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Point Break (1991) – Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

Chris It’s crazy to think, but back in 1991, Keanu Reeves seemed an unlikely action hero. Then best known for the Bill & Ted movies, the studio, 20th Century Fox, took a big risk when the cast him as surfing...

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Hard to Kill (Steven Seagal): Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

Chris I have a complicated relationship with the films of Steven Seagal. As a kid, I thought he was the greatest, and I went to see all of them in theatres. His aikido moves were badass, I dug his ponytail,...

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Cyborg (1989) – Jean-Claude Van Damme (Reel Action)

Posted 5 years ago

Chris In 1989, Jean-Claude Van Damme was riding high off the unexpected success of Bloodsport. At the same time, The Cannon Group saw their fortunes declining fast after losing a ton of money on would-be blockbusters Lifeforce, Masters of the...

Jackie Chan’s Rumble in the Bronx – Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

We've covered all the giants here on Reel Action. Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Van Damme, Seagal, Snipes, even Swayze. But somehow, we never got to one of the undisputed kings of the genre, Jackie Chan! While a legend in Hong Kong and...

Chuck Norris – Missing in Action (1984): Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

It's hard to believe, but here on REEL ACTION, this is our first foray into the wild and wonderful world of The Cannon Group. Founded by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, Cannon were the kings of eighties B-movie...

Road House (1989) – Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

Chris In 1987, the late Patrick Swayze won hearts and became the male heartthrob of the eighties in Dirty Dancing. So what would be his follow-up? Becoming an action icon in the amazing cult-classic Road House. The legend of Crazy...

Marked for Death (1990) with Steven Seagal (Reel Action)

Posted 5 years ago

1990 was a big year for Steven Seagal. After blasting his way to fame in Above the Law, Seagal had two movies open to boffo box office in 1990. First there was Hard to Kill, which paired him with future wife Kelly...

The Last Boy Scout (Bruce Willis & Damon Wayans) – Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

Welcome back to Reel Action, where we take a look at some of the coolest action flicks of the eighties and nineties, starring legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, JCVD and more! This week, we're digging into a Bruce Willis...

Double Impact (1991): Jean-Claude Van Damme times two – Reel Action

Posted 5 years ago

When just one Jean-Claude Van Damme isn't enough you get DOUBLE IMPACT, the 1991 release that arguably kicked the "muscles from Brussels" career into high gear stateside. Following its release, Van Damme's budgets would be increased and his stardom would...

Sylvester Stallone: Demolition Man – Reel Action

Posted 6 years ago

It's time for another instalment of "Reel Action", where we revisit some of the biggest and best action classics from all the icons of the genre. Of course, one of the undisputed kings of the action genre will always be...

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