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Stars: Eva Green, George Iskandar, Maria Bakalova, Ruby Rose, Emily Bruni, Jojo T. Gibbs, Rona-Lee Shimon | Written by Martin Campbell, Alissa Sullivan Haggis, Jonas McCord | Directed by Martin Campbell

Martin Campbell’s Dirty Angels opens in Afghanistan in 2021. Jake and her team are in a very bad spot. They’ve been captured and Isis leader Amir has offered them a choice. He’s going to have her men join in when he has her stoned her to death. If they don’t, he’ll shoot civilians until they do. Considering the civilians were there for the stoning, I’d have let him shoot them.

In any case, the stoning is interrupted by the arrival of a rescue team. They manage to get Jake, but then come under fire and are forced to leave the rest of the team behind. As they fly off, she watches as Amir personally executes them.

From Martin Campbell, the director of Casino Royale and The Protege, comes a new tense action thriller from Lionsgate, Dirty Angels. The film is based on female soldiers going undercover as medics to rescue teenagers caught between Isis and the Taliban. It stars Eva Green and Academy Award nominee Maria Bakalova. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with director Martin Campbell and the film’s star, Maria Bakalova, ahead of the film’s release.

Dirty Angels follows an American soldier, Jake, who joins an all-women commando unit to help rescue a group of schoolgirls taken in Afghanistan. The mission is to gain the terrorists’ trust by posing as members of a relief organization. This is the type of action thriller that I enjoy. It’s a nicely balanced story mixed with shootouts, explosions, and great hand-to-hand combat.

Ruby Rose as Medic and Jojo T. Gibbs as Geek in Dirty Angels.

“Dirty Angels” is a new war-action feature, directed by Martin Campbell, starring Eva Green, Ruby Rose, Maria Bakalova, Rona-Lee Shimon, Jonica T. Gibbs, Emily Bruni and Christopher Backus, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…following the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021…

“…a group of female soldiers…

“…providing medical relief …

“…are sent back in to rescue a group of children…”

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2024 was an ... unusual year for romantic comedies. As the genre continues its slow-motion migration into television and streaming, films that fit this once-omnipresent bill are no longer as common, and are rarely box office juggernauts. When a truly great rom-com lands, it's a cause for bona fide celebration.So when the /Film team looked at the state of the genre over the past twelve months to assemble our list of the 10 best romantic comedies of 2024, we found ourselves at an impasse. There simply weren't enough traditional rom-coms to fill an entire list, but there were a lot of movies that had rom-com flavor. Films that, it could be argued, were coming into being because of the absence of the more familiar forms of the genre -- the next evolution, if you will.So we hashed it out. And argued a bunch.. The result was this list, which blends the more...

Martin Campbell is an outstanding action orchestrator on the silver screen, having directed films like Goldeneye, Casino Royale, and Verticle Limit. He’s ready to cut to the quick with concise shooting and cuts that allow the impact on-screen to reverberate in your bones. His latest action-oriented feature for Lionsgate, Dirty Angels, takes a more grounded approach to the genre, with Eva Green, Maria Bakalova, and others fighting for the safe return of a group of women taken hostage by Isis.

We are delighted to be in Martin Campbell and Maria Bakalova’s company for this exclusive interview, which focuses on Dirty Angels and their excitement about working together on a gripping action blockbuster. During our conversation, Campbell talks about wanting to make a realistic female-led action movie that doesn’t have the group doing unconvincing feats. Campbell wants Dirty Angels to appear raw, grounded, and brutal.

We also discuss...

The Fresh ending explained the subtext of the horror-comedy and how it explores the pitfalls of online dating. Sebastian Stan stars as Steve, the seemingly charming new boyfriend of Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones). Noa is disillusioned by the online dating process. Fresh opens with her on a date with a man she met on an app, who talks down to the waiter, insults her clothes, and even steals the food that he made her pay for herself. She complains to her best friend Mollie (Jonica T. Gibbs) about her lack of success with dating, and Mollie tells her to adopt a "f*ck it" attitude.

Soon after, she meets Steve at the grocery store. They hit it off immediately and start dating, but after she agrees to go on a trip with him, she quickly learns that he has cannibalistic urges. Steve kidnaps women and cuts off pieces of their bodies to sell as meat,...

