Denzels script selection continues to improve grant j. Stephen curry is on a hot streak from 3point range thanks to new contact. Denzel 1080p, 2k, 4k, 5k hd wallpapers free download wallpaper. Denzel currys top 5 denzel washington movies youtube. Denzel washington the book of eli, man, dude, guy, cool actor. Denzel projects photos, videos, logos, illustrations and. Denzel washingtons top five weird movies, ranked by the. Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.
High resolution official theatrical movie poster of for the book of eli image dimensions. Refusing to take stereotypical black roles in an age where those were the majority roles offered to black performers, sydney was a trailblazing pioneer who made sure that black actors like denzel could have a career. After a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. More importantly, washingtons efforts, alongside those of director spike lee, have done much to dramatically expand the range of dramatic roles given to africanamerican actors and. A hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. It is also seen in most promotional images for the film. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western 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 the only denzel movie where hes secretly blind. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post. 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. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. To churchgoers, denzel washington comes across as the ideal movie star. Chris pratt, the magnificent seven, denzel washington, ethan hawke.
The guys also reopen the mailbag to answer your questions about matthew dellavedova and whether steph curry. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996. Eli denzel washington sunglasses from the book of eli. First seen as eli is trekking across the postapocalyptic wasteland, it is used throughout the film and last seen worn by solara mila kunis at the conclusion of the film. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. Denzel curry, hypebeast wallpaper, frank ocean, photograph album, grillz. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. Denzel washington as eli, reading the bible in a scene from the 2010 movie the book of eli. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. The new movie stars denzel washington book of eli and john travolta taking over the roles of the lead characters in this 21st century update. It was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york. 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.
Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Washington is seen wearing the sunglasses in numerous scenes. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path.
The longawaited film version of august wilsons tony and pulitzerwinning drama fences, starring denzel washington, viola davis, and several. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Denzel washington, the star of the book of eli won best performance by a leading actor in a play for his performance in fences. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. 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. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. There has been a lot of talk about fake news as of. We did it anyway along with nine other denzel lists. Stephen curry was a rookie when the hughes brothers film the book of eli came out in january of 2010. And some people get misguided as to what it is, he said, and they start believing in, you know, playing tarot cards or whatever it is theyre going to believe in. March 10, 2010 in honor of last sundays oscars, heres a movie that should be honored at next years ceremony but, given that sandra bullock just won best actress for blind side, clearly wont be. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many.
What specific attributes make denzel washington a good. 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 guidance, and. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Recently released on dvd and bluray the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is the tony scott remake of the classic 1974 movie starring walter matthau and robert shaw. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of elis survival boiled down to water. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. While denzel washington is near the top, as is will smith, i would say that the role of best ever goes to sidney poitier. With tim curry, susan sarandon, barry bostwick, richard obrien. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Having only watched the 1974 version last summer myself and loving it, i decided it was. In a postapocalyptic world, eli denzel washington holds the key for humanitys redemption. An oscar winner accepted among the mainstream elite, he is also. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The book of eli was directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starred denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals. Buy oakley mens inmate iridium sunglasses, light frameblack lens, one size and other sunglasses at. Denzel washington schooled a reporter, and hence the news media as a whole, on the perils of fake news. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Denzel washington in the book of eli scary movies, great movies, actor. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. See more ideas about denzel washington, the book of eli and best actor oscar. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube.
The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. He said he should be wearing glasses, but he doesnt. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Denzel washington recieves lifetime achievement award at. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie.
Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. Denzel washington on prejudice, black power and why america needs to get behind president trump god puts kings in a place for a season and reason, so this is what it is. Video mashup project charlie browndenzel washington zach adkins. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
One of hollywoods sexiest and most magnetic leading men, denzel washingtons poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate whatever film he is in, be it a socially conscious drama, biopic, or suspense thriller. Denzel washington is embracing his inner slob its something the twotime oscar winner had to play up for his role as a sartorially and socially awkward attorney in the new drama, roman j. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. John david washington on the emotional rollercoaster of spike lees blackkklansman ben kenigsberg 20180517 at cannes, john david washington, a son of denzel, discusses his breakthrough performance as an africanamerican cop who infiltrated the klan. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights.
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. Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson.
Best picture chaos and kimmel trolling trump the 2017 oscars as it happened. I first saw these glasses being worn by denzel washington in the book of eli and awesome movie by the way. All good actors have that in common because after all the preparation for a role is done, when youre on stage or on set with an acting partner, all youve really got are the moments that happen between you. Denzel washington starred in this postapocalyptic thriller about a. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli.