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A Home for Emus in Washington Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “House Hunters,” titled “A Home for Emus in Washington,” promises to be a delightful mix of adventure and differing tastes. This episode features a couple ready to take a big step in their relationship by purchasing their first home together. Their unique situation includes the need for ample outdoor space, as they have two emus that require room to roam.

As the couple explores various properties in Washington, they face the challenge of balancing their preferences. One partner dreams of a high-end luxury home, complete with all the modern amenities. The other partner, however, has a vision of a more rustic abode, filled with charm and character. This contrast in styles adds an interesting dynamic to their house-hunting journey.

Viewers can expect to see a range of properties that cater to both of their desires.

The latest collaboration between acclaimed director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan gets high marks from one of Hollywood's top filmmakers. Upcoming supernatural thriller Sinners has received strong praise from Oscar-winning director Spike Lee.

Commenting on his Instagram page after watching an advanced IMAX screening of Sinners, Lee offered his thoughts on the Warner Bros. blockbuster, which sees Jordan in the leading role. Standing beside a poster of the film, Lee said that watching Sinners was his best theatrical experience in a long time. He hailed Coogler's "magnificent artistry as a storyteller" and said "Michael B. Jordan did his 'Thang, Thang'."

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Lee also believes Sinners showcased the best of "black cinematic power," while showcasing "dope" performances, cinematography, production design, costume design and music. Summing up his time watching the film, Lee said he hadn't "felt this way in...

After the notorious Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, it almost seemed for a while that Depp’s Hollywood downfall was all because of Heard and her allegations. The explosive 2022 trial thus left fans divided—some rallied behind him, while others called him problematic. But here’s the thing—Depp’s career struggles didn’t start with the courtroom drama.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in a still from The Rum Diary | image: FilmDistrict

It’s now time to admit how Johnny Depp had been struggling with his dimming star power even before the legal battle. From The Lone Ranger (2013) to Mortdecai (2015), Depp had been repeatedly delivering high-profile box office flops. Now, for those unaware—his fading star power wasn’t just bad luck—it was partly his own doing.

Johnny Depp’s 2022 trial against Amber Heard worsened his already damaged career

After Amber Heard‘s 2018 Washington Post op-ed, as...

The Blind Side is a biographical sports drama starring Sandra Bullock, which experienced a bit of resurgence in recent years. The film received critical acclaim and earned Bullock an Oscar win but became controversial because of some of its tropes and the complex real-life events that ensued after its release.

Denzel Washington in a still from Remember the Titans (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures).

While the Bullock-led movie hasn’t aged well, the same cannot be said for a Denzel Washington movie from the same genre. Washington starred in the real-life inspired 2000 biographical sports drama film Remember the Titans. Although not as critically acclaimed as The Blind Side, the Washington-led film stands the test of time much better, and here is why.

Denzel Washington’s Remember the Titans aged much better than The Blind Side

Remember the Titans stars Denzel Washington as Herman Boone and is loosely based on the...

MSNBC has hired veteran news producer and executive Scott Matthews to be its new senior vice president of Newsgathering as new president Rebecca Kutler continues to revamp the cable channel since taking the top job earlier this year.

Matthews will start on Monday, Mar. 17. He was most recently the news director and VP at ABC7 in New York City, and also spent nine years as a VP of specials at CNBC from 2011 to 2020; his résumé also includes a 10-month run at CNN+, the streaming service that shut down weeks after launching in 2022.

At MSNBC, Matthews will be looking to hire more than 100 people, including journalists, field producers, correspondents and photographers, as he aims to bolster the channel’s news team. His role will include overseeing the team of field producers and correspondents, establishing a new assignment desk and setting MSNBC’s editorial priorities.

“Scott’s new role reflects our plans...

MSNBC continued to fill out its new talent line-up on Tuesday, officially welcoming The Washington Post’s Jackie Alemany to the staff as both Washington Correspondent and co-host of “The Weekend.”

Joe Scarborough announced the news on “Morning Joe,” confirming she’ll co-host the Saturday and Sunday shows alongside Jonathan Capehart and fellow new hire Eugene Daniels. Additionally, Ayman Mohyeldin will be leading the evening edition of “The Weekend” with two hosts still to be named.

“I brought this up before, but you and Mika [Brzezinski] were the first people to book me on cable news in 2018 when I joined The Washington Post. So this really feels like a full circle, round trip ticket moment,” Alemany told the panel. “You guys have been such a champion of Washington Post journalism, too, and I’m so excited and very grateful.”

“Mika has been my fairy godmother,” she added.

“We’re very excited,...

One of Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington's most notable 2000s films lands another streaming home 18 years after its theatrical premiere. The duo's acclaimed yet polarizing crime drama, American Gangster, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video recently confirmed American Gangster as one of their latest additions, allowing fans to catch up with the Universal Pictures thriller. The film's Prime Video debut comes after Netflix launched the film via its platform in September 2024, while Peacock added the movie to its streaming lineup in February. American Gangster chronicles the life of notorious North Carolina gangster and drug trader Frank Lucas (Washington).

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Amber Lancaster has enjoyed a successful career in modeling and entertainment, including The Price Is Right.

She’s a former Miss Washington Teen USA and cheered on the Seattle Seahawks’ cheerleading squad, the Sea Gals, for five years.

Her television credits include one-episode roles on Community, Days of Our Lives, Entourage, CSI: Miami, and The Bold and the Beautiful.

She received a more prominent TV role when she joined the cast of The Hard Times of Rj Berger and starred as Jenny Swanson. The series ran for two seasons on MTV.

Amber has since moved on to work on The Price Is Right, where she has enjoyed a lengthy career as a TV game show model.

She recently shared a surprising revelation about her The Price Is Right career.

Amber shares her The Price Is Right career revelation

Along with her modeling and TV gigs, Amber has a significant following on social media,...

Whether it’s the pursuit of the American Dream or escaping political turmoil, the idea of finding a place to call home has always been a universal aspiration. Yet, when it comes to the U.S. immigration system, dreams are often boxed in, even for the stars.

But what happens when you’re already living that dream and don’t need to buy a golden ticket to call the U.S. your own? Well, in the face of Donald Trump’s proposal to sell U.S. residency with his $5 million ‘gold card’, there are some Hollywood stars who didn’t need to open their wallets to secure their future.

Donald Trump | Image: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc-by-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

For those unfamiliar, the Gold Card is a $5 million ticket to permanent U.S. residency, with the potential for full citizenship down the line. This idea has been marketed as...

March 1 will be a great day for Denzel Washington fans, with two of his Equalizer films and Man on Fire streaming for free. All three titles will be available on Tubi next month.

Washington starred as Robert McCall, a former Marine and Dia officer who finds himself back in action protecting a teenage trafficking victim from the Russian mafiain 2014's The Equalizer. The film, which had an estimated budget of around $55 million, was a box office smash, pulling in over $192 million during its box office run. A sequel, The Equalizer 2, arrived in 2018 and saw Washington reprise his role as McCall, this timeon a mission of revenge after one of his friends is murdered.

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Like its predecessor, The Equalizer 2 was a commercial success,...

Watchmen is widely regarded as one of the biggest, groundbreaking projects in comic history, for a multitude of reasons. Created by Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore, the series effectively introduced the ‘anti-superhero’ troupe which has become so popular with series such as Invincible and The Boys coming out in recent years.

A still from Watchmen. | Warner Bros.

However, another Dave Gibbons project, one he collaborated on with Frank Miller, and led to one of the more iconic comic characters in recent times, also deserves its flowers. Give Me Liberty centered around the resilient and formidable Martha Washington, and arguably has all the hallmarks of a Zack Snyder cinematic adaptation.

Who is Martha Washington? Martha Washington is a Frank Miller character. | Dark Horse

First introduced in Give Me Liberty (1990) by Dark Horse Comics, Martha Washington is a revolutionary figure in comic book history. Born in the dystopian Cabrini-Green housing project in...

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Euphoria releases first-look image as new season finally starts filming

It’s been about three years since the premiere of Euphoria Season 2 on HBO, but production has just started on Season 3, and HBO has shared a first-look image of Zendaya in character as Rue (see above).

Since the series first premiered in 2019, it has made stars of its cast, including Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Hunter Schafer, in addition to Zendaya, who won two Emmys for Best Drama Actress, making her the youngest double winner in the category’s history and the first Black woman to win it twice.

Sign UPfor Gold Derby’s free newsletter with latest predictions Super Bowl racks up record ratings … again

For the second year in a row the Super Bowl set an all-time ratings record. Nielsen and Fox report that 126 million viewers watched the game across platforms.

Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun have joined Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson in Animals, the kidnapping thriller Affleck is directing for Netflix.

