Spike Lee
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She’s Gotta Have It Writer Responds to John Boyega Regarding ‘Trash’ Black Brits Scene
In the fifth episode of She’s Gotta Have It’s second season, titled, “SuperCaliFragiSexy,” Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) and her new lust interest Olumide “Olu” Owoye (Michael Luwoye) are chillin’ on the couch discussing Black British actors’ impact on Hollywood. “Black British actors are better suited than black American actors because they don’t carry the burden…
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‘I Love You Black Man. I Love You Black Woman’: Meet the Real-Life Best Friends of Netflix’s See You Yesterday
Netflix’s See You Yesterday isn’t your average sci-fi flick. Black nerds fighting police brutality, creating time travel and exposing viewers to Caribbean-American culture combine to show another side of the science-fiction genre. Directed by Stefon Bristol and produced by Spike Lee, See You Yesterday is led by a duo who have been friends since birth…
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Director Stefon Bristol Answers Burning Questions About the Ending of Netflix's See You Yesterday
If you’ve had a chance to watch Netflix’s See You Yesterday, you’ve probably laughed, cried (multiple times), and blankly stared at the TV for minutes after the film ended. The film ripped me apart, and I had plenty of questions for the director, Stefon Bristol. After looking for comfort on Twitter, I found out I…
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Watch: Nola Darling Needs a Longer Summer in She's Gotta Have It Season 2 Trailer
“This love shit is a motherfucker.” But she’s still gotta have it because Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It is coming back, and now we’re getting a visual sneak peek into the show’s sophomore season. Per Netflix’s press release: A seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment, She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 offers…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: See You Yesterday Tackles the Complexities Of Time, Space and Grief in a Society Stricken With Police Brutality
Benjamin Franklin famously noted there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. See You Yesterday unravels the former. Police brutality snatches the lives of the powerless in what has felt like an endless loop in the black community. Imagine: one day, you’re blessed with the gift of power to possibly change that…
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Watch: See You Yesterday, Produced By Spike Lee, Tackles the Blackest Instance of Wanting To Turn Back Time
“If I could go back and fix it, I would.” How many instances did you utter that phrase to yourself or out loud to a friend or family member? This phrase may have been in response to anything ranging from a bad grade on a test or saying (or doing) something hurtful to someone you…
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Brooklyn's Blackness Is Strongest Because of Its Rich Diaspora Influences and Deep History
Black people from Brooklyn are mad proud of where they’re from. Some confuse it for arrogance, but if you grew up here it’s hard to find energy anywhere that can match it. Yes, the borough does boast hip-hop greats and is the setting for cornerstone Spike Lee films. But those aren’t the sole reasons we…
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What It Means When White People Call You Racist
The angriest I’ve ever been was when my cousin failed to show up after promising to give me a haircut on the day of my senior prom. Coming in at a close second is the day I gave Gray Segal (not his real name, but close) a black eye. Gray and I had gym together…
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Spike Lee Needed More Than Tea After Green Book Won the Oscar for Best Picture
After multiple Oscar nominations and an honorary award, Spike Lee finally won a competitive Oscar for co-writing the adapted screenplay for his film, BlacKkKlansman. However, he still had to take a backseat to Green Book, which won Best Picture of the year. Backstage, Spike channeled our best drunk uncle and had a few words to…
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Do the White Thing: Racist-In-Chief Calls Spike Lee’s Oscar Speech 'Racist Hit'
I believe that that there is someone on President KKKlansman’s staff whose job it is to bring him clips of news in which people mention or even vaguely allude to his name. Because I don’t believe that there are enough hours in the day, even for a president who spends most of his time ordering…