brian thompson

Bullet Points: Commando Squad

My latest trip into the Trans World Entertainment vault (TWE for those in the know) found me watching 1987’s Fred Olen Ray directed Commando Squad. Commando Squad is one of those movies that seemed to pop...

What If Cannon Made Masters of the Universe 2?

During my childhood, few things captivated me as much as Mattel’s Masters of the Universe did. I had almost all the toys, watched the cartoon repeatedly, wore a He-Man Halloween costume, had a He-Man birthday party…I was all...

20 Reasons Why You Rock: Cobra

If you are a Sylvester Stallone movie and your main character isn’t named Rocky Balboa or John Rambo, chances are you aren’t getting the love you deserve. 1986’s Cobra is a great example of Sylvester Stallone...

Bullet Points: Rage and Honor

By 1992, Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton were no strangers to one another having worked together in a number of movies including Magic Crystal, Lady Dragon and China O’Brien. The Rothrock and Norton combination was a...

20 Reasons Why You Rock: Lionheart

Lionheart was a pivotal movie on Jean-Claude Van Damme’s road to Hollywood success. Prior to the release of Lionheart, Van Damme had built a strong foundation and loyal fan base. But Lionheart took the things that...

Scene of the Week: Chased by a Cobra

Action fans can debate until the cows come home whether or not Cobra should be classified as a Cannon film or not. But what is not up for debate is that Cobra is an awesome slice...