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It is a testament to the depth and breadth of the career of Gene Hackman that, upon the announcement of his passing at the age of 95, people have come together on social media to praise him, but without a uniform winner among his large filmography. Comic-book fans can continue to marvel at how he set the standard for villainous characters with his take on Lex Luthor in "Superman: The Movie." Fans of modern action movies are no doubt fondly remembering his work in the tense and sweaty thriller "Crimson Tide," among other examples. And the number of dramas he made, introspective or otherwise, are nearly innumerable. You can find so many examples of brilliance in Gene Hackman's list of credits, across so many genres. One of the most common threads throughout his career was his deft ability to create effectively memorable confrontations with his fellow performers, taking what's written on...

Martial Arts movies are one of the most beloved niches of the action genre, and the 1990s was a standout decade for these projects. Including both intricately crafted and moving portraits of complex characters and downright cheesy movies that are fun until the very end, the diversity of these films provides something for all audiences. The best martial arts movie performances won't be found in these films. However, plenty of icons of the genre take on fun comedic roles that allow them to show off a sillier side of their personalities.

However, no matter how much humor is added to the story, this never takes away from the explosive action onscreen. Many of these are great martial arts movies for beginners because of the comedic elements and the characters who don't take themselves too seriously. Letting loose and watching films that allow the viewers to relax and enjoy themselves while...

Showtime dropped the trailer for its limited series adaptation of James McBride’s “The Good Lord Bird” Tuesday, offering up a first look at Ethan Hawke playing “controversial abolitionist” John Brown. And let’s just say Hawke’s portrayal of the historical figure is, uh, eccentric.

Based on McBride’s National Book Award-winning novel of the same name, “The Good Lord Bird” is told from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson), “a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of Brown’s motley family of abolitionist soldiers during Bleeding Kansas – a time when the state was a battleground between pro- and anti-slavery forces – and eventually finds himself participating in the famous 1859 raid on the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry. Brown’s raid failed to initiate the slave revolt he intended, but was the event that started the Civil War.”

In the trailer, which you can view above,...