Magnolia Pictures has released a brand new trailer for "Thelma." This film may not be on your radar just yet, but after watching this trailer, it probably should be. Serving as the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, the big hook here is that Oscar-nominee June Squibb is getting to lead a revenge thriller at the age of 94. More than that, it marks the first time that Squibb has been given a leading role in a movie in her long, storied career. Check the trailer out for yourself above.
The trailer is impossibly charming, even though there is an insidious plot at the center of it all. Squibb's character gets scammed out of a bunch of money and, with no options left, she sets out on a path of revenge. It's not unrealistically action-packed or anything like that, but it comes off as quite delightful. Squibb is paired with the late Richard Roundtree,...
The trailer is impossibly charming, even though there is an insidious plot at the center of it all. Squibb's character gets scammed out of a bunch of money and, with no options left, she sets out on a path of revenge. It's not unrealistically action-packed or anything like that, but it comes off as quite delightful. Squibb is paired with the late Richard Roundtree,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: At 94 years old, June Squibb may not be the most conventional of action heroes. But by gum, she’s the one we need. The Nebraska Oscar nominee is poised to save the summer with Thelma, the nonagenarian action comedy marking the first feature of writer-director Josh Margolin, which Magnolia Pictures has set for a wide release in North America on June 21.
Check out a new clip, teasing the film’s theatrical debut, above.
Marking the first lead film role of Squibb’s accomplished 70+ year career, Thelma is based on a real-life experience of Margolin’s grandmother, Thelma Post, and world premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance, where Magnolia landed rights in a competitive situation. In the film, the 93-year-old Thelma (Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, then setting out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
Check out a new clip, teasing the film’s theatrical debut, above.
Marking the first lead film role of Squibb’s accomplished 70+ year career, Thelma is based on a real-life experience of Margolin’s grandmother, Thelma Post, and world premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance, where Magnolia landed rights in a competitive situation. In the film, the 93-year-old Thelma (Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, then setting out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
- 3/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The story of 1940s fighter pilot Brendan Finucane, Aka ‘Spitfire Paddy’, is told with panache, even if it lays it on a bit thick
The unabashed wartime weepie is a lost art these days. So despite its occasional lack of subtlety, Dominic and Ian Higgins’s Raf biopic is a welcome throwback to matinee-style viewing, right down to sundered lovers canoodling in front of starlit canopies. It has an easy swing and self-assurance, thanks in no small part to a well-starched performance by Shane O’Regan as real-life pilot Brendan Finucane, Aka “Spitfire Paddy”.
One of the ranks of Irishmen, and Britons of Irish descent, who despite their homeland’s neutrality took up arms for Blighty during the second world war, Finucane still holds the record for being the Raf’s youngest ever wing commander, having been promoted to the position aged 21. Living up to his compatriots’ rep as the “most belligerent neutrals” around,...
The unabashed wartime weepie is a lost art these days. So despite its occasional lack of subtlety, Dominic and Ian Higgins’s Raf biopic is a welcome throwback to matinee-style viewing, right down to sundered lovers canoodling in front of starlit canopies. It has an easy swing and self-assurance, thanks in no small part to a well-starched performance by Shane O’Regan as real-life pilot Brendan Finucane, Aka “Spitfire Paddy”.
One of the ranks of Irishmen, and Britons of Irish descent, who despite their homeland’s neutrality took up arms for Blighty during the second world war, Finucane still holds the record for being the Raf’s youngest ever wing commander, having been promoted to the position aged 21. Living up to his compatriots’ rep as the “most belligerent neutrals” around,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
"This is what I want to do. I want to fly." 101 Films & Trinity Creative have revealed an official trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire - a WWII thriller about the true story of a famed fighter pilot. It's co-directed by brothers Dominic & Ian Higgins, and will be heading direct-to-vod / DVD soon. The Shamrock Spitfire is based on the inspiring true story of Irish World War II hero Brendan "Paddy "Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Raf, and one of its most celebrated fighter pilots. The film chronicles the true story of Finucane, who was killed when a bullet from ground fire pierced the radiator of his Spitfire flying a mission over France. His leadership of the 452 Australian Squadron became the stuff of legend. Starring Shane O'Regan, Chris Kaye, Emily Outred, Eoin Lynch, Bethany Billly, Carl Wharton, Sophia Eleni, and Rafe Bird. This looks bloody awful!
- 2/15/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: 101 Films International has struck a slew of deals for The Shamrock Spitfire, the movie about the youngest wing commander in the history of the Raf.
With EFM approaching, the pic has sold to Australia and New Zealand’s Rialto, Japan’s Aya Pro, South Korea’s Scene & Sound, Scandinavia and Iceland’s Smile, and 101 Films in the UK and North America.
