Podcast appearances and mentions of Denzel Washington

On August 19, 2012, Tony Scott — the British filmmaker best known for high-octane blockbusters like Top Gun, Crimson Tide, and Man on Fire — died by suicide at the age of 68 in Los Angeles. In a career that stretched across three decades, Scott carved out a unique place in Hollywood as a master of adrenaline-fueled spectacle. With his signature visual style — kinetic camerawork, bold color palettes, and an editing pace that matched the heartbeat of his action sequences — he helped redefine what a mainstream action movie could feel like. From working with stars like Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington to pushing the technical limits of action cinema, Scott's influence continues to ripple through blockbuster filmmaking today. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Highest 2 Lowest is a 2025 American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay by Alan Fox. It is an English-language remake and reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, ASAP Rocky, John Douglas Thompson, Dean Winters, LaChanze, Princess Nokia, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). It marks the first collaboration between Lee and Washington since Inside Man (2006).Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

For their fifth collaboration, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reimagine Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece “High and Low.” Adam and Josh review the film coming to Apple TV+ Sept. 5. Plus, spoiler feedback for Zach Cregger's WEAPONS, Massacre Theatre, and revisiting the show's 2020 Sacred Cow review of JAWS. This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:59) Highest 2 Lowest (00:02:00-00:47:59) 20th Anniversary Messages (00:48:00-00:54:43) Weapons Spoilers Feedback (00:54:44-01:25:12) Notes (01:25:13-01:30:16) Massacre Theatre (01:30:17-01:40:53) Jaws at 50 (01:40:54-02:17:57) Credits / New Releases (02:17:58-02:25:24) Links: “How to Watch Jaws in Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary” https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/how-to-watch-jaws-in-theaters-for-50th-anniversary Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. ⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠ -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Lauren Elrod. Topic: Entrepreneurship, diversity in entertainment, safety in production, and personal resilience.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Lauren Elrod. Topic: Entrepreneurship, diversity in entertainment, safety in production, and personal resilience.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Lauren Elrod. Topic: Entrepreneurship, diversity in entertainment, safety in production, and personal resilience.

For the first time in nineteen years, Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington have re-united for their fifth collaboration after Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game, and Inside Man.  Washington stars as David, a New York City music mogul with ONE goal at the outset of this story: to retain full control of the record label he had built over the past several decades to reconnect with the music.  However some other mysterious figure has other ideas as he calls David out of the blue claiming to suddently have kidnapped the mogul's son Trey (Aubrey Joseph) and he is demanding a LOT of money in return. :o In his corner is personal driver/bodyguard Paul played by Oscar-nominee Jeffrey Wright.  And what results is a high-energy thriller/musical/New York movie which also happens to be a loose remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic High and Low.    Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Wrapping up this week with Hollywood news about Denzel Washington, John Williams and Hollywood's best looking silver foxes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Timothy Sas of St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church said several of his parishioners have children at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where the deadly shooting happened earlier this week. That includes Sophia Forchas, 12, who was severely injured. She was rushed to the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina barreled into the Gulf Coast of the U.S. In Louisiana, storm surge breached the levees in New Orleans, creating catastrophic flooding. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports on the changes made since. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a local musician is inspiring others. Trumpet player Troy Sawyer rebuilt his life after the catastrophic storm and is now helping the next generation of trumpeters. Superstar Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Man's Best Friend," is out Friday. She spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new music, songwriting and debate over her original album cover. Oscar winning director and producer Spike Lee talks with "CBS Mornings" about his new film, "Highest 2 Lowest," what it's like working with actor Denzel Washington again and other projects. CBS Sports college football analyst Aaron Taylor joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the return of college football and big headlines to watch this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Associate Editor at Roger Ebert Robert Daniels joins to discuss the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest, a loose reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 procedural masterpiece High & Low that marks the fifth collaborationg between Lee and the inimitable Denzel Washington. Thematically rich, unabashedly confrontational and occasionally baffling, Highest 2 Lowest is everything you would hope for from a late period Spike Lee picture, as Lee grapples with personal concerns about masculinity, the contradictions of Black capitalism, and the generational divide around the nature of authenticity in art when success has finally come your way.We begin with a discussion of the bold formal choices of Highest 2 Lowest, including the stylistic gambit of dividing the film firmly into two aesthetic halves; the first half marked by an austere, antiseptic, and artificial atmosphere that finally gives way to a more daring, brash and musical rhythm when the film descends on the streets of Spike's native New York, escaping the Dumbo high rise apartment of the film's early chapters. Then, we explore the film as autocritique, with Lee and Washington examining their positions as elder statesmen of Black artistry, and the push-pull of working within systems of capital built upon racialized heirarchies. Finally, we tackle the film's thorny political propositions, its conservative tendencies, and the thrill of trying to parse where exactly an artist like Spike Lee stands on the issues and questions he presents within the text.Read Robert Daniels on Highest 2 Lowest at Roger EbertRead Alphonse Pierre on Highest 2 Lowest at PitchforkFollow Robert Daniels on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