“Dirty Angels” is a new war-action feature, directed by Martin Campbell, starring Eva Green, Ruby Rose, Maria Bakalova, Rona-Lee Shimon, Jonica T. Gibbs, Emily Bruni and Christopher Backus, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…following the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021…

“…a group of female soldiers…

“…providing medical relief …

“…are sent back in to rescue a group of children…”

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"Call it." "We shoot our way out." Lionsgate has unveiled an official trailer for an action movie called Dirty Angels, yet another rescue in Afghanistan thriller. This is the latest movie made by Martin Campbell, best known as the director of GoldenEye, Mask of Zorro, Vertical Limit, Beyond Borders, The Legend of Zorro, Casino Royale, Edge of Darkness, Green Lantern, and many other action movies. Yet it's being dumped on VOD in the middle of December, along with a few theaters for good measure. The movie centers on a group of female soldiers who disguise themselves as medics to rescue a group of teenagers caught between Isis and the forces of the Taliban. What an original story - more jingoistic action. Dirty Angels stars Eva Green, Maria Bakalova, Ruby Rose, Jojo T. Gibbs, Rona-Lee Shimon, Aziz Çapkurt, and Reza Brojerdi. This so wants to be The Expendables but for women...

Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer and poster for the action thriller Dirty Angels, which reunites Casino Royale director Martin Campbell and star Eva Green.

The film, which has been rated R for strong/bloody violence and language, will be available in select theaters, on Digital, and on-demand on December 13, 2024.

In Dirty Angels, when a group of schoolgirls is taken hostage in Afghanistan, an American soldier named Jake (Eva Green) joins a unit of all-women commandos to liberate them. The plan: Gain the trust of the terrorists by posing as members of a relief organization.

But double-crosses, tragedies, and the ghosts of Jake’s past complicate the rescue in this do-or-die mission.

In addition to Eva Green, the cast also includes Maria Bakalova, Ruby Rose, Rona-Lee Shimon, Jojo T. Gibbs, Emily Bruni, and Christopher Backus. Alissa Sullivan Haggis and Jonas McCord wrote the screenplay from a story by McCord and Campbell.

This article contains mention of violence and assault.

Though they're not exclusively horror movies, films about cannibalism have remained popular due to the taboo subject matter and graphic violence that entices audiences. More cannibal TV shows and movies are being made, and this may be because it's still a shocking and grotesque act that fewer filmmakers are willing to engage with. Additionally, cannibalism was made famous by one of the most high-profile films within the genre, The Silence of the Lambs, and has been a more significant part of horror since then. However, incorporating cannibalism into comedy, fantasy, and even romance can set a movie apart.

In an era when gore and cruelty are seen all across visual media and the internet, it's difficult for horror movies to shock audiences, but cannibalism can usually achieve this. Cannibalism can be used as a metaphor for intense social and cultural topics that are frequently overlooked.

From social media to the big screen, Meg Stalter is peeling back her many layers as she marks her first starring role in Cora Bora.

The Ohio-born actress recently opened up about her “sweet and rewarding” part in writer Rhianon Jones and director Hannah Pearl Utt‘s new comedy-drama, which premiered at SXSW last year, as well as her journey from social media phenom to Hacks breakout and beyond.

“I think my comedy translates well to this movie because it’s a character who’s kind of losing their mind but trying to pretend like they’re not,” Stalter tells Deadline. “And that’s like a lot of the people I like to play outside of the movie. So, it kind of works.”

She stars as the titular Cora, a struggling musician who puts her career on hold to return home and win back her girlfriend Justine (Jojo T. Gibbs...

Daisy Edgar-Jones would want to reprise her role as Noa in a Fresh sequel. A Fresh sequel's impact might be diminished due to the absence of key characters from the original. The surprise element of Fresh was crucial; a sequel might struggle to recreate the same impact.

Daisy Edgar-Jones starred in one of the best horror movies of 2022, and she has now shared her idea for a sequel and while its great, it would face two big problems. After becoming known for her role as Marianne Sheridan in the TV series Normal People, Daisy Edgar-Jones starred in the 2022 horror movie Fresh. Directed by Mimi Cave in her directorial debut, Fresh was very well-received by critics, holding an 81% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its commentary on modern dating, story, and the performances of Jones and Sebastian Stan.

Fresh follows Noa (Jones), a young woman who gets increasingly disillusioned with online dating.

