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"The Great Debaters": Denzel Washington gives an eloquent performance in this hackneyed -- yet terrifying -- story of a black college debate team in the Jim Crow South.; By Andrew O'Hehir Dec 25, 2007
"Deja Vu": You certainly won't want to watch this implausible supernatural love story, starring Denzel Washington, more than once.; By Stephanie Zacharek Nov 22, 2006
"Inside Man": Spike Lee evokes New York's grittier, edgier days -- and gives Jodie Foster her best role in years -- with this crisply made heist movie.; By Stephanie Zacharek Mar 24, 2006
"The Manchurian Candidate": Even Meryl Streep's a bust in Jonathan Demme's toothless, gutless remake of one of the best political movies ever made. In fact, she's the biggest bust of all.; By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 30, 2004
"Man on Fire": Denzel Washington hacks off a guy's fingers one by one and treats another guy to an explosive suppository -- and he's the hero!; By Stephanie Zacharek Apr 23, 2004
"Out of Time": With the sensational Denzel Washington surrounded by beautiful women and sweaty Florida heat, director Carl Franklin delivers a sexy screwball-noir packed with pop and sizzle.; By Charles Taylor Oct 3, 2003
"Antwone Fisher": Denzel Washington's directing debut is a sodden if competent Oprah-cized weeper about an abused kid's triumph and the shrink who learns lessons from him.; By Charles Taylor Dec 19, 2002
Black America and the Oscars: A one-night stand?: From Internet message boards to barbershops, African-Americans are abuzz with debate over Halle, Denzel and Sidney's history-making moments. Is "Monster's Ball" a racist film or a breakthrough? Do blacks wield any real power in Hollywood? Was the Oscar "blackout" more than a whitewash?; By Uju Asika Mar 29, 2002
Oh, Crowe up!: The grouchy gladiator slinks off to hotel after Oscars rejection; Ethan Hawke and the shiner that wasn't; Peter Fonda disses Gwynnie; Linda Blair gets exercised over dopey fans.; By Amy Reiter Mar 27, 2002
Oscars 2002: Somebody make it stop!: It's the Oscars of Defensiveness (TM): Four-plus hours in which Hollywood tries to pretend it's not racist -- and Tom Cruise is revealed as that Scary Flaming Eye from "Lord of the Rings."; By Cintra Wilson Mar 25, 2002
Never say "stunt work" again: Middle-aged body trouble for Bond's Brosnan and others; Julia Roberts fails to absorb. Plus: More hints about Gov. Ah-nuld; Britney goes gaga for sex -- but she's acting!; By Amy Reiter Feb 20, 2002
"John Q.": Denzel Washington in a gripping drama about the travesty of American healthcare? Nope -- just another movie about a guy with a gun.; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 15, 2002
Denzel's no Ahnuld: Washington says he's too old for action flicks; Schwarzenegger on the finer points of cycle crashing. Plus: Mariah Carey, best actress!; By Amy Reiter Feb 5, 2002
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001; By Joyce Millman Oct 24, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Monday, Oct. 1, 2001; By Joyce Millman Oct 1, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000; By Joyce Millman Oct 24, 2000
"Remember the Titans": Denzel Washington puts the fascism back in football.; By Andrew O'Hehir Sep 29, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000; By Joyce Millman Sep 26, 2000
"The Hurricane": Denzel Washington is stellar as Rubin Carter; too bad the story around him lapses into predictable drama.; By Suzy Hansen Jul 27, 2000
"The Bone Collector": There's not much depth in this serial-killer thriller, but it gets the creepy atmospherics and forensic details just right.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 25, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for
Tuesday, March 28, 2000; By Joyce Millman Mar 28, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Weekend, March 24-26, 2000; By Joyce Millman Mar 24, 2000
Winners and losers: Why have so many actors who've won Oscars seen their careers tank?; By Donna Freydkin Mar 22, 2000
"Beauty" pageant: Oscar nominations for suburban satire and Denzel Washington; "Mr. Ripley" and Jim Carrey snubbed.; By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 16, 2000
Black and white and taboo all over: Hollywood is more phobic than ever about interracial love, but now it's blacks who are putting on the brakes.; By Charles Taylor Feb 14, 2000

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