Denzel Washington

Mira Nair's Mississippi Masala, re-releasing in US cinemas today, is a story of continuous juxtaposition

The pop iconography of chain restaurants, motels, and gas stations is characteristic of 1980s independent films. But Mira Nair’s storybook ending is more ’90s, recalling the post-Cold War golden age when it seemed that American notions of “freedom” and self-invention reigned supreme.

Oscars 2022: Why a studio like A24 is recognised more by snubs over the years, than the seldom wins

A24, which broke through at the Oscars with the Best Picture win of Moonlight in 2015, is nominated only in one major category this year — Denzel Washington, Best Actor for The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Oscars 2022: Annual luncheon ritual saw Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Kristen Stewart hobnobbing

Since most of the best-known Oscar nominees will still be walking the red carpet when those eight categories are announced 27 March, Monday’s luncheon may have provided the only real opportunity this season for some of the honoured guests to get face time with famous names.

Oscars 2022: With two wins and nine nominations already, Denzel Washington is likely to break his own record

With such a profound legacy, and an enchanting moment at hand, Denzel Washington is without an argument a man who has redefined stardom in Hollywood, and continues to tower over the world of acting.

Oscars 2022: Streaming dominates nominations again, with Netflix's The Power of the Dog, Apple TV's The Tragedy of Macbeth

Oscar voters rewarded Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon films with nearly 40 Oscar nominations — 27 for Netflix alone, with Jane Campion’s Western The Power of the Dog recognised in an impressive 12 categories, including best picture.

What makes Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth the finest Shakespeare screen adaptation yet

The Tragedy of Macbeth is, without a shadow of doubt, the finest Shakespeare movie I have ever seen; better than Akira Kurosawa, better than Vishal Bhardwaj.

Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Joel Cohen on The Tragedy of Macbeth: 'We're still waiting to take risks'

"The three of us are at the top of our game,” Frances McDormand says. "Denzel Washington is 66. I’m 64. Joel Cohen is 67. We’re still willing to fall flat on our faces."

The Tragedy Of Macbeth movie review: Denzel Washington is nothing short of regal in Joel Coen’s unusual revisit

The Tragedy Of Macbeth is highlighted by stunning visuals and atmospherics giving it a classy take on the timeless classic

The Tragedy Of Macbeth early review: Denzel Washington’s film is a minimalist, maximalist masterpiece

This Macbeth is, as always, about politics, power, and the corrosive effects of ambition. It is not, however, about sociopaths. It feels more about mediocrity — and the desperation that brings — than monstrosity.

Passing, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Belfast: Why Hollywood films are choosing black-and-white palette over colour

Is this all a coincidence, or a natural next step after recent black-and-white stunners like Roma and Cold War? To understand why everyone is going grayscale, read what the cinematographers behind three of the most striking black-and-white features have to say.