Denzel Washington

DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations

In 1995, Devil in a Blue Dress didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. Despite positive…

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining
NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining

Elevated by excellent performances, minimalist interpretation of the visuals, and sound design that is larger than life, The Tragedy of Macbeth soars.

THE LITTLE THINGS: A Discombobulated Decent Into Darkness
THE LITTLE THINGS: A Discombobulated Descent Into Darkness

The Little Things wants to be a movie absorbed in its meticulous clues and details, yet stumbles over itself at nearly every possible moment.

The Latest Podcast #139: Best Films of TIFF 2023
The Latest Podcast #20: ‘The Little Things’ & The Career of Denzel Washington

Jesse Nussman and guest Mark Marousis talk about the new film The Little Things, and break down the career of its star, Denzel Washington.

THE LITTLE THINGS Trailer
THE LITTLE THINGS Trailer

Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who’s terrorizing Los Angeles.

THE EQUALIZER 2: Few Sparks Fly In This Second Outing
THE EQUALIZER 2: Few Sparks Fly In This Second Outing

The Equalizer 2 takes the raw entertainment value of the original film, inverts it into something unflinchingly brutal, removes the quirks of its main character, and builds to an anticlimactic final battle.

ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.: Dan Gilroy Takes a Sharp Shift in Tone
ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.: Dan Gilroy Takes A Sharp Shift In Tone

Roman J. Israel, Esq. may be disappointing after Gilroy’s Nightcrawler, yet it still has a few positives, such as Washington’s performance.

Fences: You Don't Have to Fix What Ain't Broken
FENCES: You Don’t Have To Fix What Ain’t Broken

Fences was recently nominated for multiple Academy Awards, but is Denzel Washington’s passion project worth all the hype?

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: A Generic Remake Despite A Diverse & Talented Cast

Hollywood seems to be stuck in an age of remakes and sequels. Though original films do exist, they are never as popular or successful as the large-scale blockbusters, which are the only sure moneymakers for studios. Coming from this standpoint, it’s no surprise that Antoine Fuqua’s The Magnificent Seven exists.