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bitchy | Denzel Washington: ‘I don’t watch movies, man… I’m tired of movies’

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Denzel Washington has been doing a lot of promo for Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which I still haven’t seen. Sidenote: I find Spike Lee’s late-career work fascinating, but one of two extremes – either he’s making one of the best movies in his filmography, or one of the worst. Y’all will have to let me know which one H2L is. In any case, Denzel is doing a lot, and I think that’s out of respect for Spike, because otherwise, he probably wouldn’t bother at this point. In the past year especially, Denzel has sounded “over it,” to put it politely. He’s over the industry, he’s over the awards seasons, he’s over the hustling. As it turns out, he’s even over watching movies.

Denzel Washington joined GQ for a video interview with his “Highest 2 Lowest” director Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky and made the surprising revelation that he no longer watches movies. The two-time Oscar winner admitted it may be because he’s just made too many of them. Washington has well over 40 film credits under his belt after starting his career in 1981’s “Carbon Copy.”

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington said. “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!”

[From Variety]

It might be the situation of “I do this all day, I don’t want to do it during my off-hours.” Which is sort of who I’ve become too, in a much smaller way than Denzel. I write and read about pop culture, royals and celebrities all day for my job – on my off-hours, I just want to watch tennis and decompress, not slog my way through a new movie or show every other night. It’s bad, I know. I do watch new stuff, btw, but I’ve become more fickle. In Denzel’s case… he’s been in so many movies, he’s directed and produced, he’s done it all and worked with so many people. I can totally see how he’s reached an age where he just doesn’t care anymore.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.

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Denzel Washington Is "Tired of Movies" Possibly Because He Makes Them
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Denzel Washington Is “Tired of Movies” Possibly Because He Makes Them

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Denzel Washington says that when it comes to watching movies in his downtime, he is officially over it. The 70-year-old star recently spoke with GQ where he admitted that he’s not really interested in cinema anymore, despite building one of the most respected and history-making careers in Hollywood.

In the conversation alongside his Highest 2 Lowest director, Spike Lee, and costar A$AP Rocky, Washington kept it real when asked about film. “Do you have any dolly shots of this guy that you admire?” A$AP teased, referencing Lee’s iconic filmography, to which Washington replied, “I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t.”

Both Lee and Rocky laughed at the confession, but Denzel doubled down: “I’m just being honest with you. I don’t watch movies, man. I don’t go to the movies, I don’t watch movies.” When pressed on whether his disinterest stems from being a filmmaker and actor himself, Washington admitted, “Probably. I’m tired of movies.”

Denzel Washington attends the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France.

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Later, when Lee asked how many films he’s made over his career, the Training Day star shrugged, saying, “Too many,” and estimated he’s appeared in around 50 films. This isn’t the first time Washington has kept it too real about Hollywood. During the press run for Highest 2 Lowest, he also said he’s not concerned with industry accolades, even dismissing some of his own Oscar wins.

“I don’t do it for Oscars. I really don’t care about that kind of stuff,” he told Jake’s Takes. “There are times I won and shouldn’t have won… and didn’t win and should’ve won. Man gives the award, God gives the reward.”

He even poked fun at his two Academy Awards for Training Day and Glory, saying, “People ask, ‘Where do you keep it?’ I say, ‘Next to the other one.’ I’m not bragging, I’m just telling you how I feel. On my last day, they won’t do me a bit of good!”

Despite Washington’s nonchalantness, his legacy speaks volumes. His Oscar wins have made history, with his Glory win cementing him as the second Black actor to take home Best Supporting Actor at the time, following Louis Gossett Jr. He was also the first Black actor to earn two nominations in that category.

Beyond the trophies, his filmography includes: Malcolm X, Philadelphia, American Gangster, Remember the Titans, Training Day, and most recently, Gladiator II.

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Denzel Washington Says He's 'Tired' Of Movies: 'I Don't Watch Movies'
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Denzel Washington Says He’s ‘Tired’ Of Movies: ‘I Don’t Watch Movies’

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Despite being a prolific actor and expert in his craft, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington said he’s over cinema.

In a recent interview with GQ paired with Highest 2 Lowest filmmaker Spike Lee and co-star A$AP Rocky (née Rakim Mayers), Washington joked he’s “tired” of movies — likely because he has made dozens. The topic came up as A$AP Rocky was discussing his favorite double dolly shots emblematic of Lee’s directorial technique.

While he listed Malcolm X and Crooklyn, when asking Washington of his favorites, the latter responded: “I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” prompting laughter from Lee and Mayers.

The Gladiator II star continued, “I’m just being honest with you! I don’t watch movies, man! I don’t go to the movies. I don’t watch movies,” having added earlier that he doesn’t rewatch his own features as he doesn’t feel the need to revisit the past.

“Is it because you make ’em?” A$AP Rocky asked.

