Action Picks

This is a returning classic, and it remains a benchmark for kinetic action. A reprogrammed T-800 protects young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000 while Sarah Connor races to stop a nuclear apocalypse, and James Cameron keeps the chases and stakes relentless. It holds 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.6 on IMDb, and the momentum lands even harder on a big screen.

Jason Statham plays Cole Reed, framed for his billionaire boss's murder and boarding a cargo ship to avenge him, only to uncover an international conspiracy. Director Jean-Francois Richet keeps it tight at 95 minutes, all momentum toward a satisfying payoff. Screenings are very thin this week, with just one on the calendar, so plan ahead if you want to catch it.