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The Equalizer 3: Denzel Washington returns as the fearless vigilante in the final chapter of the action franchise

Fans of The Equalizer movies are in for a treat as the third and final installment of the action-packed trilogy is set to hit the theaters on September 1, 2023. The Equalizer 3 stars Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, a former U.S. Marine and DIA agent who uses his skills and experience to help those who cannot help themselves. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, who also helmed the previous…

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King Arthur (2004) dir. by Antoine Fuqua

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Netflix has attached Denzel Washington to play the ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal in an untitled epic drama that will reteam him with Antoine Fuqua for Netflix. That reunites back star and director who first teamed on 2001’s Training Day.

John Logan, the three-time Oscar-nominated The Aviator and Hugo scribe who knows his way around a sword-and-scandal saga with Gladiator, is writing the script.

Hannibal was a Carthaginian general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.

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BILLY HOPE in Southpaw (2015) / dir. Antoine Fuqua

I remember being so hesitant to watch this movie at first - but when I finally did, I wondered what the hell took me so long to finally see it. Gyllenhaal kills every role he takes on.

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Movie Review | Tears of the Sun (Fuqua, 2003)

This is from the era when Hollywood would load the soundtrack full of wailing vocals when trying to evoke the horrors of war, and this movie does exactly that. It also doesn’t do much to distinguish its African characters as distinct personalities, aside from Peter Mensah as the villain, who is able to suggest menace without a lot of character depth to work with. But in its defense, it also doesn’t do much to distinguish its white characters either. Aside from Bruce Willis, the Navy SEALS in this are hard to tell apart. Willis is in squinting and scowling mode for the most part, but he does yell at someone to “cowboy the fuck up” at one point, so he doesn’t phone it in. 

I kind of wish we’d gotten more of that, that the movie had leaned into a special forces action movie in the vein of Navy SEALS and its ilk, instead of the serious war movie it tries to be (and not terribly successfully). But the characters are underwritten and the structure a tad repetitive, and I’m 90% sure the movie goes for the serious tone so it can throw in what the MPAA likes to call “strong war violence”. You pare this down by half an hour and it could play like a feature length version of the retreat in The Wild Geese. 

The movie does however avoid the standard Global South colour scheme and instead goes for a look more evocative of the jungle atmosphere and rain-soaked darkness the story takes place in. In fact, it looks so good that I’m willing to forgive a lot of its shortcomings and soak in the action and atmosphere. 

Anyway, this initially came on my radar thanks to Ebert’s review, which makes a case for it with surprising poetry without ignoring its shortcomings.

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The Release Date For Michael Jackson Biopic Has Been Shifted To Fall 2025

Get ready for a deeper dive into the life of the King of Pop! The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, steps into Fall 2025. Mark your calendars for October 3rd!

Read the full article here: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/moonwalking-into-fall-michael-jackson-biopic-pushes-premiere-to-october-2025

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Triple Threat Theater Episode 105:

A Gentleman's Sport

Films discussed on this episode:

Cinderella Man (2005)

The Figher (2010)

Southpaw (2015)

Runtime: 1 hours, 37 minutes

Hosted By: Joe Daxberger & Rian Miller

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The Equalizer 3 - Poster

Releases September 1, 2023 (USA)

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Training day - Antoine fuqua

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Denzel Washington Takes Justice to Italy in 'The Equalizer 3'

The Equalizer series has been a staple for reliable action and dynamic performances from Denzel Washington. The third entry into the series may be the best one yet. There are plenty of reasons as to why.

The first reason this was such a great movie is it felt like a conclusion to McCall's story. Perhaps they will return to the character as that decision is way above me, but for me personally, this felt like a fitting conclusion. You can always force the character back into a situation that calls for his particular set of skills, but it would feel exactly what it is, forced.

This one felt like it had the most stakes. While the other two were bankable action films, this one felt more like the complete package. Emotional storyline, innocent people trapped in a vicious cycle and a man lost trying to prove to himself and others that he is a good man. It genuinely had a beginning, middle, and ending act that all resonated for many reasons.

One very cool thing this movie did is it reunited Denzel Washington with Dakota Fanning. The two starred in the 2004 movie Man on Fire. Now, almost 20 years later, they star together in this film, proving just how awesome they both truly are at their craft. Denzel has always been a mainstay as far as reliability, and Dakota Fanning has proven herself time and time again as she grew up on screen.

One last thing this film had that was truly capitvating was the setting of Italy. It was truly breathtaking to see visuals of the Italian countryside and the architecture. From start to finish, this was all you could ask for to be entertained. An easy to follow plotline, some tremendous acting on display, and a conclusion that very well should serve as a send-off to the character.

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The Equalizer 3 (2023)

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Recently Viewed: The Equalizer 3

[The following review contains SPOILERS; YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!]

For the majority of its running time, The Equalizer 3—the (allegedly) final chapter of Antoine Fuqua’s cinematic adaptation of the 1980s television series—is a rather generic, conventional thriller. Which is, of course, perfectly fine; indeed, there’s a certain elegance in its simplicity. The lean, economical story dispenses with extraneous fat and bloat, keeping the pace brisk and breezy. The screenplay utilizes familiar tropes and clichés as a sort of narrative shorthand—the setup is reminiscent of such classic westerns as Shane and A Fistful of Dollars, the climax is a slasher flick that feels slightly less guilty about rooting for the killer, the antagonists could have been plucked straight out of any modern crime drama—allowing the filmmakers to emphasize what truly matters: spectacular stunts, grotesque gore effects, and the faux-philosophical musings of a warrior poet that is, at the very least, more articulate than John Rambo.

There is, however, a single transcendent moment that elevates the entire experience. It isn’t an action sequence—heck, it isn’t even particularly suspenseful or exciting. There’s no fancy fight choreography, no bloodshed, no explosions—just a character exploring his environment. Protagonist Robert McCall (Denzel Washington, personifying a cold, calculating professionalism evocative of Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samouraï) wanders the quaint streets and narrow alleyways of the picturesque seaside community where he has been convalescing while recovering from a near fatal gunshot wound. He has no concrete goal, nor does he encounter any immediate danger; the only significant obstacle is a steep stone staircase. Naturally, ascending these steps is an arduous process considering his hobbled condition. Without the support of his cane, the climb would be impossible; with it, it’s still laborious. An elderly woman passing in the opposite direction advises him to take it slow; eventually, though, he succumbs to fatigue and sits down to catch his breath.

This scene is not, strictly speaking, “necessary”—it neither advances the plot nor ties into the central conflict. Nevertheless, its presence enriches the movie, illuminating our otherwise invulnerable antihero’s seldom-glimpsed humanity. In this current era of “lean-back content,” that glimmer of empathy is a rare gem worth treasuring.

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'Training Day' Movie and 4K UHD Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. It has been a long time since I have sat down and watched “Training Day” from start to finish.  Upon hearing about its 4K release from the fine folks over at Warner Brothers, I was looking forward to sitting down and revisiting it and seeing how it would hold up twenty-two years later.  Denzel Washington can…

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Movie review: “Equalizer 3” (2023)

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VFX Coordinator Erick Alcaraz on 'Equalizer 3's' Hard-Hitting Action [Interview]

This interview was conducted during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being covered here wouldn’t exist. This year, there were a lot of spy thriller-action films that came much to the surprise of everyone. From the amazing stunts of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One to the highly-choreographed John Wick 4,…