Action Movie Countdown #2: In HARD BOILED, action is emotion
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Face/Off will always be his most famous film in the US, but before he began making American films, Hard Boiled was already a masterpiece.
HEROES SHED NO TEARS is an early John Woo film about the aftermath of the Vietnam War
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Heroes Shed No Tears is an unpolished but charming piece of Woo filmography that I would recommend to anyone who wants to see an early example of the action master at work.
Old School Kung Fu Fest: THE KING OF WUXIA and more sword fighting heroes
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
I am very thankful for The King of Wuxia because there is very little written about King Hu or his work in English, and having such an expansive documentary has deepened my understanding greatly.
MovieJawn's Sound & Vision Poll: Clayton Hayes' Ballot
by Clayton Hayes, Staff Writer
Welcome to MovieJawn’s first ever Sound & Vision Poll, where our writers share why they love their 10 favorite movies of all time! We will be running ballots all month, and sharing the full results at the end!
HARD TARGET looks better (and sweatier) than ever
by Dan Scully, Staff Writer
The year was 1993. Action heroes were required to have long hair, a leather duster, and an unplaceable accent.
BROKEN ARROW at 25: Ain't It Cool?
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Director John Woo would follow up Hard Target with one of my favorite action movies of all time, Broken Arrow (1996).