Comedian and Saturday Night Live Legend Jay Phaorah joins Wex and AC to discuss life with Denzel Washington, Kevin Hart, Barack Obama and a million other voices living in his head ahead of his three-day stay at The Improv in Houston!

On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross examines with former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty how the requirement for college degrees is excluding the majority of the work force from being even able to apply for jobs. Rometty pioneered an effort to eliminate the need for college degrees from one half of all jobs at IBM, down from 95% when she started her tenure. Rometty found that a skills-based emphasis was a better predictor of job success for many positions compared to a college degree. We will also hear about surprising and amusing first jobs of some of our favorite celebrities, from Bob Newhart to Denzel Washington. Then, David Ewalt, Editor-in -Chief of Scientific American, examines the threat to actors and studios posed by Artificial Intelligence. Finally, Economic Analyst Jennifer Sherer contrasts the increased interest from workers for organizing with the obstacles installed to hamper laborers from enrolling in Unions . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denzel Washington has revealed that despite being in a few blockbusters, he actually doesn't watch movies. Plus, we get the first look at our Shortcut Queen's cookbook coming out in October! (00:00) Billie Eilish is coming out with a....uno? (ooo-no? you-noo?) (02:56) Would you tell someone to turn their music down on the train? (04:25) Denzel doesn't watch...movies? (06:00) We've got the first look at 'The Shortcut Queen'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Len shares mini-reviews of the late-summer horror box-office hitWeapons and Eden, the most UN-Ron Howard film ever. Then the Men of Micheaux create a Black Acting Mount Rushmore (1980-present) before basking in the master class on display by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in director Tony Scott's political thriller Crimson Tide, featuring Quentin Tartino's toneless dialogue. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pilot Going Down: Robert Zemeckis's Flight This week we close out our Denzel Washington Love Fest with - arguably - one of his best performances. In 2012 Mr. Washington would team with Director Robert Zemeckis for Flight, a film that is rarely discussed, but that has powerfully affected this film watcher. For this episode, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to watch, examine, and discuss this incredible performance that touches on the fraility of humanity and the dangers of addiction. Denzel Washington with supporting performances from Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, an early star-making turn from Yellowstone's, Kelly Reilly, and Director Robert Zemeckis, the elements for brilliance are obvious. Take a listen and decide for yourself if the praise is deserved. As always we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

"Life has been a journey I am proud of," Libra Forde. A perfect quote to not only describe Libra's life so far, but also this interview. Libra, the Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Oregon was born and raised in New York City. The only child of two wildly talented parents (her mother was a successful runway model and Dad was Denzel Washington's first acting coach and the King of Cartoons on Pee-Wee's Playhouse), she talks about the influence they both had on her. Her parents were adamant that she go to college and think about a "real job," and while she says she struggled in college (it wasn't her first choice), she turned things around and made it work for her. The journey continues with a move to Hawaii, finding her voice in Toastmasters, becoming a keynote speaker, and working to make this place beyond our existence.

