It used to be that past a certain age (let’s say 40 for men, 30 for women), Hollywood action stars were retired as being too old for the biz — and put out to pasture in the fields of drama.  In the past decade, however, film studios and audiences alike have learned that it’s a [...]

“You’re not a gnat are you Bug? Wait a minute, Bug, gnat. Is there a little similarity? Whoa, I think there is!” The Scoop: 1989 PG, Directed by John Hughes and starring John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffman and Macaulay Caulkin Tagline: He’s crude. He’s crass. He’s family. Summary Capsule: Demented no-goodnik babysitter watches [...]

“If you tell me you won’t eat me, I’ll make you my wife.” The Scoop: 2009 NR, Directed by Travis Betz and starring Jeremiah Birkett, Sarah Lassez, and Ward Roberts Tagline: Love is Hell. Summary Capsule: Justin loses the love of his life to a demon who attacks him and takes his girlfriend April off [...]

“Are you a fighter, Fish Queen, or are you zombie food?” The Scoop: 2003 R, Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and starring Felicity Mason, Mungo McKay and Rob Jenkins Tagline: Prepare Yourself Summary Capsule: The people of a small fishing community are somewhat dismayed to find themselves turning into zombies after an odd meteor [...]

“I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith.” The Scoop: 2010 R, directed by the Hughes Brothers and starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis Tagline: Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it. Summary Capsule: A lone warrior treks west to safeguard a priceless [...]

“In order to know virtue, we must acquaint ourselves with vice.” The Scoop: 2000 R, Directed by Phillip Kaufman and starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix and Michael Caine Tagline: There are no bad words…only bad deeds Summary Capsule: The inmates run the asylum in the tale of the Marquis de Sade

“One day you will die like me.  Squatting.” The Scoop: 2005 NR, directed by Tsui Hark and starring Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, and Hong-Lei Sun. Tagline: None Summary Capsule: A rousing martial arts tale full of action, adventure, and walking.  And walking.  And walking.  Oh god, they’re still walking!  Why won’t they stop [...]

“Nah. I’m just a cook.” The Scoop: 1992 R, Directed by Andrew Davis and starring Steven Segal, Tommy Lee Jones, Erika Eleniak and Gary Busey Tagline: In 1992 a battleship’s been sabotaged by nuclear pirates out to steal its warheads. Now surrounded by terrorists, a lone man stands with a deadly plan of attack. Summary [...]

“We’re forming a team to fend off a global threat. So what do you say?” The Scoop: 2006 PG-13 Directed by Curt Geda and Steven E. Gordon and starring Justin Grosse, Grey DeLislie and Michael Massee Tagline: Individually, they are super heroes. United, they are the Ultimate Avengers… Summary Capsule: A collection of heroes are [...]

“Brother, when you get a minute, could I get a list of the words that trigger these episodes?” The Scoop: 2002 PG-13, Directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring Eddie Griffin, Denise Richards, David Chappelle and  Aunjanue Ellis Tagline: He’s All Action Summary Capsule: African-American super-spies battle the forces of Mr. The Man