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bulletproofaction.comJailbait Movie ReviewA review of 1993's Jailbait aka Street Wise

In the latest edition of No Surrender Cinema, @zackmalibu.bsky.social looks back at Jailbait... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/09/25/n...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Last Electric Knight / Sidekicks (1986)Over the years here at Bulletproof Action, myself and the other action fanatics that make up the Bulletproof staff have enjoyed reflecting on just what a wild decade the 80’s was for action m…

19 Sept

It's the 40th Anniversary of ABC's short-lived martial arts series Sidekicks! This was a favorite of mine growing up and one that I love to revisit. Read my review at @bulletproofpod.bsky.social! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/03/26/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Night Wars (1988)When a suicidal Vietnam vet, unable to cope with the guilt of leaving a friend behind, reaches out to his sergeant, the two men realize that they’re facing an even greater danger than the war…

10 Sept

It's time for the latest No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social throws it back to 1988's Night Wars... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/09/10/n...

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bulletproofaction.comSidekicks Movie ReviewA review of Sidekicks starring Chuck Norris and Jonathan Brandis

27 Aug

The latest No Surrender Cinema by @zackmalibu.bsky.social looks back at 1992's Sidekicks! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/08/27/n...

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bulletproofaction.comThe Dragon's Vengeance Movie ReviewA review of The Dragon's Vengeance starring God Damn Barry Chan

14 Aug

The latest No Surrender Cinema looks back at 1972's The Dragon's Vengeance starring a favorite of @zackmalibu.bsky.social, Barry Chan... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/08/14/n...

bulletproofaction.comNowhere to Hide (1987) Movie ReviewA review of 1987's Nowhere to Hide starring Amy Madigan and Michael Ironside

9 July

It's Commando by way of Canada featuring Amy Madigan in a rare action role. Check out my review of 1987's Nowhere To Hide! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/07/09/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNowhere to Hide (1987) Movie ReviewA review of 1987's Nowhere to Hide starring Amy Madigan and Michael Ironside

9 July

There's Nowhere to Hide from @zackmalibu.bsky.social's latest edition of No Surrender Cinema... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/07/09/n...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Incredible Hulk (TV Series) – “Another Path” and “The Disciple”Martial arts and the Incredible Hulk are two things that I’ve been obsessed with for as long as I can remember. My love for both has been mentioned numerous times over the years in this very …

28 June

What does The Incredible Hulk have in common with "Jessie's Girl", Child's Play, and American Ninja? Find out in my review of 2 standout episodes from the classic show! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/06/26/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Incredible Hulk (TV Series) – “Another Path” and “The Disciple”Martial arts and the Incredible Hulk are two things that I’ve been obsessed with for as long as I can remember. My love for both has been mentioned numerous times over the years in this very …

26 June

We are wrapping up the week with a special edition of No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social looks back at two episodes of The Incredible Hulk that deviated from the formula... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/06/26/n...

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17 June

Take a trip into Enemy Territory as I recommended this to my @bulletproofpod.bsky.social cohorts, and the reaction to their first viewing of this hidden gem is the subject of our latest pod! @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social youtu.be/W9LkpyqSchM?...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Masters of the Universe (2026)Nearly 40 years ago, my favorite toy line was brought to life on the big screen. I can remember the excitement and anticipation I had for the original Masters of the Universe back then, a…

14 June

ICYMI, @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews Masters of the Universe in the latest edition of No Surrender Cinema! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/06/05/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Boys (Season 5)10 years to the day that one of my favorite television series aired its final episode (look for my review of Banshee back in the No Surrender Cinema archives!), another favorite show of mine comes …

21 May

The Boys series finale dropped today, and @zackmalibu.bsky.social checks in with his thoughts on the final season... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/05/20/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is in the rearview mirror (and my review of it is available for your reading pleasure on this very website), Amazon is about to bring The Boys to an en…

13 May

Now online, @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews The Punisher: One Last Kill in the latest No Surrender Cinema... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/05/13/n...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Sniper: No Nation (2026)Well, I didn’t see THAT coming. (The following is a review of Sniper: No Nation, the latest entry in the Sniper franchise. As I always do with new releases, I try to keep spoilers t…

