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FCS's own Matt Essary interviews filmmaker Ernesto Díaz Espinoza!
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“Just a guy who likes movies” - Writer/Sometimes Editor/Podcaster/Gif Maker. Licensed counselor. Pretty much always tired. Press contact: WheelsCritic@gmail.com
Matthew Essary’s Journalist Portfolio
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Action heroes, normal jobs
Polygon
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We love action movies where the hero works a regular job, so here's a list where the hero punches a clock as often as they punch bad guys, like The Accountant.
Planning The Havoc: A Conversation With HOUNDS OF WAR Director Isaac Florentine
Film Combat Syndicate
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An interview with martial artist turned filmmaker Isaac Florentine.
Dev Patel says watch more Korean action movies - here are 5 bangers
Polygon
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Comparing Monkey Man to John Wick is the easy way out.
Interview: Director William Eubank on his new military thriller LAND OF BAD
Film Combat Syndicate
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An interview with the director about his latest film starring starring Russell Crowe & Liam Hemsworth
Now and Yen: More Than Fists
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A brief look at how martial arts superstar Donnie Yen has strived throughout his career to be seen as more than just a "kung fu actor."
EXTRACTION 2: Bigger! Bolder! Better...?
Cinapse
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A review of the new action-packed film from director Sam Hargrave!
The Black action star pantheon
Polygon
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Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and the actors behind the best Blaxploitation movies ever - this is our list of Black legends and their must-watch action movies.
Words of the Condor: A conversation with martial arts star Marko Zaror
Cinapse
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The Latin martial artist talks about his latest film Fist of the Condor!
The history of the blind action hero, from Zatoichi to John Wick 4
Polygon
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A journey through the long history of an action movie staple
The best action Christmas movies that aren't Die Hard
Polygon
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Jingle all the way into some hard-hitting holiday classics!
Talking Tough Guy Movies with the Man Behind Van Damme: A Conversation with Sheldon Lettich
Cinapse.co
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The action filmmaker discusses the new book on his career!
The Kirby Brothers On Directing ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY
filmcombatsyndicate.com
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The British filmmaking duo chats with FCS’s Matthew Essary!
ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY is an Action-Packed Sequel Done Right!
Cinapse
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A look at the latest film from action star Scott Adkins!
Scott Adkins talks ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY
filmcombatsyndicate.com
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The martial arts star chats with FCS's Matthew Essary about his latest film!
10 action movies with older leads who don't miss a beat
Polygon
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Shooting action over 50? No problem for these stars
Christian Sesma On Directing, Working With Scott Adkins, & His New Film SECTION 8 | Film Combat S...
filmcombatsyndicate.com
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The prolific writer/director talks with Film Combat Syndicate about his latest project!
Netflix's vampire movie Day Shift brings weirdness back to action
Polygon
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It’s a refreshing change of pace, with a surprising Big Trouble in Little China vibe
John Wick changed action movies forever. Here are 10 great examples to watch at home
Polygon
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Terrific fight choreography, practical stunt work, and more
8 encore-worthy musician biopics to watch at home
Polygon
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From moody period pieces to triumphant underdog stories
A Look At BULL With Writer/Director Paul Andrew Williams
filmcombatsyndicate.com
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The main creative force behind the new British gangster film talks with FCS!
Neal McDonough Talks Acting, Cinematic Heroes, & His New Film BOON
filmcombatsyndicate.com
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FCS's Matthew Essary interviews the legendary character actor about his latest film!
Collateral made Tom Cruise into a slasher movie villain
Polygon
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Michael Mann’s gritty L.A. thriller inches close to the horror genre
10 great detective movies you can watch right now
Polygon
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Sleuths, grizzled cops, whiz kids, and everything in-between