About That Action

Robot Jox was a science fiction/action film about a dystopian future where nations settle all major disputes with large scale robots piloted by a single pilot called "Jox". Without the luxury of CGI, this movie was forced to utilize conventional techniques at the time to showcase the fight sequences. Does Robot Jox hold up after over 30 years? Or does it crash and burn? Tune in to About That Actio...

Boondock Saints was a mid budget action movie that dropped in 1999 amid other absolutely smash hits like The Matrix, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and End of Days and follows two vigilante brothers in Boston exacting divine punishment on those they feel worthy of God's wrath. With heavy inspiration from Quinton Tarantino, this film was written AND directed by a complete rookie film maker. Bombing...

Briefing: 1999 saw several satanic themed movies just on the edge of the new millennium and one of those was End of Days starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold is a down and out former cop turned private security who unravels a sinister plot to bring about the apocalypse in the name of Satan. Does this movie save the audience? Or does it bring about a chaotic hellscape for the watcher to navigate?...

Priest was a 2011 comic book adaptation that didn't quite hit the mark. With its dark tone, pallid color pallet, and confusing world building it didn't quite strike a chord with critics and audiences alike. The fellas sat down to discuss what this movie did right and what this movie did wrong among many other topics. Topics that include: going the church, Tom's love of big brim hats, and can you r...

Hard Boiled is one of the most well known Hong Kong classic action movies and for good reason. Join the fellas as they sit down and discuss one of their favorite field trip movies to date with Hard Boiled.

2014 saw the release of a criminally overlooked WW2 movie about a tank crew fighting their way through Germany. With intense tank battles, hardcore realistic violence, and a grim depiction of the reality of war, director David Ayer set out to create a movie that showcased just how bleak the fight for freedom could be and the bonds formed because of it. Join About That Action as they bond over thei...

Join the Big Dogs as they discuss Chuck Norris's smash B Movie hit: Missing In Action. The Dogs cover not just the movie but attitudes during the Vietnam War, video games, cool headbands, and who looks coolest holding a gun. This movie scored low on the tomato meter but high on vibes. Belt up that M60, pull back the slide, turn up the volume, and let it rip with the fellas from About That Action a...

If you love the good old US of A, Mel Gibson, and a very loose retelling of the American Revolution, boy do we got a movie for you. Join the fellas as they sit down and discuss the ins and outs of this wartime popcorn classic on how Mel Gibson almost single handedly defeated the British and gained America's independence. About That Action proudly presents The Patriot. 

This week on About That Action, the fellas discuss the 2003 heist classic The Italian Job starring Mr. 4am himself, Mark Wahlberg as the mastermind behind a heist crew tasking themselves with stealing 30 million dollars of gold from their double crossing ex partner in crime. If you like Italy, then LA, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, gold bars, Seth Green, and Mini Coopers then this movie is exact...

Den of Thieves was an overlooked heist/action movie from 2018 with a solid cast and even more solid action. Sit down with the fellas as they discuss not only the movie, but sports, fighting, ICP (yes Insane Clown Posse) and what its like to run your first marathon. A lot to listen to and even more to like on About That Action

Viewers voted for Heat and the boys delivered in this explosive coverage of one of the most popular crime thrillers of all time. Sit back and listen to Josh summarize the movie, Tom get cancelled, and Marsh GLAZE the movie that ultimately brought this gang together in conversation. The heist movie block is kicking off with a bang in this week's episode of About That Action!

Join the fellas as they discuss the iconic action classic Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. They also discuss Chicago food, the importance of art, and the FILTH of Adult Swim. This is an off the rails episode you're not gonna want to miss.  

Join the fellas as they discuss the second Mortal Kombat movie instead of the first one for some reason. They discuss the acting, costumes, CGI, and greenscreen in this video game cult classic. Also, this episode might go off the rails more than usual. Enjoy this episode commercial free!

Join the fellas as they vaguely discuss the 2010 forgotten stinker Prince of Persia. Tune in and turn up to find out just what works (not much) and doesn't work (everything else) about the podcast's very first Disney IP based on the video game of the same name. Then Listen to them rewind time and talk about Predator instead.

Join the fellas as they loosely discuss 1994's Street Fighter starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Conversation really floats away in this episode but together we all learn a little bit more about Muay Thai, UFC, Sumo Wrestling, and Mancow. So if you love Street Fighter, UFC, and/or Mancow, this episode is tailor made just for you. If you don't well, its still a great time with the boys. Crank up that...

Blade Trinity is the third and final installment in the Blade franchise. A movie that was met to low critic appeal but still was able to make well over its budget back. Join the fellas of About That Action to hear their thoughts on this critically panned film from a much beloved franchise.

Loosen those hips for some karate round house action with Blade 2. In this sequel to one of the most influential comic book movies of all time, vampires get a little bit of an upgrade, becoming faster, stronger, and harder to kill. Tune in to About That Action as they discuss just what makes this movie great as well as going on maybe more side tangents then ever heard before. If you love action, a...

Blade is an absolute staple of not just action movies but comic book movies in general. Without it, we would truly not have the Marvel Cinematic Universe we do today (for better or for worse) and the fellas absolutely loved this movie. So put on your bulletproof vest, sharpen your katana, roll up some garlic, and listen to About That Action tackle one of the best comic book movies ever made.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters came out in 2013 to more or less middling reviews but the fellas think they were DEAD wrong! Sit back and listen to what the boys thought of this box office smash hit yet somehow criminally overlooked action/adventure. 

The Boys cover an absolute action classic with Highlander. Unanimously loved by all 3 of the fellas, this movie does not have the expected Goldie Locks scenario of opinions like we have come to love and appreciate. This movie is a banger through and through and even on a time crunch, they deliver one hell of an episode. So sit back, assemble your sword, do some pushups, and crank up that volume fo...

On episode 2 of the fantasy block of films, the gang covers Solomon Kane from 2010. Although not considered a fantasy classic by any means, still an overall solid sword and sorcery tale of a former violent pirate turned holy man in search of a girl he swore to protect. So pop in those headphones, sharpen your cutlas, and prepare for some grim fantasy with About That Action.

Kicking off the fantasy block of films was Marsh's suggestion for 13th Warrior. A film about an Arab man living amongst Vikings and helping them to vanquish a seemingly impossible evil. This movie was overall favored by the group and now YOU the listener can find out why. So sit back and turn up those headphones, crack your knuckles, sharpen your blade, and get ready to be About That Action.

Unfortunately for the squad, we watched Expendables 4, but luckily for listeners it ended up being a much more fun conversation. The final installment of The Expendables unfortunately crashes the plane after riding the high of 3 but the fellas' collective frustration shines through with one of the most EXPLOSIVE and CONTROVERSIAL episodes to date. Join the pod as they discuss potential nicknames,...

The fellas are getting close to finishing out the Expendables block with a high point for The Expendables 3. Although made to be PG-13, it more than makes up for the lack of blood and guts with far more interesting dialogue and fleshed out characters. Action movies are often times defined by the villain and Expendables 3 delivers with (the otherwise level headed and kind) Mel Gibson as Conrad Ston...

In the follow up to the blockbuster hit The Expendables, they raise the bar in every way. The fellas absolutely loved this addition to the franchise and in a rare instance, is better than the original. With much more fleshed out character work, bigger action pieces, and a more recognizable and compelling villain, this is one of the best sequels to an action franchise to date. Pop in those earbuds,...