14 Apr

It's been 7 days...have you seen Sniper: No Nation yet? The enduring action franchise pulls out all the stops in its 12th entry, and I talk about it over at Bulletproof Action! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/04/08/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Boys (S5 Eps 1&2)It’s a big week here at Bulletproof Action; we’re celebrating the legendary Jackie Chan’s birthday with Wheels On Meals being the focus of our latest Bulletproof Podcast. Sniper: …

9 Apr

Now online, @zackmalibu.bsky.social looks at the first two episodes of The Boys final season! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/04/09/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Sniper: No Nation (2026)Well, I didn’t see THAT coming. (The following is a review of Sniper: No Nation, the latest entry in the Sniper franchise. As I always do with new releases, I try to keep spoilers t…

8 Apr

Sniper: No Nation is now available on Digital, and @zackmalibu.bsky.social shares his review of the 12th entry in the Sniper franchise in the latest No Surrender Cinema! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/04/08/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Daredevil: Born Again (S2 Ep1) “The Northern Star”The time has come once again to journey over to the dark side of Disney+, because it’s time to once again give the devil his due. Daredevil: Born Again has returned for its second s…

25 Mar

Daredevil: Born Again is back! Check out @zackmalibu.bsky.social's recap of the Season 2 premiere! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/03/25/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender (2026)It’s a different type of No Surrender Cinema today, but it’s one that I’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to write. As many of you know, the name of this column was chosen in pa…

12 Mar

In the latest edition of No Surrender Cinema, @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews the Blu-ray release of The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/03/12/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Scream 7 (2026)It’s been said before many times here in this very column that 1996 was an amazing year for pop culture, and one that had a tremendous impact on me. High at the top of that list was a film th…

27 Feb

Now online, @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews Scream 7 in the latest edition of No Surrender Cinema! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/02/26/n...

23 Feb

Little Zack continues to sharpen his skills (and pencils). Here's some more work he's done for some of his favorite indy guys. Some autograph his artwork, but Bear Bronson and Marcus Mathers were made for them to keep. @djconvoy.bsky.social

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Friend of the Family II (1996)Since Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, why not celebrate by doing something a little different for No Surrender Cinema? This time around it’s a bit of a break from the norm as I…

12 Feb

It's a special Bulletproof After Dark edition of No Surrender Cinema in time for Valentine's Day! What are the surprising connections that Friend of the Family II has to the action world? Read on! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/02/12/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Friend of the Family II (1996)Since Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, why not celebrate by doing something a little different for No Surrender Cinema? This time around it’s a bit of a break from the norm as I…

12 Feb

Lust is in the air! The perfect time for another Bulletproof After Dark special! Check out the latest No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews Friend of the Family II... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/02/12/n...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Under Oath (1997)As the 90’s rolled on, the quality of Roger Corman’s output became more and more questionable. The same man who continues to receive praise for the best (up until 2025’s First Ste…

28 Jan

This Roger Corman cop thriller has gone unnoticed for nearly 30 years. Find out why Under Oath may have flown under the radar in my latest column! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/01/28/n...

bulletproofaction.comWhat If Cannon Made Masters of the Universe 2?During my childhood, few things captivated me as much as Mattel’s Masters of the Universe did. I had almost all the toys, watched the cartoon repeatedly, wore a He-Man Halloween cos…

23 Jan

To add to the Masters of the Universe hype, here's an article I did back in 2021 at @bulletproofpod.bsky.social where I fantasy booked a Cannon sequel to the 1987 film! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2021/07/22/w...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Ironheart (1992)Having grown up on a steady diet of action films thanks to an early interest in the martial arts, the influence of my older cousin, and many trips to the video store, Richard Norton became a staple…

8 Jan

We've dedicated this week to Richard Norton over at @bulletproofpod.bsky.social and my contribution is to cover a film that appears to be loathed by nearly everyone! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/01/08/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Ironheart (1992)Having grown up on a steady diet of action films thanks to an early interest in the martial arts, the influence of my older cousin, and many trips to the video store, Richard Norton became a staple…

