“Othello” opens next Sunday on Broadway. But The Post has decided to review the show a week early after the production rescinded critic Johnny Oleksinski’s ticket because he wrote a column blasting their $921 prices. That’s OK. We bought our own. Theater review OTHELLO Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission. 243 W. 47th … Read more
The highest-grossing show on Broadway last week wasn’t any of the big dogs: “Wicked,” “The Lion King” or “Hamilton.” No. 1 wasn’t even a musical. The winner was “Othello” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, which sold a mammoth $2.63 million in tickets last week over just seven performances. Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal’s play … Read more
Denzel Washington received his minister’s license as the 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life. Washington was baptized by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at the Kelly Temple in New York City on Saturday. “It took a while, but I’m finally here…If [God] can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you,” … Read more
The Sun glides into the enterprising earth dirt of Capricorn from Dec. 21 until Jan. 19. Capricorn has a reputation for being shrewd, financially successful, and personally punishing. Capricorn energy, at its highest expression, is strategic, driven, and more than a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, as exhibited by double Cap, singularly metal Lemmy Kilmeister. Symbolized … Read more
The great debaters have taken to the internet to talk about Denzel Washington’s recent interview. After the Oscar winner, 69, said he was not familiar with the work of late director Stanley Kubrick, fans were left in an online frenzy. Washington sat down in November for a chat with Collider correspondent Steve Weintraub to promote … Read more
Denzel Washington is a blind spot on “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” Nine “Jeopardy!” alums competed on the third episode of the new spinoff series hosted by Colin Jost and totally flubbed the Final Jeopardy question about the Oscar winner, 69. In the category “Acting directors,” the three teams of three were given the clue, “He’s directed … Read more
“Wicked” wowed moviegoers on Friday, its first day in theaters, earning $46.74 million in revenue. Source link #Wicked #casts #spell #box #office #46M #opening #topping #Gladiator
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its … Read more
My man. Actor Josh Brolin claims he nearly got into a fight with Oscar winner Denzel Washington on the set of “American Gangster.” The “No Country For Old Men” actor, 56, shared the details of their near encounter during an appearance on the “In Depth with Graham Bansinger” podcast this week while promoting his upcoming … Read more
Denzel Washington is opening up about his past drug and alcohol use, admitting he’s “done a lot of damage” to his body. The Oscar winner, 69, has been sober for almost 10 years but got candid about his former vices in the Winter issue of Esquire. Washington said his unhealthy habits started with wine. Denzel Washington … Read more
Denzel Washington revealed in a newly-unearthed interview that his infamous “flogging scene” in “Glory” left the actor who was charged with whipping him reluctant to perform the task. Washington, 69, spoke about the scene in a 1999 interview with “60 Minutes.” Audio of the interview was included in Tuesday’s episode of “60 Minutes: A Second … Read more
Denzel Washington has shared that a “full on” gay “kiss of death” he filmed for “Gladiator II” did not make the final cut. Washington, 69, plays Macrinus, a wealthy power player in Rome who owns a troop of gladiators, in Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 sword-and-sandal epic. The character reportedly mentions having had relationships … Read more
Denzel Washington had a royal fumble when meeting King Charles III at the “Gladiator II” premiere in London on Wednesday. The “Equalizer 3” star, 69, attended the premiere along with his co-stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, “Gladiator II” director Sir Ridley Scott and King Charles. As is tradition for royal premieres, the film’s … Read more
What we do in life echoes in eternity — something Paul Mescal is keeping in mind. The 28-year-old recently revealed his feelings about starring in the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 hit film “Gladiator.” “I do feel the pressure, and I do feel the desire for this to make money,” Mescal told Variety … Read more
Denzel Washington is unstoppable when it comes to this big decision. The 69-year-old revealed he plans to retire from Hollywood after the slew of acting projects he has in the works. “I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many,” Washington said during an interview with Australia’s Today on Monday. … Read more
movie review GLADIATOR II Running time: 148 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence). In theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott has probably been feeling a lot like a gladiator lately, fending off menacing movie critics from his high-profile duds. The director’s wretched “House of Gucci” was devoured by lions; the gauche “Napoleon” decapitated. And “The Last … Read more
I’ve got voting on the brain. That’s right, it’s only 113 days till the Oscars. And, this year, the race to the Academy Awards is starting to feel like a presidential election: frantic and down-to-the-wire. Not only is there no obvious frontrunner for Best Picture yet, with less than two months to go until the … Read more
Saoirse Ronan is in disbelief that a comment she made on “The Graham Norton Show” is getting so much attention. The “Lady Bird” star, 30, recently appeared on the British comedy talk show and responded to a conversation about safety that silenced male actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne. Saoirse Ronan on “The … Read more
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has silenced a lineup of male Hollywood stars and the host of The Graham Norton Show with one powerful sentence. Ronan appeared as a guest alongside Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne and Denzel Washington in the latest episode of the British comedy talk show where the discussion led to defending yourself from … Read more
Broadway is being inundated with stars. It’s an impressive list. Robert Downey Jr., George Clooney, Mia Farrow, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Julianna Margulies, Sarah Snook, Katie Holmes, Shailene Woodley, Jim Parsons and Nicole Scherzinger are all appearing in shows this season. Between them are five Academy Awards, eight Emmys and 15 Golden Globes. And, most … Read more