Author Archives: Zach Nix

Hardcore Henry (2015) Review

April 17, 2016 Zach Nix
"Hardcore Henry" Theatrical Poster

Director: Ilya Naishuller Cast: Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Tim Roth, Andrei Dementiev, Cyrus Arnold, Ilya Naishuller, Will Stewart, Dasha Charusha, Svetlana Ustinova Running Time: 96 min. By Zach Nix Hardcore Henry, written and directed by Russian musician/filmmaker, Ilya Naishuller, will go down in history as the first feature length first person point of view (POV) action film ever made. Naishuller previously experimented with the first person style in … Continue reading →

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Code of Silence (1985) Review

April 8, 2016 Zach Nix
"Code of Silence" Blu-ray Cover

Director: Andrew Davis Cast: Chuck Norris, Henry Silva, Bert Remsen, Mike Genovese, Nathan Davis, Ralph Foody, Allen Hamilton, Ron Henriquez, Joe Gualdo, Molly Hagan, Ron Dean, Wilbert Bradley, Dennis Farina, Gene Barge, Mario Nieves Running Time: 101 min. By Zach Nix Code of Silence is widely regarded by critics and fans as Chuck Norris’ strongest film in his lengthy and varied filmography of martial arts actioners. Produced by Orion Pictures … Continue reading →

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Travolta joins the “Over 50” action club with ‘I Am Wrath’

March 9, 2016 Zach Nix

The newest trailer for I Am Wrath, the latest actioner from director Chuck Russell (Eraser, The Scorpion King) and star John Travolta (Face/Off), has just arrived and gives us a first look at the film’s gritty action and Taken-esque plot. After Stanley Hill (Travolta) witnesses his wife’s death at the hands of a group of thugs, he expects for the police to capture the men who took his wife from … Continue reading →

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Rage of Honor (1987) Review

March 6, 2016 Zach Nix
"Rage of Honor" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Way of the Ninja Director: Gordon Hessler Cast: Sho Kosugi, Lewis Van Bergen, Robin Evans, Richard Wiley, Ulises Dumont, Gerry Gibson Running Time: 98 min. By Zach Nix After tearing up the streets of Los Angeles in Pray for Death, director Gordon Hessler and martial arts star Sho Kosugi reunited to crack down on drugs and destroy South America in the process with Rage of Honor, the lesser of … Continue reading →

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Edge of Darkness (2010) Review

February 25, 2016 Zach Nix
"Edge of Darkness" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Martin Campbell Cast: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts, Jay O. Sanders, Caterina Scorsone, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Denis O’Hare, Damian Young, David Aaron Baker, Caterina Scorsone, Frank Grillo, Wayne Duvall, Wayne Duvall, Gabrielle Popa, Paul Sparks Running Time: 117 min. By Zach Nix Martin Campbell is one of cinema’s underrated directors. Although he has only directed a small batch of films over the course of several … Continue reading →

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Pray for Death (1985) Review

February 5, 2016 Zach Nix
“Pray for Death” Theatrical Poster

Director: Gordon Hessler Writer: James Booth Cast: Sho Kosugi, Norman Burton, James Booth, Kane Kosugi, Shane Kosugi, Donna Kei Benz, Michael Constantine, Matthew Faison, Parley Baer, Robert Ito Running Time: 92 min. By Zach Nix Japanese martial arts actor Sho Kosugi is well known for starring and appearing in several action films of the 1980s that popularized the notion of the ‘ninja’ in American cinema and culture. After taking part in … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Interview with Ip Man 3′s Donnie Yen & Mike Tyson

January 26, 2016 Zach Nix

I had the pleasure of participating in a round table interview amongst other journalists with the stars of Ip Man 3, Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson, at a press junket in Los Angeles, California. With only a limited amount of time at our disposal, me and the other journalists got to ask about two to three questions each to the actors. Along with myself, the other journalists present were Rachel … Continue reading →

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Ip Man 3 (2015) Review

January 21, 2016 Zach Nix
"Ip Man 3" Blu-ray Cover

AKA: Ip Man 3D Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Zhang Jin, Lynn Hung, Patrick Tam, Karena Ng, Kent Cheng, Bryan Leung, Louis Cheung, Danny Chan, Mike Tyson, Lo Meng, Babyjohn Choi Running Time: 105 min. By Zach Nix When Wilson Yip’s Ip Man was released in 2008, it brought great attention to its titular real life martial arts master and kicked off a string of films based around Master … Continue reading →

