Tag: Man On Fire
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Denzel Washington Has the Action Legacy Liam Neeson Wanted
Although the action genre is traditionally associated with younger stars who are at the peak of their physicality, the most successful action films of the 21st century have been those that feature older heroes. Movie stars like Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, and Harrison Ford have dominated the action genre, despite being slightly past…
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‘The Equalizer 3’ Review – Denzel Washington Goes Out With a Bang
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn’t exist.There’s a good argument to be made that Denzel Washington is the greatest actor working in the industry today. He’s a two-time Oscar winner, renowned by almost…
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Denzel Washington’s Best Thriller Hits Harder Than Ever, And It’s Streaming Now
Revenge is a dish best served cold in “Man on Fire,” Tony Scott’s excellent, violent thriller from 2004. The film is currently streaming on Netflix overseas, where audiences are seemingly keen to tune into the adventures of Denzel Washington’s John W. Creasy. Creasy, we learn, is a damaged, miserable, unshaven former CIA agent and mercenary…
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Lawrence Kasdan To Script & Direct Film Adaptation Of Lou Berney Novel ‘November Road’
Exclusive: Though the past several years have left Lawrence Kasdan focused in space writing Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Solo: A Star Wars Story, Kasdan will now focus on the period surrounding the JFK assassination. Kasdan has made a six-figure acquisition of the film rights to November Road, the upcoming novel from Edgar Award-winning…
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Jake Gyllenhaal & Ansel Elgort To Star In ‘Finest Kind’ From ‘L.A. Confidential’ Writer Brian Helgeland
Brian Helgeland knows his way around crime stories, winning an Oscar for “L.A. Confidential,” getting nominated for “Mystic River,” and writing fare like “Man On Fire” and “Payback” (which he also directed). Now’s got another project cooking that’s attracting some big names.Jake Gyllenhaal, Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver“) and Zendaya (“The Amazing Spider-Man,” “The Greatest Showman“)…