Ruben Ostlund’s next movie is titled “The Entertainment System Is Down.” It’ll concern itself with a long-haul flight where the passengers suddenly lose access to the TV and film options they could otherwise watch. Chaos, and madness, ensues.
Australian airline Qantas offered a little preview of that descent into the aeronautical abyss. According to a riveting Reddit thread (and confirmed by USA Today), a nine-and-a-half hour Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo in early October had a problem with its entertainment system whereby every single seatback screen had to show the same movie. Based on requests made by several passengers, the movie selected for the entire flight to watch in unison was “Daddio,” Christy Hall’s R-rated taxicab drama starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The film is sexually explicit and features profanity as well as graphic nudity. Exactly what’s usually shown to an entire flight’s passenger manifest,...
Australian airline Qantas offered a little preview of that descent into the aeronautical abyss. According to a riveting Reddit thread (and confirmed by USA Today), a nine-and-a-half hour Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo in early October had a problem with its entertainment system whereby every single seatback screen had to show the same movie. Based on requests made by several passengers, the movie selected for the entire flight to watch in unison was “Daddio,” Christy Hall’s R-rated taxicab drama starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The film is sexually explicit and features profanity as well as graphic nudity. Exactly what’s usually shown to an entire flight’s passenger manifest,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Hollywood drama tends to get a little spicy at times, and when things go south, it often shows how hard it is to go about writing, filming, directing, and acting in a movie. This is what the Fifty Shades of Grey controversies conveyed to movie lovers all over the world.
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey | Credits: Focus Features/Universal Pictures
Issues stemmed from the initial release itself, with the controversies revolving around the book’s writer and Sam Taylor-Johnson, who directed the first film and dipped right after. Fans also had issues with how things were portrayed on screen, and the casting, and then there was also a rumored feud between both lead actors, which they debunked.
The recent Qantas incident is a reminder of the issue fans had with Fifty Shades of Grey
While traveling, people generally expect to be treated with great hospitality,...
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey | Credits: Focus Features/Universal Pictures
Issues stemmed from the initial release itself, with the controversies revolving around the book’s writer and Sam Taylor-Johnson, who directed the first film and dipped right after. Fans also had issues with how things were portrayed on screen, and the casting, and then there was also a rumored feud between both lead actors, which they debunked.
The recent Qantas incident is a reminder of the issue fans had with Fifty Shades of Grey
While traveling, people generally expect to be treated with great hospitality,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Passengers on a recent Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Tokyo experienced an uncomfortable surprise when technical issues forced an R-rated movie to play across all screens instead of individual movie selections. The movie, “Daddio,” contained explicit sexual content including nudity that families with children found inappropriate. Many passengers openly expressed shock at the film’s graphic scenes.
The flight occurred on Saturday when technical problems caused crew members to be unable to offer different movie options to each passenger. According to Qantas, “Daddio” was simply the movie that automatically played on all screens. However, the film includes multiple scenes showing sex and nudity between the main characters. Passengers described feeling uncomfortable and hearing “audible gasps across the plane” during these scenes.
After realizing the error, Qantas flight attendants worked quickly to change the movie. They switched to more family-friendly selections like “Inside Out 2” and a nature documentary about New Zealand.
The flight occurred on Saturday when technical problems caused crew members to be unable to offer different movie options to each passenger. According to Qantas, “Daddio” was simply the movie that automatically played on all screens. However, the film includes multiple scenes showing sex and nudity between the main characters. Passengers described feeling uncomfortable and hearing “audible gasps across the plane” during these scenes.
After realizing the error, Qantas flight attendants worked quickly to change the movie. They switched to more family-friendly selections like “Inside Out 2” and a nature documentary about New Zealand.
- 10/8/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Passengers on a flight from Sydney to Tokyo were subjected to an unexpected screening of Daddio, which contains “sexual material and brief graphic nudity.” Qantas has apologised for the incident.
On an otherwise routine flight from Sydney to Tokyo, a technical problem with the plane meant that passengers couldn’t choose their own entertainment from the screens in front of them. Rather than make their customers sit through the journey in silence, the Qantas Airlines plane’s crew decided to put on a film that everyone could watch at the same time.
Unfortunately, the film they chose was the sexually explicit, R-rated indie drama, Daddio.
The film was later described on social media by one passenger as “40 minutes of penis and boobs.”
Another expressed their sympathy for the “poor kids and their parents” who were subjected to the movie; “you should’ve heard the audible gasps across the plane,” they added.
On an otherwise routine flight from Sydney to Tokyo, a technical problem with the plane meant that passengers couldn’t choose their own entertainment from the screens in front of them. Rather than make their customers sit through the journey in silence, the Qantas Airlines plane’s crew decided to put on a film that everyone could watch at the same time.
Unfortunately, the film they chose was the sexually explicit, R-rated indie drama, Daddio.
The film was later described on social media by one passenger as “40 minutes of penis and boobs.”
Another expressed their sympathy for the “poor kids and their parents” who were subjected to the movie; “you should’ve heard the audible gasps across the plane,” they added.
- 10/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Months after its release, Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn‘s Daddio recently had a captive audience.
Qantas Airways apologized to passengers on a recent flight from Sydney to Japan after playing the R-rated Christy Hall drama, which one traveler described as “40 minutes of penis and boobs.”
“The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight and we sincerely apologise to customers for this experience,” a Qantas spokesperson told The Guardian. “All screens were changed to a family-friendly movie for the rest of the flight, which is our standard practice for the rare cases where individual movie selection isn’t possible. We are reviewing how the movie was selected.”
One disgruntled passenger noted on social media that they had no ability to turn off the movie as the screen appeared locked until staff switched to another movie.
“These poor kids and their parents because you should’ve heard...
Qantas Airways apologized to passengers on a recent flight from Sydney to Japan after playing the R-rated Christy Hall drama, which one traveler described as “40 minutes of penis and boobs.”
“The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight and we sincerely apologise to customers for this experience,” a Qantas spokesperson told The Guardian. “All screens were changed to a family-friendly movie for the rest of the flight, which is our standard practice for the rare cases where individual movie selection isn’t possible. We are reviewing how the movie was selected.”
One disgruntled passenger noted on social media that they had no ability to turn off the movie as the screen appeared locked until staff switched to another movie.
“These poor kids and their parents because you should’ve heard...
- 10/8/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Being under the spotlight in public or living as a Hollywood celebrity is never easy, especially based on what Sean Penn had to deal with during his relationship with Madonna and after getting a divorce. Much like who Madonna is to the music industry, Penn has also achieved great levels of success in Hollywood.
Sean Penn in a still from The Tree of Life | Credits: Cottonwood Pictures
Penn, who is 64 years old has been awarded Oscars for his work on the silver screen. Overall, he’s achieved pretty much everything one could imagine achieving as an aspiring actor. But things weren’t the greatest at home while he was married to the musical diva.
Sean Penn dealt with a rumor claiming he struck Madonna with a baseball bat
Not all relationships are beds of roses, not many marriages last either because things frizzle out or simply because things get rocky.
