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Matthew Essary

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As seen in: Polygon, NewsBreak, ScreenAnarchy, Ain't It Cool News, Cinapse, Film Combat Syndicate, The Action Elite, Video CULTure
Covers:  All types of film. Everything from silent film to the modern era.
Doesn't Cover: Celebrity gossip
“Just a guy who likes movies” - Writer/Sometimes Editor/Podcaster/Gif Maker. Licensed counselor. Pretty much always tired. Press contact: WheelsCritic@gmail.com
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DIABLO Director Talks Cinematic Inspirations and Working With Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror - Film C...

DIABLO Director Talks Cinematic Inspirations and Working With Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror - Film C...

FCS's own Matt Essary interviews filmmaker Ernesto Díaz Espinoza!

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Action heroes, normal jobs

Action heroes, normal jobs

We love action movies where the hero works a regular job, so here's a list where the hero punches a clock as …

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Planning The Havoc: A Conversation With HOUNDS OF WAR Director Isaac Florentine

Planning The Havoc: A Conversation With HOUNDS OF WAR Director Isaac Florentine

An interview with martial artist turned filmmaker Isaac Florentine.

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Dev Patel says watch more Korean action movies - here are 5 bangers

Dev Patel says watch more Korean action movies - here are 5 bangers

Comparing Monkey Man to John Wick is the easy way out.

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Interview: Director William Eubank on his new military thriller LAND OF BAD

Interview: Director William Eubank on his new military thriller LAND OF BAD

An interview with the director about his latest film starring starring Russell Crowe & Liam Hemsworth

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Now and Yen: More Than Fists

Now and Yen: More Than Fists

A brief look at how martial arts superstar Donnie Yen has strived throughout his career to be seen as more th…

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EXTRACTION 2: Bigger! Bolder! Better...?

EXTRACTION 2: Bigger! Bolder! Better...?

A review of the new action-packed film from director Sam Hargrave!

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The Black action star pantheon

The Black action star pantheon

Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and the actors behind the best Blaxploitation movies ever - this is our lis…

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Words of the Condor: A conversation with martial arts star Marko Zaror

Words of the Condor: A conversation with martial arts star Marko Zaror

The Latin martial artist talks about his latest film Fist of the Condor!

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The history of the blind action hero, from Zatoichi to John Wick 4

The history of the blind action hero, from Zatoichi to John Wick 4

A journey through the long history of an action movie staple

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The best action Christmas movies that aren't Die Hard

The best action Christmas movies that aren't Die Hard

Jingle all the way into some hard-hitting holiday classics!

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Talking Tough Guy Movies with the Man Behind Van Damme: A Conversation with Sheldon Lettich

Talking Tough Guy Movies with the Man Behind Van Damme: A Conversation with Sheldon Lettich

The action filmmaker discusses the new book on his career!

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The Kirby Brothers On Directing ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY

The Kirby Brothers On Directing ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY

The British filmmaking duo chats with FCS’s Matthew Essary!

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ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY is an Action-Packed Sequel Done Right!

ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY is an Action-Packed Sequel Done Right!

A look at the latest film from action star Scott Adkins!

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Scott Adkins talks ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY

Scott Adkins talks ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY

The martial arts star chats with FCS's Matthew Essary about his latest film!

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10 action movies with older leads who don't miss a beat

10 action movies with older leads who don't miss a beat

Shooting action over 50? No problem for these stars

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Christian Sesma On Directing, Working With Scott Adkins, & His New Film SECTION 8 | Film Combat S...

Christian Sesma On Directing, Working With Scott Adkins, & His New Film SECTION 8 | Film Combat S...

The prolific writer/director talks with Film Combat Syndicate about his latest project!

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Netflix's vampire movie Day Shift brings weirdness back to action

Netflix's vampire movie Day Shift brings weirdness back to action

It’s a refreshing change of pace, with a surprising Big Trouble in Little China vibe

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John Wick changed action movies forever. Here are 10 great examples to watch at home

John Wick changed action movies forever. Here are 10 great examples to watch at home

Terrific fight choreography, practical stunt work, and more

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8 encore-worthy musician biopics to watch at home

8 encore-worthy musician biopics to watch at home

From moody period pieces to triumphant underdog stories

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A Look At BULL With Writer/Director Paul Andrew Williams

A Look At BULL With Writer/Director Paul Andrew Williams

The main creative force behind the new British gangster film talks with FCS!

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Neal McDonough Talks Acting, Cinematic Heroes, & His New Film BOON

Neal McDonough Talks Acting, Cinematic Heroes, & His New Film BOON

FCS's Matthew Essary interviews the legendary character actor about his latest film!

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Collateral made Tom Cruise into a slasher movie villain

Collateral made Tom Cruise into a slasher movie villain

Michael Mann’s gritty L.A. thriller inches close to the horror genre

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10 great detective movies you can watch right now

10 great detective movies you can watch right now

Sleuths, grizzled cops, whiz kids, and everything in-between

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