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

September 20, 2021 11:55 am

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 ...

‘Boss Level’: Frank Grillo Is A Charismatic Action Star In Joe Carnahan’s Balls-Out, Bloody Delight [Review]

Charles Barfield

March 5, 2021 9:26 am

News, Reviews

Unless you’re a fan of video games, particularly those of generations past, the term that inspires the title of Joe Carnahan’s latest action film, “Boss Level,” might be lost on you. That means you may not be ...

‘Boss Level’ Trailer: Frank Grillo Is Trapped In A ‘Groundhog’s Day’ Time Loop Of Death & Destruction

Edward Davis

February 12, 2021 12:16 pm

News, Trailers

"Groundhog's Day" is basically its own genre now, and Hollywood will apply a time loop scenario to almost another genre to create some strange hybrid. The latest attempt to mashup time loops and is director J...

‘Boss Level’ Trailer: Frank Grillo Takes On Mel Gibson In This Time-Loop Action Film

Charles Barfield

January 19, 2021 12:23 pm

News, Trailers

We’ve seen plenty of time-loop-filled, “Groundhog Day”-esque films. There’s been the horror take with “Happy Death Day.” There’s been the rom-com angle in “Palm Springs.” And now, it appears we’re getting an a...

Hulu Buys Rights To Joe Carnahan’s ‘Boss Level’ Starring Mel Gibson & Frank Grillo

Charles Barfield

November 24, 2020 12:54 pm

News

Streaming takes another away from theaters, as the pandemic forces yet another film to skip the big screen and take a streaming paycheck. This time, it’s the long-awaited “Boss Level” action film from Joe Carn...

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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 ...

‘Narc’: Revisiting Joe Carnahan’s Story About The Fallout Of Police Violence

Matthew Monagle

June 5, 2020 1:01 pm

Essays, News

Nothing busts canons quite like living in interesting times. In our ongoing Inflection Point series, we look back at the films that have taken on new relevance due to our ongoing cultural and political upheava...

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