The castings underscore the heat the project is generating now that it is back on track after being sidelined for a year. Animals is heading towards an April start in Los Angeles. The producers pushed for the L.A. shoot, with a desire to keep jobs within the community, and reinforce the city as a hub for filmmaking.

Written by Connor McIntyre with revisions by Billy Ray, the crime thriller concerns a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped. Surrounded by plenty of enemies, political and otherwise, the husband and wife have no choice but to get their hands dirty in order to save their son.

Affleck plays the candidate, while Washington plays his wife. Anderson is a fixer while Yeun is the candidate’s campaign manager.

Denzel Washington isn’t upset about not being nominated for his role as Macrinus in “Gladiator II,” the actor told the New York Times in an interview published Saturday. “I was sitting there smiling, going: Look at you. On the day you didn’t get a nomination for an Oscar, you’re working on ‘Othello’ on Broadway,” he explained.

“Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I’m so upset. Listen, I’ve been around too long,” Washington added. “I’m getting wiser, working on talking less and learning to understand more — and that’s exciting.”

“Gladiator II” takes place 20 years after the original 2000 film and tells the story of Lucius, played by Paul Mescal. Mescal is joined by Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius.

Washington portrays Macrinus, described as a wealthy arms dealer who has hopes of becoming emperor. Rome was indeed ruled by an emperor named Macrinus from 217-218, though...

Exclusive: Blake Lively is heading to SXSW next month in Austin for the debut of Another Simple Favor, but the actress’ lawyers are exiting Texas when it comes to her and Ryan Reynolds’ multifarious showdown with Justin Baldoni and his publicists over alleged sexual harassment during the making of It Ends With Us and the acerbic astroturfing that followed.

Less than two weeks after Lively’s team filed paperwork in the Lone Star state’s Hays County “to take a pre-suit deposition of Jed Wallace,” attorneys at Austin firm Haynes Boone Llp suddenly yanked the request out of the courts. A “notice of non-suit/dismissal” was placed in the Texas court docket Tuesday over talking to Street Relations crisis management boss and self-described “hired gun” Wallace.

However, just one day after the first actual court hearing in the now only six-week-old $400 million and counting Lively vs Baldoni face-off, the potentially...

Jeffrey Wright credits his “Highest 2 Lowest” director Spike Lee for encouraging a career “high” of his own: making his directorial debut.

Wright told Men’s Health that Lee inspired him to direct his first project, which will be shot in 2026. It’s unclear whether the yet-to-be-announced project is a film or a series, but it will be Wright’s first time behind the camera regardless.

“Well, Spike would say to me, and a few other people I’ve worked with have said to me, ‘When are you going to direct?’” Wright said. “So that may be in the works. That is in the works, actually, for a project we’ll shoot in 2026. I’ll have to talk to you about that one later.”

Wright will draw from his past experiences with auteurs like Lee to make his own directorial debut.

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with many...

Apple TV+ has found the third star of its upcoming limited series Imperfect Women.

Kate Mara has joined the drama based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name. Mara will star opposite Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in the series.

Apple describes Imperfect Women as a psychological thriller examining a crime that “shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women,” played by Moss, Washington and Mara. “Imperfect Women is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time,” the logline reads.

Annie Weisman (Physical, Based on a True Story) is adapting Hall’s novel and executive producing with Moss and Lindsey McManus of Love & Squalor Pictures, which initially optioned the novel; Washington and...

The NFC Championship Game will serve as a rubber match between Washington and Philly.

Sunday’s NFC Championship Game will be a rubber match between two division rivals as the Philadelphia Eagles will welcome the Washington Commanders to Lincoln Financial Field at 3 p.m. Et on Sunday, Jan. 26 to see who will advance to the Super Bowl. The teams split their regular season matchups, with the Commanders winning 36-33 in D.C. during Week 3, while Philly took the rematch in mid-November 26-18 at home. Washington’s rookie quarterback phenom Jayden Daniels will lead his team against Jalen Hurts and 2,000-yard runner Saquon Barkley. See who wins and punches their ticket to the Super Bowl. The game will air on Fox and you can watch all of the action with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch the NFC Championship Game Philadelphia vs. Washington When: Today, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at 3 p.

A film which many regard as Denzel Washington's magnum opus makes its debut on a popular streaming service very soon. Washington's Oscar-winning period drama, Fences, hits Peacock imminently, giving fans a chance to catch up on the critically acclaimed feature.