Coming from Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, Shamrock Spitfire, which made the official selection at the Cannes World Film Festival 2023 and will launch at the Berlinale, tells the story of World War II Raf fighter Brendan “Paddy” Finucane.
“Ahead of our official launch of this special movie at Berlinale it is gratifying to see a number of early sales with many more anticipated,” said 101 VP of International Sales Eoghan Burke.
Finucane was the youngest wing commander in the history of the Raf and one of the...
With EFM approaching, the pic has sold to Australia and New Zealand’s Rialto, Japan’s Aya Pro, South Korea’s Scene & Sound, Scandinavia and Iceland’s Smile, and 101 Films in the UK and North America.
Coming from Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, Shamrock Spitfire, which made the official selection at the Cannes World Film Festival 2023 and will launch at the Berlinale, tells the story of World War II Raf fighter Brendan “Paddy” Finucane.
“Ahead of our official launch of this special movie at Berlinale it is gratifying to see a number of early sales with many more anticipated,” said 101 VP of International Sales Eoghan Burke.
Finucane was the youngest wing commander in the history of the Raf and one of the...
- 2/8/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Shamrock Spitfire brings the incredible true story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane to life. More on the project here.
The Shamrock Spitfire is directed by Ian and Dominic Higgins, brothers who previously collaborated on films such as The 13th Day and 7 Days.
The Higgins brothers are directing, writing, producing, editing and in charge of cinematography for The Shamrock Spitfire. Now that’s what we call artistic control!
Take a look at the trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire.
The film stars Shane O’Regan as Finucane and he’s joined by Chris Kaye, Bethany Billy, Eoin Lynch, Emily Outred and Carl Wharton.
Here’s a full synopsis for the film, taken from Pixel Revolution Films’ website:
The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. Irishman Brendan Finucane, with his dreams of being a flyer, is one of the...
The Shamrock Spitfire is directed by Ian and Dominic Higgins, brothers who previously collaborated on films such as The 13th Day and 7 Days.
The Higgins brothers are directing, writing, producing, editing and in charge of cinematography for The Shamrock Spitfire. Now that’s what we call artistic control!
Take a look at the trailer for The Shamrock Spitfire.
The film stars Shane O’Regan as Finucane and he’s joined by Chris Kaye, Bethany Billy, Eoin Lynch, Emily Outred and Carl Wharton.
Here’s a full synopsis for the film, taken from Pixel Revolution Films’ website:
The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. Irishman Brendan Finucane, with his dreams of being a flyer, is one of the...
- 2/7/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Magnolia Pictures has landed the North American rights to June Squibb comedy Thelma, which premiered out of the Sundance Film Festival. A wide theatrical release is planned.
Josh Margolin directed the feature that follows a 93-year-old grandmother (Squibb) who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (the late Richard Roundtree, in one of his final roles) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.
Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.
Reads THR‘s review of the film, “Thelma is sweet and poignant, sentimental without getting sappy. Just the fact that it gives Squibb the first leading screen role of her seven-decade career makes it a satisfying watch.”
Zoë Worth and Chris Kaye of Bandwagon produced the film, alongside Nicholas Weinstock of Invention Studios,...
Josh Margolin directed the feature that follows a 93-year-old grandmother (Squibb) who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (the late Richard Roundtree, in one of his final roles) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.
Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.
Reads THR‘s review of the film, “Thelma is sweet and poignant, sentimental without getting sappy. Just the fact that it gives Squibb the first leading screen role of her seven-decade career makes it a satisfying watch.”
Zoë Worth and Chris Kaye of Bandwagon produced the film, alongside Nicholas Weinstock of Invention Studios,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to Sundance action comedy Thelma, which stars June Squibb as a grandmother who sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.
‘Thelma’: Sundance Review
Josh Margolin’s film debuted in Premieres on the opening day in Park City and immediately sparked interest from buyers. Magnolia prevailed in what it called a competitive situation with multiple offers.
Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell round out the key cast on Thelma, which playfully imbues the film with a Mission: Impossible vibe as the titular nonagenarian falls for a...
‘Thelma’: Sundance Review
Josh Margolin’s film debuted in Premieres on the opening day in Park City and immediately sparked interest from buyers. Magnolia prevailed in what it called a competitive situation with multiple offers.
Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell round out the key cast on Thelma, which playfully imbues the film with a Mission: Impossible vibe as the titular nonagenarian falls for a...
- 1/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
Following its breakout as one of the more highly discussed titles of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, nonagenarian action comedy Thelma, starring Oscar nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) in her first leading role, has been snapped up for North American distribution by Magnolia Pictures.
The deal came together following a competitive situation with multiple offers. Pic is slated for a wide theatrical release at a date still to be announced.
Marking the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, who directed from his own script, Thelma stars Squibb as a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger). In the aftermath, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. The film features the final performance of Shaft icon Roundtree and co-stars Parker Posey, Clark Gregg,...
The deal came together following a competitive situation with multiple offers. Pic is slated for a wide theatrical release at a date still to be announced.
Marking the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, who directed from his own script, Thelma stars Squibb as a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger). In the aftermath, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. The film features the final performance of Shaft icon Roundtree and co-stars Parker Posey, Clark Gregg,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
U.K. sales firm 101 Films Intl. has secured worldwide distribution rights to feature film “The Shamrock Spitfire” from filmmakers Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, founders of Pixel Revolution Films.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Irish World War II hero Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its most celebrated fighter aces. The film chronicles the true story of Finucane, who was killed when a bullet from ground fire pierced the radiator of his Spitfire during a mission over France.
Eoghan Burke, VP of international sales at 101 Films Intl., said: “As well as being an adventure film with incredible special effects, this is a poignantly told story of true heroism delivered by a very young man who fought hard and ultimately paid the final price for the greater good. We are...
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Irish World War II hero Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its most celebrated fighter aces. The film chronicles the true story of Finucane, who was killed when a bullet from ground fire pierced the radiator of his Spitfire during a mission over France.
Eoghan Burke, VP of international sales at 101 Films Intl., said: “As well as being an adventure film with incredible special effects, this is a poignantly told story of true heroism delivered by a very young man who fought hard and ultimately paid the final price for the greater good. We are...
- 11/3/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert, Chris Kaye, Bryn Hodgen, Nicholas Chambers, Susan Lee Burton, Neil Summerville, Richard Summers-Calvert, Rudy Barrow, Eve Kathryn Oliver | Written and Directed by Andrew Gilbert
[Note: With the film finally coming to DVD, here’s a reposting of our review of the sci-fi film Edge of Extinction]
Filmed in a suitably grim and grey aesthetic, Edge of Extinction is set 15 years after a global apocalypse, with mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in the desolate British countryside, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more savage than any of them could have imagined.
Edge of Extinction has had quite the journey to the screen, with a 3 year journey from start to finish for writer/director Andrew Gilbert,...
[Note: With the film finally coming to DVD, here’s a reposting of our review of the sci-fi film Edge of Extinction]
Filmed in a suitably grim and grey aesthetic, Edge of Extinction is set 15 years after a global apocalypse, with mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in the desolate British countryside, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more savage than any of them could have imagined.
Edge of Extinction has had quite the journey to the screen, with a 3 year journey from start to finish for writer/director Andrew Gilbert,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert, Chris Kaye, Bryn Hodgen, Nicholas Chambers, Susan Lee Burton, Neil Summerville, Richard Summers-Calvert, Rudy Barrow, Eve Kathryn Oliver | Written and Directed by Andrew Gilbert
Filmed in a suitably grim and grey aesthetic, Edge of Extinction is set 15 years after a global apocalypse, with mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in the desolate British countryside, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more savage than any of them could have imagined.
Edge of Extinction has had quite the journey to the screen, with a 3 year journey from start to finish for writer/director Andrew Gilbert, and...
Filmed in a suitably grim and grey aesthetic, Edge of Extinction is set 15 years after a global apocalypse, with mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in the desolate British countryside, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more savage than any of them could have imagined.
Edge of Extinction has had quite the journey to the screen, with a 3 year journey from start to finish for writer/director Andrew Gilbert, and...
- 5/22/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Some well-crafted action scenes are thwarted by a stilted script in Andrew Gilbert’s plodding post-apocalyptic thriller
This post-apocalyptic survivalist thriller, set in rural Britain, is both violent and depressing, with some iffy line-readings, weird script moments and untied plot strands. It isn’t badly shot by any means, with one or two effective action scenes and interesting use of remote locations, but it takes two ploddingly long hours to tell a cumbersomely inflated and often dull story, which even at the finish line has to be wound up pretty arbitrarily.
We are in a lawless, chaotic land where food, water and shelter are grimly scarce. A lone individual (Luke Hobson), haunted by his tragic past, makes common cause with a young woman (Georgie Smibert) and a desperate, angry man (Chris Kaye) to win out against a terrifying band of marauding cannibals and rapists, led by a brutal figure known...
This post-apocalyptic survivalist thriller, set in rural Britain, is both violent and depressing, with some iffy line-readings, weird script moments and untied plot strands. It isn’t badly shot by any means, with one or two effective action scenes and interesting use of remote locations, but it takes two ploddingly long hours to tell a cumbersomely inflated and often dull story, which even at the finish line has to be wound up pretty arbitrarily.
We are in a lawless, chaotic land where food, water and shelter are grimly scarce. A lone individual (Luke Hobson), haunted by his tragic past, makes common cause with a young woman (Georgie Smibert) and a desperate, angry man (Chris Kaye) to win out against a terrifying band of marauding cannibals and rapists, led by a brutal figure known...