Sean Penn in a still from The Tree of Life | Credits: Cottonwood Pictures
Penn, who is 64 years old has been awarded Oscars for his work on the silver screen. Overall, he’s achieved pretty much everything one could imagine achieving as an aspiring actor. But things weren’t the greatest at home while he was married to the musical diva.
Sean Penn dealt with a rumor claiming he struck Madonna with a baseball bat
Not all relationships are beds of roses, not many marriages last either because things frizzle out or simply because things get rocky.
- 10/7/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Oopsies! Qantas Airlines has been forced to apologize after subjecting an entire plane full of people to the Dakota Johnson/Sean Penn two-hander film Daddio. It's charming to imagine the apology was prompted by the quality of the movie, which The A.V. Club gave a C grade. But no, passengers on the flight from Sydney,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Amid major movie market upheavals, Leone Film Group is still the main Italian distributor of top-notch English-language indie film fare, spanning all genres with titles from directors such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
But while in the past Leone Film Group relied on output deals with U.S. indies, such as Lionsgate and Spielberg’s Amblin, these days “we supply ourselves from whomever has worthy product,” says its head of acquisitions Francesco Polimanti. That includes titles such as recent hit “Civil War,” with Kirsten Dunst, “John Wick 4” with Keanu Reeves as the iconic assassin and the upcoming “Dumb Money.”
Polimanti went on a buying spree in May at Cannes, where he picked up a trio from Black Bear, including Guy Ritchie’s next film, “Wife and Dog,” set in the world of British aristocracy. It marks the fifth Ritchie-directed movie that will go out in Italy through Leone.
But while in the past Leone Film Group relied on output deals with U.S. indies, such as Lionsgate and Spielberg’s Amblin, these days “we supply ourselves from whomever has worthy product,” says its head of acquisitions Francesco Polimanti. That includes titles such as recent hit “Civil War,” with Kirsten Dunst, “John Wick 4” with Keanu Reeves as the iconic assassin and the upcoming “Dumb Money.”
Polimanti went on a buying spree in May at Cannes, where he picked up a trio from Black Bear, including Guy Ritchie’s next film, “Wife and Dog,” set in the world of British aristocracy. It marks the fifth Ritchie-directed movie that will go out in Italy through Leone.
- 8/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Dakota Johnson and “Hit Man” breakout Adria Arjona will star in a new comedy about navigating an open marriage called “Splitsville” for both Neon and Topic Studios.
“Splitsville” is being directed and written by Michael Covino and also stars both Covino and his writing partner Kyle Marvin, who are reuniting after working together on “The Climb” from 2019.
The film stars Marvin as Carey, who is asked for a divorce by his wife Ashley (Arjona). When Carey seeks advice from his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino), he discovers the secret to their happiness is an open marriage. But when Carey tries it for himself with Ashley and winds up crossing the line, it throws all of their relationships into chaos.
Neon will be distributing “Splitsville” in the U.S. with a release in 2025 and production kicking off this fall. But the distributor through its sales arm is also launching international...
“Splitsville” is being directed and written by Michael Covino and also stars both Covino and his writing partner Kyle Marvin, who are reuniting after working together on “The Climb” from 2019.
The film stars Marvin as Carey, who is asked for a divorce by his wife Ashley (Arjona). When Carey seeks advice from his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino), he discovers the secret to their happiness is an open marriage. But when Carey tries it for himself with Ashley and winds up crossing the line, it throws all of their relationships into chaos.
Neon will be distributing “Splitsville” in the U.S. with a release in 2025 and production kicking off this fall. But the distributor through its sales arm is also launching international...
- 8/22/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams and Sebastian Stan have joined the roster of Hollywood stars set to attend the 50th edition of France’s Deauville American Film Festival.
The festival announced Thursday that it would fete Portman and Williams with its Deauville Talent Award at the upcoming edition (running from September 6 to 15) in the presence of the stars.
Stan is also set to attend receive its Nouvel Hollywood award in the wake of recent performances in The Apprentice and A Different Man, which will screen at the festival as part of its Premieres line-up.
He joins Daisy Ridley, whose presence in Deauville for same award was announced last week. Previous recipients of the award feting rising Hollywood talents include Robert Pattinson, Ryan Gosling and Emilia Clarke.
In other additions to the program, Deauville also revealed that it would be welcoming back Cannes 2024 Palme d’Or winner Sean Baker, who has a long history with the festival.
The festival announced Thursday that it would fete Portman and Williams with its Deauville Talent Award at the upcoming edition (running from September 6 to 15) in the presence of the stars.
Stan is also set to attend receive its Nouvel Hollywood award in the wake of recent performances in The Apprentice and A Different Man, which will screen at the festival as part of its Premieres line-up.
He joins Daisy Ridley, whose presence in Deauville for same award was announced last week. Previous recipients of the award feting rising Hollywood talents include Robert Pattinson, Ryan Gosling and Emilia Clarke.
In other additions to the program, Deauville also revealed that it would be welcoming back Cannes 2024 Palme d’Or winner Sean Baker, who has a long history with the festival.
- 8/22/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
As the first hire for the It Ends With Us film adaption, screenwriter-producer Christy Hall knew she had a long road ahead of her.
After she was asked to pen the script by director Justin Baldoni, who developed the movie via his Wayfarer Studios shingle, and author Colleen Hoover, whose 2016 best-seller inspired the adaptation, Hall jumped right into immersing herself in the book and its beloved story.
“I like to do that first, just fall in love with every word, fall in love with every moment, fall in love with every line,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. And that’s kind of my marinating piece of it.”
Christy Hall
From there, she started creating the screenplay, aiming to stick to the “core story as much as possible,” while also being “extremely strategic and systematic” about what stays in from the book and what doesn’t. In addition, she wanted to make Hoover proud as well.
After she was asked to pen the script by director Justin Baldoni, who developed the movie via his Wayfarer Studios shingle, and author Colleen Hoover, whose 2016 best-seller inspired the adaptation, Hall jumped right into immersing herself in the book and its beloved story.
“I like to do that first, just fall in love with every word, fall in love with every moment, fall in love with every line,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. And that’s kind of my marinating piece of it.”
Christy Hall
From there, she started creating the screenplay, aiming to stick to the “core story as much as possible,” while also being “extremely strategic and systematic” about what stays in from the book and what doesn’t. In addition, she wanted to make Hoover proud as well.
- 8/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filmland Film Festival is returning to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts from Aug. 14 through 18, hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society. Colman Domingo with be honored with the inaugural Southern Storytellers award at the festival.
Domingo is receiving the honor in recognition of his performance in A24’s “Sing Sing,” in which he stars as Divine G, a man wrongfully imprisoned who finds purpose by acting in a theater group with other incarcerated men. The actor, who also served as executive producer on the film, will join co-writer and producer Bentley, producer Walton and moderator Nichols in a post-screening conversation.
Variety‘s chief film critic Peter Debruge will host the Southern Storytellers panel, presented by Variety, featuring speakers Domingo, Jeff Nichols (“The Bikeriders”), Craig Brewer, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes (“My Dead Friend Zoe”), Michael Schwartz, Christy Hall, Clint Bentley and Monique Walton.
