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Movie: The Equalizer 3

Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the ... [more inside]
posted by praemunire on Sep 5, 2023 - 9 comments

Movie: Crimson Tide

[TRAILER] After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Aug 8, 2023 - 11 comments

Movie: Man on Fire

In Mexico City, a former CIA operative swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect. [more inside]
posted by kitten kaboodle on Nov 8, 2022 - 6 comments

Movie: Mo' Better Blues

Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives. [more inside]
posted by Carillon on Aug 19, 2022 - 5 comments

Movie: Deja Vu

Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime. [more inside]
posted by gauche on Mar 22, 2022 - 9 comments

Movie: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Directed by Joel Cohen, starring Denzel Washington in the title role and Frances McDormand as the Lady.
posted by chrchr on Jan 3, 2022 - 18 comments

Movie: The Magnificent Seven (2016)

Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist. [more inside]
posted by porpoise on Mar 13, 2021 - 2 comments

Movie: The Pelican Brief

A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger. The best of movies based on John Grisham's legal thrillers (in my opinion). The last film from Alan J. Pakula before his death (And similar to his earlier Paranoia trilogy, Klute, Parallax View and All the President's Men). Memorable Pelican theme by James Horner. Terrific cast. Love this.
posted by growabrain on Mar 9, 2020 - 10 comments

Movie: American Gangster

Harlem drug dealer Frank Lucas rises to power in corrupt 1970s New York, equalling and surpassing the notorious Mafia families with the reach of his empire. On the other side of the law, honest cop Richie Roberts dedicates himself to taking down `the most dangerous man walking the streets'. Lucas acts with impunity, smuggling heroin into the US in the coffins of American soldiers killed in Vietnam. Based on a true story.
posted by growabrain on Feb 2, 2019 - 0 comments

Movie: Glory

Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Apr 27, 2018 - 2 comments

Movie: Fences

An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.
posted by lauranesson on Dec 27, 2016 - 6 comments

Movie: Inside Man

A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation. [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow on Jun 5, 2016 - 16 comments

Podcast: Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period: 33 Man on Fire (w/ Johnny Skourtis)

Man on Fire may very well be the ultimate Denzel Washington movie. Kevin & Kamau talk about the wonderful Denzel/Christopher Walken team-up, Denzel becoming the greatest dad in the world, and why the movie is basically The Equalizer in Mexico. They also discuss Rachel Dolezal identifying as black and Kevin's surprise visit to the Container Store. Plus, they call up friend of the show Johnny Skourtis aka Ralphie from The Equalizer to talk about the the now green-lit sequel to The Equalizer.
posted by Gin and Broadband on Jun 18, 2015 - 0 comments

Movie: The Equalizer

A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her. [more inside]
posted by Gin and Broadband on Feb 8, 2015 - 6 comments

Podcast: Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period: 12 Devil in a Blue Dress (w/ Kathryn P. McMurphy)

Special guest Kathryn P. McMurphy returns to discuss the 1995 neo-noir mystery Devil in a Blue Dress with Kevin & Kamau. They talk about Denzel passing the ball to Don Cheadle, try to figure out the deal with that guy cutting up all the trees in the movie, and get into the sexiest Denzel moment in film history. Plus, a quick update on Carbon Copy! [more inside]
posted by Gin and Broadband on Jan 22, 2015 - 0 comments

Movie: A Soldier's Story

An African American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II. [more inside]
posted by Gin and Broadband on Jan 17, 2015 - 1 comment

Podcast: Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period: 8 Crimson Tide

Merry Christmas Denzealots! W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery are in the studio together for the first time to discuss the 1995 submarine film Crimson Tide, and to celebrate Denzel's (and Kevin's) birthday! They'll talk about Kevin's love affair with submarine movies, the non-stop gun cocking in this film, Denzel going full blerd during a Silver Surfer argument, and Denzel going toe to toe with America's Michael Caine, the legendary Gene Hackman. [more inside]
posted by Gin and Broadband on Jan 10, 2015 - 1 comment

Movie: Philadelphia

When a man with AIDS is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. [more inside]
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome on Nov 28, 2014 - 13 comments

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