what is… Read More ›
Trigger Warning: Agitator contains sequences of graphic violence and sexual assault that may be difficult for sensitive viewers. It’s a rather tall order to not expect a yakuza film with title Agitator to not … well, agitate you. But such… Read More ›