#whyimgeeked #highest2lowest #denzelwashington In this episode, AJ and ChrisyLite review Highest 2 Lowest and discuss this rollercoaster of a film. We also talked a little college football at the end of the pod. Like, Comment & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHs9WUL0wLGhhZWZyKfEtgListen to the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1R2tJhYvI5xepvaQsz0Rxh?si=e8805c80ec0e4c80

With a review of the new Spike Lee/Denzel Washington collaboration HIGHEST 2 LOWEST coming Friday, we're sharing 2016's Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances with guest W. Kamau Bell ("United Shades of America", "We Need to Talk About Cosby", the "Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period" podcast). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapons. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target— and what exactly is said target— is up for debate. Next, they take up the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest which reunites the legendary director with Denzel Washington and riffs on an Akira Kurosawa classic. Finally, they examine the “Performative Male” trend popping up in TikTok, style sections, and costume contests around the globe. Is it an embodiment of real gendered anxiety or internet nonsense? In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel gets into all the shocks and surprises of Weapons's finale in a spoiler-filled conversation. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Steve: Music by the jazz pianist Bobo Stenson, specifically his album Serenity. Julia: Wesley Morris's stellar new culture podcast Cannonball, specifically the episode with Taffy Brodesser-Akner about And Just Like That. Wesley: Watching the great New York sporting event the US Open. If you can't make it to Flushing Meadows, you can watch on ESPN or stream on Fubo, and shop the enviable merch at the US Open Store. Dana: Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapons. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target— and what exactly is said target— is up for debate. Next, they take up the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest which reunites the legendary director with Denzel Washington and riffs on an Akira Kurosawa classic. Finally, they examine the “Performative Male” trend popping up in TikTok, style sections, and costume contests around the globe. Is it an embodiment of real gendered anxiety or internet nonsense? In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel gets into all the shocks and surprises of Weapons's finale in a spoiler-filled conversation. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Steve: Music by the jazz pianist Bobo Stenson, specifically his album Serenity. Julia: Wesley Morris's stellar new culture podcast Cannonball, specifically the episode with Taffy Brodesser-Akner about And Just Like That. Wesley: Watching the great New York sporting event the US Open. If you can't make it to Flushing Meadows, you can watch on ESPN or stream on Fubo, and shop the enviable merch at the US Open Store. Dana: Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares a motivational message from Denzel Washington and reminds us that our success is sometimes a result of what we do in our unseen hours. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders.  Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook. - - - -  Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - -  Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter.

Bei der Vorstellung seines neuen Films „Highest 2 Lowest“ stellte der Oscarpreisträger klar, dass für ihn der Glaube wichtiger ist als öffentliche Zustimmung.

After nearly two decades apart, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reunited with Highest 2 Lowest — a bold reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's classic High and Low. Alongside an all-star cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, and even newcomer to the screen Ice Spice, this film marks a powerful return to the big screen, and Spike Lee personally encourages everyone to see it in theaters! On today's episode of The Run-Through with Vogue, Digital Style Director Leah Faye Cooper spoke to Spike about what it was like working with Denzel after all these years apart (the Batman to his Robin as Spike says). He also shared his secret to scouting new talent (the internet plays a big role!) and his guide to the best spots in Brooklyn.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; Chloe Malle, Editor of Vogue.com; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Found a very true statement from one of the best at putting out difference-making posts. Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) shared this one that I found plenty of examples of the second part of the quote (sorry to say): “You'll never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You'll always be criticized by someone doing less. Remember that.” ~ Denzel Washington.  Those that know how things are done correctly - with class, character, hard work, etc., will usually always encourage rather than criticize. Those that have no character and have a title, have a lot of money, have status, and all that, and they maybe gained it by lying, cheating, stealing, etc., they usually are the ones that criticize (and even make fun of, put others down, etc. I think all of us need to go back to looking to do things in our lives to tilt the playing field back to kindness, encouragement, compassion, etc.  Go back to podcast episode #1648 - the Ripple Effect!!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast!

Making his return is the Award-Winning Film Director, Producer and Writer known for Womens Sports Drama, "EFC" (Now available on all streaming platforms) Jaze Bordeaux! Winning over 30 awards including Best Feature Film, Jaze recently Won Best Director award at the 44th Paladino d'Oro International Sports Film Festival in December 2014! In Part 1 of this episode, we talk about social media's impact on the Film Industry, Denzel Washington, behind the scenes info and so much more!