The 23rd edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, kicked off Friday night with a sold-out screening of Dogman, the canine-focused revenge thriller by the French veteran Luc Besson, with Dogman co-star Jojo T. Gibbs in attendance.

Some 3,500 viewers backed Unirii Square in Cluj-Napoca for the start of the 11-day festival, which runs through June 24. The biggest film extravaganza in Romania, the festival is one of the premier events on the Eastern European industry calendar, with more than 200 films, exhibitions, concerts, talks and special events scheduled, and around 1,000 industry professionals expected.

Alongside Jojo T. Gibbs, most recently seen in Alex Garland’s Civil War, the TIFF guest list this year includes Italian filmmaker Daniele Luchetti (The Yes Man), who will be honored with the festival’s special award for contribution to world cinema; and Romanian film and theater legend Catrinel Dumitrescu (Aurora), who will receive the excellence award at the closing gala on June 22nd.

Cora Bora Photo: Brainstorm Media Meg Stalter is a star. Her first-ever leading lady, Cora, is…not. Constantly lugging her acoustic guitar around like a depressed millennial Linus dragging his little blue blanket, Cora is an especially chaotic breed of girlfailure. She’s brash, cruel without cause, and not particularly self-aware about her own affect,...

Cora BoraPhoto: Brainstorm Media

Meg Stalter is a star. Her first-ever leading lady, Cora, is…not. Constantly lugging her acoustic guitar around like a depressed millennial Linus dragging his little blue blanket, Cora is an especially chaotic breed of girlfailure. She’s brash, cruel without cause, and not particularly self-aware about her own affect,...

Megan Stalter excels at playing deluded characters, bringing laughs and depth to Cora Bora's emotional journey. Cora's willful obliviousness turns screwball comedy into a nuanced exploration of self-discovery and change. Stalter's performance adds layers to Cora's messy life, revealing hidden truths with impeccable comedic timing.

While on the 2023 film festival circuit, Cora Bora was billed as comedian and Hacks scene-stealer Megan Stalters first leading role. For me, that was reason enough to prioritize seeing director Hannah Pearl Utts (Before You Know It) comedy-drama at Frameline47. Stalter delivered in spades, but much in the same way her character, aspiring musician Cora, masks her messy pain with music and self-delusion, Cora Bora masks a gut-punch character study in cringe-comedy trappings.

Cora Bora (2023)

DirectorHannah Pearl UttRelease DateJune 14, 2024Studio(s)Almanor Films, Neon Heart Productions, Los Angeles Media FundWritersRhianon JonesCastAyden Mayeri, Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Thomas MannRuntime92 MinutesGenresDrama, ComedyMain GenreComedy...

Exclusive: Activist Artists Management has signed Jojo T. Gibbs, the actress, writer, producer and stand-up comedian best known for her starring role in Lena Waithe’s semi-autobiographical BET series Twenties, for representation. Bernie Cahill and Grant Pennel will run point for the client.

Airing for two seasons from 2020-2021, Twenties was a comedy-drama following the lives of three young women in their twenties as they navigated the challenges of adulthood in Los Angeles. Starring opposite Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown and Big Sean, Gibbs portrayed Hattie, a queer Black woman based on Waithe, who aspires to be a screenwriter.

Most recently seen in Alex Garland’s buzzy A24 pic Civil War, Gibbs’ other recent credits on the film side include Luc Besson’s Dogman opposite Caleb Landry Jones, Celine Song’s A24 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, Hulu’s Mimi Cave thriller Fresh, Amazon’s Something from Tiffany’s, and Cora Bora,...

Hacks season 3 ends on May 30, but fans can follow it up with a new cringe comedy from star Megan Statler. While Statler made a name for herself as Kayla in Hacks, she has her first starring turn in Cora Bora. Megan Stalter shines in Hacks season 3 as well as Cora Bora, showcasing her talent in both sketch and character comedy.

The return of Hacks season 3 has been a treat for fans of the subversive comedy-drama series, but, with just 9 episodes in its third season, Hacks is coming to an end on May 30. As viewers await news of Hacks season 4's fate, they can check out a brand-new cringe comedy film starring one of the show's breakout actors. Created by Emmy-winning Broad City alum Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, Hacks centers on legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian Deborah Vance, who's played by five-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart.