“Probably. You know, I’m tired of movies.”

When Lee questioned how many credits Washington had racked up, the Othello actor responded: “Too many. I think 50!” (Indeed, the actor’s IMDb boasts multiple entries over that figure.)

Washington’s signature blunt declaration comes after his recent comments about being “not that interested” in winning more Academy Awards after his triumphs for 2002’s Training Day and 1990’s Glory.

“I’ve been at this a long time, and there’s times when I’ve won, shouldn’t have won, didn’t win, should have won,” he said earlier this month. “Man gives the award, God gives the award. I’m not that interested in Oscars. People say, ‘Well, where do you keep it?’ I say, ‘Next to the other one.’”

Highest 2 Lowest debuted in select theaters Aug. 15 and will soon be available to stream on Apple TV+ beginning Sept. 5.

Watch the full GQ interview below:

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5 Disappointing Sequels in Hindi Cinema
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5 Disappointing Sequels Of Hindi Movies

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5 Disappointing Sequels in Hindi Cinema (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Sequels, whether true (with the story continuing) or ‘in spirit’ (as in same protagonists, core ideas or themes) haven’t always matched the originals in Hindi films. A welcome exception is when the second film betters the previous one, as happens in rare cases like Tanu Weds Manu or Drishyam. Most filmmakers go wrong by making the next film merely bigger but not better. That was exactly the case with Tum Bin, Rock On!!, Dedh Ishqiya or Welcome Back.

However, there is a perceptible difference between a disappointing sequel and a poor one. Here’s looking at five more prominent calamities, especially after truly memorable ‘prequels’.

5. Bhoot Returns (2012)

  • Streaming On: Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 2.7/10
  • Director: Ram Gopal Varma

Bhoot (2003) was probably Hindi cinema’s first genuinely spooky and substantial horror film, featuring Rekha, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan and Urmila. But after its Silver Jubilee success and accolades, Ram Gopal Varma decided to rehash old, substandard horror films into a mishmash called Bhoot Returns in 2012. But this time, the tepid cast (Manisha Koirala with J.D. Chakarvarthi) and moth-eaten plot ensured that there were no ‘returns’ from the audience at what was now ‘written’!

4. Hungama 2 (2021)

  • Streaming On: JioHotstar
  • IMDb Rating: 3.2/10
  • Director: Priyadarshan

Like many comedies of Priyadarshan, the 2003 Hungama has immense repeat value, thanks to its crazy comedy and consummate performances. Priyadarshan decided, however, to remake his Malayalam Minnaram (1994) and cash in on the franchise’s title without the level of humour of the older film. Hungama 2 was outdated, monumentally mediocre and had the cornerstone of the older film, Paresh Rawal, almost in a secondary role.

3. Bunty Aur Babli 2

  • Streaming On: Prime Video, Apple TV+
  • IMDb Rating: 4.1/10
  • Director: Varun V. Sharma

For many, the older Bunty Aur Babli was mainly about the iconic song, Kajraare. But this charming ‘con-coction’ was much more than a package of breezy musical entertainment. Around the end of the lockdown, Yash Raj Films decided to go the sequel way and make a haphazard con drama in which original composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy were also incredibly off-form. The box office collections proved to be a con on the makers—Bunty Aur Babli 2 collected merely half its cost!

2. Return of Jewel Thief

  • Streaming On: YouTube
  • IMDb Rating: 4.4/10
  • Director: Ashok Tyagi

Vijay Anand’s milestone thriller classic, Jewel Thief (1967) is ageless for its core story, treatment, performances and music. And the mystery of why a new film was planned 29 years later with Ashok Kumar and Dev Anand again coming together remains unsolved, unlike the suspense in the original’s intriguing plot! Directed by Ashok Tyagi, the film also featured Jackie Shroff, Madhoo, Anu Agarwal and Shilpa Shirodkar and was a disaster. True, Jatin-Lalit gave us some good songs, but that was no consolation!

1. Bheja Fry 2 (2011)

  • Streaming On: Prime Video, YouTube
  • IMDb Rating: 4.8/10
  • Director: Sagar Ballary

Director Sagar Ballary’s Bheja Fry, the classy 2007 satirical comedy, was, according to those who watched both, almost a frame-to-frame remake of the French movie Le Dîner de Cons (1998). By ROI (Return on Investment) standards, it was a super-hit, raking in over six times its budget. But Ballary’s Bheja Fry 2, though continuing the story ambitiously by shooting overseas, was not only a B.O. disaster, but also unfunny.

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13 Movies, 1 Hit, And Then She Vanished! What Happened Next Will Blow Your Mind | Glamsham.com
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13 Movies, 1 Hit, And Then She Vanished! What Happened Next Will Blow Your Mind | Glamsham.com

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This artiste made a lasting impression on Bollywood with her stunning looks and glamorous persona, becoming an overnight sensation with her debut in 2005 opposite Emraan Hashmi. While the film failed to ignite the box office, its music, especially the title track, became cult and continues to give rise to nostalgia even now. Her bold presence on screen quickly made her an icon of the youths of the 2000s, a household name in a short time. With a successful start of her career, she became a leading figure in the profession, a bold and confident performer.

