Denzel washington stars in flight which hits our screens today and we couldnt help but have him as our eye candy of the week. Hughes brothers, allen and albert, are directing the movie from the script by gary whitta which stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and ray stevenson in the movie washington eli stars as a survivor who is trying to protect a sacred book that holds. Denzel washington biography childhood, life achievements. You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. The mighty quinn caribbean chief of police investigating a murder ricochet cop who is the revenge victim of psychotic john lithgow devil in a blue dress postwwii l.
In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Denzel washington not only stars in, but is also an executive producer of, the new hughes brothers film, the book of eli. Denzel washington gets spiritual with the book of eli. Genealogy profile for denzel washington denzel washington genealogy view denzel washingtons genealogy family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. The book of eli with denzel washington and mila kunis. Denzel washington has some real talk on hollywood arrogance. He earned a best actor nomination in 2012 for his work as an alcoholic pilot in robert zemeckis drama flight. Denzel washington is the greatest actor of all time period. Denzel washington is rumoured to have hooked up with joy philbin 2002 and sanaa lathan about.
Denzel washington in the book of eli first look filmofilia. Denzel washingtons life advice will leave you speechless. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. Oakley inmate 05630 polished gold dark grey sunglasses denzel book of eli. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Early on in the book of eli, which hits theaters january 15th, denzel washingtons character, eli, is seen to be listening to an al green track on his ipod.
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He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Denzel won academy awards for glory in 1989 and training day in 2001. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. Celebrate denzel washingtons birthday with a look back at. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. However, washington admitted to listening to a different song when filming the scene. Denzel washington is the greatest actor of all time period, sometimes abbreviated to dwitgaoatp, is a weekly podcast cohosted by w. While i dont have the math in front of me, im willing to bet at least half the time were probably talking about something denzel washington said. Today weve got the first look at denzel washington from the upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli.
Denzel washington reads from the book of eli collider. But hes also winning off the stage and screen by giving back. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The book of eli denzel washington sunglasses movie props. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Denzel washington as a postapocalyptic badass in the book of eli headsup. The book of eli with denzel washington and mila kunis why any man should watch this brilliant movie. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. He is careful how he selects his roles from prophet in the book of eli to hero train driver in unstoppable. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama. John david washington, the oldest of denzels four kids, not only scored the role, but he became one of the best things about ballers. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. Denzel washington theatre credits, news, bio and photos. You can find a pair of the oakley inmate sunglasses at. The book of eli as seen in the trailers, movie one sheet and throughout the film are elis denzel washington screen worn hero, black sunglasses. Denzel washington is an academy awardwinning actor best known for his role in training day. Oakley inmate oo4029 05633 denzel washington the book. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Yes he was he never lets anyone else see the bible becuse noone else would be able to read it, and at the end the bad guy has the bible and opens it and we see it is all in brail.
Oakley inmate gold w gray lenses very rare for sale online ebay. Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Denzel washington delivers real talk on hollywood arrogance. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. If you look carefully at denzel washington in the movie perlican brief, he looks like he does actually have lazy eye, such as in the scene when he. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post. In the book of eli, washington, a homegrown new yorker, portrays the films title character, a solitary man who walks across the wasteland that was once america.
Zoom into an underpass to reveal denzel washington. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The frame are made of metal complete with string wrapping detail and dark plastic frames. Denzel washington, full name denzel hayes washington jr. Denzel washington bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history denzel washington is the most lauded stage and screen actor of his generation. His recent action adventure equalizer 2, the followup to his 2014 hit equalizer based off the tv series of the same name, proved to be another hit at the books office. Denzel washington is certainly one of the finest actors working today, having earned an academy award nomination as stephen biko in cry freedom and a best supporting actor oscar for his role in the civil war actiondrama glory.
Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. The book of eli is a story about a lone man in a post apocalyptic world that has been rendered void and dry, completely desolated by a war that tore a whole in the sky, which led the sun to scorch everything. So yes he was plus i read the plot on wikipedia and it said it is then revealed before the end that eli is blind. Acting powerhouse and residential cool cat denzel washington sat down with the people at reddit to do an ask me anything last week in promotion of his latest film the equalizer. Denzel washington i say luck is when an opportunity comes along and youre prepared for it. He plays private silas trip, a young man recruited into the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment, one of the first africanamerican regiments established during the civil war. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakleys consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.
Denzel washington delivers one of his most emotionally resonant performances this civil war story. Make offer oakley inmate polished chrome vr28 black iridium denzel book. How denzels son became the best thing on hbos ballers. The words real talk get thrown around a lot on the interwebs. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses.
Initially insubordinate, trip eventually accepts his role in the squad. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Though the book of eli has elements of the classic western in a scifi future, dont call denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic action movie a western. If you see in the movie, my head is bopping to a different beat than the music because we were actually playing a song. This column contains spoilers for a film that is sufficiently recent to warrant them. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli.
As such, i assume he had a guiding role in its creation. But perhaps his greatest contribution to american cinema is something he has done better than any other african american actor before himtranscend. Edges fred topel spoke with the superstar about how he developed his character, the films hidden meanings and filming in the desert. Actings like someone asking you for years to write the characters, but they write the book. He wears mirrored sunglasses and is beating up a group of leatherclad. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of.
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