Denzel Watchathon
I was inspired by an X (Twitter) post by The New York Times senior staff writer Brooklyn White-Grier, which stated that you could watch one of Denzel's 52 movies every week of 2026 without needing to repeat a movie. So, I'm taking on the challenge. Bookmark this page to see each week's installment.
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Denzel goes one-on-one with an NBA legend in this Spike Lee drama — and you can stream it for free right now
By Malcolm McMillan published
Spike Lee's sports drama pitting Denzel Washington against an NBA Hall of Famer is a must-watch now that you can stream it for free.

Netflix just added this cult classic thriller starring Denzel Washington, and the critics got this movie so wrong
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Netflix just added "Fallen," a 1998 supernatural thriller derided by critics. But I just watched it, and I firmly agree with those who declare this Denzel movie a cult classic.

I just watched Denzel’s ’90s romantic comedy and I’m not sure even he can convince me to like Christmas movies
By Malcolm McMillan published
"The Preacher's Wife" stars Denzel Washington as an angel, but even his divine acting can't save this romantic Christmas comedy from being one of the weirdest movies I've seen.

Denzel Washington's 1996 war drama is 'A Few Good Men' meets 'Saving Private Ryan' — and it's still a must-watch nearly 30 years later
By Malcolm McMillan published
Denzel Washington's 1996 movie "Courage Under Fire" is part "Saving Private Ryan" style war epic and part "A Few Good Men" investigative drama, but it's all a must-watch.

Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle's 1995 crime drama is still worth streaming over 30 years later
By Malcolm McMillan published
Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle's 1995 neo-noir crime drama "Devil in a Blue Dress" is still worth streaming over 30 years later, thanks to Cheadle's incredible performance.

30 years ago, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe teamed up for this sci-fi action movie about the dangers of AI — and you can stream it for free
By Malcolm McMillan published
In "Virtuosity," Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe team up for a sci-fi action movie about the dangers of AI, 12 years before "American Gangster."

30 years later, 'Crimson Tide' is still one of my favorite Denzel movies — you'll even put down your phone
By Malcolm McMillan published
In 'Crimson Tide,' Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman combine for an action thriller that's still a must-watch over 30 years later.

I just watched 'Philadelphia' and I can't believe this was the only time Tom Hanks and Denzel teamed up for a movie
By Malcolm McMillan published
I'm genuinely mad we never got this duo on screen again

Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington teaming up for a legal thriller should be a perfect movie — but 32 years later, I think it missed the mark
By Malcolm McMillan published
The most shocking thing about 'The Pelican Brief' is that it's so flawed

33 years later, Denzel still shines in this star-studded Shakespeare adaptation — and you can stream it for free right now
By Malcolm McMillan published
I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Much Ado About Nothing," a star-studded 1993 Shakespeare adaptation.
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