Spike Lee: How Denzel Became Malcolm X | Ep. 9 Part 2, Segment 3/4 ARTST TLK | Reserve Channel
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- Spike Lee and Pharrell Williams talk about how Denzel Washington prepared for Malcolm X, the incredible 5 minutes that he improvised for the film, and the importance of putting in the work to be authentic. They also talk about the roles their communities had in raising them as children and the destruction that crack has inflicted on African-American and Latino neighborhoods.
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I'm gonna regret the day if/when Hollywood decides to remake Malcolm X for a younger audience. If they want Malcolm X back in theaters, just put Spike Lee's version back in theaters.
Is this going to happen? I don't think that they can find anybody as good as Denzel.
+MsRain123 I haven't heard anything about a remake. I'm just assuming that it's inevitable. Hollywood loves remaking perfectly good movies.
MsRain123 They broke the mold after Denzel Washington!!😊
They will never remake this movie or bring it out again. They don't want to current black kids to become too woke lol.
Maays faxxx
I like Pacino and all, but Washington needed that Oscar.
Al received that award bc he didn’t get it for either GODFATHER film so the Academy stole it from Denzel and gave it to Al to make up for not getting it when he should have. Scent of a woman sucked! It was hollywood politics at its best and it felt like a slap in the face.
That's the stupid fucking thing about the award, they are always giving it to someone else as a sorry/makeup for another movie that should have won.
Denzel didn't need that Oscar. He DESERVED it.
Guess what beat it out the crying game beat Malcolm x out ain't that a bitch
Rio Miller
100%
Denzel had the ancestors speaking to him during his time as Malcolm
I love my people when we die we don't speak untill we are ressercted and then our hands will testiy and tell on us.
@@thatsomalidudemudug868 You answered for me my brother. The Bible tells us that once a person dies, he knows nothing (Ecclesistes 9:5-6). Satan and his fallen angels/demons, being full of tricks, can make people believe that there is communication with the dead. They can appear as a dead person to lead people into perdition (2 Corinthians 11:14) . God alone has the power to resurrect the dead and He will do it at the appointed time when He will call all the saints/saved into life eternal, that is the first resurrection (Revelation 20:4-5). The second resurrection is for the enemies of God - they are the lost. Once God calls them out, they will be destined for the unquenchable fire until nothing remains of them, their names and existence to be forever forgotten. (Matthew 25:41)
It's called CHANNELLING!!!
Although Denzel is one of the greatest actors of all times me watching Denzel portraying Malcolm he did not have me looking at him as he was Malcolm. That is my view so no one do not think that you are going to change my view on the matter.
Man. Denzel Washington's performance on Malcolm X is so piercing to people's eyes, son!! I mean, there's a lot of Movies that Denzel Washington done bodied but Malcolm X is totally unforgettable. He resurrected Malcolm X on film!!
imo the best performance on film ever
@@jordanboyd7964 I can never agree with you enough.
When Denzel did that prayer scene in the masjid in real arabic.....He was at his apex. Should have gotten a Best Actor Oscar.
Insha Allah brother Denzel will become a Muslim and get his award from god.
@@thatsomalidudemudug868
You are so right.
DENZEL said " I am playing Malcolm ," then he stopped eating pork. he stopped drinking liquor , he learned the quran ( studied it).
Glory to God. That he gave the deaf and dumb population of America the truth of Islam through the SPIKE LEE movie. MALCOLM died trying to reform America, black and white. His message of Truth of compassion ,truth of being righteous.still reaches out to those deaf and dunm Americans who want to reform themselves as Br. Malcolm reformed himself and went on to reform others. Those who work to improve humanity in a better way, there reward is WITH the CREATOR of HEAVEN and EARTH.
@@786humaira1 This warmed my heart🙏🏼
Oscar.....they don't award black people doing positive roles!
learn spell seen scene
Denzel should've won best actor for that role
James I agree training day was ok but this the role he should’ve won for
James M. Rateau Agreed
benharperfan2
Yeah, Al Pacino for "Scent of a Woman", where he did nothing but say "Huuuaaaa".
Agreed he clearly delivered the best performance of that year.
Totally
Denzel didn’t win a Oscar for Malcolm X. Like we need to let that soak in our brains... smh.
Wow, and that is why Denzel is one of the most powerful actors of our lifetime. Love Spike and Denzel's collaborations.
This is why Denzel Washington is a GOAT!!!
He didn't get the Oscar because of the person's role he portrayed
Absolutely!!!
That spike Lee best flim ever
Spike had no choice but to bring his A GAME he was under a great deal of pressure from Black America.