This came out during a time where the idea of interracial anything was frowned upon, but it's so exaggerated that they make it feel like the 1920s... Which also makes for some good comedic moments. Especially since this is Denzel Washington's big screen debut. Enjoy, people.

Listeners call in to “Wake Up” the country before Gary dishes on Spike Lee’s latest film with Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Ice Spice — which shockingly flopped at the box office. Kanye West’s raw new documentary promises 3,000 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from bipolar struggles to Kim Kardashian drama. Roland Martin joins the show, warning about Trump’s plan to put armed troops in U.S. cities and how it ties to voter suppression and the 2026 elections. Plus, inspiration about moving on from shallow people and knowing when to let go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Scott is joined by special guest Liam H Dempsey to deep dive (pun very much intended) into Tony Scott's submarine classic "Crimson Tide."Over the course of the episode we talk about whether this is Tony Scott's best movie, whether it is the best submarine movie ever and how the film seems even better now than it did back in the 90s. Plus, we get into the messy business of how the script got completed (and Tarantino's weird contribution to it), how the navy were not a fan of this production and, of course, we talk extensively about the heavyweight act-off between the late, great Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. You can check out Spocklight hereSend us a tweet on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@90saction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"All '90s Action, All The Time" is Produced & Edited by Scott Murphy. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.

Boaz Yakin is a New York City–born filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer known for his versatile work across indie dramas, mainstream hits, genre films, and TV. He began his career young, selling his first screenplay (The Punisher) at 19, and quickly made a name for himself with gritty urban stories and emotionally resonant character work.Boaz directed Remember the Titans with Denzel Washington, Safe starring Jason Statham, Max, Uptown Girls, A Price Above Rubies, Death in Love and his indie horror mystery Boarding School among many others.Beyond directing, as a writer, his credits include The Rookie, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and Now You See Me. He is also the executive producer and writer for the noir Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake, and was executive producer of Hostel and Hostel 2 as one of the founding members of Raw Nerve alongside Eli Roth.As impressive as this intro is, it still reflects only a small portion of Boaz's prolific, extensive, and diverse body of work.In this conversation, Boaz discusses his career as well as his evolution as a filmmaker, the challenges of working within and outside the Hollywood system, and why his favorite films are guided less by career strategy and more by creative curiosity. He also discusses how the key to rewarding work in cinema is chasing meaning, not validation.This was a pretty awesome conversation that I was very honored to have with Boaz. Big thanks to my friend Scott Rose for putting us in touch. Without further ado, strap in, and get ready for this conversation with writer, director, and producer Boaz Yakin.Key TakeawaysLearn Script AnalysisBoaz sold his first script at 19, but he didn't just stumble into success or a superior storytelling ability — he was steeped in story from an early age. Growing up in a theatrical household and attending Stella Adler's famed script analysis classes during high school gave him a formidable foundation in character, psychology, and subtext. This background trained him to understand the deeper currents beneath the text, a skill that directly influenced his ability to write sellable screenplays at such a young age and launch his career before he could even buy a drink.This education also proved invaluable for Boaz as a director. Stella Adler taught that actors — and by extension, writers and directors — must understand every facet of a character's environment: their culture, their religion, the tone of the scene and even the weather. These contextual details inform performance and behavior and are the difference between movies and cinema.For filmmakers, building full character and environmental context informs every decision on set. The key lesson here is the importance of foundational education because learning the principles of story and writing can pay long-term dividends.Open Heart / Thick SkinOne of the most revealing points Boaz made was about the emotional toll of directing. Filmmakers are constantly having to say no to other creative collaborators — costume designers, cinematographers, actors — in order to preserve the vision of the film. Balancing that responsibility while also keeping your team inspired and not demoralized requires not only leadership, but emotional stamina and clarity of purpose.Boaz notes that many successful directors tend to have narcissistic tendencies, which buffer them from the guilt or sensitivity that might get in the way of making tough decisions — but this can harm your work just as much as being a pushover. Being empathetic makes you a better artist and can help your work resonate with more people. What Boaz teaches us here is that in addition to being emotionally resilient, directors must be emotionally intelligent. It's a balance you must...

