The 2022 edition of the Fighting Spirit Film Festival takes place this year between 10-11 September with special screenings of Bruce Lee's Way of the Dragon, King Hu classic The Valiant Ones, John Liu's New York Ninja and more…
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Well deserved congratulations to the cast and crew of Raging Fire for their wins at the prestigious 40th Hong Kong Film Awards. These include Best Film, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Action Choreography…
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I will be hosting a special conversation with Hollywood stunt legend-turned-filmmaker Sam Hargrave for the BFI Film Academy aimed at new and aspiring filmmakers. In this August Lab, presented with Action Xtreme, we will be discussing…
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I look forward to joining the inaugural The London Action Festival, a new world class film and television festival dedicated to all things action. Running from 28 - 31 July 2022. I will be joining a panel celebrating Asian action cinema…
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Con Air is a considered an action fan favourite and remembered fondly by many. I discussed this cult action classic, plus many more of his films, with British director Simon West when I interviewed him in my book, Life of Action II…
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The late, great Brandon Lee tragically left us on this date, 31st March 1993. He was an incredibly gifted star lost far too soon. Stunt legend and John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski remembered working with him in the first Life of Action…
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10 years ago, The Raid changed the face of action cinema. Director Gareth Evans’ journey getting the film made is fascinating too, and we talked about his background, influences and career trajectory in my book, Life of Action II…
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When I wrote Life of Action II, as an obsessive fan of FX’s epic, groundbreaking TV drama, The Shield, I was self-indulgent enough to ask a couple of action names about their history on the show. Here are some words from action choreographer Larnell Stovall…
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When I wrote Life of Action II, as an obsessive fan of FX’s game-changing TV drama, The Shield, I was self-indulgent enough to ask a couple of action names about their history on the show. Here is action actor Frank Grillo reflecting on his role…
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I’m happy to be hosting a new BFI Film Academy panel offering an introduction to action filmmaking. I'll be chatting to a top lineup including Joey Ansah, Nathan Barris, Katrina Durden and Jean-Paul Ly. We’ll be hearing from them…
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I was pleased to be invited to introduce and host a preview screening and Q&A for powerful new prison film, A Violent Man, for Vertigo Releasing, with writer-director Ross McCall (Band of Brothers), Craig Fairbrass (Muscle), Stephen Odubola (Blue Story) and…
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This is the second part of my exclusive conversation with actor and artist Johnny Strong, discussing his transition from Hollywood and embarking on his ambitious directorial debut, Warhorse One, with William Kaufman…
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With major Hollywood credits from The Fast and the Furious to Black Hawk Down, Johnny Strong is a fascinating actor and artist who segued into top tier independent work. I spoke to him exclusively about his new film, Warhorse One…
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I was really happy to be invited back for I Must Break This Podcast, the only show dedicated to the career of action cinema legend, Dolph Lundgren. This time we discuss his latest directorial project, Castle Falls, with Scott Adkins…
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Continuing the end of year tradition, I returned to the Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast for a special festive show to wrap up 2021. Having been in lockdown this time last year, it was a joy to be back in the room with my friend and podcast host Ben…
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My book Life of Action II is included in Kung Fu Kingdom’s round-up of the top 10 martial arts themed gifts this Christmas. I’m truly grateful for the support. They write: “Not content with putting together just one large volume of interviews…”
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I am proud and honoured that my writing is to be featured in the special collector's booklet for late director Benny Chan's final masterpiece, Raging Fire, for the forthcoming 4K Ultra HD Steelbook released exclusively from Zavvi…
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Multi-hyphenate actress, model and singer Nina Bergman has delivered an undeniable breakout performance in new World War II action-drama, Hell Hath No Fury. This also marks the latest from director Jesse V. Johnson…
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