Inside Out Toronto 2Slgbtq+ Film Festival has revealed the full program lineup for its 34th edition. The festival champions 2Slgbtq+ filmmakers from across the globe, and will showcase 106 films from 25 countries, including 30 feature films and 5 world premieres. The festival will take place May 24th to June 1st in Toronto, Canada at TIFF Lightbox as well as online. Inside Out’s Co-Head & Executive Director, Elie Chivi, and Co-Head & Artistic Director, Andrew Murphy, made today’s announcement. ​​

The festival’s opening night film will be Amazon MGM Studio’s My Old Ass – Megan Park’s sophomore feature, which premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival to standing ovations. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella and Maddie Ziegler, the queer comedy is about a woman who is visited by her future self and is told not to fall in love.

Fresh from its World Premiere at BFI Flare London Film Festival,...

"You are the one that left." "For my career." "I don't buy that." Brainstorm Media has revealed the trailer for an indie comedy titled Cora Bora, the latest from indie filmmaker Hannah Pearl Utt. This premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival and it also played at the Provincetown, Frameline, Outfest LA, and Stockholm Film Festivals last year. Now set for a release in June in limited theaters. Cora Bora stars Hack's standout talent Meg Stalter as Cora. After a floundering music career, she goes back home to win her girlfriend back but will realize that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. The ensemble cast includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, with Chelsea Peretti and Darrell Hammond. This looks light and screwy and funny. Might be fun. // Continue Reading ›...

Megan Stalter Screenshot: YouTube Anyone who’s watched a few episodes of HBO’s excellent, very funny Hacks has already been exposed to the comedic wrecking ball style of Megan Stalter, who manages to steal pretty much every scene she shows up in as devotedly incompetent agents’ assistant/boss’ daughter Kayla.

Megan StalterScreenshot: YouTube

Anyone who’s watched a few episodes of HBO’s excellent, very funny Hacks has already been exposed to the comedic wrecking ball style of Megan Stalter, who manages to steal pretty much every scene she shows up in as devotedly incompetent agents’ assistant/boss’ daughter Kayla.

Meg Stalter is taking the lead in her latest feature “Cora Bora.”

The comedy, which premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival, stars the “Hacks” breakout actress as the titular musician who goes home to win back her girlfriend only to realize it’s much more than her love life that needs salvaging.

Hannah Pearl Utt directs the comedy from a script by Rhianon Jones. The cast includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, Chelsea Peretti, and Darrell Hammond. The film features original music and a score composed by indie artist Miya Folick.

“I’m thrilled for audiences to get to see Meg in a leading role and to fall for her character the way I have,” director Utt said in a press statement.

The IndieWire review called Stalter a “whirlwind and a universe unto herself” who boasts “her unique brand of uncomfortably confident loser” onscreen.

"I've never been scared like that before... and I've never felt more alive." If two other trailers and a making of featurette weren't enough, A24 has desperately released a third trailer two days before this movie opens. A bit much, no? Do we need to see more? A24 has launched one more trailer for Alex Garland's Civil War, his action thriller war movie arriving in theaters soon. This is the fourth film Garland has directed, following Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. A tense journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. The excellent ensemble cast for features Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, Jess Matney, plus Jesse Plemons. This trailer is packed with critic quotes following its SXSW debut last month.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Ripley, Civil War and Monkey Man.

Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces premiere

Steve Martin was joined by Selena Gomez, Jimmy Fallon, Diane Sawyer, Richard Kind and Finn Wittrock at the New York premiere of his new Apple TV+ documentary on March 29.

Selena Gomez and Steve Martin Director Morgan Neville, Steve Martin and Jimmy Fallon

Civil War special screening

After debuting Civil War at SXSW, writer-director Alex Garland and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Jesse Plemons and Nick Offerman screened the film in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Alex Garland, Nick Offerman, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Jojo T. Gibbs

Ripley premiere

Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning joined creator Steven Zaillian at the Los Angeles premiere of their new Netflix series on Wednesday.

In the latest feature from Luc Besson, a young man seeks revenge in an original fashion. Caleb Landry Jones is fantastic as the DogMan. As ‘Douglas Munroe,’ the actor is given the chance to take on the role fearlessly. The story revolves around a man who was horribly abused. His love and appreciation of dogs follows him into his adult years, leaving him angry at the world around him. And thankfully, he trains man’s best friend to take care of other, not-so-nice, people in his life. The film also stars Jojo T. Gibbs and the two are terrific together.

