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Spike Lee‘s Highest 2 Lowest has arrived on streaming after its limited theatrical run. The film was dropped on AppleTV+ on Friday, September 5, for all subscribers of the platform. The film marked the fifth collaboration between Lee and Denzel Washington. It has an ensemble cast including Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, and A$AP Rocky.

In the film, Washington plays a record executive whose son gets kidnapped for ransom. The film is a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s classic crime film High and Low. The 1963 film was based on the novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain. Lee’s new version is set in New York City.

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The opening credits of the heist thriller Fuze flicker and shake like action-movie credits used to do back in the good old Tony Scott days. That’s an early indication that the film, from director David Mackenzie and writer Ben Hopkins, has a clear sense of what tradition it wants to honor. The film prizes style, but has no higher ambition than to entertain, with an economy of means and no fussy pretension. That’s a noble mission, especially in this time of auteur worship, when so many genre movies seem determined to be something more.

Mackenzie, the director behind sturdy films like Hell or High Water, keeps Fuze trotting along at a steady clip. It begins as a story of civic suspense: A London construction crew unwittingly digs up an unexploded bomb from the Blitz, similar to an event that really happened in Plymouth last year. It’s a compelling setup,...

Director Spike Lee and Denzel Washington behind-the-scenes of “Highest 2 Lowest,” in theaters now and on Apple TV+ September 5, 2025. Photo Credit Apple TV+

Few actor–director collaborations have left a deeper mark on film than Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Across decades, they’ve shared a legacy of powerful, culture-shaping movies. Now, that creative bond continues with Highest 2 Lowest, a modern reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic High and Low, now streaming on Apple TV+. This marks their fifth collaboration, and their first since Inside Man (2006).

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One of the greatest actors of the 21st century, Denzel Washington first captured attention in the NBC medical drama St. Elsewhere (1982–1988) and the war movie A Soldier's Story (1984). His talent soon translated into Academy Awards, winning Best Supporting Actor for playing a Civil War soldier in Glory (1989) and Best Actor for a corrupt police officer in the crime thriller Training Day (2001).

Washington also received Oscar nominations for performances in Cry Freedom (1987), Malcolm X (1992), The Hurricane (1999), Flight (2012), Fences (2016), Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), and delivered more riveting performances in The Pelican Brief, Philadelphia (both 1993), Crimson Tide (1995), Remember the Titans (2000), Man on Fire (2004), Déjà Vu (2006), American Gangster (2007), and...

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Lee and Washington: A Dynamic Reunion Nearly two decades after their last powerhouse collaboration in ‘Inside Man’ (2006), Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are back together, delivering a tense, morally layered thriller that reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic ‘High and Low’. Titled 'Highest 2 Lowest', the film transplants the story from postwar Tokyo to the streets of New York City in 2025, exploring ambition, ethics, and the sometimes corrosive nature of power, all set against the pulsating backdrop of hip-hop culture. Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision,...

The Amazing Spider-Man movies star Andrew Garfield as the web crawler and Emma Stone as his love interest, Gwen Stacy. Starting September 1, 2025, the two movies will be on Netflix.

Despite the financial success of the film series, they did not perform as well as Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Sony had planned a bigger universe with the Andrew Garfield movies, like Sinister Six and Black Cat. The second movie not meeting financial expectations led to The Amazing Spider-Man 3 getting cancelled, along with its spinoffs. Another reason is the internal tension that Sony was facing with Andrew Garfield after he did not attend an important press event.

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The concluding part of season two of Wednesday; the story of Charlie Sheen’s redemption; a clash between the two greatest super middleweights in the world; an A-list crime drama starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman; a lavish period drama from the creator of Peaky Blinders; and the third season of one of the most talked-about Japanese sci-fi shows are among the highlights of the new film and TV projects hitting Netflix in September.

Starting the month off strong is part two of season two of Wednesday, that hits Netflix on Sept. 3. There’s no need to introduce this absolute monster hit for the streamer, as seemingly everyone is watching — the first half of Wednesday season two delivered 50 million views worldwide, the most views for an English-language show’s opening week on the streamer since season one of Wednesday. Part two kicks off with “Hide and Woe Seek,” the 13th...

