Spike Lee
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Yes, Baby, Yes: Remember That Shelved Controversial Black-ish Episode? It's Now Available on Hulu
2020 is unprecedented-ish. Remember back in 2017, a mysterious Black-ish episode titled “Please, Baby, Please” (based on the Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee children’s book of the same name) became wrapped in some controversy because of its reported politically-charged themes? It caused such a ruckus, and I pretty much figured the episode would never…
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Da 5 Bloods: Spike Lee on Black MAGA Supporters Drinking the 'Orange Kool-Aid' From 'Agent Orange'
Making a film about black soldiers in the Vietnam War is always relevant as there isn’t as much spotlight on them as it is their white counterparts, but Spike Lee’s latest joint, Da 5 Bloods is even more timely than any of us could’ve imagined. Here’s what’s going down in the film, per Netflix’s press…
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First-Look: In Apple TV+'s Dear…, Spike Lee Talks Hiring Black Filmmakers So Hollywood Looked 'More Like America'
During these times of trials and tribulation, some people especially turn to sources of inspiration. With Apple TV+’s upcoming docuseries Dear…, hopefully, audiences can get a little bit of that. From the press release about the series and a particular spotlight on Oscar-winner Spike Lee’s episode: One person’s story can change the world. From Emmy-winning…
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Da 5 Bloods Trailer: The 'Time Has Come Today' for Spike Lee's 1st New Joint Since His Oscar Win
Whenever a filmmaker wins an Academy Award, fans and industry folks alike sit at the edge of their figurative seats and await the newly decorated artist’s next work. In Spike Lee’s case, his 2019 Oscar win in the Adapted Screenplay category for BlacKkKlansman was a career history-maker, as it became his first competitive win (he…
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Opening Movie Theaters? During COVID-19? Spike Lee Says 'Hell to Da Naw'
The entertainment industry is facing the devastation brought on by COVID-19 head-on. With concerts and music festivals being canceled, Broadway having its lights out until at least June, and a slew of film release dates being pushed back or canceled entirely, many are wondering when the industry will be able to recover whenever the dust…
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A Self-Isolation Joint: In the Age of Corona, Richie Loco Drew Inspiration From Spike Lee
Spike Lee has undoubtedly inspired many up-and-coming black filmmakers; specifically, his role in the independent film circuit and his penchant for addressing race relations in a no-nonsense way has earned him critical acclaim and respect. Much like celebrities who have such a strong personality that they are perfect candidates for comedian impersonations, Lee’s work is…
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Make Money, Don't Let It Make You—Plus, Check Out What's New and Black on Netflix in April 2020
It may be April Fools’ Day—even though we’ve all collectively decided that ain’t shit funny in terms of pranks during this unprecedented time—but Netflix certainly isn’t joking about this month’s new lineup! Yes, that’s right, it’s time for yet another black-ass monthly round-up of Netflix content. First up, The Player’s Club. Written and directed by…
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Laurence Fishburne Tapped to Narrate Seminal 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' For Audible
Furious Styles will bring his furious style to one of the greatest stories ever told. No, not the Bible. Another one — considered one of the most important memoirs written within the past century. Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne has signed on to narrate The Autobiography of Malcolm X for Audible. Marking the…
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Bustin’ The Beat: Go-Go Officially Designated As the Music of Washington D.C.
Chuck Brown would be proud. Chocolate City finally – officially – has its own sound, on the books. This week, D.C.’s mayor signed a bill making go-go the official music of Washington. “Today, we are proud to say that DC’s official music will always be Go-Go, because there is no DC without Go-Go and there…