Spike Lee joins Ebro In The Morning to discuss working with Denzel Washington in his new film 'Highest 2 Lowest', ESPN dropping Colin Kaepernick docuseries, and addresses the comment he made about Denzel Washington & Al Pacino in 1993 Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Nose, guest hosted by comedian Shawn Murray, looks at: Highest 2 Lowest is the fifth collaboration between director Spike Lee and actor Denzel Washington and their first in 19 years, since Inside Man in 2006. It is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 police procedural, High and Low, which is, itself, an adaptation of the Ed McBain novel King’s Ransom. It also stars Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Dean Winters, John Douglas Thompson, Wendell Pierce, and more. Highest 2 Lowest is in a strangely limited release — it’s in just three theaters in Connecticut — and it hits Apple TV+ on September 5. And: Alien: Earth is the first TV series — after nine movies — in the Alien franchise. It is a prequel set two years before the events of the original movie, and it’s created be Noah Hawley, who also created the Fargo TV series, among other things. Alien: Earth is set, somewhat logically, on Earth. GUESTS: Taneisha Duggan: Director of arts, culture, and entertainment for the city of Hartford Sam Hadelman: Director of public relations at Dark Matter Media Lindsay Lee Wallace: A writer and journalist covering culture, health, technology, bats, and anything else people will answer her questions about Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University and the author of The Spike Lee Enigma: Challenge and Incorporation in Media Culture The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no spoilers in this episode. Alex breaks down the opening segment of Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, “High and Low,” before bringing Nick on to review Spike Lee's remake, “Highest 2 Lowest.” The guys discuss Spike's post-“Inside Man" career, seeing Denzel Washington in “Othello” on Broadway, other remakes of Kurosawa's work, Matthew Libatique, Dean Winters, Jules Dassin, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Legendary actor Noel G (Training Day, Blood In Blood Out, Batman) joins George Perez, SideDick Eddie, and Johnny Roque for a hilarious and revealing episode! We cover everything from his first paycheck (a Taco Bell commercial!) to working with Denzel Washington, Clint Eastwood's unique directing style, and Christopher Nolan on the set of Batman.In This Episode:Noel's incredible journey from the streets to Hollywood stardom.Untold stories from the sets of Training Day and The Mule.The real reason Clint Eastwood uses sign language instead of yelling "action!"The ongoing debate: Taco Bell vs. Del Taco (the people need to know!).Listener calls featuring the most chaotic advice we've ever given.Noel's thoughts on a potential Blood In Blood Out 2.Follow Our Guests:• Noel G: @actorNoelG on Instagram & TikTok• George Perez: @GeorgePComedyJohnny Roque: @RoqueJohnny• See us LIVE: Funkin' Funny Fridays at the Comedy Store on Sept 5!#NoelG #GeorgePerez #TrainingDay #Podcast #Comedy #Hollywood #BehindTheScenes #Latino #BloodInBloodOut

From arguing golf etiquette with Japanese samurai to Denzel Washington and the Cowboys. From green dildos, to the Rocket in Saudi. From Snoop in Swansea to Mr Benn. And somewhere in between some serious discussion on the UFC Trump Turn, and the return of English football. It's the usual crazy mixture of GOG.

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, inspired by Spike Lee's new film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, we discuss our Top 10 Denzel Washington performances! We also get into Alan Tudyk's recent comments on I, ROBOT and we have new performance that we going to champion this awards season.   - Opening Banter (0:30) - Alan Tudyk Comments (3:19) - Good Boy / Indy (14:17) - Quentin Tarantino (25:50) - Top 5 Couples in Horror Movies (43:07)   Shop merch here: https://insessionfilm.com/store/ Episode Sponsor: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - Follow us on social media for your chance to win a FREE digital code!   Episode Sponsor: NordVPN - Visit this link to get you first 30 days for FREE: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=114779   Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!   Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe investigates what happened in the Boogie Down Bronx. Cal State Fullerton's Professor Mike Dillon and Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson join Aaron to discuss the Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest. Hear what the trio has to say about the Akira Kurosawa remake starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:49), Trailer Talk for Good Fortune (29:50), the main review (34:48), Games (1:49:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:02:55). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, LeNoirAuteur.net Read Aaron's review for Highest 2 Lowest. Read Terence's review for Highest 2 Lowest. Check out our Shin Godzilla episode on 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla Trailer: Good Fortune Next Week: Honey Don't