8 Jan

We are throwing it back to 1992's Ironheart in the latest No Surrender Cinema by @zackmalibu.bsky.social as our Remembering Richard Norton week continues... www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/01/08/n...

bulletproofaction.com1996 Essentials: Films Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary in 2026Multiple instances of Christmas carnage, a swan song of sorts for “The Dragon”, and the film that rejuvenated the horror genre; those are just a few examples of movies that made 1996 su…

2 Jan

I have a lot of love for the year 1996, especially when it comes to movies. For the new year, I've compiled a list of favorites turning 30 that you should watch! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/01/01/1...

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bulletproofaction.com1996 Essentials: Films Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary in 2026Multiple instances of Christmas carnage, a swan song of sorts for “The Dragon”, and the film that rejuvenated the horror genre; those are just a few examples of movies that made 1996 su…

1 Jan

Happy New Year, Action Fanatics!! @zackmalibu.bsky.social kicks off our 2026 with a list of movies that turn the big 3-0 this year! www.bulletproofaction.com/2026/01/01/1...

19 Dec 2025

Positive wrestling post. Little Zack's latest project has been to draw some of his indy wrestling faves and ask them to autograph it. Here are the two portraits he's done for Beyond Wrestling lately. @djconvoy.bsky.social

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Jack Frost (1997)The holiday season is hectic for us all, but that’s not going to stop me from spreading some Christmas cheer with a new No Surrender Cinema! Settle in with a cup of hot cocoa, because we&#821…

18 Dec 2025

The cult favorite killer snowman flick is the subject of my latest No Surrender Cinema! Chill out with my coverage of Jack Frost! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @slasherfilm2024.bsky.social @horrormoviebbq.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/12/18/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Jack Frost (1997)The holiday season is hectic for us all, but that’s not going to stop me from spreading some Christmas cheer with a new No Surrender Cinema! Settle in with a cup of hot cocoa, because we&#821…

18 Dec 2025

Stop what you are doing! The final No Surrender Cinema of 2025 is throwing it back to 1997's Jack Frost! Where does this one rank in @zackmalibu.bsky.social's holiday rotation? www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/12/18/n...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990)He’d survived showdowns with super-villains and Secret Wars in the comics, but judging by its title, the Hulk isn’t likely to survive this film! We’re getting ready to wrap up 202…

12 Dec 2025

Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno reunited in 1990 for what would be the final Incredible Hulk TV movie. Read about the Hulk's untimely live-action demise in my latest No Surrender Cinema! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/12/11/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990)He’d survived showdowns with super-villains and Secret Wars in the comics, but judging by its title, the Hulk isn’t likely to survive this film! We’re getting ready to wrap up 202…

11 Dec 2025

It's a brand new edition of No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social throws it back to The Death of the Incredible Hulk! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/12/11/n...

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30 Nov 2025

#MichelleYeoh and #CynthiaRothrock teamed up 40 years ago when #YesMadam opened on November 30th, 1985 #MangHoi #JohnShum #TsuiHark #CoreyYuen #SammoHung #HongKongAction #GirlsWithGuns #InTheLineofDuty #80sAction

30 Nov 2025

Came across one of the first Legends figures I helped make at Figures Toy Company: the Eddie Gilbert bloody variant! I no longer had this figure in my personal collection, so to find it in the wild (especially because I personally pitched Eddie and made this early in my career) was $20 well spent.

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Brutal Boxer (1972)Spooky season is over, the Halloween candy is on clearance, and department stores are already playing Christmas music. That means it’s time for some No(vember) Surrender Cinema, and it’…

12 Nov 2025

It's time for another edition of No Surrender Cinema. This time out @zackmalibu.bsky.social looks back at The Brutal Boxer. www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/11/12/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Last Samurai Standing (Season 1)Blades, bombs, and beheadings…and that’s just in the first five minutes! Netflix’s Last Samurai Standing is a six episode martial arts epic that piqued my interest, and …

26 Nov 2025

It's a special edition of No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews Season 1 of the new Netflix series, Last Samurai Standing! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/11/26/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Karate Frightmare (1979)With only 24 hours to go until Halloween, I’m here to squeeze a little spooky season spirit into No Surrender Cinema! Coming to you direct from the Bulletproof Action Suggestion Box, this NSC…

30 Oct 2025

Karate Frightmare sounds like the perfect movie to review during Spooky Season! How perfect was it? Check out the latest No Surrender Cinema from @zackmalibu.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/10/30/n...