Incredible wisdom coming from this man. 90% of people on this earth doing jobs they hate. Wasted lives. Spike is right, man, he's right. You listen to the "can'ts" and you don't follow your heart and next thing you know, you're 47 and it's too late to pack up for New York to seek your destiny. Your destiny already happened, now it's time to deal with it. I'm glad Spike and Pharrell know how lucky they are to do something they love for a living. So many of us out here, out we go to our shitty jobs and all we've got at the end of the day is a good movie to watch and a good song to listen to. I thank them.
PREACH!!!!!!!
Bruce Jackson it's never too late
Bruce, that was well said and inspirational- thank you
Denzel Washington is a true artist. Thank you Spike lee for paying tribute to The Legend Malcolm X.
I LOVE stories like this about actors who go soooo deep into their roles. I give actors a lot of credit for getting into their roles like this as Spike explained about Denzel.
Me too. Daniel Day Lewis is like that as well. These guys are true method actors.
Anthony Anderson Very true. Even the steps that Robert De Niro took to get into his role as Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull and Max Cady in Cape Fear are amazing as well.
DeNiro is another example. I love actors who take the time to learn their craft and master it. Even Leo DiCaprio is like that as far as actors of this generation. It's one thing to just do an impersonation. Jamie Foxx to me for example was just doing a Ray Charles rip off. These guys become immersed in the role. That's what I wanna see.
Anthony Anderson It's truly an art man. Without a doubt, there definitely is a difference between impersonating someone and being immersed in a character. Leo DiCaprio in both the Aviator and The Departed. I honestly think it's a crime Leo DiCaprio has not won an Oscar for Best Male Actor yet. I wonder which person in the Oscar Committee that has piss in their Apple Jacks to just not vote for this guy...
Funny thing is you can tell Leo is at the point of his career where's like "I'll be damned if I don't get an Oscar" cuz all his roles lately are those what I call "award" films. I thought he should have at least got nominated for J. Edgar, he was spot on in that role. Now he's in Wolf of Wall Street, he may get nominated for that. And you're dead on with the Aviator, he was amazing in that.
Denzel played the hell out of that part
Thanks for this interview, my brother. Malcolm X acted by Denzel Washington & directed by Spike Lee inspired me to read and watch everything on Malcolm X. My respect for Mr. Washington as film actor escalated. Thanks so much Mr. Lee for giving people opportunities to express themselves.
The movie that changed my life
Denzel is unmatched.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
When I was a kid, I had a girlfriend who's mother took me & her daughter to Henry Street Settlement (A Theater) to see a play called "When The Chickens Come Home to Roost". it was a Play about Malcolm X (in discussion with Elijah Muhammad) concerning his famous quote, that the play is titled after.. it Stared: Denzel Washington.. LONG BEFORE I saw him in a Hollywood movie... He was EXCELLENT. When they were doing all they could do to get the Malcolm movie done.. during the stages when they 1st thought they were going to use Norman Jewison.. & Spike said "a Black Man needs to be directing this".. I immediately thought "GO GET DENZEL", Because I had already seen Denzel become Malcolm in the Play. Then what did Spike do.?? I felt like I willed that to happen.. lol. & I've never heard it publicly be said that Denzel already did that play.. But he did, & he killed it. & the Movie too. I Love them both, Spike & Denzel.. & I Adore Malcolm X.. He grew me up. when I was a kid I carried books of his speeches in my book bags. they were my Bibles..
Great and an important story in the context of the film's legacy.. also Denzel has come out publicly in the last few years and made mention of the play that you referred to here. Good looking out man!
I never knew Denzel played MX on Broadway!!!!!!
@MAAHAQQ All this info coming out yrs later.I knew that Marvin Worth bought the rights from Betty Shabazz&Alex Haley.
Denzel killed it he should won a academy award
OMG, Spike I love you so much! God bless to you and your family.
Denzel is right up there with guys like Brando and Pacino making him one of the greatest American actors to ever be on the big screen. Thanks for sharing Reserve Channel.
I think he is above them.
@@CarlosMartinez-xv5zd he is by far beyond Brando and Pacino although I do love Pacino but he does not have the same range as densel
Denzel
That’s when I knew the Academy Awards was political. That was arguably the greatest performance I’d ever seen on screen. I love Pacino, but he had no business winning that year vs. Denzel.
Very inspiring words from Spike Lee. Much love!
I believe it..when u see Denzel in the movie it feels real
This is the best speeches I've heard by Spike Lee and one of the best I've heard period. When he says words like this he makes so much sense.