A new month is upon us, and that means a whole lot of shifting on each streaming platform. You may not know where your favorite movies are now.

Well, we can help you out. While some titles leave streaming entirely for periods of time, more often than not, they just jump over to another platform due to licensing deals. It can be hard to guess where they all end up though, so we’ve compiled a list for you.

There’s also a robust lineup of fall TV premieres heading to streaming in September, from the return of “Wednesday” Season 2 on Netflix and other returning favorites like “Only Murders in the Building,...

September is shaping up to be a massive month for Netflix.

The streamer is set to unveil a number of this fall’s biggest new TV shows throughout the month, including the Jason Bateman and Jude Law crime thriller “Black Rabbit,” Mae Martin’s surreal new mystery series “Wayward” and “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight’s ambitious period drama “House of Guinness.” In case those shows were not already enough, the second half of “Wednesday” Season 2 is also slated to debut on September 3.

Outside of the month’s Netflix originals, Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and Seasons 1-...

Denzel Washington, one of Hollywood’s most noted movie stars, said he no longer watches movies himself. In a recent interview with GQ alongside Highest 2 Lowest co-star A$AP Rocky and director Spike Lee, Washington claimed to not be interested in watching anything on the big screen.

In the interview, Rocky asked Washington to list some of his favorite dolly shots in Lee’s films. “I don’t watch movies, man,” Washington replied. “I really don’t.” After some laughter, the actor doubled down, saying, “I’m just being honest with you!

Having been involved in the film industry for nearly 45 years, Denzel Washington has seen everything there is to see in Hollywood, given his experience, CV and the luminaries he's collaborated with over that time. With that in mind, it appears the Oscar-winning actor no longer finds the prospect of going to the theater enticing, as he admits he's grown "tired" of watching movies.

Speaking with GQ (viaVariety) to promote his latest film alongside director Spike Lee, Highest 2 Lowest, Washington admitted that he hasn't been to a cinema in a while, claiming he doesn't have the appetite to watch movies like one time. “I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,...

Denzel Washington recently revealed in a GQ video interview with director Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky that he no longer watches movies.

The two-time Oscar winner said his decision might be linked to the sheer number of films he has made over his long career. Washington began acting in 1981’s Carbon Copy and now has more than 40 credits to his name.

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington said. “I’m just being honest with you! I don’t watch movies! I don’t go to the movies. I don’t watch movies… I’m tired of movies. Yeah.”

When Lee asked how many films Washington had acted in,...

Denzel Washington recently made a surprising revelation during a GQ video interview with director Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky for their film Highest 2 Lowest. The two-time Oscar winner admitted that he no longer watches movies, a statement that caught many fans off guard.

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington said. “I’m just being honest with you! I don’t watch movies! I don’t go to the movies. I don’t watch movies… I’m tired of movies. Yeah.”

When Spike Lee asked how many films he had made, Washington replied, “Too many. I think 50!” With a career spanning more than...

Denzel Washington’s career is filled with award-winning performances, iconic roles, and box office hits — but few films in his catalog stand out quite like Inside Man. Released in 2006, the Spike Lee–directed heist thriller grossed $184.4 million worldwide and remains one of the most acclaimed entries in Washington’s filmography as well as the highest-grossing movie in Lee's career. Now, the film and its entirely unnecessary sequel, Inside Man: Most Wanted, are heading to Netflix on September 1.

Inside Man is widely regarded as one of the best heist films of the 21st century. The story follows an elaborate Wall Street bank robbery that spirals into a tense hostage situation. Washington stars as Detective Keith Frazier,...

Denzel Washington joined GQ for a video interview with his “Highest 2 Lowest” director Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky and made the surprising revelation that he no longer watches movies. The two-time Oscar winner admitted it may be because he’s just made too many of them. Washington has well over 40 film credits under his belt after starting his career in 1981’s “Carbon Copy.”

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington said. “I’m just being honest with you! I don’t watch movies! I don’t go to the movies. I don’t watch movies. … I’m tired of movies. Yeah.”

