Denzel Washington, one of Oprah’s favorite actors of our time, is mostly known for scowling and smiling at the same time, always showing the cameras a look they will never forget.
but denzel employs a secret trick of his to get that signature look in his eyes. i’ve done some research, and denzel apparently gets the movie crew to put a small tv monitor nearby offstage, so that denzel can glance over to watch some porn every now and then.
by doing so, denzel’s moods can quickly change, and he can focus on the mood that the porn guides him in, and hopefully achieve the mood necessary for his role. here are some examples:
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1. Surprise
Denzel appears, perhaps, to have seen someone very large, as if he wasn’t expecting the person(s) involved to succeed in doing the things he’s watching. |
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2. Anger
Denzel is often a religious man, so whatever is going on in the porn in front of him here is clearly causing much trouble in his heart. He may just be watching the Devil himself doing something freaky. |
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3. Excitement
He likes what he sees. In fact, he likes it so much, he wants to be there. See the joy in his eyes? He’s like a kid in a candy store. |
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4. Relaxation
Sometimes you just need to unwind. Denzel often has a high level of tension in his characters, so using a calmer appeal at times gives his work more balance. Here he is probably watching midgets, which he said, in interviews, give him “much comfort.” |
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5. Curiosity
While Denzel is no stranger to the wide world of porn, there are still a few things that can pique his interest. While he tends to peer with a skeptical eye at most porn, this time Denzel has a twinkle in it, letting you know that he’s a lifelong student. |
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6. Flabbergastation
Truly some porn worth looking at. His face says it all. Thanks to just watchin’ that porn, he has become one of the greatest actors of our time. |
