‘The Smashing Machine’ has put Dwayne Johnson’s name in the Oscars running, but it’s not the first time an actor associated with muscles has displayed thespian talent
In November a remake of the 1980s classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger will be released, aiming to appeal to audiences who enjoyed ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Squid Game.’ But why are violent dystopias so popular?
Despite being panned by critics, the video game adaptation was a commercial success, and its very eccentricities keep it alive to this day
These projects were set to become blockbusters, but at the last minute, the lead actor backed out. The result? Some films failed miserably, others succeeded beyond expectations, and some never even made it to the cinema
Star of ‘straight-to-DVD’ action thrillers, such as the recently released ‘One More Shot,’ the British-born battler and his movies have been applauded by action fans for their purity, freedom, originality, and respect for the classics of the genre