Peacock confirmed that Fences will premiere on Feb. 1. The film will become available to Peacock subscribers after fans could only rent or purchase it via Prime Video, Apple TV or Google Play.

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Directed, produced by and starring Washington, Fences is a big-screen adaptation of August Wilson's titular 1985 play. The Academy Award-winning actor stars as Troy Maxson, a working-class African American father trying to provide for his family during the 1950s while coming to terms with his life. As a Pittsburgh-based sanitation worker,...

Surrealist filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15, 2025, at age 78, leaves behind one of the most unique filmographies of any director in cinematic history, releasing 10 feature films between 1977 and 2006. But arguably Lynch's most popular contribution to popular culture wasn't a film at all, but a TV show: Twin Peaks. Premiering on ABC in 1990 before being abruptly canceled after its second season in 1991, the supernatural mystery series centers on FBI agent Dale Cooper's (Kyle MacLachlan) investigation into the murder of local prom queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in a small Washington town.

The series became an instant pop culture phenomenon, spawning a polarizing prequel film, an acclaimed third season released on Showtime in 2017, and various other media, from books to music. But, despite the show's immense popularity, many viewers might not know that its premise was inspired by real-life events. Indeed, series co-creator Mark Frost based the story of...

The NFL’s second Saturday Divisional Matchup will feature the NFC’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Lions, and the Washington Commanders.

The top-seeded Detroit Lions return to action on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Et as they welcome the Washington Commanders to Ford Field. The NFL Divisional matchup will feature the NFC’s No. 1 team facing off against Washington — the conference’s No. 6 seed. The commanders upset the No. 3 Buccaneers last week behind the arm and legs of explosive quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Lions are led by the quarterback-running back duo of Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs who have been near-impossible to stop this season. The game will air on Fox and you can watch all of the action with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch the NFL Divisional Game Detroit vs. Washington When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. Et TV: Fox Stream: Watch with 50% off a subscription to Sling TV.

A classic thriller remade by Hollywood legend Denzel Washington lands an imminent premiere on a new streaming platform. The action-packed 1987 book adaptation, Man on Fire, is set to debut soon via Hulu.

Hulu confirmed that the original Man on Fire will be available for streaming on Feb. 1. The Élie Chouraqui-helmed effort has largely been missing from the streaming world, only becoming available on the free streaming site Plex or via Hollywood Suite, while fans can also rent or purchase it via Amazon's Prime Video.

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Based on the eponymous A.J. Quinnell novel, the original Man on Fire stars Scott Glenn, Joe Pesci, Jade Malle, Jonathan Pryce, Brooke Adams and Danny Aiello. Set in Italy, Man on Fire chronicles ex-CIA agent Christian Creasy (Glenn), who's looking for a new job,...

The Commanders will visit the Bucs in the nightcap of an NFL triple header on the first Sunday of the 2025 playoffs.

When the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off in the Wild Card Weekend of the NFL playoffs, the Bucs will be the home team by virtue of the fact that they won the NFC South, but the Commanders come in with the better record. Tampa Bay finished the regular season at 10-7, while Washington was 12-5. However, aided by home-field advantage, the Bucs are favored by three points. With dynamic quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels running the offenses, it should be an exciting matchup. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. Et on NBC and you can watch all of the action with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch the NFL Wild Card Game Tampa Bay vs. Washington When: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at 8 p.

Fans continue to be entertained by Gladiator as Ridley Scott's historical epic series sets more records. Thanks to Gladiator II's success, the revered titular franchise passes a new milestone at the box office.

Via Collider, Scott's Gladiator films have grossed over $900 million since the series debuted in 2000. Since Gladiator II premiered last November, the sequel has proved itself worthy, nearing its own milestone as it's earned just under $450 million ($449.8 million at the time of writing). The sequel is now over $15 million behind what Gladiator tallied following its debut ($465.2 million worldwide). However, it's unlikely to equal or eclipse what its predecessor made, given its run in cinemas is almost over and the movie is available digitally. Overall, the Gladiator duology has accumulated $915 million globally.

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Denzel Washington's hopes of earning a third Academy Award for his performance in Gladiator 2 seem a lot less likely now. Denzel Washington is often regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, with two historic Academy Awards to his name. Having previously won the Best Supporting Academy Award for Glory and Best Actor in Training Day, Washington was poised to potentially earn a third Oscar for his mesmerizing performance as the charming and manipulative Macrinus in Gladiator 2.