Additionally, Hart Denton and actor and executive producer Dylan Sprouse will present their film,...
Domingo is receiving the honor in recognition of his performance in A24’s “Sing Sing,” in which he stars as Divine G, a man wrongfully imprisoned who finds purpose by acting in a theater group with other incarcerated men. The actor, who also served as executive producer on the film, will join co-writer and producer Bentley, producer Walton and moderator Nichols in a post-screening conversation.
Variety‘s chief film critic Peter Debruge will host the Southern Storytellers panel, presented by Variety, featuring speakers Domingo, Jeff Nichols (“The Bikeriders”), Craig Brewer, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes (“My Dead Friend Zoe”), Michael Schwartz, Christy Hall, Clint Bentley and Monique Walton.
Additionally, Hart Denton and actor and executive producer Dylan Sprouse will present their film,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Justin Baldoni originally had one writer in mind to adapt “It Ends With Us” when his Wayfarer Studios optioned the novel in 2019: its author, Colleen Hoover.
“I said, ‘If anybody should write this, it should be you. This is a story that you made in honor of your mom,’” the filmmaker told TheWrap. “She thought about it for a while, and then she decided that she was too close to it.”
Hoover’s own mother was a victim of domestic violence, an experience Hoover has said inspired her to write the novel in 2016. The now-bestselling author said that this was the hardest book she has ever written, and one that she wanted to scrap and rewrite several times because she, too, fell in love with the character that was inevitably the abuser.
Writing in the author’s note of the nove, Hoover says that her goal with “It Ends With Us...
“I said, ‘If anybody should write this, it should be you. This is a story that you made in honor of your mom,’” the filmmaker told TheWrap. “She thought about it for a while, and then she decided that she was too close to it.”
Hoover’s own mother was a victim of domestic violence, an experience Hoover has said inspired her to write the novel in 2016. The now-bestselling author said that this was the hardest book she has ever written, and one that she wanted to scrap and rewrite several times because she, too, fell in love with the character that was inevitably the abuser.
Writing in the author’s note of the nove, Hoover says that her goal with “It Ends With Us...
- 8/9/2024
- by Tess Patton
- The Wrap
The first feature-length film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, It Ends with Us, debuted this weekend. The film, adapted to screen by Christy Hall, who also wrote and directed her first feature in this year’s Daddio, follows Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who overcomes a traumatic childhood to start a new life in Boston where she can accomplish her lifelong dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance encounter with a dashing neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni), sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall in love, Lily begins to uncover the dark side of Ryle that reminds her of her abusive upbringing. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle comes to a boiling point. Lily soon realizes she must learn to rely on herself to make the best choice for her future.
Here, Hall talks to Deadline about adapting the well-beloved novel,...
Here, Hall talks to Deadline about adapting the well-beloved novel,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
Deauville American Film Festival has unveiled the 14 US features for its 50th anniversary edition running September 6-15 in the Normandy seaside town.
They include Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s 2024 Sundance prize-winner In The Summers, Cannes-premiering titles including Roberto Minervini’s The Damned and Tyler Taormina’s Christmas Eve At Miller’s Point, and Christy Hall’s taxi drama Daddio.
Eight of the films are debut features, among them David Fortune’s Color Book which world-premiered at Tribeca and Brandt Andersen’s The Strangers’ Case which made its debut at Berlin.
Benoit Magimel heads up this year’s Deauville jury alongside Ludivine Sagnier,...
They include Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s 2024 Sundance prize-winner In The Summers, Cannes-premiering titles including Roberto Minervini’s The Damned and Tyler Taormina’s Christmas Eve At Miller’s Point, and Christy Hall’s taxi drama Daddio.
Eight of the films are debut features, among them David Fortune’s Color Book which world-premiered at Tribeca and Brandt Andersen’s The Strangers’ Case which made its debut at Berlin.
Benoit Magimel heads up this year’s Deauville jury alongside Ludivine Sagnier,...
- 8/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
Dakota Johnson’s venture into the superhero genre with Madame Web might have been forgetful, but the actress returned to the big screen with a small-scale new indie project. Johnson starred in the independent drama film, Daddio, alongside Sean Penn.
Dakota Johnson returned to her indie roots after Madame Web (Credit: Sony Pictures).
The project is notable for using one technology inspired by The Mandalorian. The revolutionary tech not only allowed production to film some dynamic scenes with ease, but also helped keep the budget to a minimum. Here is how Daddio could prove to be a game-changer for the indie film industry.
New Dakota Johnson Movie Daddio Used The Mandalorian-Inspired Tech
After the commercial and critical failure of Madame Web, actress Dakota Johnson starred in Daddio, an independent drama movie written and directed by Christy Hall. Johnson also serves as one of the producers on the project, which is...
Dakota Johnson returned to her indie roots after Madame Web (Credit: Sony Pictures).
The project is notable for using one technology inspired by The Mandalorian. The revolutionary tech not only allowed production to film some dynamic scenes with ease, but also helped keep the budget to a minimum. Here is how Daddio could prove to be a game-changer for the indie film industry.
New Dakota Johnson Movie Daddio Used The Mandalorian-Inspired Tech
After the commercial and critical failure of Madame Web, actress Dakota Johnson starred in Daddio, an independent drama movie written and directed by Christy Hall. Johnson also serves as one of the producers on the project, which is...
- 8/7/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Sometimes, you go into a movie knowing its entire plot already. Justin Baldoni’s “It Ends with Us” certainly isn’t trying to conceal the story laid bare in the film’s trailer — all of it based on the 2016 bestseller by Colleen Hoover that was a smash amongst the BookTok faithful — leading to some delicate choices to keep things moving and interesting over the course of more than two hours of running time. Armed with a script by “Daddio” filmmaker Christy Hall, “It Ends with Us” manages to sensitively handle its delicate subject matter, though largely at the cost of a more intricate narrative.
The film begins with Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a New England florist who connects instantly with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. Their first interaction on a Boston rooftop is almost a meet-cute — except that Lily’s dad died just a few days prior, and Ryle’s carrying his...
The film begins with Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a New England florist who connects instantly with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. Their first interaction on a Boston rooftop is almost a meet-cute — except that Lily’s dad died just a few days prior, and Ryle’s carrying his...
- 8/7/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
There wasn’t a lot new opening this weekend specialty-wise but few notable holdovers continued to crank in moderate release, namely Kalki 2898 Ad, which is on fire, as well as Thelma and Kinds of Kindness.
Kalki will end at No. 8 on 925 screens in week two, the second weekend in the top 10 for the Telugu sci-fi epic from Prathyangira Cinemas, which was No. 5 a week ago. That’s unusual, as Indian films tend to do most of their business opening weekend. Kalki, also outgrossed Kill, a Hindi action film that debuted this weekend.
With a $1.79 million gross and a cume of $16 million, Kalki is one of the highest grossing Indian film in North America in well over a year, according to data provided by Comscore. Hugely popular Rrr in 2022 and Animal last year both ended their runs with about $15 million domestic. Paathan hit $17.5 million in 2023. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion took in $20 million in 2017.