When Lee asked Washington how many movies he’s made, the actor responded: “Too many. I think 50!”

“Highest 2 Lowest” marks the fifth collaboration between Washington and Lee following “Mo’ Better Blues” (1990), “Malcolm X” (1992), “He Got Game” (1998) and “Inside Man” (2006). Washington was...

The TV shows and movies coming to Netflix this September include a wide range of family-oriented comedies, two different Pokemon series, and the final episodes of Wednesday Season 2 (as a prelude to and/or kickoff for spooky season).

The original Paddington, as well as all four Shrek movies, will begin streaming Sept. 1st, while superhero fans can also enjoy both of Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man films, while lovers of Spike Lee can relax with Inside Man, his blockbuster heist team-up with Denzel Washington.

In terms of true stories, Charlie Sheen will address his legacy in the documentary aka Charlie Sheen, while the family behind the famous brewery sees its...

Spike Lee’s brilliance as a movie director has never been in question. For decades, moviegoers have come to appreciate his eye for artsy, captivating visuals, such as the opening montage of his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, which begins with the magnificence of a Brooklyn morning. Lee’s sense for music direction is also inspired. He chose to score the scene with singer Norm Lewis’ cover of Gordon MacRae’s “Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’,” from the 1955 film Oklahoma. Lee says he chose the song to intentionally juxtapose pastoral lyrics,...

Denzel Washington thinks Spike Lee is the perfect person to tell a "New York story".The 70-year-old actor reunited with Spike, 68, to make Highest 2 Lowest, the new crime thriller film, and Denzel has revealed that he relished the experience of working with Spike once again.The Hollywood icon - who previously worked with Spike on Malcolm X and Inside Man - told Collider: "I knew we had great success together - our last time out on Inside Man, and it was just my gut ... I don't know how, I don't know whose idea it was to begin with but it was a bright idea. And it was a New...

Netflix has announced the titles that are coming to the streaming service in September 2025. The movies and series that are leaving the service next month were also revealed. You can click on certain titles to learn more about each.

The Netflix September 2025 schedule includes Alice in Borderland Season 3, aka Charlie Sheen, Black Rabbit, Blippi’s Job Show Season 2, The Dead Girls, Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish, Haunted Hotel, House of Guinness, Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 5, and Love Is Blind: France.

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The month also includes Next Gen Chef, Pokémon Concierge Season 1 Part 2, Pokémon Horizons Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Part 4, Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black Season 2, Wednesday Season 2 Part 2, Wayward, Wolf King Season 2, and The Wrong Paris.

Members can also look forward to the comedy specials Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy, Earthquake: Joke Telling Business, and Jordan Jensen: Take Me With You.

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Denzel Washington has addressed the surprise battle in Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest, an English-language modern reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low set against the pulsating backdrop of New York's music scene. The film stars Washington as David King,a wealthy record executive forced to confront his privilege and power when faced with a ransom plot.

Highest 2 Lowest is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, scoring 91% since its theatrical release on Aug. 15, and is gearing up to hit Apple TV+ on Sept. 5. But beyond the tense plot and sleek visuals, there's a surprise rap battle in the film's final act, between Washington and A$AP Rocky's Yung Felon, which has everyone buzzing.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Washington addressed the rap battle scene in Highest 2 Lowest. When asked if the actor picked up any pointers from rapper and co-star A$AP Rocky, Washington stated: "I've been listening...

The highlight of Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee's reinvention of Akira Kurosawa's classic crime thriller High and Low, is the high-octane New York subway ransom drop-off and police chase to retrieve the $17.5 million in Swiss francs belonging to music mogul David King (Denzel Washington).

King grapples with the same moral dilemma as his shoe magnate counterpart in High and Low played by Toshiro Mifune: whether or not to pay the ransom to save the son of his best friend and chauffeur (Jeffrey Wright), who was kidnapped instead of King's son by mistake. Once he's all in, King must deliver the ransom bag on a 6 Train from Borough Hall in Brooklyn to the Bronx — and it's off to the races.

But to spice it up, Lee looked to another classic crime thriller with two iconic subway chases (on foot and by car) for inspiration: William Friedkin's The French Connection.

Channel 4 has commissioned a new series written by Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal.

Number 10, a political drama about the most famous address in the world, 10 Downing Street in London — where the British prime minister lives and works — will be produced by Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios.

“There’s a Prime Minister in the attic, a coffee bar in the basement, and a wallpapered labyrinth of romance, crisis and heartbreak in-between,” a Number 10 plot synopsis provided to THR reads. “Set in the only terrace house in history with mice and a nuclear deterrent, it’s the only knock-through in the world where a hangover can start a war. The government will be fictional, but the problems will be real. We’ll never know which party is in power, because once the whole world hits the fan it barely matters.”

“This is a show about the building and everyone inside.

Leave it to Spike Lee to explode the typical high-stakes remake. His new film, Highest 2 Lowest, which opened Friday, flips Akira Kurosawa’s mannered 1963 staple, High and Low, into a rowdy, topical, laugh-out-loud romp (starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky) that’s as beautifully jarring as a dissonant sax solo. On a recent call from New York, Lee invokes the analogy himself: “Denzel and I in this film — we’re jazz musicians. We respect Julie Andrews singing ‘My Favorite Things.’ But when John Coltrane did it, you know,...

Before Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunited for their new movie Highest 2 Lowest, the duo worked together in 2006’s Inside Man, a heist thriller that drew inspiration from Al Pacino‘s Dog Day Afternoon. The 1975 movie, directed by Sidney Lumet, is based on a real-life Brooklyn bank robbery.

John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Chase Manhattan Bank to pay for his partner’s gender-affirming surgery. Dog Day Afternoon dramatized this true event of 1972. Al Pacino portrayed Sonny Wortzik, a fictionalized version of Wojtowicz. The movie’s intense hostage action, media frenzy, and underlying social themes turned it into an instant hit of American cinema.

The modern take in Inside Man brought back the twist-filled theme between a masked thief and an NYPD hostage negotiator. But behind all this was a deep respect for Lumet’s movie.

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One of the most acclaimed actor-director duos in the history of American cinema reunited this week with the film Highest 2 Lowest. Directed by Spike Lee and headlined by Denzel Washington, it has turned out to be their top-rated film ever, which is no mean feat, considering they’ve delivered classics such as Malcolm X and Inside Man in the past. Highest 2 Lowest marks Apple’s second theatrical play of the year, following the record-breaking success of the sports drama F1.

Unlike that film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, headlined by Brad Pitt and released by Warner Bros., Highest 2 Lowest is being distributed theatrically by A24. The movie is based on the Akira Kurosawa police procedural High and Low. It’s currently sitting at a “certified fresh” 90% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remix a classic with vibrantly...

Spike Lee estrenó en Cannes esta relectura contemporánea. © A24

A24 ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de Highest 2 Lowest, la nueva película de Spike Lee, que reinterpreta el mítico thriller policíaco de 1963 High and Low, del cineasta Akira Kurosawa, ahora trasladado a las oscuras calles de la Nueva York contemporánea.

En Highest 2 Lowest, un magnate de la música (Washington), conocido por tener «los mejores oídos del negocio», se ve atrapado en un plan de rescate que pronto lo coloca en un dilema moral de vida o muerte.

La película, que tuvo su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cannes, está protagonizada por Denzel Washington (Gladiator II), Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), Ilfenesh Hadera (Billions) y el rapero A$AP Rocky.

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As Spike Lee rolls out what could be his final collaboration with Denzel Washington, the filmmaker might have found a new muse.

While discussing their new A24 movie Highest 2 Lowest, premiering in theaters on Aug. 22 before it’s available on Apple TV+ on Sept. 5, the 3x Oscar winner praised A$AP Rocky for going “toe-to-toe” with Washington as father and son in the

“Yeah, don’t sleep on A$AP. In this film, Denzel and A$AP go toe-to-toe,” he said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “What’s interesting is, even before I got involved with this film, I always thought that A$AP looked like he could be Denzel’s son. There’s a big resemblance. So when you see it on the screen, it adds an element of father and son.”