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The ‘Universal Soldier’ Films: A Retrospective

January 13, 2016 Zach Nix

The Universal Soldier films are unique in that they blend stories about cyborg-like killers with martial arts and several of action cinema’s greatest stars. Action icons like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, and Scott Adkins all appear throughout the franchise and leave their stamp on the Universal Soldier name. Fans of both science fiction and martial arts cinema adore these films because they blend two separate sub-genres … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Interview with martial arts action star Scott Adkins

December 4, 2015 Zach Nix

Cityonfire.com presents an interview with Scott Adkins, the mega-talented star and martial artist from Undisputed 2-3, Assassination Games, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning and Wolf Warrior. In this exclusive interview, Adkins talks about his newest film, Close Range, as well as his upcoming projects, Boyka: Undisputed and Hard Target 2 – plus much, much more. Enjoy! ZACH NIX: You have worked with Isaac Florentine several times before and arguably helped establish the direct to … Continue reading →

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Double Team (1997) Review

November 23, 2015 Zach Nix
"Double Team" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Colony Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Rodman, Paul Freeman, Mickey Rourke, Hung Yan Yan, Natacha Lindinger, Valéria Cavalli, Jay Benedict, Asher Tzarfati Running Time: 93 min. By Zach Nix International action star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Pound of Flesh) was on a cinematic roll through the late 80s and into the mid 90s. Although few of his films were ever as good or as successful as … Continue reading →

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Close Range (2015) Review

November 10, 2015 Zach Nix
Close Range | Blu-ray & DVD (XLRator)

AKA: Dust Up Director: Isaac Florentine Cast: Scott Adkins, Nick Chinlund, Caitlin Keats, Jake La Botz, Tony Perez, Madison Lawlor, Julien Cesario, Jimmy Chhiu, Ray Diaz, Robert Dill, Umar Khan Runnging Time: 80 min. By Zach Nix Close Range is the latest collaboration between Israeli director Isaac Florentine (Undisputed 3: Redemption) and British action star Scott Adkins (Wolf Warrior). The two have previously worked together on Special Forces, Undisputed 2: … Continue reading →

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Zero Tolerance | aka Angel (2015) Review

September 27, 2015 Zach Nix
"Maximum Crash" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Maximum Crash Director: Wych Kaosayananda Cast: Dustin Nguyen, Scott Adkins, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Gary Daniels, Prinya Intachai, Kane Kosugi, Ammy Chanicha, Steven Clarke, Yuhkoh Matsuguchi, Damian Mavis, Charlie Ruedpokanon, Ron Smoorenburg Running Time: 90 min. By Zach Nix Zero Tolerance is the latest actioner from director Wych Kaosayananda (Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever). However, one must familiarize them selves with the film’s interesting production history in order to fully appreciate and … Continue reading →

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Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, The (1974) Review

August 26, 2015 Zach Nix
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

AKA: Seven Brothers Meet Dracula Director: Roy Ward Baker Co-director: Chang Cheh Cast: Peter Cushing, John Forbes-Robertson, David Chiang, Robin Stewart, Julie Ege, Shih Szu, Chan Shen, Tino Wong Cheung, Fung Hak On, Lau Wai Ling, Lau Kar Wing, Wong Pau Gei, Lo Wai, James Ma Chim Si Running Time: 89 min. By Zach Nix The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires is a fun martial arts film co-produced by the … Continue reading →

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Hand of Death | aka Countdown in Kung Fu (1976) Review

August 5, 2015 Zach Nix
"Hand of Death" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Shaolin Men Director: John Woo Cast: Dorian Tan, James Tien, Jackie Chan, Yeung Wai, Sammo Hung, Gam Kei Chu, John Woo, Ko Keung, Polly Shang-Kwan, Chu Ching, Wilson Tong, Yuen Wah, Chan Feng Chen, Chiu Chun, Lin Ke Ming, Yuen Biao Running Time: 92 min. By Zach Nix The Hand of Death (aka Countdown in Kung Fu) is an early John Woo film from his formative years as a … Continue reading →

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