Kill,...
Kalki will end at No. 8 on 925 screens in week two, the second weekend in the top 10 for the Telugu sci-fi epic from Prathyangira Cinemas, which was No. 5 a week ago. That’s unusual, as Indian films tend to do most of their business opening weekend. Kalki, also outgrossed Kill, a Hindi action film that debuted this weekend.
With a $1.79 million gross and a cume of $16 million, Kalki is one of the highest grossing Indian film in North America in well over a year, according to data provided by Comscore. Hugely popular Rrr in 2022 and Animal last year both ended their runs with about $15 million domestic. Paathan hit $17.5 million in 2023. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion took in $20 million in 2017.
Kill,...
- 7/7/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean Penn rarely grants interviews — he and the press haven’t always gotten along, to say the least — but last week, at his home in Malibu, the venerated actor and filmmaker sat down with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast for an in-depth conversation about his life, career and most recent project, Daddio, an indie, released last Friday, of which he is particularly proud.
Seated in a small, light-filled room that he recently re-designed himself, the walls of which are covered with photos of his late parents, his two children and himself alongside many of world figures he has encountered in his travels as an activist, Penn, sporting a shock of white hair, puffed on cigarettes, spoke softly and was far warmer than his reputation would suggest he’d be. At 63, thrice divorced and currently single, he seems to have found a measure of peace — at least when one...
Seated in a small, light-filled room that he recently re-designed himself, the walls of which are covered with photos of his late parents, his two children and himself alongside many of world figures he has encountered in his travels as an activist, Penn, sporting a shock of white hair, puffed on cigarettes, spoke softly and was far warmer than his reputation would suggest he’d be. At 63, thrice divorced and currently single, he seems to have found a measure of peace — at least when one...
- 7/3/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on June 27th, reviewing new films “Daddio,” with Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, and the A24 release “Janet Planet.” Both in theaters since June 28th.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
In “Daddio,” Dakota Johnson is a woman, coming into JFK International Airport in New York City, and gets a cab with the driver man (Sean Penn). During the journey into midtown Manhattan, they start to get to know each other, and the conservation becomes observational and philosophical. When a bad accident delays their journey, several breakthroughs are made, and several undeniable truths create some discomfort. The truth does hurt, but it also can set you free.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
For “Janet Planet,” Janet (Julianne Nicholson) is a hippie-ish acupuncturist in rural Massachusetts, who is a single Mom for her 11-year-old daughter Lacy (Zoe Ziegler). The film is divided into three...
Rating: 4.5/5.0
In “Daddio,” Dakota Johnson is a woman, coming into JFK International Airport in New York City, and gets a cab with the driver man (Sean Penn). During the journey into midtown Manhattan, they start to get to know each other, and the conservation becomes observational and philosophical. When a bad accident delays their journey, several breakthroughs are made, and several undeniable truths create some discomfort. The truth does hurt, but it also can set you free.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
For “Janet Planet,” Janet (Julianne Nicholson) is a hippie-ish acupuncturist in rural Massachusetts, who is a single Mom for her 11-year-old daughter Lacy (Zoe Ziegler). The film is divided into three...
- 7/2/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
“Inside Out 2” (Disney) in its third week will gross $57.4 million, with “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount) estimating $53 million. The last time two films grossed over $50 million on the same weekend was last July, when “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” opened. Before that? 2017.
This is rare because distributors like to space out films with this potential. Even though it’s not a direct competitor, Paramount likely opted to open its prequel two weeks after Pixar. No one expected “Inside Out 2” to be this strong at this point ($469 million domestic after only 17 days).
This is summer the way it’s supposed to be. Three films opened to over $50 million over four weeks, and “Despicable Me 4” (Universal) opening Wednesday should make it four over five weeks. It justifies more optimism for the future than we’ve had for a long time.
That’s reason to be pleased, but not rapturous. Last year,...
This is rare because distributors like to space out films with this potential. Even though it’s not a direct competitor, Paramount likely opted to open its prequel two weeks after Pixar. No one expected “Inside Out 2” to be this strong at this point ($469 million domestic after only 17 days).
This is summer the way it’s supposed to be. Three films opened to over $50 million over four weeks, and “Despicable Me 4” (Universal) opening Wednesday should make it four over five weeks. It justifies more optimism for the future than we’ve had for a long time.
That’s reason to be pleased, but not rapturous. Last year,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Two Indian films flexed at the domestic box office — and when they hit they really do hit, buoying exhibitors through good times and bad — with Kinds Of Kindness hitting no. 10 in a major expansion and Thelma not far behind.
Kalki 2898 Ad, a Telugu sci-fi epic from Prathyangira Cinemas, is looking at an estimated $5.4 million on 1,049 screens for the three-day weekend, at no. 5. It’s also approaching a cume of $11 million including Wednesday previews and Thursday opening day, one of the best ever openings of an Indian film in North America.
Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki is toplined by superstars Prabhas with Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan. As Deadline has reported, this is India’s most expensive film ever.
Jatt & Juliet 3, the latest instalment of the Punjabi romantic comedy franchise, from White Hill Studios, is at no. 9 with $1.8 million for the weekend at just 143 locations, and a $1.9 million cume,...
Kalki 2898 Ad, a Telugu sci-fi epic from Prathyangira Cinemas, is looking at an estimated $5.4 million on 1,049 screens for the three-day weekend, at no. 5. It’s also approaching a cume of $11 million including Wednesday previews and Thursday opening day, one of the best ever openings of an Indian film in North America.
Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki is toplined by superstars Prabhas with Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan. As Deadline has reported, this is India’s most expensive film ever.
Jatt & Juliet 3, the latest instalment of the Punjabi romantic comedy franchise, from White Hill Studios, is at no. 9 with $1.8 million for the weekend at just 143 locations, and a $1.9 million cume,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Things had been looking up for the entire month of June, and they ended on a high note with two movies making more than $50 million this weekend, the first time that’s happened since “Barbenheimer” last summer. Read on for the weekend box office report.
Despite the introduction of a new prequel to a popular franchise, Pixar’s animated sequel “Inside Out 2” held onto the top spot with another $57.4 million, down 43% from last weekend. Last week, “Inside Out 2” crossed the $400 million mark ahead of the weekend, and this weekend’s take helped push it to $469.3 million, a showing that’s on par with last year’s “Barbie” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” We’ll have to see if “Despicable Me 4” opening domestically on Wednesday puts the brakes on Pixar’s latest hit, though it won’t have any problem getting to $500 million and more.
“Inside Out 2...
Despite the introduction of a new prequel to a popular franchise, Pixar’s animated sequel “Inside Out 2” held onto the top spot with another $57.4 million, down 43% from last weekend. Last week, “Inside Out 2” crossed the $400 million mark ahead of the weekend, and this weekend’s take helped push it to $469.3 million, a showing that’s on par with last year’s “Barbie” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” We’ll have to see if “Despicable Me 4” opening domestically on Wednesday puts the brakes on Pixar’s latest hit, though it won’t have any problem getting to $500 million and more.
