Bullet Points: Vendetta (1986)
How far would you go to get justice for a loved one? Most people probably think they would go all out to get revenge but few probably get satisfactory retribution if it required personal sacrifice. That’s...
Marshall R. Teague
The Checklist: Walker, Texas Ranger (S8 Ep9) “Fight or Die”
Here is some food for thought… right now, as you are reading this, there is probably an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger airing somewhere in the world. Chuck Norris’ career lengthening series has stood the test...
Scene of the Week: Road House
On May 19, 1989 the Patrick Swayze film Road House opened in the United States. Decades later the movie is still looked upon fondly… to borrow a phrase from the old TBS days, Road House is...
Bullet Points: Trained to Kill (1989)
It sometimes amazes me how easy it is to find a movie. I can remember searching through all of my local rental shops back in the day and watching any action movie I could get my...
The Essentials: 1989 Action
1989 saw the inauguration of George H.W. Bush as the 41st President of the United States. 1989 was also the year that the Berlin Wall fell. And Nintendo released their Game Boy console in North American...
Scene of the Week: U.S. Seals 2
If you have never seen Isaac Florentine’s 2001 film U.S. Seals 2, do yourself a favor and track it down before you watch this week’s spoiler filled Scene of the Week. U.S. Seals 2 was produced by...
Bullet Points: Guardian Angel
Like many martial artists turned movie stars in the 1990’s, Cynthia Rothrock, who first made a name for herself making movies in Hong Kong, had the opportunity to work with Richard Pepin and Joseph Meri. Pepin...
No Surrender Cinema: A Dangerous Place
It’s September, which means we’re celebrating Back To School season here at No Surrender Cinema. Everyone from kindergartners to college kids are settling in for the new school year and adjusting to their routines. Since I have no...
Bullet Points: The Cutter
Hypothetical situation… you are at your favorite watering hole and it is “action movie trivia night”. You are asked if you can name the legendary Chuck Norris’ most recent leading man role. Would you have the...
Unsung Heroes: Fists of Iron
The more times I watch Fists of Iron, the more I love the film. When it comes to Michael Worth’s contributions to the action entertainment genre in the 1990’s I rank Fists of Iron at the...
