Which Movie Villains Died Too Easily?

Action Flick Chick | June 12, 2010

Darth Vader, art by Alex Langley.

Following up on her previous topic, “Dumbest Movie Death,” the Action Flick Chick asked more specifically, “Which movie villains died too easily?” A few of the same names came up both times – especially names out of Star Wars.  
WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND!!!!!  
 Tanner Gibson: WHIPLASH! Geez, that was the biggest problem with Iron Man 2!  
 Ric Mulligan: Whiplash [...]

Coming Attraction: The Book of Eli

Action Flick Chick | January 8, 2010

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Did you know that there is a very special book that holds the secrets to saving our human race? Yep, there is but don’t bother trying to get this book because it’s being protected by Eli (Denzel Washington). I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to mess with Denzel “Man on Fire” Washington. [...]

Best Romantic Action Movie?

Action Flick Chick | December 26, 2009

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Philip Guest (@MediaTwin) asked what my “favourite romantic/action movie” was. My pick:
@actionchick: Crank: High Voltage (a.k.a. Crank 2)
@actionchick then solicited your thoughts on the matter. As usual, a wide variety of answers emerged, including some that are not action movies (e.g., Shaun of the Dead – having some action does not make it an action movie), some [...]