“Inside Out 2...
- 6/30/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Writer/director Christy Hall’s “Daddio” follows, in real-time, a 90-minute NYC cab ride from JFK airport to 44th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. During that period, the camera rarely leaves the taxi as driver Sean Penn and passenger Dakota Johnson get to know each other during an extended conversation that yields surprising revelations for both the characters and the audience. The strength of Hall’s dialogue is not surprising given her background as an acclaimed playwright, but what really makes “Daddio” work is the way the performances are served by the visual style, as the lights and colors of New York City play off of the actors’ faces in a hypnotic, almost musical fashion; Phedon Papamichael‘s dreamy cinematography keeps the city alive as a character outside without ever detracting from the emotional intimacy of what’s going on inside the cab.
“I really wanted it to feel like poetry in motion,...
“I really wanted it to feel like poetry in motion,...
- 6/29/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Plot: A woman (Dakota Johnson) and a talkative cabbie (Sean Penn) have a deep conversation while stuck in an endless New York traffic jam.
Review: A few months ago, Dakota Johnson suffered the worst reviews of her career for her superhero flop Madame Web. She’s been open about how she’ll never do anything like that again due to how badly she felt burned by its reception, doubling down on her commitment to indie fare. Indeed, if you watch Dakota Johnson in Daddio, a movie she co-produced, you can see how effective she can be if given material that suits her.
Written and directed by Christy Hall, Daddio is a two-hander one that takes place entirely in a cab travelling from JFK International Airport to an apartment in Manhattan. The film revolves around Johnson’s unnamed passenger, billed as “girlie,” a young woman returning to New York after a trip to see her sister.
Review: A few months ago, Dakota Johnson suffered the worst reviews of her career for her superhero flop Madame Web. She’s been open about how she’ll never do anything like that again due to how badly she felt burned by its reception, doubling down on her commitment to indie fare. Indeed, if you watch Dakota Johnson in Daddio, a movie she co-produced, you can see how effective she can be if given material that suits her.
Written and directed by Christy Hall, Daddio is a two-hander one that takes place entirely in a cab travelling from JFK International Airport to an apartment in Manhattan. The film revolves around Johnson’s unnamed passenger, billed as “girlie,” a young woman returning to New York after a trip to see her sister.
- 6/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Sean Penn had been “miserable” at work since 2008 — and then “Daddio” came along.
Penn told the New York Times that 2008’s “Milk” was the “last time I had a good time” making a feature, prior to his new indie film with co-star and producer Dakota Johnson.
“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” Penn said. “‘Milk’ was the last time I had a good time.”
The infamously candid star continued, “I feel like an actor who is playing a leading role and is a known actor and is being paid well has a leadership position on a film and you’ve got to show up with energy and be a bodyguard for the director in some way. I was faking my way through that stuff and that was exhausting. Mostly what I thought was just, ‘What time is it? When are we going to get off?'”
And instead of retiring,...
Penn told the New York Times that 2008’s “Milk” was the “last time I had a good time” making a feature, prior to his new indie film with co-star and producer Dakota Johnson.
“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” Penn said. “‘Milk’ was the last time I had a good time.”
The infamously candid star continued, “I feel like an actor who is playing a leading role and is a known actor and is being paid well has a leadership position on a film and you’ve got to show up with energy and be a bodyguard for the director in some way. I was faking my way through that stuff and that was exhausting. Mostly what I thought was just, ‘What time is it? When are we going to get off?'”
And instead of retiring,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The indie market is feeling pretty good. A big film from India Kalki 2898 Ad may unseat Rrr’s North American opening weekend. June Squibb-starrer Thelma is blowing through midweek shows and stands at $3.75 million heading into week 2 steady at 1,280 theaters. Searchlight Pictures Kinds Of Kindness by Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons jumps to 500 screens from five after the best limited opening of the year last weekend.
Annie Baker’s Janet Planet from A24 goes from 2 screens to 300 and a handful of interesting indies open in limited release from Catherine Breillat‘s Last Summer to Jake Paltrow’s June Zero. Things are still quite tough but there’s room for optimism. Not clear if that will last, but it’s nice..
New: Telugu sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 Ad on 900+ screens is rivaling crossover blockbuster Rrr as distributor Prathyangira Cinemas said the film grossed $5.56 million in...
Annie Baker’s Janet Planet from A24 goes from 2 screens to 300 and a handful of interesting indies open in limited release from Catherine Breillat‘s Last Summer to Jake Paltrow’s June Zero. Things are still quite tough but there’s room for optimism. Not clear if that will last, but it’s nice..
New: Telugu sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 Ad on 900+ screens is rivaling crossover blockbuster Rrr as distributor Prathyangira Cinemas said the film grossed $5.56 million in...
- 6/28/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Dakota Johnson as Girlie, Sean Penn as Clark in ‘Daddio’ Image: Phedon Papamichael. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson star in a two-hander that takes place in a New York City cab, as cabbie Penn drives a young passenger (Dakota Johnson) to her mid-town home from the airport. Along the way, they engage in a witty, sharp back-and-forth conversation, where the beautiful young woman holds her own against the talkative, opinionated older cabbie. Their conversation is wide-ranging at first but eventually centers on the relationships between men and women. Almost from the start, she is getting texts from her boyfriend, obnoxious horny, drunken texts, that she seems mostly reluctant to engage with. These two very different people, the older cabbie with old school attitudes and a young successful woman, chat, trade views, share secrets in a kind of competition, and so bare their souls to each other,...
Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson star in a two-hander that takes place in a New York City cab, as cabbie Penn drives a young passenger (Dakota Johnson) to her mid-town home from the airport. Along the way, they engage in a witty, sharp back-and-forth conversation, where the beautiful young woman holds her own against the talkative, opinionated older cabbie. Their conversation is wide-ranging at first but eventually centers on the relationships between men and women. Almost from the start, she is getting texts from her boyfriend, obnoxious horny, drunken texts, that she seems mostly reluctant to engage with. These two very different people, the older cabbie with old school attitudes and a young successful woman, chat, trade views, share secrets in a kind of competition, and so bare their souls to each other,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dakota Johnson stars as a young woman catching a taxi ride from JFK airport into Manhattan after a visit to see family. Behind the wheel is Sean Penn’s weathered but wise cabbie, eager to learn what life has brought his fare so far. Over the course of their journey, director Christy Hall’s debut film Daddio unfolds almost entirely within the confines of the cab, following an intimate conversation that develops between passenger and driver.
Starting off as polite small talk, the exchange grows deeper as frustrations and shared experiences come to light. Johnson’s character reveals past pains while still healing from current heartaches. Through it all, Penn listens with the understanding of someone who’s heard many tales over the years on the streets. His own regrets and what-ifs surface too in this rare chance to unfold his story.
Traffic eventually stalls their ride, yet the openness...
