It's August and the bulk of the big-budgeted summer blockbusters are behind us. This year left us with several new actions flicks to enjoy, so Andrew and I are taking this opportunity to discuss the genre as a whole.

It goes without saying that the genre is huge and there are thousands of films (and sub-genres) to explore. We do a basic survey of what makes a good action film, some of our favorite villains, and our top picks.

Join us and don't forget to let us know about your favorites in the comments!