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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character first appeared in his 1984 novel The Hunt for Red October before being played by the likes of Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck on the silver screen. Now Jack Ryan is a successful Amazon Prime series. If you’ve read the books and seen the movies and the Prime …
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You love thrillers about space exploration and dark dystopian worlds. Therefore, you might have watched the 2014 movie Interstellar — where former NASA pilot Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) leads a mission to find a habitable new planet for the human race in another galaxy. This movie was a monumental success with thriller fans, generating an average …
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Dune by Frank Herbert is one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time. In an interstellar galaxy of fiefdoms, different nobles fight for control over the arid, desert wasteland Arrakis, which holds the coveted melange spice that can prolong your life and enhance your powers. In 2021, Denis Villeneuve brought Herbert’s vision back to life …
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For a good reason, The Matrix series is one of the most popular and influential sci-fi franchises of all time. The film is full of action, special effects, and exciting plot twists exploring deep philosophical themes.First released in 1999, the original movie was a box office hit and spawned two sequels. The film tells the …
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Chris Pratt is compelling, powerful—you might even say possessed—and imminently watchable in The Terminal List. His portrayal of Lt. Cmdr. James Reece resonates with fans of the 2013 Jack Carr novel of the same name, as Pratt brings something to the role that illuminates the grim, relentless hero in his first appearance. Carr knows his material. …
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There’s nothing better than watching a badass female take down her enemies. If female action heroes are your jam, you’re likely a fan of Kill Bill. What’s not to like about watching Uma Thurman take down those who have wronged her with extreme violence?While we love action movies with strong female heroes, we love books …
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What makes a character like Jack Ryan so compelling? With so many books in the Ryanverse, it’s hard to keep track. Purists might count only the books where Jack Ryan (Sr.) is the central character, while more inclusive fans would curate the books where Ryan appears in the background while others — notably his son, …
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“‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except… the four a******* coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation.” – Theo, from Die HardIf all you want for Christmas is a little heart-pounding suspense and action, then check out our list of action-packed thriller books that …
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Five Summer Releases for Fans of Vince FlynnPublish Date: July 18th, 2019 | Written by Gavin Reese Pre-order this book Like many thriller readers, I’m awaiting the September 24th release of “VINCE FLYNN LETHAL AGENT,” and I know I’m not alone in needing a few suggestions to help me pass the time. Here, in no particular order, are …
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