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About Action Flick Chick

Action Flick Chick Katrina Hill, author of the books Action Movie Freak and 100 Greatest Graphic Novels , learned to appreciate all things action at a young age by sneaking into the room while her two older brothers watched action movies and horror. At ActionFlickChick.com, she shares her love of these films with everyone, along with interviews, news, and whatever else she happens to choose. G4TV crowned her their Next Woman of the Web champion, and she co-hosted MTV Geek’s live Comic-Con coverage. Her articles have appeared at sites including MTV.com, io9.com, Arcade Sushi, and Newsarama. Follow her as @ActionChick on Twitter. Base of operations: Dallas, Texas. Favorite Movie: Tremors (1990).

Marvel’s Thor Gets a Mighty Exciting Makeover

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

Thank heavens for Marvel! People (yes, men and women both) have been demanding that comic book companies and writers join the rest of us in the 21st Century by adding superheroines who are just as important, appropriately clothed, and strong … Continue reading →

Posted in action, News, superhero | Tagged Action Flick Chick, big announcment, comic book, Marvel, SDCC 2014, superhero, superheroine, Thor | 1 Comment

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Evil: Horrifying Movie Pregnancies

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

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Pregnancy: without it, we’d go extinct. But, just because it’s completely necessary doesn’t mean it isn’t totally scary and gross. When a woman gets pregnant, all sorts of magical things take place, like bizarre food cravings, mood swings, morning sickness, … Continue reading →

Posted in * all movie reviews *, List | Tagged dawn of the dead 2004, Evil pregnancy, inseminod, movie pregnancy, rosemary's baby, the fly 2, zombie baby | 1 Comment

The Expendables 3’s Ronda Rousey Remains Undefeated UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

Since joining the ranks of UFC in 2010, Ronda Rousey hasn’t lost a single fight. Last Saturday night she defended her title as the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion with a 16 second knockout of her unlucky opponent, Alexis Davis. Rousey … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Coming Attractions, News | Tagged Dolph Lundgren, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, The Expendables 3, UFC, UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship, Victor Ortiz | Leave a comment

TV Shows That Were Cancelled Too Early

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

Television is often a double edged sword- it can provide limitless entertainment and then take it all away. Everyone has experienced watching a show and loving it only to have it cancelled with an incomplete story told. Some shows will … Continue reading →

Posted in TV | Tagged Dollhouse, Firefly, Reaper, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, TV shows, Veronica Mars | 3 Comments

AFC Classic: Which Video Game Most Brings Out Your Need to Swear?

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

Action Flick Chick: Which video game most brings out your need to swear? Answers on Facebook Chris Spider Mureiko: Super Nintendo’s Street Fighter II. That was the most cheatingest game I ever (and still) played. Christoffer Andersson: Racing games bring … Continue reading →

Posted in List, social networks, twitter | Tagged AFC Classic, Blue shells, game rage, GTA, mad at video games, Mario, Mario Kart, rage | 1 Comment

AFC Classic- Cinematic Sedatives: Which Films Fail to Keep YOU in Action?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

Friends assure me I’ve watched the movie Elektra – tried to watch it anyway. Apparently I turned it on and the thing put me to sleep. Twice. Which movie is most memorable for having put you to sleep? The power … Continue reading →

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10 Things X-Men: Days of Future Past Does Right

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

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Not only does Charles Xavier get his hope back, but fans do as well for the future of X-Men movies thanks to X-Men: Days of Future Past. It’s easily my favorite movie of the summer thus far thanks to the … Continue reading →

Posted in * all movie reviews *, action, movie, superhero | Tagged Action Flick Chick, Jennifer Lawerence, Magneto, Mystique, Quicksilver, superhero, Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past | 3 Comments

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ New Poster Is Awesome

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Action Flick Chick

War is brewing in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and things are going to get messy. Genetically evolved apes vs. humans- can either side be reasoned with? Are the apes going to kick our asses? Will poo be flung … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Coming Attractions, movie, trailers | Tagged 20th Century Fox, Action Flick Chick, Andy Serkis, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Enreique Murciano, Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Kirk Acevedo, Kodi Smith-McPhee, post, Toby Kebbell, trailer | 1 Comment