Tag: Denzel Washington

New on 4K, Blu-Ray, DVD: GLADIATOR II

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 4, 2025

GLADIATOR II One of the most thrilling big screen adventures of 2024 was Gladiator II from director Ridley Scott. It was great to be back in that world 24 years after the original film came out. Paramount Home Entertainment has released the sequel on 4K, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital. I was able to get my…
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Movie Review: THE PIANO LESSON

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 21, 2024

THE PIANO LESSON Director: Malcolm WashingtonStarring: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins Denzel Washington has been actively working at turning August Wilson’s plays into movies. We’ve seen Fences and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earn critical acclaim. The latest is The Piano Lesson, which recently had a revival…
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Movie Review: GLADIATOR II

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 14, 2024

GLADIATOR II Director: Ridley ScottStarring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi, Rory McCann, Matt Lucas, Peter Mensah Ridley Scott wowed audiences with his 2000 film Gladiator, which went on to win 5 Oscars including Best Picture. He’s back and expanding on that story with Gladiator II. In…
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Now on 4K: TRAINING DAY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 28, 2023

TRAINING DAY Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is proud to announce that the Oscar-winning film Training Day is now available for the first time in 4K resolution with high dynamic range. Training Day features a dynamic performance by Denzel Washington as Alonzo, a veteran narcotics officer in the LAPD. He takes on new LAPD recruit…
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Interviews – Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins, Alex Hassell

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 13, 2022

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Interviews – Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins, Alex Hassell You can’t go wrong with Joel Coen directing Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. I sat down with Washington, Corey Hawkins, and Alex Hassell to talk about The Tragedy of Macbeth. Hear how they describe Coen’s directing style, performing…
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Movie Review: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 22, 2021

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Writer/Director: Joel CoenStarring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Kathryn Hunter, Alex Hassel, Brendan Gleeson, Bertie Carvel, Corey Hawkins There is no shortage of Shakespeare adaptations out there, but Joel Coen has directed a sharp take on the Scottish play with The Tragedy of Macbeth. Denzel Washington leads the film as the title…
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Movie Review: THE LITTLE THINGS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 28, 2021

THE LITTLE THINGS Director: John Lee HancockStarring: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Natalie Morales, Chris Bauer, Jason James Richter, Terry Kinney When Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto all star you the same movie, you hope for a heavy film that packs a punch. Their new film The Little Things will have you…
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The 23rd ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 29, 2017

The 23rd ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS – THE WINNERS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE Hidden Figures Mahershala Ali, Kirsten Dunst Aldis Hodge, Jim Parsons Ocatavia Spencer, Kevin Costner Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae Glen Powell OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Denzel Washington, Fences OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE…
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THE 89th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 24, 2017

THE 89th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS Here we go! This year’s Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and no one was surprised to hear La La Land lead the pack. The Academy loves movies about actors and Hollywood, and Damien Chazelle’s film is a tribute to the old MGM musicals. I posted my predictions…
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2016: A YEAR IN REVIEW

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 28, 2016

2016: A YEAR IN REVIEW 2016 was not the best year when it came to the selections at your local movie theater. The spring brought out it the usual duds, the summer season was wildly disappointing, and the fall had a few great films to try and redeem itself. Big blockbuster movies like X-Men: Apocalypse,…
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