This book sings the praises of parents, teachers and local people in the community. With denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman. Denzel washington directed and stars in this adaptation of august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named troy maxson in 1950s pittsburgh. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. Magic johnson on denzel washington at the book of eli premiere. 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 held at graumans chinese theatre on january 11, 2010 in. In denzel washingtons book a hand to guide me there are many stories that show how people have been guided by others. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar of a beverly hills.
In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. What we liked about this story was that it was an action adventure but it also had something to say about commitment, sacrifice, survival and human nature, offers allen hughes, who, with his twin brother, albert, directed columbia pictures new actionadventure the book of eli starring denzel washington. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. 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. Professionally, washington spent four years as the running back for the united football leagues sacramento mountain lions. Denzel washington denzel washington photos the book. Glen wilsonap he claims to pursue justice, and because washington has had. 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. Denzel washington in t he book of eli essay sample. The internet quickly realized that the hunky ballers star is the offspring of the oscarwinning actor, and. Denzel washington internet movie firearms database.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. A pretty good postapocalyptic dramathriller with some good actionfight scenes about a man destined to protect the bible along a trek that he somehow knows he must complete. 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. Ill do my best to provide the initial scene where the book appears. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know.
Denzel washington inspirational coloring book denzel washington books. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street. The book of eli is the actionadventure of a man named eli who is in the possession of the last bible on earth after the apocalypse. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzel washington in the book of eli essay example. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years.
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The 60yearold actor has spent the latter part of his career perfecting two seemingly. Denzel washington and melissa leo in the equalizer 2. Washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli. Recommended books subscribe today and share with your friends the gift of knowledge 6 books recommended by denzel washington 1. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. 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.
Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. The first story that the book has is denzel washingtons himself. This is denzel s first time at comic con and he points out the enthusiasm and dedication of fans who came out in support of his new film. Bitter that baseballs color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the negro leagues, maxson is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones. The book of eli denzel washington and mila kunis overview 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. John david washington born july 28, 1984 is an american actor and former football running back. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989. Denzel washington photos pauletta washington and actor denzel washington arrive at the premiere of warner bros. His wife never finished the entire list, she made it to 97 books. 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. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. There is really a broad cross section of americans reflected in the book. So denzel washington s son, john david washington, is hot.
P roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Denzel washingtons apocalypse drama is out on dvd this week. He played college football at morehouse college and signed with the st. 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. It is the fifth feature film for the pair, who made their auspicious debut at. 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. Wastes denzel washington but got him an oscar nomination in dan gilroy s film about a truthtelling lawyer exposing injustices, a fascinating character is left. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. The equalizer denzel washington reading through the top. Denzel washington in the equalizer 2 in his first sequel, denzel washington plays a ruthless vigilante with good intentions though even those cant save this nasty thriller.
After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Watch the book of eli free denzel washington video. What were the three books featured in the movie the. Denzel washington aims a springfield armory xd as robert mccall in the equalizer 2014. Gary oldman, mila kunis, and ray stevenson costar in the warner bros. Denzel washington may have over a million oscars and over a hundred leading roles, but even his greatness could not save the sad production that is the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. 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. 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.
Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. 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. Denzel washington with his remington 870 witness protection shotgun as eli in the book of eli 2010.
Denzel washington, pauletta washinton denzel washington. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Buy a hand to guide me first edition by denzel washington, daniel paisner. Also, robert finished don quixote, and was working on invisible man at the end of the movie, not the other way around. The kids in the hall to return to amazon with new episodes. Academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. Buy a cheap copy of a hand to guide me book by denzel washington. Denzel washington, man on a mission in the book of eli. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves and marauders.
The book of eli comic con interview denzel washington 2010. Hes on a divinelyinspired quest yes, a literal mission from god to take the book to the west as a swarm of wrongdoers. The 98th book on john mccalls reading list is tanehisi coatess between the world and me train scene 2. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Denzel washington goes over his past and how a very important person in his life made him become motivated. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washington makes book of eli about family jewels artisan news. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. Denzel washington is an american actordirector who has appeared in such acclaimed films as a soldiers story, cry freedom and malcolm x. In the golden years of denzel washington, however, hes amply proven he can play both dust and rug.