Lee added, “Don’t sleep on A$AP. I’ve done five films with Denzel,...

What is the greatest three-movie run by an actor? Well, first, let me define what I mean by greatest, and what I mean by three-movie run. For my purposes, “greatest” is measured by an equal consideration of movie quality, performance quality, box office, and pop culture relevance. In other words, the films/performances have to be good and well-known. Now, a three-movie run just means three consecutive films in an actor’s filmography. I’m going based on release date, so sometimes having multiple films in a year removes an actor from contention.

So, a good three-movie run is not easy to pull off.. There are a lot of well-known actors who don’t even sniff this list. Here are a few actors you won’t see in the Top 10: Matt Damon, Ethan Hawke, Nicolas Cage, Matthew McConaughey Bradley Cooper. I tried to get a Jack Nicholson 1970’s run on the list,...

Spike Lee’s new film Highest 2 Lowest is generating a lot of buzz as it gets ready for release in a few short weeks.

This American neo-noir crime thriller is a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low, which itself was loosely based on the 1959 novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain. The movie stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Asap Rocky, and introduces Ice Spice in her first film role.

Filming started in New York City in March 2024 and finished in May of the same year. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, where it was shown out of competition.

Fans can catch it in U.S. theaters starting August 22, with streaming on Apple TV+ set for September 5, according to information from A24 and festival announcements.

The story is a modern update of High and Low. Denzel Washington plays David King,...

Spike Lee’s new film Highest 2 Lowest is making waves ahead of its release, and now fans have a fresh look thanks to the recently revealed poster. This 2025 American neo-noir crime thriller is a modern take on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low, itself inspired by the 1959 novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain.

The movie stars Denzel Washington as David King, alongside Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Asap Rocky, and Ice Spice, who is making her film debut. Spike Lee directs from a screenplay by William Alan Fox, with the story set in present-day New York City.

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Filming started in March 2024 and wrapped up by May, with cinematography by Matthew Libatique. The movie had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, where it screened out of competition.

Fans won’t have to wait long to see it in theaters either, as Highest 2 Lowest hits U.

If there's one thing you can expect from a Spike Lee Joint, it's the unexpected. He's brought his controversial and confrontational filmmaking style to every genre under the sun, from gritty dramas to satirical comedies, musicals and vampire flicks, and everything in between. So, when Lee brought his cops and robbers flick "Inside Man" to theaters in 2006, he did what was really unexpected: He made a straight down the middle Hollywood picture starring his trusty leading man Denzel Washington, albeit one with Lee's characteristic verve.

Taking inspiration from Sidney Lumet's classic crime thriller "Dog Day Afternoon," which the filmmaker has called one of his favorite movies of all time, Lee used the bank robbery film as an opportunity to assemble a microcosm of New York City's melting pot diversity among the bank's hostages. As the standoff drags on and on in "Inside Man," we get to see just how...

After the controversial and oftentimes hated "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, Rey actress Daisy Ridley has had difficulty finding box office and critical success. Dystopian thrillers were outdated by the time the overly grim "Chaos Walking" came out in 2021, the Trudy Ederle biopic "Young Woman and the Sea" was too bland, and the psychological thriller "The Marsh King's Daughter" snoozed audiences rather than intrigued them. Her quietly fragile performance in "Sometimes I Think About Dying" was exquisite, but it was such a tiny indie release and the title might be off-putting to some.

Ridley recently starred in "Cleaner," which did poorly at the box office, earning only $1 million on a $25 million budget. Although it flew under the radar, "Cleaner" deserves far more credit. It's the kind of taut, explosive action flick for grown-ups that doesn't really exist anymore because theatres are bogged down with IP-driven franchises. The plot of terrorists taking...

“The Old Guard” is back and Netflix’s new sequel boasts both familiar and new faces.

The series, returning five years after the first film debuted, follows a group of immortals who task themselves with protecting the mortal world from threats while working to keep their long lives as secret as possible for fear of capture and study. The latest film brings back Charlize Theron and introduces new A-listers into the mix like Uma Thurman.