- 5/20/2020
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The allure of the post-apocalyptic world is one that cinema revisits frequently and Andrew Gilbert’s Edge of Extinction dives into this valiantly.
But despite its best efforts it falls short with a number of mis-steps.
This is a Britain but not quite as we know it, undoubtedly and you would believe is post-Brexit, set 15 years after World War III triggered by a nuclear attack on Turkey.
We see some signs of promise or perhaps at least what could be as the film opens to a lone man simply credited as “The Boy” (Luke Hobson) out in the middle of nowhere against a distinctive score that perfectly sets a tone of despair.
Director and writer, Andrew Gilbert, borrows from what has come before and is very reminiscent of 28 Days Later and captures a smidgen of the feeling at the beginning but this is where comparisons stop.
As the plot...
But despite its best efforts it falls short with a number of mis-steps.
This is a Britain but not quite as we know it, undoubtedly and you would believe is post-Brexit, set 15 years after World War III triggered by a nuclear attack on Turkey.
We see some signs of promise or perhaps at least what could be as the film opens to a lone man simply credited as “The Boy” (Luke Hobson) out in the middle of nowhere against a distinctive score that perfectly sets a tone of despair.
Director and writer, Andrew Gilbert, borrows from what has come before and is very reminiscent of 28 Days Later and captures a smidgen of the feeling at the beginning but this is where comparisons stop.
As the plot...
- 5/19/2020
- by Thomas Alexander
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Hundy Gilbert Media and Lightbulb Film Distribution are delighted to share the official poster and trailer for upcoming British feature, Edge of Extinction. The post-apocalyptic thriller is set fifteen years in the future, and stars Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert and Chris Kaye. The film will be released across all major On Demand and Download platforms …
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- 5/5/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
"They will hit you with everything they've got." Hundy Gilbert Media has debuted an official trailer for an indie post-apocalyptic survival thriller titled Edge of Extinction, from writer / director Andrew Gilbert. The film is set 15 years after a nuclear World War III, when civilization is gone and humanity barely hangs on. "One boy clings onto life in the desolate countryside of southern Britain, where staying away from other humans has been key to his survival." But one day his isolation comes to an end when he crosses paths with a woman, and also the cannibals of post-apocalyptic survival. Starring Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert, Chris Kaye, Bryn Hodgen, Nicholas Chambers, & Susan Lee Burton. Such a been there, done that concept with films like The Road. And all the horror films as well. This doesn't seem to offer anything new. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Andrew Gilbert's Edge of Extinction, direct...
- 4/30/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Hundy Gilbert Media and Lightbulb Film Distribution have launched a new trailer for the post-apocalyptic thriller ‘Edge of Extinction’.
15 years after a global apocalypse, mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in his bunker, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more brutal and savage than any of them could have imagined.
Directed by Andrew Gilbert, the film stars Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert and Chris Kaye.
Also in trailers – New trailer lands for action-thriller ‘The Takedown’
The film will be released across all major On Demand and Download platforms from May 18, with a DVD released later in the year.
15 years after a global apocalypse, mankind is on the verge of extinction. Civilisation no longer exists, food is scarce and most eke out a living by stealing and killing. One man clings onto life in his bunker, where staying away from others has been key to his survival. But this self-imposed isolation comes to an abrupt end when he crosses paths with another group of survivors and faces an enemy far more brutal and savage than any of them could have imagined.
Directed by Andrew Gilbert, the film stars Luke Hobson, Georgie Smibert and Chris Kaye.
Also in trailers – New trailer lands for action-thriller ‘The Takedown’
The film will be released across all major On Demand and Download platforms from May 18, with a DVD released later in the year.
- 4/30/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stars: Becca Hirani, Tara MacGowran, Rita Siddiqui, Tiffany-Ellen Robinson, Georgia Wood, Jitendra Rai, Charlene Durrant, Chris Kaye, Heronimo Sehmi, Claudine-Helene Aumord, Victor Toth, Mika Hockman | Written by Dan Allen, Scott Jeffrey | Directed by Dan Allen
Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells the story of Tina (Tiffany-Ellen Robinson), a young woman left to care for her mentally challenged brother Max (Victor Toth) and pay the mortgage on the house her deceased mother left her. Finding out the antique store she works at is closing, leaving her jobless, Tina’s boyfriend Luke (Chris Kaye) convinces her that they should rob the antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realise is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from it’s master he will do anything to get it back. Leaving Tina and Luke to try and save the day,...
Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells the story of Tina (Tiffany-Ellen Robinson), a young woman left to care for her mentally challenged brother Max (Victor Toth) and pay the mortgage on the house her deceased mother left her. Finding out the antique store she works at is closing, leaving her jobless, Tina’s boyfriend Luke (Chris Kaye) convinces her that they should rob the antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realise is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from it’s master he will do anything to get it back. Leaving Tina and Luke to try and save the day,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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