Although that film's overall award potential seemed blunted, Denzel's nomination at the Golden Globes kept hope for his victory alive. However, the latest nomination announcements from another historically important Oscar precursor didn't include Washington in the running for Best Supporting Actor. This might have dashed those Oscar hopes for Washington's Gladiator 2 performance, as the actor earning a win at the 97th Academy Awards — while not...

Johnny Depp opened up about how he would hide from Amber Heard’s violence ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for $50M after a 2018 Washington Post op-ed where she described herself as a survivor of domestic abuse. Though Depp wasn’t named, he claims the article destroyed his reputation and career. Heard countered with a $100M lawsuit, alleging the actor defamed her through his legal team.

During the trial in Virginia, Depp painted a grim picture of their marriage. He described Heard’s anger escalating into physical violence—slaps, shoves, and even a remote hurled at his head. “I would remove myself from the situation,” he testified. “If she didn’t allow me to walk away, I’d lock myself in the bathroom or anywhere she couldn’t get in.”

The actor compared his coping mechanism to his childhood, alluding he learned early on to retreat from volatile situations.

President Joe Biden is concluding his time in office by naming his last round of Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees, and they include two iconic Hollywood names. Entertainment Weekly reports that two-time Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington and five-time Emmy-winner Michael J. Fox are among this year’s Medal of Freedom recipients. Nineteen people in total are included in this year’s honor.

The award is the nation’s highest civilian honor. It is presented to people who have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.”

The White House released a statement regarding the honorees that read: “President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else. These 19 Americans are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.

Three decades ago, Quentin Tarantino and Denzel Washington had a falling out during production of a film that only one of them is credited for. Both Tarantino and Washington have had significantly important careers in Hollywood. Quentin Tarantino's movies are some of the best in modern Hollywood, while Denzel Washington is commonly considered one of the best actors of all time. Despite the popularity of both of them, neither has been credited for working on the same film, for a particular reason.

Despite not "officially" working together, Denzel Washington has expressed interest in doing it. In an interview on the Friday Night With Jonathan Ross show (via YouTube), Tarantino even said he would be honored to have Denzel Washington play a role in one of his films. Given that interview was back in 2009, the two of them have still never worked together - though it almost happened. In 1995, a film...

Gary Larson's The Far Side may be beloved by all fans of all ages, but the comic has always dealt with some dark subject matter, from animals eating humans alive to worldwide thermonuclear war. Indeed, war is a recurring theme in Larson's comics, and for very good reason, given his own childhood experiences.

In June 2024, we published '15 Funniest Far Side Comics That Somehow Found the Funny Side of War,' ending with our request for readers to vote for their #1. Over 1200 votes were cast, with every comic getting some love, and a clear winner emerging that couldn't be more relevant to its creator's life. Enjoy the runners-up by opening the image gallery below.

Larson covered warfare in every era, from Ancient Greece to the Vietnam War. Those many time periods were reflected in our poll, with runners-up including gags based in WWI (where a pilot shoots down Snoopy's doghouse), the Middle Ages,...

Johnny Depp Defamation Trial ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Johnny Depp’s legal showdown with ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022 was one of the most talked-about court battles in recent memory, but behind the scenes, his legal team was walking a delicate line.

As the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star fought a $50 million defamation case, his lawyers reportedly worried about one unpredictable factor—his temper.

Johnny Depp’s Defamation Case Against Amber Heard

The trial stemmed from Heard’s 2018 Washington Post essay, where she wrote about surviving domestic violence.

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Although she didn’t name Depp, their tumultuous two-year marriage left little doubt about whom the piece referenced. Depp argued the allegations damaged his career and reputation, taking their messy personal history into the courtroom spotlight.

With The Equalizer 2 switching its streaming home on Christmas Day, it is a good time to look at where to watch every The Equalizer movie. Denzel Washington launched his first-ever franchise in 2014 with the action movie directed by Antoine Fuqua, a reboot of the 1980s series. Washington stars as Robert McCall, a former marine and intelligence officer who escaped this walk of life but is brought back into a dangerous world filled with enemies in the name of doing what is right.

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The Equalizer movies have never been huge hits with critics, but Sony's movie franchise has been made possible due to financial success. The first movie made $192 million worldwide, the sequel made $190 million four years later, and The Equalizer 3 hit $191 million. The great consistency of the mid-budget action...