Here’s a who’s who the cast and characters to know in “The Old Guard 2.”

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Charlize Theron plays Andy, one of the oldest of her kind and the leader of her group of immortal do-gooders, who is no longer immortal herself as of the end of the first film.

Theron’s filmography is wide-ranging. She won an Oscar for her role in 2003’s “Monster.

Before Denzel Washington became the Hollywood mainstay he is today with The Equalizer franchise, the Oscar-winning Training Day, and plenty of other award-nominated roles, he made his first real mark on the big screen with A Soldier's Story in 1984. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film is a murder mystery set against the backdrop of World War II and featuring the star as a private under the command of the victim, Major Sergeant Vernon Waters (Adolph Caesar). It marked only Washington's second theatrical film role and earned him some early recognition that would help pave the way to bigger spotlights and accolades aplenty. For fans wanting to dive into his early filmography, the title is now coming to Paramount+ on July 1.

A Soldier's Story was written by Charles Fuller, who created it for the theater under the name A Soldier's Play. Washington, like many of his co-stars, was part of...

Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber are developing “The Seventh Man,” a new action-thriller that’s written by T.J. Fixman.

Stuber and Fixman previously collaborated on “Carry On,” a hostage thriller with Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman that Jaume Collet-Serra directed. The film was a hit for Netflix and currently sits in second place on the streamer’s list of most popular movies.

Stuber was in charge of Netflix’s film unit before leaving the company in 2024. He then announced he had signed a multi-year film partnership with Amazon MGM Studios under which the company agreed to finance and release movies from Stuber’s new production company under the United Artists (UA) label. The hope was to revitalize the brand, which once produced classics like “Rocky” and “Network” before it faded.

UA’s Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce “The Seventh Man” with Fixman serving as executive producer.

Tom Cruise, the Hollywood icon and actor known for the action franchises Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, is finally all set to receive his first Oscar. However, it won't be for his performances on-screen but rather off it, as the recognition will be in the form of an honorary Oscar that the Eyes Wide Shut star will receive along with other Hollywood figures like Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and Wynn Thomas. Cruise will lift the highly-deserved statuette on November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, when the 16th annual Governors Awards take place.

As reported by Deadline, Cruise will be one of the four honored this year at the ceremony that gets a mention every year at the Academy Awards, but sadly isn't televised. These honorary Oscars are handed out by the Academy, and their function is "to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the...

Heist movies hook us with sharp plans, high stakes, and twists that keep us guessing. From raw crime dramas to slick capers, these classics turn theft into an art form, blending tension and style into unforgettable thrills.

We’ve ranked 15 iconic heist films, from gripping to legendary, that define the genre with clever schemes and bold execution. Here’s why these movies are must-sees for any aspiring mastermind.

15. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Palomar Pictures International

A crew hijacks a New York subway train, demanding a ransom under pressure. Joseph Sargent’s lean thriller, led by Walter Matthau, crackles with 70s grit and wit.

The urban stakes and tight pacing pull us in. We love its no-frills, suspenseful ride.

14. Point Break (1991) 20th Century Fox

Keanu Reeves’ FBI agent infiltrates Patrick Swayze’s surfing bank robbers. Kathryn Bigelow’s high-octane heist blends adrenaline-pumping action with a surprising bromance.

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Legendary director Spike Lee received a standing ovation when he finally took home his first competitive Academy Award for writing “BlacKkKlansman” in 2019. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 2015. But the “Inside Man” filmmaker said he is willing to relinquish one of statuettes in exchange for the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship.

“I would give [an] Academy Award — Oscar — for the Knicks to win a championship,” Lee said May 29 on “Inside the NBA” prior to the Knick’s 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. “I got two already.”

Charles Barkley quickly interrupted Lee with sarcastic skepticism.

“You’re gonna keep ‘em,” he qupped.

Lee is a longtime fan of the Knicks. He was at Madison Square Garden on May 8, 1970, for the Knicks’ first championship — and he has the late Coach Red Holzman’s ring around his neck to prove it, as well as...

Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.

See it on Netflix on August 28.

