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Denzel Washington made a surprising confession in a new interview. He revealed that he doesn't watch movies and is tired of them. The two-time Oscar winner also shared his thoughts on awards, stating he doesn't act for trophies. His latest film, "Highest 2 Lowest," is his fifth collaboration with director Spike Lee.

Key Points: Denzel Washington Says He Does Not Watch Movies Anymore

  • Denzel Washington admits he is tired of movies and avoids watching them
  • He reveals he has made about 50 films in his long career
  • Washington states he doesn't act for Oscars, calling them man-made awards
  • This marks his fifth collaboration with director Spike Lee on 'Highest 2 Lowest'
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Denzel Washington: I don't watch movies

Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington reveals he is tired of movies and doesn't watch them, sharing his surprising take on his craft and awards.

"I don't watch movies, man. I really don't. - Denzel Washington"

Los Angeles, Aug 27

Two time Oscar winner Denzel Washington made the surprising revelation that he doesn’t like to watch movies and is tired of them.

Washington joined GQ for a video interview with his “Highest 2 Lowest” director Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky.

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington said, reports Variety.com.

The star added: “I’m just being honest with you! I don’t watch movies! I don’t go to the movies. I don’t watch movies. … I’m tired of movies. Yeah.”

When Lee asked Washington how many movies he’s made, the actor responded: “Too many. I think 50!”

“Highest 2 Lowest” marks the fifth collaboration between Washington and Lee following “Mo’ Better Blues” (1990), “Malcolm X” (1992), “He Got Game” (1998) and “Inside Man” (2006). Washington was nominated for the best actor Oscar for “Malcolm X,” an award Lee maintains Washington should’ve won.

Washington went viral earlier this summer for saying no acting decision he makes in his career has to do with winning awards.

“I don’t do it for Oscars. I don’t care about that kind of stuff,” Washington said on the “Jake’s Takes” podcast.

“I’ve been at this a long time, and there’s time when I won and shouldn’t have won and then didn’t win and should’ve won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward.”

Washington continued: “I’m not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, ‘Where do I keep it?’ Well, next to the other one. I’m not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, (Oscars) aren’t going to do me a bit of good.”

“Highest 2 Lowest” is a crime thriller film. 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 also stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, ASAP Rocky, John Douglas Thompson, Dean Winters, LaChanze, Princess Nokia, and Ice Spice.

- IANS

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Priya S
"Man gives the award. God gives the reward." - What a profound statement! This shows his spiritual grounding despite being in such a glamorous industry. Respect! 🙏
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Arjun K
Kind of ironic that one of the greatest actors doesn't watch movies. But then again, maybe that's why he brings such fresh energy to his roles - he's not copying anyone else's style.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in the film industry here in Mumbai, I can relate. Sometimes you just need a break from the very thing you create. It's like our Bollywood directors who don't watch other films during shooting.
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Vikram M
While I admire his honesty, it's a bit disappointing that someone of his stature doesn't engage with the art form that made him famous. Watching great cinema can be so inspiring for artists.
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Ananya R
His perspective on awards is so grounded. In India we have the same culture where awards sometimes become more about politics than actual talent. More artists should think like him!
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Michael C
Interesting that he's remaking a Kurosawa film while saying he doesn't watch movies. Maybe he appreciates the storytelling more than the cinematic experience itself.

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