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This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss the 1987 British drama film Cry Freedom. They’ll talk about how Kevin fell asleep during the movie, Denzel’s character being assassinated by the police halfway through, black stories told through white america, Denzel gearing up for Malcolm X with his performance as black activist Steve Biko, and Denzel showing off his dance moves. Also, they speak on Kevin getting a special Christmas present from the Hotel Nikko and Denzel being in the remake of The Magnificent Seven in another edition of Denzel News.

Start the new year with W. Kamau Bell, Kevin Avery and special guest David Alan Grier as they discuss A Soldier’s Play. They’ll talk about how David joined the cast of A Soldier’s Play, Samuel L. Jackson running the dressing room, Denzel’s acting process during the filming of A Soldier’s Story, and the time Denzel came to the set of Boomerang in character as Malcolm X. Plus, everyone shares their thoughts on some Denzel news that has been leaked due to the Sony hack.

Merry Christmas Denzealots! W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery are in the studio together for the first time to discuss the 1995 submarine film Crimson Tide, and to celebrate Denzel's (and Kevin's) birthday! They’ll talk about Kevin’s love affair with submarine movies, the non-stop gun cocking in this film, Denzel going full blerd during a Silver Surfer argument, and Denzel going toe to toe with America's Michael Caine, the legendary Gene Hackman.

This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss the 1996 film Courage Under Fire. They’ll talk about Denzel’s bad high top fade, Lou Diamond Phillips briefly making Kamau gay, Meg Ryan’s badassery, and Denzel’s double Glory tear. Plus, they’ll figure out what to get Denzel for his upcoming birthday on December 28th.

This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss the 2010 post-apocalyptic film The Book of Eli. They’ll talk about why this movie hits Kamau’s cinematic G-Spot, Denzel doing a strut while trying on boots, quoting Bible verses before opening a can of whoop ass, and supporting Mila Kunis for a Book of Eli sequel.

This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss Denzel’s engaging performance in the 1999 thriller The Bone Collector. They’ll talk about how Denzel delivers a captivating performance from a bed in most of the movie, the Denzel stutter, Denzel tearing up as he gives orders, and Kevin’s personal history with The Bone Collector.

Happy Thanksgiving Denzealots! This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss Denzel’s directorial debut Antwone Fisher. They’ll talk about Kamau's Denzel-deficiency during the film, Viola Davis busting out her "Glory" tear, and the scene that made them both cry like babies. Plus, Kamau & Kevin chat about black superheroes, the Marvel announcement of the Black Panther movie, and Chadwick Boseman being the next Denzel.

This week W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery discuss the 2007 biographical crime thriller American Gangster. They’ll talk about Kevin being mistaken for gangstering a seat when he went to go see a screening of the movie, the amazing performances from the rappers in the movie, Ruby Dee slapping Denzel, rooting for Denzel’s portrayal of real drug kingpin Frank Lucas, what Kamau calls the “fast forward” scenes, Cuba Gooding Jr. playing a badass, and the most Denzelish scenes in the movie. Plus, Kamau & Kevin break down the Denzel Thousand Yard Stare, rapper Froggy Fresh’s ode to Denzel, White people homework, and the Top 10 Black people homework movies of all time.

W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery talk about a “Where Are They Now?” article on the cast of Remember the Titans before getting into the 1984 drama A Soldier’s Story. They’ll discuss why this falls into the category of black homework, white people double takes, how anything can be turned into a racial slur, and Denzel basically being the Hulk in the movie.

W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery begin their journey through all of Denzel Washington’s films by discussing the 2014 action thriller The Equalizer. Listen as they talk about the old man action era of Denzel, Denzel's character as a "Home Depot" worker with a mysterious past, and watching the end of the movie from the hallway. Plus, they get into some Denzel News that involves a man who told cops he was Denzel after being arrested.

Comedians W. Kamau Bell & Kevin Avery are absolutely certain of one thing: Denzel Washington is the greatest actor of all time. On this episode they will talk about how Denzel has beaten the internet and break down their Top 5 Favorite Denzel Movies from the top of their head.

