Equalizer 3, The (2023)

Title: The Equalizer 3
Rating: R
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Written by: Richard Wenk
Starring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, and David Denman
Release Date: 9/1/2023
Running Time: 109 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Michael and Frank for this submission

Tragedy of Macbeth, The (2021)

Title: The Tragedy of Macbeth
Rating: R
Directed by: Joel Coen
Written by: Joel Coen
Based on the play by: William Shakespeare
Starring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Corey Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, and Harry Melling
Release Date: 12/25/2021
Running Time: 105 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Journal for Jordan, A (2021)

Title: A Journal for Jordan
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Written by: Virgil Williams
Based on the book by: Dana Canedy
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Chanté Adams, and Jalon Christian
Release Date: 12/25/2021
Running Time: 131 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Little Things, The (2021)

Title: The Little Things
Rating: R
Directed by: John Lee Hancock
Written by: John Lee Hancock
Starring: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto
Release Date: 1/29/2021
Running Time: 127 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A psychological thriller following two cops, one haunted by echoes of his past, investigating a series of murders in Los Angeles.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Inside Man (2006)

Title: Inside Man
Rating: R
Directed by: Spike Lee
Written by: Russell Gewirtz
Starring: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster
Release Date: 3/24/2006
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal’s brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Deja Vu (2006)

Title: Deja Vu
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Tony Scott
Written by: Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio
Starring: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, and Jim Caviezel
Release Date: 11/22/2006
Running Time: 126 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: This film is dedicated to the strength and enduring spirit of the people of New Orleans

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Equalizer 2, The (2018)

Title: The Equalizer 2
Rating: R
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Written by: Richard Wenk
Starring: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo
Release Date: 7/20/2018
Running Time: 121 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Robert McCall has rededicated his life to the pursuit of justice. But when his mission strikes close to home, he will be consumed by vengeance, seeking a revenge that knows no boundaries.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

Title: Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Dan Gilroy
Written by: Dan Gilroy
Starring: Denzel Washington, and Colin Farrell
Release Date: 11/22/2017
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Set in the underbelly of the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system, Denzel Washington stars as a driven, idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when his mentor, a civil rights icon, dies. When he is recruited to join a firm led by one of the legendary man’s former students – the ambitious lawyer George Pierce (Colin Farrell) – and begins a friendship with a young champion of equal rights (Carmen Ejogo), a turbulent series of events ensue that will put the activism that has defined Roman’s career to the test.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: The credits play over the last scene as George Pierce files Roman’s brief at the district court.

Special thanks to Jeremy for this submission

Fences (2016)

Title: Fences
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Written by: August Wilson
Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Mykelti Williamson
Release Date: 12/25/2016
Running Time: 138 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Magnificent Seven, The (2016)

Title: The Magnificent Seven
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Written by: Richard Wenk and Nic Pizzolatto
Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett and Peter Sarsgaard
Release Date: 9/23/2016
Running Time: 132 minutes

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With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople, led by Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett), employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Memoriam: In Memory of James Horner and Nick Dashnaw

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