Starting off as polite small talk, the exchange grows deeper as frustrations and shared experiences come to light. Johnson’s character reveals past pains while still healing from current heartaches. Through it all, Penn listens with the understanding of someone who’s heard many tales over the years on the streets. His own regrets and what-ifs surface too in this rare chance to unfold his story.
Traffic eventually stalls their ride, yet the openness...
- 6/27/2024
- by Mahan Zahiri
- Gazettely
Christy Hall was a playwright living in New York City — which means she had several side jobs, including walking dogs and bartending. “There’s a great quote saying, ‘you can make a killing in theater, but you can’t make a living,’” she notes. She had always dreamed of working in film and television, but it never felt completely realistic to her.
Today, Hall is the writer-director of “Daddio,” an acclaimed two-hander starring Sean Penn as a taxi driver named Clark and Dakota Johnson as his passenger, known only as Girlie. The film is both a love letter to New York and a reminder of the importance of human connection set almost entirely inside a cab ride from JFK Airport to Manhattan. The two strangers reveal secrets, offer encouragement and display both humor and vulnerability over the course of the film, which was shot in just 16 days.
After a festival run,...
Today, Hall is the writer-director of “Daddio,” an acclaimed two-hander starring Sean Penn as a taxi driver named Clark and Dakota Johnson as his passenger, known only as Girlie. The film is both a love letter to New York and a reminder of the importance of human connection set almost entirely inside a cab ride from JFK Airport to Manhattan. The two strangers reveal secrets, offer encouragement and display both humor and vulnerability over the course of the film, which was shot in just 16 days.
After a festival run,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
A single location two hander is quite the undertaking for a feature directorial debut. But such is the path writer-director Christy Hall chose with Daddio. Add in the fact that the location in question is a cab, liming the visual appeal, and keeping the characters stationary for 99% of the movie, and you have very little margin for error. If nothing else, it makes for an exciting creative challenge, working within those constraints.
Dakota Johnson in Daddio (2024)
Daddio Plot
On paper, Daddio is about as simple as they come. Girlie (Dakota Johnson) lands at JFK Airport and gets in a cab to take her home to Manhattan. During the drive, she and her driver Clark (Sean Penn) engage in an unexpectedly deep and personal conversation, focusing on love and some of the important relationships – past and present – in both of their lives.
Daddio Critique
All movies hope their stars and leads...
Dakota Johnson in Daddio (2024)
Daddio Plot
On paper, Daddio is about as simple as they come. Girlie (Dakota Johnson) lands at JFK Airport and gets in a cab to take her home to Manhattan. During the drive, she and her driver Clark (Sean Penn) engage in an unexpectedly deep and personal conversation, focusing on love and some of the important relationships – past and present – in both of their lives.
Daddio Critique
All movies hope their stars and leads...
- 6/27/2024
- by Matt Hambidge
- FandomWire
Nothing fancy, no pyrotechnics or sudden plot twists—just a wizened old cabbie and his female, millennial-aged passenger making their way from J.F.K. to midtown Manhattan, slowly revealing themselves and challenging each other’s assumptions. To help pass the time during an ugly traffic jam, they engage in a friendly game of conversational one-upmanship, each sharing details about their own life and offering perceptive observations about the other’s. Lightly flirtatious small talk progresses toward the confessional, and gradually an intimacy forms that’s specific to people who know they won’t see each other again.
Such is the premise of writer-director Christy Hall’s debut feature, Daddio, a film as tedious and predictable as its traffic-clogged Long Island Expressway setting. As Clark, the straight-talking chauffeur, Sean Penn turns in a relaxed, un-showy performance that stands in contrast to Dakota Johnson’s more studied work as the troubled...
Such is the premise of writer-director Christy Hall’s debut feature, Daddio, a film as tedious and predictable as its traffic-clogged Long Island Expressway setting. As Clark, the straight-talking chauffeur, Sean Penn turns in a relaxed, un-showy performance that stands in contrast to Dakota Johnson’s more studied work as the troubled...
- 6/27/2024
- by Seth Katz
- Slant Magazine
A lone woman gets off a plane, trudges through a buzzing airport, and catches a cab. You don’t need to know she’s landed at JFK International Airport to know she’s a New Yorker, because within three minutes of the opening of Christy Hall’s “Daddio,” that lone woman has decisively turned off the annoying in-cab television that primarily exists to orient out-of-towners to what’s happening in the city. In that single moment, we learn more about who she is than we do during the interminable cab ride (and film) that follows.
The one thing we never learn: her name. Instead, star and producer Dakota Johnson is listed in the credits simply as “Girlie,” even though no one ever refers to her as such during the claustrophobic outing that unspools over the next 101 minutes. And who would bother to call her by her actual name? The only...
The one thing we never learn: her name. Instead, star and producer Dakota Johnson is listed in the credits simply as “Girlie,” even though no one ever refers to her as such during the claustrophobic outing that unspools over the next 101 minutes. And who would bother to call her by her actual name? The only...
- 6/26/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
In a New York Times profile to promote his film “Daddio,” actor and activist Sean Penn griped about how things in Hollywood have changed since he starred in “Milk” in 2008. He said the industry has become “timid and artless,” and he’s been “miserable” on sets for the past 15 years.
In the interview, Penn told writer Maureen Dowd that he focused more on journalism and political activism after “Milk,” because he was having a bad time in the film industry.
“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” he said. “‘Milk’ was the last time I had a good time.”
Penn won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Harvey Milk, who as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors was the first openly gay elected official in California and was assassinated by a disgruntled political opponent in 1978.
At the time, Penn was rewarded for being...
In the interview, Penn told writer Maureen Dowd that he focused more on journalism and political activism after “Milk,” because he was having a bad time in the film industry.
“I went 15 years miserable on sets,” he said. “‘Milk’ was the last time I had a good time.”
Penn won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Harvey Milk, who as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors was the first openly gay elected official in California and was assassinated by a disgruntled political opponent in 1978.
At the time, Penn was rewarded for being...
- 6/25/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Sean Penn in Daddio Image: Sony Pictures Classics There is no cab ride that feels longer than the one you take from the JFK airport to your home. No matter the time of day—and no matter how short the distance may be—New York City has a way of making that trek feel interminable.
- 6/25/2024
- by Manuel Betancourt
- avclub.com
Sean Penn in DaddioImage: Sony Pictures Classics
There is no cab ride that feels longer than the one you take from the JFK airport to your home. No matter the time of day—and no matter how short the distance may be—New York City has a way of making that trek feel interminable.
There is no cab ride that feels longer than the one you take from the JFK airport to your home. No matter the time of day—and no matter how short the distance may be—New York City has a way of making that trek feel interminable.
- 6/25/2024
- by Manuel Betancourt
- avclub.com
Sean Penn recently said in an interview with The New York Times that 2008’s “Milk” was “the last time I had a good time” on a film set, adding: “I went 15 years miserable on sets.” While Penn earned critical acclaim and his second Oscar for best actor thanks to his portrayal of the openly gay politician Harvey Milk, he told The Times he could not star in the film today as straight actors playing queer characters has become too hotly debated in Hollywood.