Recently, we spoke with Caleb Landry Jones and Jojo T. Gibbs about the film. Caleb opened up about working with Luc Besson and taking on such a powerful role. For Ms. Gibbs, she discussed working with Caleb and both of the two seemingly found inspiration working off of each other.

Nick Offerman plays the Potus in the dystopian action film Civil War, but although some liken his character to Donald Trump, the actor didn’t think about him during filming.

“Honestly, no,” Offerman told Deadline during the film’s premiere. “When you see the movie, it’s so unattached to anything in modern politics, not only in our country but any country. It’s like doing a play where I’m playing a baseball player, and people say, ‘Did you ever think of your favorite team, the Cubs?’ And I say, ‘No, it’s a brilliant piece of fiction.'”

He continued, “From the get-go, it clearly wasn’t based on anything in reality, and so, that’s a distraction, and my job is to immediately say, ‘Who is this guy? And how can I best serve Alex [Garland’s] vision.'”

Donald Trump was not on Nick Offerman's mind as he...

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are stepping out for the premiere of their new movie!

The married couple hit the black carpet at the premiere of Civil War on Tuesday evening (April 2) held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Photos: Check out the latest pics of Kirsten Dunst

Fellow cast members in attendance included Nick Offerman, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Nelson Lee, and Jojo T. Gibbs along with director Alex Garland.

Civil War is a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

The movie hits theaters on April 12 – watch the trailer here!

Fyi: Cailee is wearing a dress by Christopher Esber.

Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are stepping out for the premiere of their new movie!

The married couple hit the black carpet at the premiere of Civil War on Tuesday evening (April 2) held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Photos: Check out the latest pics of Kirsten Dunst

Fellow cast members in attendance included Nick Offerman, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Nelson Lee, and Jojo T. Gibbs along with director Alex Garland.

Civil War is a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

The movie hits theaters on April 12 – watch the trailer here!

Fyi: Cailee is wearing a dress by Christopher Esber.

Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on March 28th, 2024, reviewing “DogMan,” a new film by director Luc Beeson (“The Fifth Element” “Lucy”), in wide release on April 5th, see local listings.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

The DogMan is Doug (Caleb Landry Jones) and as the movie begins we see him busted by New Jersey law enforcement, where they find several dogs in his truck, and he’s also in drag as Marilyn Monroe. Wanting to get into his motivations, they put their psychiatrist Evelyn (Jojo T. Gibbs) on the case, and she begins to unravel the DogMan’s life, which includes childhood abuse, paralysis and Shakespeare. He also has a psychic connection to the dogs he keeps, using them as an army to protect and do break-ins for him. Finally, because of all these circumstances, he lands a job as a drag queen,...

Luc Besson directs DogMan, a character-driven thriller with Caleb Landry Jones in the lead role. The movie follows Doug's journey from abuse to becoming a master of dogs and performing in a drag show. Jones and Gibbs discuss their unique experiences working with Besson on the film.

Luc Besson returns to the director's chair with another unique take on the character-driven thriller genre with DogMan. The movie serves as Besson's first directorial effort in five years, with his previous being the 2019 action-thriller Anna. The French filmmaker is best known for his action genre efforts, having directed the likes of La Femme Nikita, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, and the Scarlett Johansson-led Lucy, while also penning the scripts for Taxi, Jason Statham's Transporter trilogy and Liam Neeson's Taken, among many others.

The movie sees Besson returning to his Léon past as he's crafted a character-driven story with loose thriller elements revolving around Doug,...

After a successful premiere in March, Alex Garland’s upcoming dystopian action thriller Civil War is preparing for its April 12, 2024 theatrical release. The movie promises to be a very interesting take on a (not so) alternative America, plagued by a civil war between the separatist “Western Forces” led by Texas and California and the government. This “Second American Civil War” will be shown through the eyes of a journalist who travels around the country, experiencing the horrors of war.

The official synopsis for the movie describes the plot as follows: “A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.”

The movie has some big names attached to the project, as many fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming premiere. The cast of the movie includes:

Kirsten Dunst as Lee, a war photojournalist Wagner Moura as Joel,...

