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‘Shattered’ Trailer: John Malkovich, Cameron Monaghan & Frank Grillo Star In Luis Prieto’s New Thriller

December 7, 2021 7:01 am

How well do we know those around us? Does it even matter when the alternative is a lonely existence? “Shattered” delves into the life of a millionaire in search of human connection, only to find a dangerous st...

‘Ida Red’ Trailer: Josh Hartnett, Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo & More Star In John Swab’s Crime Thriller

Charles Barfield

September 21, 2021 1:16 pm

News, Trailers

The “one last job” trope has been used in crime films for decades. But sometimes, a film can rise above its routine premise and deliver something special. “Ida Red” hopes to be one of those films. As seen i...

‘Copshop’: Gerard Butler’s Dirtbag Charm Elevates Joe Carnahan’s Solid Action Flick [Review]

Brandon Streussnig

September 20, 2021 11:55 am

News, Reviews

The premise of Howard Hawks’ classic western “Rio Bravo” is a simple, yet timelessly effective little potboiler. So much so, that it’s been retooled over and over again in any setting and the idea never quite ...

Frank Grillo Returns To Talk ‘Copshop,’ ‘The Purge 6,’ ‘The Raid,’ Crossbones, & More [The Playlist Podcast]

Mike DeAngelo

September 17, 2021 2:44 pm

Interviews, News, Podcasts

Ladies and gentlemen, Joe Carnahan, Frank Grillo, & Gerard Bulter have returned to re-light the flame of old-school R-rated badass action with their new film "Copshop." The film follows a con man (Grillo) ...

Frank Grillo Says Joe Carnahan’s Cut Of ‘Copshop’ Was Rejected For A “Castrated” Version Of His Performance

Christopher Marc

September 17, 2021 10:51 am

News

Filmmaker Joe Carnahan ("Narc," "The Grey") is back with the action pic "Copshop" with a cast that includes seasoned action veterans such as Scottish actor Gerard Bulter and Frank Grillo. The film is opening t...

James DeMonaco Talks His New Film ‘This Is The Night, Gives First Details About ‘Purge 6’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

Charles Barfield

September 16, 2021 2:43 pm

Interviews, News, Podcasts

If you’re a fan of horror films, you know the name James DeMonaco. He’s the writer, director, and overall creative mastermind behind “The Purge” franchise. And over the past decade or so, the filmmaker has foc...

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‘Nighthawks’: Frank Grillo Says He’s Teaming With Sylvester Stallone On A New TV Series Based On The 1981 Neo-Noir Film

Charles Barfield

September 15, 2021 12:15 pm

News, Television

If you think about it, there are a lot of similarities between Frank Grillo and Sylvester Stallone. Both are badass action stars that have made long careers out of being the toughest dude in the room when appe...

Frank Grillo Confirms He’s Returning For ‘Purge 6’ & There’s Already A Finished Script

Charles Barfield

September 14, 2021 2:02 pm

News

Look, I know people might be surprised to hear this, but it’s true–I’m an avid fan of the ‘Purge’ franchise. Even though the films are often seen as micro-budget horror-thrillers that aren’t top-tier entertain...

‘Ida Red’ With Josh Hartnett, Frank Grillo And Melissa Leo Asks: What if ‘Animal Kingdom’ But Dumb And Oklahoman? [Locarno Review]

Jessica Kiang

August 12, 2021 9:13 am

News, Reviews

John Swab's fourth feature film as writer-director-producer, "Ida Red," (and if it's your first of his, don't feel too bad; it well may also be your last) starts with a police stop that turns out to be a heist...

‘Copshop’ Trailer: Gerard Butler & Frank Grillo Shoot Up A Police Station In Joe Carnahan’s New Action Film

Charles Barfield

August 5, 2021 12:12 pm

News, Trailers

“Copshop” is exactly the type of film you’d expect when you see the names of the people involved. Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo starring, with Joe Carnahan directing. These three aren’t necessarily known for ...

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