Why It Works: Taken

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** Okay, I know what you're thinking. Why would a column...

Liam Neeson says there are no plans for a fourth Taken movie

Posted 9 years ago

The TAKEN franchise has done many things, including making a disgusting amount of cash and solidifying Liam Neeson, of all people, as a bona fide action star. The actor has, ahem, taken…to this with aplomb, starring in numerous action flicks...

The makers of Taken and Bone Tomahawk join forces for Big Stone Grid

Posted 10 years ago

Way back in 2011, Sony Pictures acquired a spec script titled BIG STONE GRID that was written by S. Craig Zahler, who made his directorial debut last year with the horror/Western BONE TOMAHAWK (pictured below). As of early 2012, MANHUNTER's Michael Mann...

Clive Standen gets a particular set of skills for NBC’s Taken prequel

Posted 10 years ago

Clive Standen will look for you. He will find you, and he will kill you, especially if you kidnap his daughter. Standen, one of the stars of The History Channel’s VIKINGS, has landed the lead role of Bryan Mills for...

Taken will live on; prequel series ordered by NBC with Luc Besson producing

Posted 11 years ago

Although Liam Neeson has said that he'd be willing for return for TAKEN 4, it feels like TAKEN 3 was our last look at Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills. However, we may not have seen the last of his character...

Top 10 Most Unexpected Movie Badasses

Posted 11 years ago

THE GUNMAN opens today and could very well be the relaunch of Sean Penn’s acting career. Instead of searing dramatic roles or teen comedies, Penn could be the next unexpected badass in Hollywood. As you can see from the image...

Review: The Gunman

Posted 11 years ago

PLOT: A one time sniper hoping to escape his checkered past finds himself the target of a mysterious enemy. Can he find out just who has targeted him, and will he be able to save his hot ex-girlfriend while doing...

Exclusive: Sean Penn is an elite badass in this TV spot for The Gunman

Posted 11 years ago

Sean Penn is trying his hand at the action genre this month with THE GUNMAN, which comes from director Pierre Morel, who kicked off Liam Neeson's action career with TAKEN. Not a bad way to start if that's your aim....

Sean Penn and Javier Bardem face off in the latest trailer for The Gunman

Posted 11 years ago

If you were looking for TAKEN with Sean Penn, then look no further! The titular Gunman is a former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD . . . which sounds just peachy. Here to bring that man...

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