"They're risking their lives to show the world what happened." A24 has revealed a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Alex Garland's Civil War movie, his next new action thriller arriving in theaters in April. It's about a fictional (or not?) civil war in America following a crew of photojournalists on a "road trip" around America. After the two previous trailers for this movie, this preview finally reveals that it's actually about the journalists and really focused on them, not the details of the civil war and/or why it's happening. Still not so sure about this concept right now. "It felt immersive and it felt incredibly real, and it was chilling." The excellent ensemble cast for Garland's Civil War includes Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, Jess Matney, plus Jesse Plemons. It is a better "come watch this movie" promo than the other trailers,...

On a cinematically rainy night, a truck packed with dogs is pulled over by the cops. The driver is Marilyn Monroe in the famous getup from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The pink, the wig and the makeup ruined by blood. At the station, the driver, a wheelchair-using fellow named Douglas Munrow (Caleb Landry Jones), is visited by police psychologist Evelyn (Jojo T. Gibbs), a single mother who has her own history with violence. Douglas starts telling his story. The narrative jumps back and forth, between the present and the non-linear past that holds so many things: an abusive family, Shakespeare, unrequited love, crafty heists, drag artists and chili. Most of all, it holds a lot of pain. And dogs. So many dogs. Let’s get it out...

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Chicago – In one of the more unusual film releases of late, Caleb Landry Jones and Jojo T. Gibbs are the feature lead actors in “Dogman,” opening in Chicago on March 29th and wider on April 5th. Written and directed by Luc Besson (“The Fifth Element’), the film defies convention in a story that is multi-faceted and symbolic.

The DogMan is Doug (Caleb Landry Jones) and as the movie begins we see him busted by New Jersey law enforcement, where they find several dogs in his truck, and he’s also in drag as Marilyn Monroe. Wanting to get into his motivations, they put their psychiatrist Evelyn (Jojo T. Gibbs) on the case, and she begins to unravel the DogMan’s life, which includes childhood abuse, paralysis and Shakespeare. He also has a psychic connection to the dogs he keeps, using them as an army to protect and do break-ins for him.

To celebrate the release of Dogman starring Caleb Landry Jones – out 11th March on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital – we have a Blu-ray up for grabs!

The latest film from Luc Besson – the visionary filmmaker The Fifth Element, La Femme Nikita and the Transporter series – Dogman won the Graffetta d’Oro for Best Film at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. It’s extraordinary, intense and heartfelt – everything you’d expect from the unique and uncompromising mind of Besson.

Caleb Landry Jones (Cannes winner for Best Actor for Nitram) stars as Doug, a troubled man who finds salvation through his canine friends. The cast also includes Jojo T Gibbs (Fresh), Christopher Denham (Billions), Clemens Schick (Das Boot), and Marisa Berenson (Barry Lyndon). Featuring an emotive score by Besson’s longtime collaborator Éric Serra (Léon), and exquisitely filmed by Colin Wandersman (Pandemonium), Dogman features production design by César award winner Hugues Tissandier (The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec...

To celebrate the release of Dogman starring Caleb Landry Jones – out 11th March on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital – we have a Blu-Ray up for grabs!

he latest film from Luc Besson – the visionary filmmaker The Fifth Element, La Femme Nikita and the Transporter series – Dogman won the Graffetta d’Oro for Best Film at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. It’s extraordinary, intense and heartfelt – everything you’d expect from the unique and uncompromising mind of Besson.

Caleb Landry Jones (Cannes winner for Best Actor for Nitram) stars as Doug, a troubled man who finds salvation through his canine friends. The cast also includes Jojo T Gibbs (Fresh), Christopher Denham (Billions), Clemens Schick (Das Boot), and Marisa Berenson (Barry Lyndon).

Featuring an emotive score by Besson’s longtime collaborator Éric Serra (Léon), and exquisitely filmed by Colin Wandersman (Pandemonium), Dogman features production design by César award winner Hugues Tissandier (The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec...

This well-executed film spans the life of a traumatised jewellery thief with a host of dog acolytes

The question of whether Luc Besson has got his groove back is only going to annoy those who dispute any former groove-ownership. Besson himself might contend that box office success is in any case the sole criterion for assessing groove. At all events, this bizarre and macabre drama-thriller is watchable and Caleb Landry Jones gives an oddly engaging performance as Douglas Munrow, a wheelchair-using “Dogman”, questioned by police psychologist Evelyn (Jojo T Gibbs) after being arrested in full drag gear, smeared with blood, while at the wheel of a van filled with his “babies” – his dogs.