Best performance ever! ❤️🔥
Till this day It’s still crazy how he didn’t get an Oscar for this performance
This is why OUR people have to play OUR people not immigrants.
Haha immigrants yuno
I don't get it.
@@vilsonfleury8001 she's referring to black Brits playing roles of famous African Americans cus we more qualified
Come on, the man is playing someone else why does it matter where the person is from if they are the best man for the job they are the best person for the job
If it was up to Spike Lee or Pharrell or anyone Black it's clear and also known Denzel would've got a oscar for Malcolm X
The Greatest Biography of all Time!
Lets be real hollywood would never award a black man for playing an anti establishment character
Only a criminal. Hollywood is comfortable with that.
The movie didn’t win anything while training day won something
Another Hollywood make up award.
Leo winning for the Revenant? Yah that's another fuck up sorry award you should have won sooner.
You got that right!!
denzel is one of the greatest actors of his generation, and his role as malcolm x is one of the most memorable works of an actor in the history of cinema.
💯
"You cannot tame passion"
Can we talk about how well Pharrell is as a host? He does not interfere, just vibe and learn and listen.
Denzel is the best Actor on the 🌍
You speaking TRUTH Spike
Incredible performance. Absolutely robbed of the Oscar!
Facts and preparation is key.
What's interesting about Denzel as Malcolm and what makes it a top 10 performance is the fact that he isn't trying to "act" like Malcolm X. Most actors portraying historical figures do their best to sort copy every little mannerism of the character. But Denzel decided to channel Malcolm X. And in doing so, he becomes more like Malcolm X then Malcolm X himself in some ways.
Powerful Words and Image 2 of the most Successful Black Man. I Love what he Said Denzel Did to Prepare for the Role. What you are going to portray become a student become that person be 100 % Ready
OmG ....Spike, I love everything you spit on. This is a deep piece here. This is why your my favorite director. Keep Working.....WE NEED YOUR FILMS.........God blessed you.PEACE!
So proud of Denzel and Spike great for the picture on Malcom X 👍 👌
tear jerker! We Love U Brother Malcolm!
This was an amazing interview. Loved every minute.
Denzel Washington earned a Oscar and didn't receive one for Malcolm X. However, truth was told and will continue until structure has changed.
When Spike dies, hopefully in a few decades from now, we will look at his body of work and truly understand that this man was a Master Director extraordinaire
You can tell that what spike lee was saying really resonates with pharrell williams
I totally agree
What scene was he referring to were Denzel improvised for 5 min?
Yeap, i would like to know It too.
This movie dam near converted me to Islam
Only Allah guides and misguides! Islam is the Abrahamic Israelite Covenant rhat was taken away from them and Given to the Iahmaelites after the rwjection if thw historical Israelite Messiah!
As a kid I saw Peter O'toole in Lawrence of Arabia and thought man that was the greatest performance I will ever see. Then I saw Denzel in Malcolm X and since that day I change my mind all the time. Should have won Oscar for that performance is such a huge understatement.
Omg He deserves that Oscar. No other Actor could pull that off. Al Pacino was secondary to Denzel performance. It was mesmerizing and moving. Hollywood blew it. Denzel was suppose to be recognized for his greatness. Oscar worthy role.
DENZEL SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN OSCAR FOR HIS PERFORMANCE... THE MOVIE WAS AN ACADEMY AWARD WINNER
So cool messages by Spike Lee and Denzel performance was incredible. I love the family messages as I grew
up in Virginia my parents were there and wanted to know what you were doing or they stepped in made sure you didn't mess up. So easy to make mistakes and wind up wasted
Malcolm took over his body
Real talks denzel best film
He said Denzil didnt do no other work just researched Malcolm prepared 1 year in advance no drinking, no eating pork and learned to read the Quran all in preparation for this legendary role!😲
Dedication
I agree with spike this was Denzels best role
Thats Powerful
Deep and real talk. Same ideology should of went into the Tupac movie.....1~Luv
I still to this day can't figure out how he didn't win the Oscar
Please release "JOE'S BED-STUY BARBERSHOP:WE CUT HEADS" out to the public.
He became a student of Malcom!!!
Great film director actor
I am an artist. I endured much of that same sh!t with my relatives.
wow!!! thanks for this...
The real Malcolm wouldn't want an Oscar so fuck it😕
That’s why you guys need your own awards.
What a beautiful interview. I’ve never know much about Spike Lee, but I have respect of Denzel as long as I can remember. He’s a man of God I really enjoyed getting to know sparkly a little better. Thank you.❤
No other actor could have played Malcolm X better than Denzel Washington. He should have won an Oscar for best actor, for this movie 🎥.
Malcolm X is hands down the best Denzel Washington movie. Talk about seeing someone evolve. I've seen it 100 times, 3 hours and I get sucked in every time. Lmao. How it didn't get Best Picture much less Best Actor is a crime. ❤
DAM that hit the spot..
Congrats, Mr. Lee, on the 30-year anniversary of the GREATEST movie you EVER produced. It was your Oscar for best film...and Denzel's for best actor...AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT! Before this movie, I didn't even know who Malcolm X was...because we know they don't teach this ish in the public school system.
👏👏👏👏 this is one of the greatest videos I've ever seen. Great movie portraying a great man by a great actor, put together by a great film director. I felt it watching it.
There are movie stars and there are actors!!!!!!!!! Denzel is an actor for real!!!!!!!!!!
The Quincy Jones of film making. I know Spike is in his own lane but it’s a fair comparison.
What a great movie,and Denzel made me get lost in his performance,,best acting I've ever seen
Truth Spike Truth, I know the feeling about "Everybody is your parent!". Pharrell did a great job interviewing!...Arlene
Yes I di believe Malcolm was next to denzel powerful movie
Actors channeling, sounds about right..
Man Spike is on point! Kudos to you brother! Keep doin' what you do!!
It's called CHANNELLING!!!
Spike Lee : PLEASE RELEASE THIS EXTRA "improve" THAT DENZEL DID AS EL-HAJJ MALIK EL-SHABAZZ ! ! !
Real art that is inspired by the artist...
Wonder how many mistakes Spike Lee made? Would love to see interviews of it
Spike is so passionate about his craft and about art in general. Pharrell is a good listener too. Knows when to shut up. Denzel is timeless and his devotion is obvious in the roles he takes and how he portrays them.
POWERFUL SPIKE LEE BRILLIANT! DAPHNE COTTON. God Bless You Brother! SALUTE!
Denzel Washington was the best as Malcolm X.
I love you x
D W should've got an Oscar for that....not damn Training Day
Abu-Ahmad I agree I don't get it
Abu-Ahmad no both films were great. He deserved it for training day but was robbed of one for Malcom x. Get it right don’t be disrespecting training day
Spike lee needs to do an Ali movie.
Loveeeeee You Spike Lee!
possession.
He played Malcolm so good probably one of the Best performances of All Time
Denzel didn't win for Training Day because it was a negative role and not win for Malcom X because it was positive. Jamie Foxx, Sidney Poitier and more recently Will Smith won for positive roles. The only reason Denzel won for Training Day at all is because Russell Crowe, who'd won the Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics Choice and SAG for A Beautiful Mind, had an outburst at BAFTA that lost him the Oscar. To this day he's the only one to ever win the other 4 since they've all coexisted and not win the Oscar. Plus, the Oscars have an agenda in giving it to someone for lifetime achievement or playing someone with a disability. Pacino fit both and was darn good in Scent of a Woman, and Denzel also lost votes to Robert Downey Jr as Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin, which was sensational, not to mention Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven. It was probably the most competitive year ever. Also, most have no idea how difficult it is to get an Oscar nomination among thousands of other male actors. You have to be 1 or 2 on almost all of your peers list of about 1000 other actors who are Academy members. That's why it's often said that someone has won a nomination for the Academy Award. The nomination is so prestigious the phrase Oscar nominee sticks as part of your legacy for that role and is held in such high regard by the Academy it automatically makes you eligible to attend all future ceremonies. But Denzel for Malcom X, although he lost the Oscar and Golden Globe to Al Pacino, he did win Film Critics awards from NY, Boston, KC, Southeastern, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, as well from the people for Mtv. He was also the winner of the 2013 20/20 award for Malcom X, that reevaluates the Oscars with 20 years of hindsight
I've been around the world 7 times. I have been a student of History. I am white but I have a large number of black people in my family because my grandmother was with a black man in the 1950s & 1960s. So I grew up around black people. I love black people but I'm sorry to say that despite all the hype on television & movies, ISLAM IS NOT TRULY A PART OF BLACK HISTORY!!!! Yeah yeah I know all about ROOTS, but black people have been looken for an identity as part of the fight for civil rights. Unfortunately they have taken one small part of history (The history of Egypt) & RAN WITH IT. Egypt in the beginning WAS NOT ISLAMIC. Arabs came & birthed their way in thousands of years later. That part of human history HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BLACK HISTORY just because it took place in a small section of north Africa. . .
Pathetic. Malcolm X would have shat or puked upon Denzel 'Corporate' Washington.
Kids can't be adults! Even more important is that kids can't be parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!