Battle for the Conn: Tony Scott's Crimson Tide You can never get enough Denzel Washington. This week Mr. Chavez & I sit down to talk the first of five collaborations with director Tony Scott, 1995s Crimson Tide. This first collaboration of Washington and Scott would fall almost directly in the middle of Scott's career and would be the fourth collaboration between Scott and the Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer producing behemoth. This episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos takes a look at the relationship between Scott and his producing partners; the creation of the look and style that would come to define a great deal of 80s and 90s action films, as well as the relationship betwen Scott's style and what would later be adopted and expanded on by Michael Bay. We also take a look at the tremendous star power in pitting Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman against one another in a film that makes palpable argument for both of their characters. Two of the greatest actors of the last quarter of the 20th Century elevating everything about a film that Mr. Chavez & I are divided on. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions are always welcomed at gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos   Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LITTLE MERMAID'S BLACK?" It's been a lot of football talk this week, so it's time for some fútbol. Also, Weekend Observations, a game of Real or Fake Podcast, and Greg Cote's famous Robot Olympics topic gets off the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike Lee's new film, Highest 2 Lowest, centers on a music mogul (Denzel Washington) who faces a moral dilemma when kidnappers mistakenly hold his friend's son ransom instead of his own: Will he risk it all to save a child who isn't his? The Oscar-winning filmmaker spoke with Tonya Mosley about his decades-long partnership with Denzel, an upcoming docuseries about Hurricane Katrina, and Do The Right Thing, 35+ years later.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's a solid start to the week as the weather in NYC has finally calmed tf down, and Demaris is back on the pod. Cardi B's new single "Imaginary Playerz" gets mixed reviews from the public and from the pod (27:55). Ice Spice makes her film debut alongside Denzel Washington, but we're not sure if Spike Lee knows who he casted (40:40). Rory is glad to see Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher squash their beef (1:08:40), and was reminded of the time Russ threw down vs Guapdad 4000 (1:15:58). After Taylor Swift breaks the internet appearing on the Kelce brother's pod, Rory and Mal imagine what holidays must be like at the Kelce residence (1:27:11). Plus, Lil Yacthy catches an L (1:39:34), and our voicemails got us settling beefs amongst family and friends (1:49:11) #volume * TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Jets win without letting Justin Fields throw? Spike Lee joins to promote "Highest 2 Lowest" with Denzel Washington. As well as talk about the Knicks and Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Brendan and JD discuss Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest collaboration in HIGHEST 2 LOWEST!   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!   Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Spike Lee's new crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest reunites him with his favorite leading man, Denzel Washington. The film is based on Akira Kurosawa's classic High and Low, and it's a tense story about a very rich man with a very big problem. Part morality play and part action movie, Washington plays a music mogul who confronts questions of responsibility and power when he believes his son has been kidnapped.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