Murrow’s conversation with Evelyn reveals in flashback a childhood kept in a dog kennel by an abusive father, at whose hands a terrible injury was sustained; then there are poignant teen years in a children’s...

"Dogs have a real sense of family. So they rally around in the bad times and form a solid united entity." Briarcliff Ent. has revealed the official US trailer for Luc Besson's movie DogMan, which first premiered last year at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. This was supposed to open earlier in 2023, then they held it for the festival premiere, and it opened in Europe quickly after. "Wherever there is an unfortunate, God sends a dog." DogMan tells the incredible story of a child – bruised by life – who will find his salvation through the love of his dogs. Caleb Landry Jones stars as its fragile yet resilient protagonist who bends societal rules as he makes his own way. The film has "an edgy, indie feel reminiscent of Besson's debut feature Subway" and his other early films like The Big Blue, La Femme Nikita, & Leon. The cast also includes Christopher Denham,...

Luc Besson’s DogMan has received another trailer ahead of its release next month, capping off a journey that also saw the film competing for the Golden Lion at last year’s Venice Film Festival.

DogMan is writer/director Besson’s first film since 2019’s Anna and one that has built the most buzz in quite some time. The cast features Caleb Landry Jones, who was remarkable in 2021’s Nitram, and Jojo T. Gibbs, who appears in Past Lives, which is up for Best Picture this year. They are joined by Christopher Denham (Oppenheimer) and Clemens Shick (Star Wars series Andor).

Here is the synopsis of DogMan: “Having just been arrested, Douglas opens his heart to tell the moving story of his life. As a survivor of childhood trauma, with a violent father who forces him to live in the family kennel, he develops a bond with dogs that defies understanding.

Caleb Landry Jones is “DogMan,” whatever that moniker means.

The indie actor, who has appeared in the acclaimed likes of “Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri” and “Nitram,” leads controversial French director Luc Besson’s latest feature. Per the elusive logline, “DogMan” tells the story of a man who, following a traumatic childhood, finds salvation and justice through his connection with dogs.

Yet, there’s more to the twisted crime thriller than just that: Jones plays Douglas Munrow, a victim of childhood abuse who relives his past while being interviewed by a psychiatrist (Jojo T. Gibbs) after Douglas is accused of murder. Turns out Douglas’ childhood was far from fetching, with his only source of love being the dogs his father (Clemens Schick) would lock him in cages with.

As an adult, Douglas balances performing in drag as iconic stars like Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich, and Marilyn Monroe with a crime spree.

Screen Rant presents a new trailer for Luc Besson's DogMan The movie delves into the unique world of Douglas Munrow, exploring his backstory and journey towards seeking justice. With an impressive cast and promising premise, DogMan is set to be a must-see film in theaters starting March 29.

Acclaimed writer/director Luc Besson returns with his new film DogMan, and Screen Rant has a first look at a new trailer and key art. The movie first premiered in 2023 at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and was released later that year in France, but is only now making its way to North American theaters. Besson served as writer and director on the movie, which stars Caleb Landry Jones in its leading role.

Screen Rant presents the newest trailer for DogMan, which introduces an exciting new addition to the list of Caleb Landry Jones roles in the character of Douglas Munrow.

"You don't know what side they're fighting for..." This looks scary. A24 has unveiled the second trailer for Alex Garland's Civil War, his next new action thriller movie arriving in theaters this April. This trailer confirms - we really don't need this movie right now. This is the fourth film Garland has directed, following Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. The actual plot is still being kept a secret but it's obvious what is going on here - mainly that it's about a civil war in a near-future America. The excellent ensemble cast for Garland's Civil War film features Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, Jess Matney, plus Jesse Plemons. I really think this is a misguided, harmful movie that is glorifying the action that will happen in a civil war rather than being a movie trying to stop America from going this direction.

From current Oscar nominees to new seasons of acclaimed comedies, Paramount+ has it all this February!

The ever-growing platform will usher in the premieres of several new shows and movies this month, including the highly anticipated family animated film "The Tiger's Apprentice," which features an A-list voice cast including Brandon Soo Hoo, Henry Golding, Sandra Oh, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu, and Bowen Yang. Plus, tune in to new season premieres of "Halo," "Ghosts," "Young Sheldon," and more.

Excited for March's Academy Awards? Paramount+ will add the current Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay nominee "Past Lives" to help you catch up on your watch list. And check out plenty of previous Oscar nominees and winners, including "12 Years a Slave," "Chicago," and "Roman Holiday."

Ready to watch? Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Paramount+ in February, as well as the full list for all...

Greta Lee stars in the A24 drama “Past Lives,” playing a writer who reconnects with her long-lost childhood sweetheart (Teo Yoo). The supporting cast includes John Magaro and Jojo T. Gibbs. The movie is New York playwright Celine Song‘s directorial debut. It received two Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Here is how you can see “Past Lives.”

Is “Past Lives” available online?

Yes, “Past Lives” is available for digital rental and purchase at all the major online providers, including Apple TV, YouTube, Prime Video, and Google Play. It will eventually stream on Max. Fans can purchase a physical copy on DVD.

Is “Past Lives” still in theaters?

No. After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023, “Past Lives” opened in limited release on June 2. It grossed $10.9 million domestically and $11.7 million internationally.

Will “Past Lives” win an Oscar?

“Past Lives” got a strong awards-season start when it won Best Feature at the Gotham Awards.

Praise the bladder gods! Alex Garland’s Civil War will be shorter than previously rumored. As it turns out, IMDb posted an incorrect runtime for the upcoming (and all too timely) film. So, that rumor about Garland’s Civil War being 3 hours and 15 minutes long? False. The correct runtime is 109 minutes, A24 confirms. If you still have the receipt for the adult diapers you bought in anticipation of the film, now’s your chance to get your money back.

Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, Jess Matney, and Jesse Plemons star as primary cast members in Garland’s latest epic, Civil War, about a nation divided and collapsing in on itself. Today, A24 debuted a Civil War trailer that hits a little too close to home when the United States feels about reaching its boiling point.

In A24’s Civil War,...

Briarcliff Entertainment to release writer-director Luc Besson‘s Dogman in theaters March 15, 2024 and expands on March 22, 2024. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, and Christopher Denham.

In DogMan, having just been arrested, Douglas opens his heart to tell the moving story of his life. As a survivor of childhood trauma, with a violent father who forces him to live in the family kennel, he develops a bond with dogs that defies understanding. Out of this hell, he grows to discover love, theatre, and cabaret, but also the injustice and disillusionment of the human world. In a life that’s been broken a thousand times, only the love of his dogs can bring salvation.

Virginie Besson-Silla and Steve Rabineau serve as producers.

Renowned French director Luc Besson, director of Léon and The Fifth Element is releasing a new thriller next year. Briarcliff Entertainment will release Luc Besson’s thriller DogMan in select theatres on March 15, 2024, and will expand on March 22, 2024. The film, written and directed by Besson, had its World Premiere at the Venice FIlm Festival and stars Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs and Christopher Denham.

The plot synopsis from Briarcliff Entertainment reads,

“In DogMan, having just been arrested, Douglas opens his heart to tell the moving story of his life. As a survivor of childhood trauma, with a violent father who forces him to live in the family kennel, he develops a bond with dogs that defies understanding. Out of this hell, he grows to discover love, theatre, and cabaret, but also the injustice and disillusionment of the human world. In a life that’s been broken a thousand times,...

"What kind of American are you?" Here we go! A24 has unveiled the first official trailer for Alex Garland's Civil War, his next highly anticipated action thriller movie arriving in theaters April 2024. This is the fourth film he has directed, following Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. The plot has been kept a secret for the entire production, with little details revealed now - mainly that it's about a civil war in a near-future America. But this is from the sci-fi master Alex Garland, so there must be more implications and ideas here than just - this is what modern civil war will look like. The excellent ensemble cast for Garland's Civil War film features Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, and Jess Matney. This looks much more harrowing and intense than expected, way more of an actual depiction of...

Alex Garland, the director of Ex Machina, Annihilation, Men, and Devs, is back with what could be his most intense film to date. Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonica T. Gibbs, Jess Matney, and Jesse Plemons star as primary cast members in Garland’s latest epic, Civil War, about a nation divided and collapsing in on itself. Today, A24 debuted a Civil War trailer that hits a little too close to home when the United States feels about reaching its boiling point.

In today’s Civil War trailer, 19 states have seceded from the United States, with factions forming in the West and Florida. Meanwhile, the President says the conflict will be dealt with swiftly, but are things already impossible to control? While some choose to engage with the catastrophe head-on, others prefer to pretend like it’s not happening right outside their door.