Denzel Washington might kick a lot of asses in The Equalizer franchise, and he might be causing a lot of trouble in Gladiator 2 thanks to his portrayal of the manipulative Macrinus, but behind the camera he’s actually a pretty chill dude. He’s got a wife, a few kids, and now, when he’s not acting, Washington can probably be found officiating a wedding or two, as he recently got baptized and received his minister's license in a ceremony that took place at Kelly Temple in New York City.

Archbishop Christopher Bryant took to Facebook (seen below) to post about the joyous occasion, saying, "We celebrate the addition of Minister Denzel Washington into the clergy, having received his minister's license in the Church of God in Christ today, in a truly uplifting moment." The ceremony took place on Saturday, Dec. 21 in NYC at the same church "Washington attended as a child,...

Denzel Washington's career is mostly a model of consistency. Once he officially broke through with his Academy Award-nominated performance as South African activist Steve Biko in "Cry Freedom," he deftly alternated between prestige roles and strictly commercial parts. There were missteps, but you can at least understand why he signed on to a buddy comedy like "Heart Condition;" he hadn't won his Oscar for "Glory" just yet, and the opportunity to act opposite a tremendously talented performer like Bob Hoskins surely looked appealing in theory. The movie is dreadful, but neither Washington nor Hoskins phone it in.

And yet there was a sense among some in 1992 that Washington's brilliantly multifaceted performance in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" would put an end to such frivolities as "Heart Condition" and "Ricochet." It's intriguing to consider what might've happened had the Academy not determined that '92 was the year to honor the...

A new release this month on Netflix has been getting mixed reviews but it’s one we should all watch. That’s despite our rating the movie as one to miss when we gave you the three best new Netflix movies to watch (and two to skip) in December 2024. As a spoiler, the reason we used to skip The Six Triple Eight wasn’t that it’s not a good movie, it was more about the late December timing of the release.

The Six Triple Eight was released in selected cinemas in early December and became available on Netflix on Friday, December 20. It has a strong cast and relates an important story set in World War II. That's part of the reason why it should be a must-watch.

Before I explain more about why, let’s get back to that strong cast. You’ll see some top stars, including Oprah Winfrey,...

When Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorsed Ron DeSantis in his ultimately fruitless bid for the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump accused the Florida governor of buying the endorsement.

Trump questioned whether DeSantis had committed “a major Campaign Finance Violation by paying for… Bob Vander Plaats’ useless endorsement.” He separately wrote: “I don’t believe anything Bob Vander Plaats says. Anyone who would take $95,000, and then endorse a Candidate who is going nowhere, is not what Elections are all about!”

Several groups linked to DeSantis did in fact donate $95,000 to Vander Plaats’ nonprofit,...

Denzel Washington is currently riding high on the success of Gladiator II, which has not only become the highest-grossing film of his career, but it's also garnering significant awards buzz. He's already picked up Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations for his supporting turn and some believe an Oscar nomination could be a lock. Washington doesn't need a reason for anyone to rediscover his films, but the interest in him is at a high at the moment, which could be why one of his signature films, 2004's Man on Fire, has become a hit once again on streaming.

As of this writing, Man on Fire is currently ranked at number four on Tubi's Top 10. The big selling point about Tubi, compared to other streaming services, is that the platform is free—so users can enjoy their content without breaking the bank. Its presence has only grown since launching...

Updated, with Newsmax statement and Brill response: As Donald Trump targets news outlets for new lawsuits, his choices to lead key regulatory agencies have a media watchdog in their sights.

NewsGuard, a media reliability rating service launched in 2018, has been the source of claims made by Brendan Carr, incoming chair of the FCC, and Andrew Ferguson, incoming chair of the FTC, as well as Capitol Hill figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Their claim: NewsGuard is out to “blacklist conservative news sources,” as Johnson put it in a statement last week.

But NewsGuard —along with a host of press freedom advocates — argue that not only are the attacks misguided, but they are, ironically enough, the very type of government pressure that threatens to chill speech protected by the First Amendment.

“The Constitution protects the expression of groups like NewsGuard, which simply provide opinions on the credibility of content and...

Denzel Washington is having a huge career year, which is deserved after his decades of work in the industry. Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator II, in which Washington played Macrinus, became the highest-grossing movie in the actor's career. He was nominated for both a Critics Choice Award and a Golden Globe award for his work in the film, and is expected to get an Oscar nomination next month. Awards have oft recognized Washington's work as such, as he has won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor, for Glory and Training Day, respectively.