Devin and Amy ponder what the end of the world is like as they discuss the 1964 Sidney Lumet film Fail Safe. Based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler, It portrays a fictional account of a Cold War nuclear crisis. Listen to Devin & Amy talk about this masterly made movie -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

In celebration of the release of the latest Coen brothers film Hail, Ceaser!, Devin & Amy discuss their 2000 adventure film O Brother, Where Art Thou?. The movie is based on the epic poem Odyssey. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson as 3 chain gang fugitives who escape from prison to find a treasure in the American South and have many adventures along the way. Listen as Devin & Amy get deep into one of the Coen brothers most playful and comedic films -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Devin & Amy dive into the big-haired 80s as they nominate the 1988 romantic comedy-drama Working Girl into the Canon. It tells the story of a Staten Island-raised secretary, Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith), working in the mergers and acquisitions department of a Wall Street investment bank. Listen as Devin & Amy discuss whether the movie still holds up -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

The Sam Peckinpah film battle begins this week as Devin & Amy pit 1972's The Getaway against 1969's The Wild Bunch for Canon supremacy! It's a battle between Peckinpah's most successful movie versus his most iconic movie, which will make for a Sophie's Choice of an episode. Listen as Devin & Amy dive deep into their favorite Peckinpah films -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

This week Devin & Amy discuss the 1989 American independent drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape. It's a four character story about sexuality and the relationships of a troubled married couple and the wife's younger sister starring James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher, and Laura San Giacomo. It won the Palme d'Or at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival, and was influential in revolutionizing the independent film movement in the early 1990s. Tune in to hear Devin & Amy talk about the Steven Soderbergh film that brought him to prominence -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Goodbye 2015 and Hello 1939! This week Devin & Amy discuss one of the greatest adventure movies of all time based on a poem: Gunga Din. It's a film about three British sergeants and Gunga Din, their native Indian water carrier, who fight the Thuggee, a cult of murderous Indians in colonial British India. Tune in to hear Devin & Amy talk about this charming and fun George Stevens film -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Devin & Amy count down their Top 10 Films of 2015 as they decide which movie they will choose to be inducted into the Canon. Will they nominate Jurassic World? What about Creed? One thing is for sure, they cannot induct Mad Max again. Tune in for the discussion -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote for both films!

The legendary Henry Rollins of Black Flag and star of the movie He Never Died joins Devin & Amy this week to nominate Francis Ford Coppola 1979 film Apocalypse Now into The Canon! It's a movie about insanity loosely based on the Vietnam War. It's the film that had such an impact on Henry and his best friend Ian MacKaye that it resulted in them walking home in silence from having their mind blown. Tune in to hear a discussion on one of the greatest films of all time -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

Prepare yourself for another fight episode as Devin & Amy pit Penelope Spheeris' The Decline of Western Civilization versus The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Will the documentary on the 1979-1980 Los Angeles punk rock scene prevail over it's sequel documenting the LA heavy metal scene from 1986 to 1988? Tune in for a mosh pit of a conversation -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

One of the foundational stones of modern filmmaking and modern acting is 1955's Rebel Without a Cause. This week Devin & Amy discuss a groundbreaking film starring the iconic James Dean which explores the differences and conflicts between generations. Tune in to hear Devin & Amy talk about whether the attitudes in the movie still ring true to teens -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

This week Devin & Amy take a look at 1999's American Beauty, a satire of American middle class notions of beauty and personal satisfaction. It was a huge success at the time it was released but what made it so important? Tune in to hear Devin & Amy discuss the directorial debut of Sam Mendes -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

In celebration of the release of Creed, Devin & Amy look back at some early Sylvester Stallone films as they pit 1976's Rocky against 1982's First Blood. Which Stallone film come out of this battle victorious? The rags to riches American dream story of Rocky Balboa or the story of John Rambo, a troubled and misunderstood veteran who must rely on his survival skills to fight for his life. Tune into hear Devin & Amy discuss the fascinating history of Stallone -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

In celebration of the 50th episode of The Canon, Devin & Amy are giving two films that previously didn't make it into the canon a second chance! They have also opened it up to YOU listeners to call-in and cast your vote immediately. Will Empire Strikes Back or Jurassic Park win the popular vote for ultimate supremacy? Don't forget to head to the Wolfpop forums to make the final call!

On this week's episode, Ant-Man director Peyton Reed & stand-up/possibly the biggest Planet of the Apes nerd ever, Dana Gould join Devin & Amy! Join as they dissect this classic film, the epic evolution debate, and find out where you can find original set pieces yourself out in the wilderness! Don't forget to head to the Wolfpop forums to cast your vote!