8 Modern Action Movies Clearly Inspired by ‘John Wick’

The film, influenced by classic revenge stories, Hong Kong action films, and neo-noir, was a huge success with both audiences and critics. It’s grown into a franchise with three sequels, a TV series called The Continental, and a spin-off movie, Ballerina, plus video games and comics. The film also sparked a trend of action movies focused on stylish fights, intense violence, and a sleek look. John Wick himself changed what people expect from action heroes. He’s part of a new wave of protagonists who rely more on skill, quiet determination, and physical performance than on being big and talkative.

Apple TV Serves Up Indiana Jones 6 Replacement With Guy Ritchie’s Hit That Won’t Die On Streaming

Guy Ritchie’s 2025 film, a surprise streaming success, is an action-packed adventure centered around two long-separated siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) on a quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. The movie, titled Fountain of Youth, boasts a fantastic cast including Domhnall Gleeson, Eiza González, Carmen Ejogo, Laz Alonso, and Stanley Tucci.

GoodFellas Is Great, But This Rarely Discussed Ray Liotta Crime Thriller Is Even Better

Ray Liotta appeared in many memorable films during his career, including classics like GoodFellas, Identity, and Field of Dreams. Despite often being overlooked, he was a remarkably talented actor, and his performances always stood out. Many crime film fans recognize and appreciate the powerful presence he brought to his roles. Seven years after GoodFellas, he teamed up with Sylvester Stallone and Harvey Keitel for a thrilling, yet often forgotten, film from the 1990s.

Christopher Nolan’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece That Is Aging Like Fine Wine Is A Streaming Sensation Once Again

Christopher Nolan is a highly respected filmmaker known for directing popular and critically acclaimed movies like The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk, and Memento. Over the past two decades, he’s earned widespread praise, particularly for his 2023 film Oppenheimer, which was a massive box office success, earning close to $1 billion, and won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture.

Andor Director Is Proud Of Helping Make Star Wars Series “The Most Political Show Out There”

Although politics have always been a part of Star Wars, the series Andor, created by Tony Gilroy, was especially well-received for its exploration of fascism and the fight against it. Critics often highlighted how Andor went beyond the typical Star Wars formula and offered relevant insights into current events. Fernando Metz directed episodes 7, 8, and 9 of season 2, and his work on episode 8 earned him a nomination from the Directors Guild of America for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series.

Deep Space Nine Confirmed To Exist In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s 32nd Century

Kerrice Brooks plays Mil Series Acclimation Mil, or SAM, who takes on the important role of representing her people, the Kasqians. She’s motivated by the example of Captain Sisko and his position as the Emissary of the Prophets on Bajor. SAM receives guidance from Professor Illa Dax (Tawny Newsome), who carries the memories of previous Dax hosts – including Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Lt. Ezri Dax (Nicole de Boer) – and their experiences with Captain Sisko.

Netflix’s 10/10 Stranger Things Replacement Could Have Lasted Forever

Some viewers were very angry, and a conspiracy theory quickly emerged – dubbed #ConformityGate – claiming the final episode of Stranger Things was a fake and a superior version was coming. Although this turned out to be false, the theory’s popularity showed just how much disagreement there was about the show’s ending.