That said, not all of Washington's work has been met with such overwhelming praise. Though he has had some notably critically acclaimed work, the actor's Rotten Tomatoes scores have also struggled at points. This is evidenced by movies such as Heart Condition, John Q, and The Bone Collector, all of which had Rotten Tomatoes scores...

Stephen Amell may be leading NBC’s new Suits: LA spinoff show, but viewers can expect a few sneaky nods to some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Oscar winner Denzel Washington. Set to premiere on February 23, 2025, Suits: LA will see Amell assume the role of Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor who has left his previous life behind to lead a West Coast law firm specializing in the entertainment industry. More recently, it was also announced that original Suits star Gabriel Macht would also be returning to reprise his role of Harvey Specter in a recurring capacity.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Amell explained how Suits: LA will also feature a sneaky cameo appearance from Washington. As the Gladiator II star is among Ted Black’s impressive list of A-list clients, a list that also includes the likes of Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio, Washington gave his...

Denzel Washington is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. He has been acting for decades, and has been nominated for multiple Oscars along the way, including winning awards for Glory and Training Day. Contributing his talents to movies like Fences and Malcolm X, Washington's career is characterized by powerful drama. He recently set a career achievement through Gladiator II, as the movie became the highest-grossing within his filmography. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work in Gladiator II, for playing Macrinus.

Ryan Reynolds is, in some ways, a very different actor than Washington. He is primarily known for comedy, frequenting movies like Free Guy and the like. Like Washington, 2024 has also been a fairly significant year for Reynolds' career. Most notably, he reprised his role as Deadpool for Deadpool & Wolverine, the first of the Deadpool movies to be officially part of the MCU.

Spike Lee spoke about his upcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest--which will reunite the director with Denzel Washington--and the Japanese director that inspired it.

Spike Lee has long been an acclaimed director. Films like Do The Right Thing and BlacKkKlansman are searing examinations of the impact of racial politics in the United States, while works like She's Gotta Have It and 25th Hour show his versatility as a director, covering wildly different subjects and genres. According to Variety, he spoke about his newest film, Highest 2 Lowest, during an on-stage talk Tuesday at the Red Sea Film Festival, for which he is president of the competition jury. He talked about how the legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa was a key inspiration for his film career.

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Denzel Washington received his 11th career Golden Globe nomination on Monday, Dec. 9, setting a new record for Black performers, according to the organization.

His latest bid is for “Gladiator II” in Best Film Supporting Actor, in which he’s competing against Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”), Jeremy Strong (“The Apprentice”), Yura Borisov (“Anora”), and Edward Norton (“A Complete Unknown”). The 82nd annual Golden Globes ceremony will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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Washington was the recipient of the prestigious 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award, a non-competitive honor. His updated list of 11 nominations (including two wins) at the Golden Globes are listed below:

“Gladiator II” (2024) in Best Film Supporting Actor

“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) in Best Film Drama Actor

“Roman J. Israel, Esq.” (2017) in Best Film Drama Actor

“Fences” (2016) in Best Film Drama Actor

“Flight” (2012) in...

Let’s break up the tornado of fiascoes that Disney has been drowning in since 2019.

MCU’s Avengers: Endgame was followed by a troubling phase that left the fans more distraught than ever. Star Wars never found itself in a more ugly controversy than right now with The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew. Johnny Depp’s booting from the Pirates franchise marked the end of a significant IP for Disney that could’ve covered the losses incurred by Marvel and Star Wars.

The Acolyte [Credit: Disney+]

If Disney was set on a path of self-destruction, it could not have looked better than this. With a lack of vision and originality concerning Marvel and Star Wars, Disney has served up more misses than hits in the past few years. Its other profitable IPs have been wading in somewhat murky waters, too, given how the studio has been more focused on fighting off anti-woke right-wing...

News has emerged that ‘Pirates of the Caribbean‘ might see the return of Johnny Depp as the beloved Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer behind the franchise, revealed earlier to EW that Disney is developing two separate scripts for the franchise’s future.

While one script aims to reboot the series with a fresh cast, another is geared towards creating a female-led story with Margot Robbie potentially at the helm.

The big question that fans are eager to have answered is whether Johnny Depp will reprise his iconic role.

