How “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” Wastes Denzel Washington (But Got Him an Oscar Nomination) |
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The most eccentric major-category nominee in this year’s Oscars is Denzel Washington, as Best Actor, for his leading role in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” which ran for a week in limited release and three weeks in wide release before vanishing…