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren also star in Paramount+’s Mobland alongside Tom Hardy. The brilliant crime series is executive produced by Guy Ritchie.

In Netflix’s Tudum post, the article states the film also features Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Richard E. Grant and Paul Freeman. Amblin founder Steven Spielberg stopped by the set during...

Denzel Washington’s new movie Highest 2 Lowest is all set for theatrical release, and fans are not happy with its limited 2 week run before it hits 2 Apple TV+. Director Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have collaborated in several films before; this one, probably Washington’s last, needs a bigger theatrical run to honor the brilliant actor’s film journey.

Feels like a disservice to the artistic pedigree of the film, and is a huge misstep by Apple TV+. The movie has already debuted at Cannes 2025 to receive raving reviews and a standing ovation. The movie deserved a victory lap across theatres globally, rather than a discrete pit stop. A movie of this magnitude deserves a full theatrical rollout rather than just streaming credits.

Will Denzel Washington’s Highest 2 Lowest get a theatrical release?

Officially, yes, the movie is getting a theatrical release. It drops in theatres on August 22, 2025, in the USA.

The latest top five lists of the most viewed movies and shows on Netflix, as listed by Tudum, contain some shockers. It's not that they are bad to watch, though. Some are hard to watch, especially if you have a delicate stomach.

There is just one new entry to last week's top five movies list. And what an entry when it comes to stomach churning. Given that it also uncovers a phony health scam, it won’t leave you feeling good. Three of the other movies cover a variety of crime and violence, too. Thankfully, there's also a heartwarming film that’s an antidote to the others, which will leave you hungry for more

It’s quite a change around on the top five shows, with three new entries this week. But the balance is still towards the tough-to-watch, uncomfortable viewing, a murder, and a major manhunt. This time, though,...

Spike Lee’s upcoming neo-noir crime thriller movie, Highest 2 Lowest, is said to be an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low. The movie, which follows a similar story line to High and Low, stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, and more. It recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

The film was filmed across New York City, with some of the elaborate action scenes in the Bronx, set against the backdrop of Yankee Stadium. Fans have high expectations from the movie, knowing that it’s a Lee and Washington collaboration. But Highest 2 Lowest has reminded fans about Steven Soderbergh’s project for Max, which was not renewed after season 1.

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Filmmaker Spike Lee is reuniting with Denzel Washington for their upcoming crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, slated to release...

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington decided to skip the press conference for his new film after he had a curt exchange with a photographer at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday night.

Washington was present at the festival to promote Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee.

An A24 remake of the 1963 film High and Low, Highest 2 Lowest is set to be released in theaters on Aug. 22, and be available to stream on Apple TV+ on Sept. 5.

Surprising footage from the red carpet that night has shown Washington pointing his finger in the face of one of the photographers, in the heat of a dramatic interaction.

Jeremy Freeman, an expert lip-reader, shared with The Daily Mail on Tuesday that Washington appeared to be upset that the photographer tapped him on the arm to get his attention. He estimated Washington’s words to be, “Let me tell you — stop, stop. Never put your hands on me again…...

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have been one of the most successful director-actor duos in Hollywood, having previously collaborated on hits like Malcolm X and Inside Man. And the duo has once again reunited for the upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest.

An adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese classic High and Low, the film marks their fifth collaboration since Inside Man, which was released in 2006. And Lee admitted he was surprised to realize just how much time had passed since their last collaboration.

Spike Lee was surprised to realize nearly 20 years had passed since his last team-up with Denzel Washington

The celebrated Hollywood duo, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, is set to return to the screen with the upcoming neo-noir crime thriller, Highest 2 Lowest. The film follows a music mogul facing a life-or-death moral dilemma after becoming entangled in a ransom plot.

A still of Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest...

A24's upcoming action thriller, Highest 2 Lowest, represents the fifth collaboration between Oscar winners Spike Lee and Denzel Washington throughout their distinguished careers. Though their joint efforts have been critically acclaimed, and their newest movie is already garnering praise, Lee suggests their time as creative partners could be over.

During an interview with Deadline, Lee admitted he didn't realize so much time had elapsed between him and Washington's last collaboration, Inside Man, and Highest 2 Lowest. The decorated filmmaker also conceded that, considering the stage of their careers and Washington's recent quips about retirement, Highest 2 Lowest is probably their last movie together. "Denzel and I didn’t know that our previous film, Inside Man, was 18 years ago. We were surprised because it felt like yesterday. But we didn’t miss a step," Lee said. "I think this is it—five. He’s been talking about retirement even...

It was moving to watch Denzel Washington lope up to the Lumière stage at Cannes and tear up as he accepted his Honorary Palme d’Or from Cannes veteran Spike Lee Monday night at the “Highest 2 Lowest” premiere. It was a surprise to the actor, as he watched a clip reel that ranged from his four prior roles with Lee to “Philadelphia,” “Flight,” “The Book of Eli,” “The Hurricane,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Fences,” and more.

Festival director Thierry Frémaux knows how to make the most of a Hollywood movie star, who flew into France and out again on his one day off from doing eight sold-out shows a week as Shakespeare’s “Othello” on Broadway. If the man looked weary, it’s understandable. At 70, he’s at the peak of his powers, and if the Oscar gods are smiling, he’ll land his third Oscar (after “Training Day” and...

Denzel Washingtonand Spike Lee have teamed up once again for their latest joint, and it is one that the critics are seemingly "high" on. The A24 and Apple Original Film Highest 2 Lowest has become the duo's highest-rated film so far on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing all the other Washington-Lee projects that the pair have become famous for. It should mark the high point of the men's collaborative effort, almost two decades after they last worked together.

As of this article's publication, Highest 2 Lowest currently has a critic's score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 professional reviews. No audience score is currently listed, though this is likely to change this summer when the film debuts theatrically (and eventually on Apple TV+). The film's rating is unsurprising given its positive reviews, with Collider's Therese Lacson sayingHighest 2 Lowest is a "vibrant, loud, and full of life" film that is a "delight to watch.

Cannes has been going on for a full week straight, and it’s easy to lose track of time, what with all of the big stars and glitzy premieres, like, you know, Spike Lee debuting his heavily hyped new film.

Spike Lee Returns and Denzel Washington Nabs a Palme d’Or

Spike Lee is back with a brand-new joint. And his leading man got the top honors.

“Highest 2 Lowest” reunites Lee with his frequent collaborator Denzel Washington for a remake/reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s immortal classic “High and Low.” Kurosawa’s film, like Lee’s, was based on Ed McBain’s 1959 novel “King’s Ransom,” part of his 87th Precinct series. The A24/Apple Original Films production, which hits theaters in August before premiering on the Apple TV+ streaming service the following month, brought out Lee (who missed a Knicks game to be there), Washington and more.

Lee was...

Nearly 20 years after Spike Lee and Denzel Washington joined forces for the 2006 thriller Inside Man, the duo are finally back together for the reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low. Titled Highest 2 Lowest, the neo-noir crime thriller made its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday and has debuted to an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, signifying that Lee and Washington could have another hit on their hands when the film hits theaters later this year.

Also starring Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Asap Rocky, and Ice Spice in her film debut, Highest 2 Lowest features Washington as David King, a music mogul who's widely known for having the "best ears in the business." When he's targeted with a ransom plot, King finds himself jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.

Critic Matt Neglia from Next Best Picture notes that the film isn't just a "welcome reunion between two of cinema's greats,...

Denzel Washington had an intense moment on the Cannes red carpet this week. Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest was recently screened at Cannes, which is showing out of competition at the festival. The movie is a modern retelling of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, with this version chronicling the story of a New York City music mogul who gets caught up in a ransom plot. It is the fifth film collaboration between Lee and Washington, and their first since Inside Man.

Not everything went smoothly during the Highest 2 Lowest premiere, however, as evidenced by a video from the Cannes red carpet. While speaking with director Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky, Washington appears to be interrupted by a photographer who is touching his arm. After the actor told the photographer to stop, he got into an intense exchange with the photographer. This elicited some strong, supportive responses online. Check...