According to Variety, Disney hasn’t closed the door on Depp’s involvement and is considering a script that could facilitate his return, depending on negotiations with the star.

It’s noteworthy that Disney had previously distanced itself from Depp following allegations of spousal abuse published in Amber Heard’s Washington Post op-ed.

After these events, Depp expressed a strong...

With Denzel Washington’s illustrious career reaching new heights, fans and industry insiders are already speculating about what could be the legendary actor’s next blockbuster success. Known for his powerful performances and careful selection of roles, Washington has consistently demonstrated his ability to elevate every project he touches.

Denzel Washington in a still from The Equalizer (2014) | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

After his latest triumph in one of 2024’s most anticipated films, attention is turning to what could be an even bigger project on the horizon – and it’s hiding in plain sight within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where Washington’s commanding presence could find its next home.

The Triumph of Gladiator 2 Denzel Washington in a still from Gladiator 2 (2024) | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Released on November 22nd, 2024, Gladiator 2 has not only exceeded expectations but has officially become Denzel Washington‘s highest-grossing film of all time. The Numbers has...

Denzel Washington is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. Having built a grand career defined by powerhouse performances and critical acclaim, his influence expands beyond domestic boundaries. Yet, despite all the fame he has achieved, the actor has never been a box office king, like his contemporaries.

Denzel Washington in a still from Training Day | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Recently, his collaboration with Ridley Scott has made it to the top of his list when it comes to his highest box office gross. On the other hand, his second-highest film was also a Scott-helmed film, released 17 years ago.

Gladiator 2 Is Denzel Washington’s Highest Grossing Film of All Time Denzel Washington in a still from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Real talent is not acquired but inherent and this statement could not hold more true when it comes to Denzel Washington. Since the start of his career,...

The success of Gladiator II, although still in its early stages, has boosted the careers of everyone involved. Some of them, like director Ridley Scott and star Denzel Washington, have been working for decades. But despite their significant achievements, Gladiator II is among their biggest hits. In fact, for Washington, it’s his biggest hit ever, having recently overtaken American Gangster at the global box office. Incidentally, that film was directed by Scott as well. Having begun his career in the 1970s, the 86-year-old Scott is now firmly among the highest-grossing filmmakers in the history of the medium. And Gladiator II has only pushed him further up the rankings.

While auteur Tim Burton doesn’t want to revisit projects like Edward Scissorhands for any potential sequels, he said he feels positive he’ll return to the beloved film’s leading man, Johnny Depp.

“There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to,” he said at the Marrakech International Film Festival following the box office success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, per IndieWire. “I didn’t want to make a sequel to [Scissorhands] because it felt like a one-off thing. I didn’t want to have a sequel for The Nightmare Before Christmas because it also felt like a one-off thing. Certain things are best left on their own and that for me is one of them.”

When asked if there would be further collaborations with frequent screen partner Depp — whom he’s directed in a slate of films including Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd and Ed Wood — he answered,...

Spike Lee argues that Denzel Washington should’ve won Best Actor for their 1992 biopic, and explains why exactly he lost. Washington was among the nominees when the Oscars for Best Actor were handed out in 1992, having given a powerful performance as Malcolm X in Lee’s unconventional portrait of the slain civil rights leader. But when Oscar night rolled around, Washington was left empty-handed. Instead, Al Pacino took the gold for his performance as a blind man in Scent of a Woman. The controversial decision continues to draw arguments even 30 years after the awards were officially handed out.

Debate rages on about Pacino’s controversial 1992 win over Washington, and Lee knows exactly where he falls in that argument, telling The Realest Podcast Ever that Washington’s loss was “egregious” while going on to explain how the Academy sometimes passes over worthy nominees to reward people they previously snubbed. Using a basketball metaphor,...

Denzel Washington is by far one of the greatest actors of our generation, but even the best have some duds. The Little Things, released in theaters and on streaming in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, is a star-studded thriller that failed to enrapture audiences in its serial killer mystery. Featuring some head-scratching performances and a far too self-serious story, despite being so audacious, not even Washington could save The Little Things from becoming a forgotten part of the actor's recent filmography. Well, audiences can find that out for themselves before it leaves Netflix by the end of November.

The Little Things is set to leave Netflix by December 1, before it arrives back at its original streaming home, Max. The neo-noir period thriller certainly has its fans, so it is good to know that the Washington-led film will still have a place in the vast streaming world. The Little Things also...