The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. The book of eli in a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. Feb 07, 2014 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. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer. Many film aficionados know denzel washington as a silverscreen star. View the profiles of people named denzel washington. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Denzel washington is the investigative reporter who sees some merit in her theory and reluctantly decides to offer his help in tracking down the bad guys. Whats the list of 100 books to read mentioned in the. Alis latest win was for green book, a film that became the. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. Jul 18, 2018 even denzel washington cant bring life to the equalizer 2. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal.
Jul 20, 2018 academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. 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 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. Dec 17, 2019 actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. In 1996 he became the first africanamerican to be judged people magazines sexiest man alive. 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 equalizer is a 2014 american action thriller film directed by antoine fuqua, loosely based on the 1980s tv series of the same name. As far back as 2010, john david was spotted on the red carpet, in this case coming out for denzel s film the book of eli. Denzel washington goes over his past and how a very important person in his life made him become motivated. Books by denzel washington author of quiet strength goodreads. Denzel washington born december 28, 1954, american actor.
I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. 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. He started acting after he graduated from fordham university with a degree in journal. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award, and two academy awards. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. His wife never finished the entire list, she made it to 97 books. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington. John washington even made a cameo in one of denzel. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to.
Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Even denzel washington cant bring life to the equalizer 2. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on. Denzel washington was born in mount vernon in the state of new york. Denzel washington is an american actor and filmmaker. Find denzel washington booking agent, publicist, manager info. He was born on december 28, 1954, as denzel hayes washington jr. Since then, denzel washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as devil in a blue dress, the pelican brief, and the remake of the bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. Jan 14, 2010 for a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat. It provided insight into the character of denzel washington that you cannot get from watching him in. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. There are many lists of the 100 or 150 greatest books, as explained on the great books page of wikipedia.
Nov 01, 2005 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. 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. In mount vernon, just north of the bronx, and more or less a suburb of new york city, lived the reverend denzel washington, with his wife, lennis. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan 15, 2010 how christian is denzel washington s book of eli. Join facebook to connect with denzel washington and others you may know. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his lifemore than 70 of americas leading personalities in theater, sports, business, and politics who in turn tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship.
Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Its based on a terrific john grisham thriller and given a well crafted script, good performances and taut direction from alan j. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. Denzel washington is one of americas mostloved contemporary movie stars. They were photographed at the four seasons hotel in beverly hills on. 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. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. They are the only two black actors to win more than one oscar. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. The reverend had been born in 1910 in dillwyn, virginia, a small town in the center of the state, and had migrated as a young man. Denzel washington and ashton sanders on the fatherson. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended.
Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Recommended books subscribe today and share with your friends the gift of knowledge 6 books recommended by denzel washington 1. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including his portrayals of reallife figures, such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b. Denzel washington, american actor celebrated for his engaging and powerful performances. 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. Academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. The twotime oscar winner is still one of the best in the businessbut this ones a slog. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook.
A workingclass africanamerican father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Denzel washington is always good, as is gary oldman, but the subject matter is just too out there to really make a good film. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. The first story that the book has is denzel washingtons himself. Throughout his career he has been regularly praised by critics, and his consistent success at the box office helped to dispel the perception that african american actors could not draw mainstream white audiences. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli.
Mahershala ali wins second oscar, tying denzel washington. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Denzel washington contact info agent, publicist, manager. Baron outlines how and why washington became a key figure in the wave of contemporary african american artists who have transformed mainstream media and american popular culture. In this movie, his wife has died and she was a lover of books. Books by denzel washington author of quiet strength. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. 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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to. 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 denzel washingtons book a hand to guide me there are many stories that show how people have been guided by others. The awardwinning actor shares the books that have influenced him.
Aug 25, 2016 the awardwinning actor shares the books that have influenced him. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Are john david washington and denzel washington related. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller training day. When all the lights are stripped away, denzel is a genuine christian with a heart for sharing the gospel. But perhaps the most marvelous trait of this man is his faith in jesus christ. Denzel washingtons booking agent and speaking fee speaker. With denzel washington, viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan adepo. View denzel washington contact info name, email address, phone number. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book.
But there is only one list that i believe to be the canonical great book. I was not disappointed in any way when i received the book. Background washington was born on december 28, 1954, in mount vernon, new york. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of. Mar 25, 2020 denzel washingtons early life, childhood, and education. Buy a cheap copy of a hand to guide me book by denzel washington. An active member of the black community, he has shown how men of conviction have negotiated racial injustice through memorable portrayals of individuals important to the community, including malcolm x, antiapartheid activist steve biko, boxer hurricane carter and football coach herman boone. The equalizer denzel washington reading through the top. They were photographed at the four seasons hotel in. Some film critics tease out christian themes, but the director denies theres a subtext. A hand to guide me by denzel washington leadershop.
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