Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards. When watching the film, there is seemingly nothing wrong, but that is because most are unfamiliar with braille. We head back to the scorchedearth landscapes of an undetermined future in the book of eli, a pensive thriller from albert and allen hughes. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial art. When he enters a functioning town and kills a bunch of people who mess with him hes approached by the towns ruler carnegie gary oldman. May 15, 2018 special features read honoree denzel washingtons full remarks at new dramatists gala. Roving through it all is washingtons eli, a monosyllabic lone gunslinger in a signature outfit of sunglasses, kaffiyeh.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Eli denzel washington wears the coolest shades of all so we know hes the hero. The tony and oscar winner shared what makes him proudest in this moment. See denzel washington look like hes going to fall asleep at the golden globes. Amber rose poses in designer duds and striking sunglasses showing off her forehead tattoo in instagram. Okaley inmate sunglasses brown book of eli glasses. Oakley inmate polished vr28 black iridium 05631 book of eli denzel washington. It was released on january 21, 1984 as the first single from his debut album, 1983s first offense, and became a hit single in the united states, officially rising to number 7 on the billboard hot 100 during the week that ended on september 1, 1984. Denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli.
Denzel washington, whose fences costar viola davis presented him with the hollywood legacy award. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. Denzel washington did not look happy about casey afflecks best actor win at the 2017 oscars by alex ungerman 9. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. As such, i assume he had a guiding role in its creation.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Sunglasses category sunglasses workshop and awards 2019. They are the same model denzel washington wore in the book of eli. The programme featured an interactive panel discussion that comprised of a strong lineup of executives responsible for the sunglasses category in diverse travel retail operations. Denzel washington not only stars in, but is also an executive producer of, the new hughes brothers film, the book of eli. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Sama eyewear sunglasses are the worlds finest and most exclusive luxury eyeglasses for men and women.
The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. Eli raamat is an estonian equivalent to the title of the movie the book of eli. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Jan 20, 2010 for every film where i dont know the leading roles eyewear, theres another where i do. Denzel washington to be honored at bet presents the american.
The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with. Had the book of eli arrived exactly a year ago, it might have been viewed as scorched satire on the swapping of. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema.
Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. A pair of intentionally distressed oakley inmate sunglasses worn by denzel washington in his starring role in the book of eli warner bros. Hit movies with embarrassing bloopers that you didnt notice. Carnegie dreams of building more towns and controlling the people by using the power of a certain book, the same book that is in eli s possession. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Solaras mila kunis sunglasses worn in the denzel washington postapocalyptic drama the book of eli. Denzel washington movie props, film costumes and wardrobe skip to navigation press enter. Jan 15, 2010 how is denzel washington as the lead and mila kunis, too. Feb 28, 2020 viola davis stunning oscars speech just made everyone teary, including denzel she won best supporting actress for her role in fences. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses.
It was his son the same one who convinced him to do training day which netted him and oscar and american gangster a nomination who ultimately convinced him to take on the role of eli. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Viola davis stunning oscars speech just made everyone teary. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. The new movie stars denzel washington book of eli and john travolta taking over the roles of the lead characters in this 21st century update. Denzel washington, the book of eli bad movies of 2018 oscar. According to washington he wasnt initially interested in the book of eli. Denzel washington, ethan hawke, scott glenn, nadine velazquez, don cheadle, mila kunis, ray stevenson, angela bassett, delroy lindo, john goodman. The sunglasses workshop and awards 2019 was held on 1 october 2019 at the hotel barriere, le majestic in cannes. The book of eli elis denzel washington hero battery. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Washington wears these glasses throughout the film, and they are prominently displayed on the movies onesheet poster, included with this lot.
However, we have noticed that there seems to be a slight difference in the arms between the sunglasses from the movie and that displayed on the oakley website, but the frame style appears to be identical. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. Does denzel washington play a blind man in the book of eli. This pair of oakley sunglasses were acquired and customized by the production for use by academy award winning actor denzel washington as eli. Bet networks and the american black film festival abff is proud to present actor and director denzel washington with the hollywood legacy award. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. The downtrodden daughter of gang leader carnegie gary oldman can be seen wearing these glasses throughout the movie. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. The book of eli buy movie props and movie memorabilia or even a movie costume worn by hollywood movie stars.
I dunno much about the movie but you can watch the trailer using the link below. Dec 11, 20 eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli. Gary oldmans sunglasses in book of eli purseforum this copy is for your personal noncommercial use only. Despite the mediocre ratings 45% on rotten tomatoes that critics have been giving it, its done well at the box office. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Denzel washington, the book of eli a shady situation denzel washington navigates a vast. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli.
What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the book of eli. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. The book of elidenzel washington1095 carbon steel sword. Hes a vigilante loner heading west across whats left of america and hes carrying a very important book. Delightful to watch, as always, the golden globes 2019s eyewear fashion graced us with wonderful frames that we can recreate as well. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity.
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Feb 23, 2017 the awards gala, hosted by actress regina hall, honored black performers achievements and excellence across television and film. It is also seen in most promotional images for the film. Read honoree denzel washingtons full remarks at new. Mc toys 16 the end walker 12 figure denzel washington in the book of eli this is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. Jul 18, 20 the book of eli denzel washington interview duration. Up for bid straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, close to original used in movie, same style leather sheaths. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. We had the bible there, said washington, because there were so many. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. The book of eli 2010 eli s denzel washington screen worn shirt.
First seen as eli is trekking across the postapocalyptic wasteland, it is used throughout the film and last seen worn by solara mila kunis at the conclusion of the film. Why does everyone wear glasses in thr book of eli answers. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own.
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The book of eli is the story of a traveler, eli played by denzel washington, who is crossing the united states from east to west on foot. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in. Eli denzel washington sunglasses from the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. From metallic to acetate, rectangular to round, classic to modern, all matched perfectly with glamorous outfits, we saw them all this year. Its been thirty years since the pulse that seems to have destroyed everything and caused the sun to become so intense that everyone must wear sunglasses and the environment is mostly desert. The sunglasses are distressed for use during filming and are also featured on the films movie poster. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. Recently released on dvd and bluray the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is the tony scott remake of the classic 1974 movie starring walter matthau and robert shaw. Training day flight the book of eli malcolm x fallen.
He d have his glasses and pull out little nuggets from each one of them. May 11, 2015 images ive shared through my radio show the movie music spotlight. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses. Aug 01, 2019 denzel washingtons character makes his way across the wasteland of a postapocalyptic world to deliver a special book the last bible in existence. Jennifer aniston may have been laughing and playing along when she gave a tourist her sunglasses during an oscars sketch, but she doesnt find it funny anymore. Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Some may find the film worth sitting through simply for its.
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Denzel washington s poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate whatever film he is in, be it a socially conscious drama, biopic, or suspense thriller. The 2010 best actor in a leading role in a play tony went to denzel washington. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses. Daniel daylewis phantom thread and denzel washington roman j. Denzel washington, issa rae earn american black film festival. Sunglasses at night is a song by canadian singer corey hart.
The book of eli is the first hughes brothers movie that feels stripped of drama, imagination, sensibility. Denzel washington is wearing what we believe to be the oakley inmate sunglasses during his role as the lone hero. Washington is seen wearing the sunglasses in numerous scenes. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
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