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Gerard Butler’s ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ Is Getting A Sequel

May 21, 2022 5:01 pm

Be honest: when was the last time you thought about "Law Abiding Citizen"? F. Gary Gray's modest actioner might be a rock-solid thriller - and the beginning of Gerard Butler's transformation into a B-movie...

‘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...

‘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 ...

‘Greenland’: A Disaster Film That Prioritizes Emotions Over Explosions [Review]

Andrew Crump

December 16, 2020 2:36 pm

News, Reviews

On a molecular level, Ric Roman Waugh’s “Greenland” is a global disaster picture like any other disaster picture: there is a disaster (natch) that strikes across the world (of course) and the picture’s focus l...

‘Night Has Fallen’: Gerard Butler Teams With ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Director For Another Mike Banning Adventure

Charles Barfield

November 10, 2020 2:09 pm

News

First, the White House was in trouble in “Olympus Has Fallen.” Next, it was all of London in “London Has Fallen.” Then, it was God and angels and the Devil in “Angel Has Fallen” (Note: I didn’t see the movie, ...

Gerard Butler’s ‘Greenland’ Skipping Theaters & Heading to PVOD Before Landing On HBO In Massive Deal

Charles Barfield

October 1, 2020 1:34 pm

Box Office, News

Believe it or not, there are a lot of people that love mindless Gerard Butler-led action films. There’s a reason why the actor is able to headline massive films that end up turning profits at the box office. A...

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‘Copshop’: Gerard Butler & Frank Grillo Team With Joe Carnahan For A New Action Film

Charles Barfield

September 2, 2020 1:24 pm

News

Taken separately, the names Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, and Joe Carnahan all probably bring to mind macho, action-packed films. But combine the acting talent of Butler and Grillo with the filmmaking style of ...

Gerard Butler Says The World “Needs” An ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Sequel & Confirms Work on ‘Den of Thieves 2’

Charles Barfield

June 26, 2020 3:07 pm

News

Gerard Butler has been a constant fixture in Hollywood for more than two decades, with performances in action films such as “300” and, of course, his ‘Has Fallen’ franchise. And those wondering if the actor ha...

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