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Bloodsport (1988): You Just Got Van Dammed!

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Action Flick Chick

Oh, Snap! You Got Van Dammed! That’s what Bloodsport should be called because this ’80s action classic features Jean-Claude Van Damme kicking an astonishing amount of ass. Continue reading →

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AFC Classic: Bloodsport (1988): You Just Got Van Dammed!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Action Flick Chick
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Oh, snap! You just got Van Dammed! That’s what Bloodsport should be called because Jean-Claude Van Damme kicks an astonishing amount of butt. Bloodsport is a great classic action film starring Van Damme as Frank Dux, along with fellow actors … Continue reading →

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Blood on the Canvas: Bloodsport!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Action Flick Chick
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Blood on the Canvas, son! This new series of articles will focus on some of the best combat sport fights in film/TV history. I’m not talking about back alley brawls, I mean those tournament-of-blood smackdowns that get your heart pumping … Continue reading →

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Review: The Grandmaster

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Action Flick Chick
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It should come as no surprise to anyone who has read my reviews that I’m not a huge artsy-fartsy movie fan. I can appreciate the hard work that goes into creating a very stylized film, and do, on occasion, watch … Continue reading →

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Coming Attraction: Man of Tai Chi

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Action Flick Chick
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Movie-wise, Keanu Reeves has been pretty quiet the past few years… until now. He’s not only the lead in 47 Ronin, but he’s also starring in Man of Tai Chi. This martial arts flick, co-starring relative newcomer Tiger Chen, will mark … Continue reading →

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The Raid: Redemption (2011)

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Action Flick Chick

It’s a lot easier to write a long review when a movie is bad. Then you can pick apart all that sucks about it. However, when a film is good, sometimes there isn’t much to say other than: it’s great, … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Expo Interview: Stuntwoman Alina Andrei (Thor, Charmed, Prison Break, Criminal Minds, Mad Maxine)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Action Flick Chick

Check out this weekend’s Sci-Fi Expo if you’re in the Dallas area. The show features some great actors and comic book creators. This past week before the con, I talked with one of its guests: stuntwoman, actress, and Omega 1 … Continue reading →

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BleedFest Film Festival: Celebrating the Women Who Make Indie Genre Movies

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Action Flick Chick

Press release from my friends at BleedFest: Monthly Genre celebration BLEEDFEST FILM FESTIVAL relaunches in Los Angeles December 5th, 2010* After an auspicious first event July 18th, 2010, the original plan for BleedFest Film Festival to occur quarterly has expanded … Continue reading →

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