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22 Oct 2025

2014's The Guest has a mysterious main character, a subtle Halloween theme, and a surprising connection to my family. Hear all about it on the new @bulletproofpod.bsky.social! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social youtu.be/SqqWzA1Ag3c?...

15 Oct 2025

Been a minute since I shared any of Little Zack's artwork. Here's a Simpsons drawing he started working on on Monday. @djconvoy.bsky.social

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15 Oct 2025

How does this 80's horror oddity have a direct link to my favorite scene in Saved By The Bell history? Find out all the facts about Neon Maniacs on the new @bulletproofpod.bsky.social! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @horrormoviebbq.bsky.social @shawn-cavender.bsky.social youtu.be/tcgvMALdTKU?...

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2 Oct 2025

Things are getting toxic on the latest @bulletproofpod.bsky.social! Take a trip with us to Tromaville as we discuss the OG Toxic Avenger in all its gross-out glory! @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social youtu.be/xztG-wU_3p4?...

bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Shaolin Intruders (1983)It’s no secret that we love a good theme here at Bulletproof Action. We started this month off celebrating Back To School season on the Bulletproof Podcast with our discussions about Cla…

26 Sept 2025

Check out my review of this latter day Shaw Brothers banger to see how it measures up to the more famous Shaw releases! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/09/25/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Shaolin Intruders (1983)It’s no secret that we love a good theme here at Bulletproof Action. We started this month off celebrating Back To School season on the Bulletproof Podcast with our discussions about Cla…

25 Sept 2025

It's Shawtember and @zackmalibu.bsky.social is throwing it back to 1983's Shaolin Intruders in the latest No Surrender Cinema! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/09/25/n...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: Terminator Woman (1993)Death Wish 3. American Ninja 2. The Bloodfist series. If you’ve been a fan of Bulletproof Action for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard one of us mention those fil…

18 Sept 2025

On our site today, @zackmalibu.bsky.social throws it back to 1993's Terminator Woman in the latest No Surrender Cinema! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/09/18/n...

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10 Sept 2025

No bad guys will be saved by the bell, not with Tom Berenger as The Substitute! Have some school spirit and check out the latest Bulletproof Podcast! @bulletproofpod.bsky.social @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social @everythingaction.bsky.social youtu.be/1MB9AfYoETw?...

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bulletproofaction.comNo Surrender Cinema: The Stray (2000)PM Entertainment! A tribute to the late Michael Madsen! The B movie icon affectionately known as Zags! We’re winding down Actionversary here this week at Bulletproof Action, and this No Surre…

26 Aug 2025

It wouldn't be Actionversary Week without some PM Entertainment! Check out the latest No Surrender Cinema as @zackmalibu.bsky.social reviews The Stray starring Michael Madsen, Angie Everhart, and Zags!!! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/08/26/n...

bulletproofaction.comEssential Episodes: The Incredible HulkWe’re going all out with our Actionversary celebration all month long here at Bulletproof Action, and the party continues with the return of a column that I created when the site turned 10 la…

18 Aug 2025

The Incredible Hulk TV series is what kick-started my Hulk fandom, and I'm celebrating our Actionversary at @bulletproofpod.bsky.social with a rundown of my Essential Episodes! @dtvconnoisseur.bsky.social @andrewmgorham.bsky.social www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/08/16/e...

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bulletproofaction.comEssential Episodes: The Incredible HulkWe’re going all out with our Actionversary celebration all month long here at Bulletproof Action, and the party continues with the return of a column that I created when the site turned 10 la…

16 Aug 2025

Now online, @zackmalibu.bsky.social shares his list of Essential Episodes from the classic series, The Incredible Hulk!!! www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/08/16/e...