Denzel Washington: Tired of Movies? Reasons Explained

Denzel Washington: “I’m Tired ⁢of Movies”

Denzel Washington,a name synonymous with cinematic excellence,has made a surprising confession: he’s over watching movies. In a recent interview with GQ, the 70-year-old actor, known for his powerful performances and history-making career, revealed a surprising disinterest in the very medium that made him a star.

During a conversation alongside Spike Lee, ⁤his director for the upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest, and co-star⁤ A$AP rocky, washington didn’t mince words. When A$AP Rocky playfully referenced Lee’s iconic dolly shots, Washington responded, “I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t.”

His statement, initially met with laughter from Lee and Rocky,⁢ was no joke. washington doubled down, stating, “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 asked‍ if his disinterest stemmed from⁢ being an actor and filmmaker himself, Washington admitted, “Probably. I’m tired of movies.”

This isn’t the‍ first time Washington has offered a candid viewpoint on Hollywood. During the press run for Highest ‍2 lowest, he also expressed a lack of ⁣concern for industry accolades, even downplaying 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⁣ joked about 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!”

While Washington ⁢may be nonchalant about awards and even the act