Some performers excel in Bollywood and leave an indelible mark in a brief while and Tanushree Dutta is one of them. With her breathtaking beauty and glamorous image, she shot to fame overnight with her 2005 entry into Aashiq Banaya Aapne opposite Emraan Hashmi. Although the movie didn’t light up the box office, its music particularly its title track became cult-like and induces nostalgia even today. Her fearless screen presence soon established her as an icon of the 2000s youth.

After her debut, Tanushree acted in Chocolate in the same year, which flopped. In 2006, she appeared in Bhaagam Bhag her first commercial success along with Akshay Kumar and Govinda. She also appeared in 36 China Town during the same year, another multi-starrer which wasn’t commercially successful.

In 2007, she had four group films Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Dhol, and Speed none of which made an impact at the box office. Her sole 2008 release, Saas Bahu Aur Sensex, went unnoticed. By 2010, after a couple of more ventures, she left the spotlight.

Tanushree subsequently stated she experienced extreme depression and trauma, attributing disillusionment with the film industry as the main factor for her departure. To recover, she relocated to the United States, became spiritual, practiced Vipassana meditation, and concentrated on holistic healing. These practices, she explained, gave her inner peace and allowed her to rediscover her purpose.

Also Read: The Shocking Truth About Tanushree Dutta’s Harassment – A Cry for Justice

Now much more in a comfortable place, Tanushree has opted to remain single and concentrate on personal development. Though she hasn’t made any particular projects public yet, a return to Bollywood is imminent—and audiences can’t wait to see her return. Her path is a testimonial to tenacity, self-discovery, and the strength of healing.

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5 Tripti Dimri movies you shouldn
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5 Triptii Dimri Movies You Shouldn’t Miss: From Bulbbul To Animal

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5 Tripti Dimri movies you shouldn’t miss ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Triptii Dimri has captured audiences with her standout performance in the hit movie Animal. Riding that wave, she went on a signing spree, locking multiple projects. From Bad Newz to Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Dhadak 2. Here’s a look back at her earlier films that should not be missed.

1. Bulbbul

  • Director: Anvita Dutt Guptan
  • IMDb Rating: 6.5
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

Written and directed by Anvita Dutt, Bulbbul earned Triptii Dimri critical acclaim. Her eerie performance and the film’s storyline were praised by audiences. Set in late 19th-century Bengal, the story follows a child bride, played by Dimri and her journey. Triptii received accolades for her role, and the film’s music was composed by Amit Trivedi. Rahul Bose played a dual role, and Bulbbul marked Triptii and Avinash’s second collaboration after Laila Majnu.

2. Laila Majnu

  • Director: Sajid Ali
  • IMDb Rating: 7.7
  • Where to Watch: Zee 5

Laila Majnu was Triptii Dimri’s first romantic lead in a film that initially failed to attract audiences. However it later gained recognition for her chemistry with co-star Avinash and the movie’s soundtrack and storyline. The film based on the classical folklore Laila Majnu had a modern twist and featured music by popular singers like Arijit Singh, Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal. In an interview with ETimes Triptii expressed her heartbreak over the audience’s initial cold response to the film.

3. Qala

  • Director: Anvita Dutt Guptan
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2
  • Where To Watch: Netflix

Qala is a musical story set in the 1940s written and directed by Anvita Dutt Guptan. The film stars Triptii Dimri and Babil Khan focusing on aspiring singer Qala Manjushree and her complex relationship with her mother Urmila played by Swastika Mukherjee. The movie was praised for its soulful old-school music composed by Amit Trivedi. The lyrics were penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, and Kausar Munir.

4. Animal

  • Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

Animal was one of the most talked-about movies of 2023 starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it performed well at the box office. The audience praised Triptii’s performance, earning her the title of “National Crush.” The film’s score was composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar with the music album by Pritam, AR Rahman, Ajay-Atul and others. It is now available on Netflix.

5. Poster Boys

  • Director: Shreyas Talpade
  • IMDb Rating: 5.4
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

Triptii Dimri debuted in the 2017 comedy film Poster Boys. This movie is a remake of the Marathi film Poster Boyz and is based on a true story where three men see their faces on a vasectomy poster. In the film, Triptii played the love interest of Shreyas Talpade. Despite acting well, she did not get much attention due to the presence of bigger stars in the cast.

Triptii Dimri was last seen in Dharma Production’s Dhadak 2 opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi. She is next reported to be a cast in Prabhas’ starrer Spirit. After Deepika Padukone stepped down from the project due to a remuneration issue, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is said to rope in Animal actress.

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