“No. It could not happen in a time like this,” Penn said about not playing Harvey Milk in 2024. “It’s a time of tremendous overreach. It’s a timid and artless policy toward the human imagination.”
As for his 15 miserable years on film sets, Penn said it was because he felt like “an actor who is playing a leading role and is a known actor and is...
“No. It could not happen in a time like this,” Penn said about not playing Harvey Milk in 2024. “It’s a time of tremendous overreach. It’s a timid and artless policy toward the human imagination.”
As for his 15 miserable years on film sets, Penn said it was because he felt like “an actor who is playing a leading role and is a known actor and is...
- 6/24/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Climbing on the success ladder with a range of diverse roles across several genres, Dakota Johnson has now begun testing her producing skills with her next film, Daddio. Starring herself alongside Sean Penn, the upcoming drama flick has already generated sufficient interest for its cast involving only the two primary actors and a plot revolving around and taking place mostly within a cab in New York City, setting the stage for an unmatched depth of character development.
Dakota Johnson during a film shoot | Nigel Horsley for Wikimedia Commons
Staying true to her merit of leaving no stone unturned in making her every outing a successful one, the Persuasion actress recently opened up on a straight-up unconventional audition that the team settled for filling in a scene. While productions in the past have gone above and beyond in their quest to land that perfect actor, Johnson’s call was for a faceless persona.
Dakota Johnson during a film shoot | Nigel Horsley for Wikimedia Commons
Staying true to her merit of leaving no stone unturned in making her every outing a successful one, the Persuasion actress recently opened up on a straight-up unconventional audition that the team settled for filling in a scene. While productions in the past have gone above and beyond in their quest to land that perfect actor, Johnson’s call was for a faceless persona.
- 6/23/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Kung Fu Panda 4 Arrives On Ott. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dragon Warrior Po entertained the fans with King Fu Panda 4, and until Inside Out 2 came out, it was the highest-grossing film of the year, 2024. Po and his gang have now arrived on the Ott platforms and found one of its streaming networks, but there is a twist. It is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Jack Black and Bryan Cranston reprised their roles from the previous movie, and a few new actors joined the voice cast, including Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
It is the sequel to the 2016 film and was directed by Mike Mitchell. The fourth installment was written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke. The old cast members include Black in the titular character of Po, Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, James Hong as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping, and Bryan Cranston as Li Shan.
Dragon Warrior Po entertained the fans with King Fu Panda 4, and until Inside Out 2 came out, it was the highest-grossing film of the year, 2024. Po and his gang have now arrived on the Ott platforms and found one of its streaming networks, but there is a twist. It is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Jack Black and Bryan Cranston reprised their roles from the previous movie, and a few new actors joined the voice cast, including Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
It is the sequel to the 2016 film and was directed by Mike Mitchell. The fourth installment was written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke. The old cast members include Black in the titular character of Po, Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, James Hong as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping, and Bryan Cranston as Li Shan.
- 6/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
4 Times Dakota Johnson Has Handled Crisis With Ease. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dakota Johnson is arguably one of Hollywood’s most intelligent actors. She has a reputation for not suffering fools easily. The actress, who never fails to articulate the absurdity of a situation in public, once slammed social media users dragged into the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Over the recent years, Dakota Johnson has endeared herself as one of the few celebrities who have dished out unfiltered ripostes.
The actress’ dry sense of humour and quick wit were on full display during her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she handled a wardrobe function with grace befitting a movie star often saddled with untimely crises.
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Dakota Johnson is arguably one of Hollywood’s most intelligent actors. She has a reputation for not suffering fools easily. The actress, who never fails to articulate the absurdity of a situation in public, once slammed social media users dragged into the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Over the recent years, Dakota Johnson has endeared herself as one of the few celebrities who have dished out unfiltered ripostes.
The actress’ dry sense of humour and quick wit were on full display during her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she handled a wardrobe function with grace befitting a movie star often saddled with untimely crises.
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- 6/21/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn star in Christy Hall’s Daddio ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Director Christy Hall welcomed Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn for her upcoming indie drama, Daddio. The movie will mark the feature directorial debut for Hall, who has also penned Daddio.
The official synopsis reads, “Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn shine in the ‘Daddio’ trailer, a film that promises to highlight their acting prowess. Set in a New York cab, the movie delves into deep conversations, showcasing the actors’ range and the power of human connection.”
Daddio Release Date
Daddio is set to arrive in theaters on June 28, 2024. Recently, the film premiered in New York at the Tribeca Festival.
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Director Christy Hall welcomed Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn for her upcoming indie drama, Daddio. The movie will mark the feature directorial debut for Hall, who has also penned Daddio.
The official synopsis reads, “Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn shine in the ‘Daddio’ trailer, a film that promises to highlight their acting prowess. Set in a New York cab, the movie delves into deep conversations, showcasing the actors’ range and the power of human connection.”
Daddio Release Date
Daddio is set to arrive in theaters on June 28, 2024. Recently, the film premiered in New York at the Tribeca Festival.
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- 6/21/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Fresh off her turn in Marvel‘s maligned “Madame Web,” Dakota Johnson is returning to indies with Christy Hall’s feature directorial debut “Daddio.” Sean Penn co-stars as a lone-wolf taxi driver and old-guard New Yorker who picks up Johnson’s character, Girlie, from JFK. On the journey back to Brooklyn, they share a heart-to-heart about life, love, sex, relationships, and more.
For Johnson, working with Hall was no different from working with more established filmmakers. “Well, it’s different every time. It depends on the person,” Johnson told IndieWire. “Sometimes you would never guess that it was somebody’s first feature, and sometimes it can be really challenging.” Production took place in just 16 days and primarily on a soundstage. Not only does Johnson star, but she also serves as a producer, alongside her TeaTime Pictures co-founder Ro Donnelly.
“This is, it’s just such a gem of a project.
For Johnson, working with Hall was no different from working with more established filmmakers. “Well, it’s different every time. It depends on the person,” Johnson told IndieWire. “Sometimes you would never guess that it was somebody’s first feature, and sometimes it can be really challenging.” Production took place in just 16 days and primarily on a soundstage. Not only does Johnson star, but she also serves as a producer, alongside her TeaTime Pictures co-founder Ro Donnelly.
“This is, it’s just such a gem of a project.
- 6/18/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Jimmy Kimmel Live! welcomes actress Dakota Johnson, actor Jack Quaid, and singer-songwriter Maya Hawke. Dakota Johnson joins the show to discuss her upcoming film Daddio, set to be released on June 28, 2024. Johnson is known for her roles in Fifty Shades of Grey and How to Be Single. In […]
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke...
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke...
- 6/17/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, Tribeca and Pride.
Despicable Me 4 premiere
Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Chloe Fineman and Miranda Cosgrove walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of the latest Despicable Me movie on Sunday.
Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell Joey King Inside Out 2 premiere
Stars of the voice cast, including Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale and Lewis Black, celebrated the Pixar sequel in Los Angeles on Monday.
Liza Lapira, June Squibb, Yvette Nicole Brown, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Amy Poehler, Ayo Edebiri, Tony Hale and Lewis Black Amy Poehler A Family Affair premiere
Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King debuted their new Netflix rom-com in Los Angeles on Thursday,...