MUSICDavid Lee Roth took a shot at Sammy Hagar's recent song, "Encore. Thank You. Goodnight." — which was inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen.even though they're known for their visuals and theatrics live, Iron Maiden couldn't care less about performing at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-sphere/ RIP: Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Junior, the “businessman” who is on fire on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album, Wish You Were Here, has died at 88. The cover photo, taken on the Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank, California, was inspired by the idea that people tend to conceal their true feelings, for fear of "getting burned.” "Getting burned" was also a common phrase in the music industry when artists weren't paid royalties.TVPeacemaker season 2 just dropped a new Red Band trailer, and John Cena is coming in hot! https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/peacemaker-bisexual-orgy-s2-john-160311268.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVwcGx1cy5mdXR1cmltZWRpYS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANazakzLidHfptxmdBkBVLjW4fsP2XdiQ6DZuJ96FPBbVxo4PPDvE7HOlP3uTjXfWmW2gceKAhcifR0SaoGMUaHCF2VoWx9iauTbPPRy6ozLash-tYCKEayCTztdXxm--49lBzkGesCdml2s-ZQcyuunx17UlT_zz1ORI3_TcHBr Conan O'Brien believes that late-night TV is "going to disappear." https://www.aol.com/conan-o-brien-makes-bold-121503111.html MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Weapons held on to the top spot at North American theaters over the weekend. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/weapons-box-office-second-weekend-hold-1236491385/ Hayden Christensen stepped out for a rare outing with his 10-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, whom he shares with his ex, Rachel Bilson, to watch the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 15 at Wrigley Field. https://people.com/hayden-christensen-daughter-briar-rose-sing-7th-inning-duet-chicago-cubs-game-11792461 Denzel Washington isn't worried about ever being canceled. https://www.nme.com/news/film/denzel-washington-weighs-in-on-cancel-culture-debate-you-cant-be-cancelled-if-you-havent-signed-up-3885306 RIP: Terence Stamp, the British actor best known as General Zod in Superman II, died Sunday morning at age 87, his family said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/terence-stamp-obituary-rcna225460AND FINALLYCould you imagine walking the high school hallways with not just one but two rock stars? Here are five times rock musicians went to high school together before finding success later in life: https://loudwire.com/rock-musicians-same-high-school/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LEGENDS ALERT! On this special episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Gillie & Wallo hit New York to chop it up with two ICONS, Spike Lee & A$AP Rocky. The duo is pushing their brand-new A24 film “Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and more. We dive into their experience on set, how Spike co-signed Rocky as an actor, and the wild story of Denzel cooking Rocky in a rap battle on set. Gillie and Spike connect over their sports fandom, while Wallo and Rocky trade flowers for their impact on the culture. Filmmaking game & pure NYC energy.

Some NFL stadiums have stenciled “End Racism” in their end zones, and Jason Whitlock asserts on this episode of “Fearless” that sanctioning racism is not the way to end racism. Guest Steve Kim joins the show to discuss Brian Flores' lawsuit alleging discrimination against black coaches in the NFL, Denzel Washington getting defensive against sports commentators — including Whitlock, the Kelce brothers' toxic masculinity, and Shedeur Sanders being sidelined with an oblique injury. The Indianapolis Fever are whining about WNBA officiating, and Whitlock gives his take on the situation during As the WNBA Turns. Great way to end the week with this dynamite show! ​​Today's Sponsors: Craftco Flying Ace Whether you're winding down after a long day or raising a glass with good company, Flying Ace delivers every time. It's not about hype—it's about heritage, and getting back to what bourbon was always supposed to be. If that sounds like your kind of pour, it's time to level up. Buy online at https://flyingacespirits.com and use code BLAZE for free shipping. Frontier Issue Frontier Magazine by Blaze Media offers a tangible, lasting record of truth in a fully digital world, with Issue #3 being its boldest yet, available exclusively through Blaze Unlimited. The first 50 subscribers using promo code BLAZE50 on https://BlazeUnlimited.com/FEARLESS get $40 off at and digital access to Frontier Issues #1 and #2, but you must act fast before it sells out again. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington first worked together on “Mo' Better Blues,” released in 1990. Washington starred as a trumpet player trying to make a living in jazz clubs; Lee, who directed the film, also played the musician's hapless manager. They later worked together on “Malcolm X” and other films, but it has been nearly twenty years since their last collaboration, the hugely successful “Inside Man.” So the new film “Highest 2 Lowest” is something of a reunion. “I've become a better director, working with Mr. Denzel Washington,” Lee tells David Remnick. “It's not about just what's on the script.  It has to be deeper than that.” “Highest 2 Lowest” is an adaptation of a 1963 movie by Akira Kurosawa, who has been a major influence on Lee. “The script came to me first,” Washington explains. “I hoped that Spike would be interested in it, so I called him up. He said, ‘Send it to me.' He read it. He said, ‘Let's make it,' and here we are.” Washington plays a music mogul targeted in a ransom plot; the feature is a crime drama with a message. “This film is about morals, and what someone will do and won't do,” Lee says. The audience “will ask themselves, ‘If you're in this situation, would you pay the ransom?' ”  

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show to discuss the preseason NFL hype (2:54). Then, Spike Lee joins to talk Knicks; Denzel Washington; his new film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest'; and much more (01:02:09)! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Danny Kelly and Spike Lee Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices