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Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Is it something in the air? At this year’s Venice Film Festival, the unofficial theme appears to be hit men. David Fincher’s “The Killer” is all about an icy methodical professional executioner. Woody Allen’s “Coup de Chance” turns on an act of murder-for-hire.

It was 22 years ago that Skip Hollandsworth wrote a Texas Monthly article about Gary Johnson, a school teacher who moonlights as a hit man who doesn’t kill people. Now if that doesn’t sound like the formula for a hit movie, you may understand why it has taken so long for Gary’s story to make it to the silver screen, so long in fact that its subject passed away before he could hit the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival where the film is having its World Premiere tonight. Nevertheless Glen Powell never forgot the story and has teamed with Richard Linklater to finally tell it, but it is only “loosely” based on the article. Certain details in the screenplay co-written by Linklater and Powell are made up, and those are the details that actually help make this a hilarious winner, as well as perhaps Linklater’s most commercial movie since School Of Rock. Its quirky true crime element also has a bit in common with Linklater’s Bernie which starred Jack Black. The director seems drawn to this kind of offbeat tale, with some level of truth to it.

On its surface, a comedy about a college professor who becomes a phony hitman for the police department to catch criminals hoping to whack a stubborn spouse or bothersome business associate might seem an odd fit for a European festival noted for heavy dramas and extended runtimes. It helps, of course, that Hit Man, which premieres at Venice Film Festival this evening, is directed by Richard Linklater, a noted master of independent filmmaking for more than 30 years, and that initial reactions to it have been universally effusive.

Richard Linklater’s Hit Man debuts out of competition in Venice this evening, and while the story follows a professional killer, the filmmaker told the press corps today, “I’m pretty sure movies invented hitmen, they aren’t real.”

In Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” truth proves stranger than fiction. Based on Skip Hollandsworth’s Texas Monthly piece of the same name from 2001, Linklater’s newest film follows Glen Powell as Gary Johnson, a man so good at pretending to be someone else he could convince clients he was a cold-blooded contract killer.

Police are 'extremely concerned' for a missing man who could be in Salford.

The 2024 presidential race already has its first candidate to drop out: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.

Mitchel Musso, best known for playing Oliver Oken in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, was arrested in Texas.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-nominee Freddy Rodriguez (Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Six Feet Under) is leading the cast of the Shudder horror film V/H/S/85 set to premiere at Fantastic Fest next month. He portrays Detective Wayne Johnson, a seasoned detective investigating a variety of gruesome murders while on the trail of an elusive serial killer.

Donald Trump says that he won’t participate in the first Republican debate, but seven of his rivals will be on the debate stage.

Fifty Shades star Jamie Dornan says he knew that “critics would despise” the film adaptations of the books.Dornan starred as Christian Gray opposite Dakota Johnson in the trilogy of films, based upon E. L.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jamie Dornan said on a recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he was fully aware film critics would ridicule the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movies before he accepted the role of the BDSM-loving businessman Christian Grey. Dornan starred opposite Dakota Johnson in the film trilogy, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide but averaged a paltry 15% Rotten Tomatoes score. “It wasn’t an instant yes by any means,” Dornan said about accepting the role.

The Wiz is heading back to Broadway in 2024, but first the musical will travel around the United States with nearly the full cast who will be seen in New York City!

SAG-AFTRA has given an interim agreement to another upcoming fall festival pic with theChristy Hall drama Daddio, starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The agreement will allow talent to promote the movie at the upcoming festivals including Toronto, where it has been confirmed as a Special Presentation pic.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson provided rare insight into his 11-year marriage with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, in a recently-published interview with Esquire.

Dwayne Johnson takes on the role of a retired NFL player in HBO series Ballers.Created by Stephen Levinson (Entourage), the sports comedy drama follows Spencer Strasmore (Johnson) as he navigates his new career as a financial manager for other NFL players following his retirement from the sport.Other cast members include Rob Corddry, John David Washington, Omar Miller, Troy Garity, London Brown and Jazmyn Simon.The show first premiered on HBO in 2015 and concluded after five seasons in October 2019.Johnson first announced Ballers was ending in August 2019 on Instagram, ahead of the season five premiere.While HBO never explicitly stated the reason behind its cancellation, the show’s ratings had dropped significantly in its later seasons. The season one finale achieved a viewership of 1.4million in the US, which had dropped to 0.6million by the season four finale.A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock)The declining interest was also reflected in the show’s critical reception.

A newcomer will be easing on down the road next year.

Some stars simply just aren’t like Us — and they are proving it during summer 2023.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer. ET has you covered for everything in between.Olivia Rodrigo leads this week's releases with «Bad Idea Right?,» the second single off her forthcoming sophomore album,. Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Kelsea Ballerini also join the list of new music, alongside V of BTS and Maroon 5.

Rene Rodriguez The spirit of Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” weighs heavily, both thematically and stylistically, on “Brother,” a drama about two brothers growing up in a low-income Toronto suburb that lacks the grace and eloquence of the 2016 Best Picture Oscar winner. But even if writer-director Clement Virgo, adapting David Chariandy’s 2017 novel, can’t achieve the sustained aura of ineffable melancholy he’s striving for, the film still hits some lovely notes of grace and poignance that rise above the script’s manipulative nature.

Catherine Zeta-Jones has unlocked a core fashion memory for Us while on vacation in Portofino, Italy.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly been offered a stint in the jungle on the newest series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… Get me Out of Here.The popular show, fronted by Ant and Dec, sees a host of celebrities and public figures venture into the Australian outback where they sleep under the stars and take part in an eclectic mix of gruesome challenges and stunts. Former Health Secretary - and one time colleague of Boris Johnson - infamously took part last year.

Shay Mitchell enjoyed a workout class at Hot Pilates in West Hollywood, California. Dwayne Johnson enjoyed a filet and sushi rolls at Mastro’s Steakhouse Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.

Thirteen Republican presidential candidates attended the Iowa GOP’s annual Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines Friday night.

A tight-knit community has been left reeling following a man's death - and the arrest of a woman on suspicion of his murder. The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at a house on Kensington Street, in Rochdale, following a police call-out at around 2.10pm on Friday (July 21).

returns with season 2 — this time on Starz — starting Friday, July 21.

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party suffered a double blow, losing two of out three by-elections as both Labour and the Liberal Democrats overturned big majorities.

Daniel Craig bid farewell to his stint as James Bond in 2019 after his performance in No Time To Die, and almost three years on - fans still have no confirmation as to who'll be next to join the world of espionage.

James Austin Johnson is known for his spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Bill Walton, Bob Dylan, Adam Driver and many, many more.Yet, this summer, he’s switching gears and striking out on his own.From July 21 through Sept. 10, Johnson is embarking on his 12-show ‘The Age of JAJ’ stand-up tour that will take him all over North America.“See you soon in…the wildfirin’ WEST COAST, the alternately booming and stagnating AMERICAN SOUTHEAST, and the crab-flavored EAST COAST,” the comic shared on Instagram.And if you want to see the freewheeling funnyman live, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.Tickets are available for all upcoming gigs and start as low as $37 before fees on Vivid Seats for select shows.Plus, on select dates, Johnson will be joined by fellow ‘SNL’er’ Andrew Dismukes for what he’s calling the “JAJMukes leg of the tour.”Want to catch the sketch actors/comics live on the road?Here’s everything you need to know and more about James Austin Johnson’s ‘The Age of JAJ’ summer 2023 tour.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The Last Of Us is a huge hit and it always has been. Now, according to new remarks from executive producer Craig Mazin, HBO’s TLOU will go for at least 3 Seasons. “It’s going to be more than one season.

Chanel Iman showed off her gorgeous growing belly amid her pregnancy while modeling swimwear for Cupshe at the brand's Miami Swim Week show.The 32-year-old model looked happy and glowing as she rocked a green bikini and mini sarong for one look. In another, she donned a beige colored one-piece with cutouts and a white floor-length sarong. Iman is currently expecting her third child.

Shawn Johnson and baby No. 3 made their red carpet debut at the ESPYs hours after she and husband Andrew East announced they were expecting their third child.

on Starz at 9 p.m.). Set in the ’70s, it follows earnest feminist college grad Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), who joins forces with boorish pornographic publisher Doug (Johnson), to create the first erotic magazine aimed at a female audience. “What Doug loves about Joyce is that he just sees dollar signs when she talks.

HBO’s The Last Of Us is gearing up for what could be a very successful awards season. This TV adaptation of Naughty Dog’s former Game Of The Year Award winner has been a huge hit and it’s really showing. TLOU could have a nice clean sweep in a wide range of categories.

Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, are preparing to add another baby to their family.

Congrats to the rookies!