Despicable Me 4 premiere
Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Chloe Fineman and Miranda Cosgrove walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of the latest Despicable Me movie on Sunday.
Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell Joey King Inside Out 2 premiere
Stars of the voice cast, including Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale and Lewis Black, celebrated the Pixar sequel in Los Angeles on Monday.
Liza Lapira, June Squibb, Yvette Nicole Brown, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Amy Poehler, Ayo Edebiri, Tony Hale and Lewis Black Amy Poehler A Family Affair premiere
Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King debuted their new Netflix rom-com in Los Angeles on Thursday,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York – They’re celebrities, silly, and they were on the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Jake Gyllenhaal was representing his new miniseries on Apple TV+ called “Presumed Innocent.” It was Dakota Johnson talking about her highly anticipated film “Daddio.” And finally, Andy Cohen talking about talking with Anderson Cooper.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment. For all information, Click Tribeca 2024.
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Presumed Innocent is premiering on Apple TV+ on June 19th. Lily Rabe and Peter Sarsgaard joined Jake on the Carpet. Daddio co-stars Sean Penn, and will be theatrically released on June 27th. Andy Cohen in Conversation with Anderson...
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment. For all information, Click Tribeca 2024.
23rd Edition: June 5th-16th, 2024
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Presumed Innocent is premiering on Apple TV+ on June 19th. Lily Rabe and Peter Sarsgaard joined Jake on the Carpet. Daddio co-stars Sean Penn, and will be theatrically released on June 27th. Andy Cohen in Conversation with Anderson...
- 6/13/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Dakota Johnson graced the red carpet at the premiere of her newest film, Daddio, on Monday evening, June 10, during the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. As a co-producer of the film, she joined the cast and creative team for the event.
In Daddio, Dakota Johnson stars opposite Sean Penn. She plays a young woman who unexpectedly starts a conversation with a taxi driver after returning from JFK airport. The film will be released in theaters on June 27.
Embracing Sheer Trend Dressing in Lingerie-Inspired Gucci Dress
Dakota Johnson’s recent red carpet appearances have prominently featured sheer outfits, and she continued this trend at the latest event. She embraced a bold style, elevating the lingerie-as-outerwear look with her attire.
Dakota Johnson arrives at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in a navy blue sheer lingerie-inspired Gucci dress with a cut-out bustier with lace detailing (Credit: Dave Allocca / Starpix / INSTARimages)
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In Daddio, Dakota Johnson stars opposite Sean Penn. She plays a young woman who unexpectedly starts a conversation with a taxi driver after returning from JFK airport. The film will be released in theaters on June 27.
Embracing Sheer Trend Dressing in Lingerie-Inspired Gucci Dress
Dakota Johnson’s recent red carpet appearances have prominently featured sheer outfits, and she continued this trend at the latest event. She embraced a bold style, elevating the lingerie-as-outerwear look with her attire.
Dakota Johnson arrives at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in a navy blue sheer lingerie-inspired Gucci dress with a cut-out bustier with lace detailing (Credit: Dave Allocca / Starpix / INSTARimages)
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- 6/13/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
On the Thursday June 13 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, actor Sean Penn will discuss his upcoming film “Daddio,” in which he stars alongside Dakota Johnson. The film, written and directed by Christy Hall, follows a young woman who has honest conversations with a taxi driver, played by Penn, about relationships, sex, loss, and vulnerability […]
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Sean Penn, June Squibb, The Avett Brothers...
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- 6/12/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Dakota Johnson, her producing partner Ro Donnelly and writer-director Christy Hall were on hand to celebrate the New York premiere of their upcoming film, Daddio, at the Tribeca Festival on Monday night.
The film, which also stars Sean Penn, follows Johnson’s Girlie as she gets in a cab, driven by Penn’s Clark, to take her from John F. Kennedy airport to her midtown Manhattan apartment. Over the course of their ride, the two have a “life-altering conversation” about the important relationships in their lives.
Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter that she was drawn to Daddio because of “the idea of humans being strangers and being so vulnerable with each other and connecting with each other and having a sort of life-altering conversation.”
The Madame Web star also produced the film alongside Donnelly through their TeaTime Pictures banner. “It was amazing,” she said of producing and acting in the film.
The film, which also stars Sean Penn, follows Johnson’s Girlie as she gets in a cab, driven by Penn’s Clark, to take her from John F. Kennedy airport to her midtown Manhattan apartment. Over the course of their ride, the two have a “life-altering conversation” about the important relationships in their lives.
Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter that she was drawn to Daddio because of “the idea of humans being strangers and being so vulnerable with each other and connecting with each other and having a sort of life-altering conversation.”
The Madame Web star also produced the film alongside Donnelly through their TeaTime Pictures banner. “It was amazing,” she said of producing and acting in the film.
- 6/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There have been plenty of documentaries about fashion designers in the past. Much like rock stars, fashion designers are creative types that always find themselves in interesting stories. And that’s especially the case for Diane von Furstenberg, who is the latest designer to the doc treatment.
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As seen in the trailer for “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” the film not only dives headfirst into the life story of von Furstenberg, who experienced plenty of ups and downs, but it also shows the impact she’s had, not only on fashion but also feminism.
Continue reading ‘Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge’ Trailer: Here’s A Look At The Opening Night Film At This Year’s Tribeca at The Playlist.
Read More: 2024 Tribeca Festival Line-Up Includes Lily Gladstone’s ‘Jazzy,’ Dakota Johnson’s ‘Daddio,’ ‘Firebrand,’ & More
As seen in the trailer for “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” the film not only dives headfirst into the life story of von Furstenberg, who experienced plenty of ups and downs, but it also shows the impact she’s had, not only on fashion but also feminism.
Continue reading ‘Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge’ Trailer: Here’s A Look At The Opening Night Film At This Year’s Tribeca at The Playlist.
- 6/3/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Dakota Johnson rose to prominence in the Fifty Shades trilogy and captured audiences’ interest as an actress. She has gone on to star in small-budget indie darlings such as Our Friend, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and The Lost Daughter. The actress recently transitioned into the superhero genre with Madame Web.
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb in Madame Web
Unfortunately, the film turned out to be mediocre and a big box office bomb. Marvel fans deemed it one of the worst entries in the franchise, and they have mocked several unintentionally funny moments in the film. But it seems all that chatter about the film has boosted its interest among general audiences as the film has shot to Number 1 on the Netflix charts.
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Dominates Netflix Charts Despite Being a Flop
People seem to have got a kick out of watching Madame Web...
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb in Madame Web
Unfortunately, the film turned out to be mediocre and a big box office bomb. Marvel fans deemed it one of the worst entries in the franchise, and they have mocked several unintentionally funny moments in the film. But it seems all that chatter about the film has boosted its interest among general audiences as the film has shot to Number 1 on the Netflix charts.
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Dominates Netflix Charts Despite Being a Flop
People seem to have got a kick out of watching Madame Web...
- 5/16/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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