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People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Denzel rides in to save the West in The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven opens Sept. 23.
The Magnificent Seven opens Sept. 23. (Credit: Variety)

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor

OK I am not a western movie fan generally. But if Denzel is riding in the saddle, I am at the front of the line. This movie is a remake of an American classic, which was a remake of a Japanese classic – The Seven Samurai.

Traditionalists — no let’s face it the Trump/Tea Party crowd probably needs to a ride to the nearest ER today. First, Harriet Tubman is picked to replace a president on the $20 bill and now one of their most revered movies is coming to a nearby theater with not only a black director, but star as well. Now, before you scream I am playing the race card – name 5 mainstream, non-comedic, no slaves anywhere westerners featuring an African American lead? I’ll wait and I will apologize when you school me.

Meanwhile, while we wait enjoy a trailer for what looks to be a very solid re-telling of the 1960 classic which featured Yul Brynner in Denzel’s role, and included co-stars such as Charles Bronson and Steve McQueen. And watch closely at the end….Denzel still got that walk.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN - Teaser Trailer (HD)