Articles related to "Spike Lee"
Bamboozled
A review of the movie "Bamboozled", directed by Spike Lee.
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
A review of the movie "Bamboozled", directed by Spike Lee.
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
Inside Men
Auteurs pandering to the lowest common denominator. Today, with Inside Man, Spike Lee. Yesterday, with The Stranger,Orson Welles.
inside • man • spike • lee • welles
Auteurs pandering to the lowest common denominator. Today, with Inside Man, Spike Lee. Yesterday, with The Stranger,Orson Welles.
inside • man • spike • lee • welles
Synopsis and Themes of Spike Lee's Bamboozled
In a time when special effects are a bigger priority for movie producers than writing and acting, Bamboozled stands out as a welcome cerebral rental.
bamboozled movie • spike lee • entertainment stereotypes • racism in movies • damon wayans
In a time when special effects are a bigger priority for movie producers than writing and acting, Bamboozled stands out as a welcome cerebral rental.
bamboozled movie • spike lee • entertainment stereotypes • racism in movies • damon wayans
DVD Review: Miracle at St-Anna's
Despite a decent cast of relatively unknown actors and a beautiful setting, Spike Lee's tale of African American soldiers in Italy runs way too long on a short tale. 6/10
miracle at st. anna • miracle st-anna dvd • spike lee war film • buffalo soldiers • world war 2 film
Despite a decent cast of relatively unknown actors and a beautiful setting, Spike Lee's tale of African American soldiers in Italy runs way too long on a short tale. 6/10
miracle at st. anna • miracle st-anna dvd • spike lee war film • buffalo soldiers • world war 2 film
Inside Man (Review)
Director Spike Lee returns to form in a smart cops-versus-robbers tale starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster.
review inside man • director spike lee • denzel washington • clive owen • jodie foster
Director Spike Lee returns to form in a smart cops-versus-robbers tale starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster.
review inside man • director spike lee • denzel washington • clive owen • jodie foster
Academy Award's biggest blunders
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
And more news ... AFI, SAG, Globes, and the Oscars ...
It's almost December, and we can tell! News from everywhere this week to pass along ... some honorary award winners at the SAG Awards and the Golden Globes are announced, and the Oscar pre-show has its producer named.
pre-show • oscar • academy award • cinema • film
It's almost December, and we can tell! News from everywhere this week to pass along ... some honorary award winners at the SAG Awards and the Golden Globes are announced, and the Oscar pre-show has its producer named.
pre-show • oscar • academy award • cinema • film
Black Pioneers in Film Directing
Profiles of directors who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to produce ground-breaking motion pictures
profile of black directors • noel clarke • john singleton • black film makers • melvin van
Profiles of directors who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to produce ground-breaking motion pictures
profile of black directors • noel clarke • john singleton • black film makers • melvin van
Controversy Strikes Again
A brief filmography and short discussion of the controversy surrounding <b><i>Summer of Sam</b></i>.
spike lee • jungle fever • do the right thing • she's gotta have it • girl 6
A brief filmography and short discussion of the controversy surrounding <b><i>Summer of Sam</b></i>.
spike lee • jungle fever • do the right thing • she's gotta have it • girl 6
DVD Review of Miracle at St. Anna
In 1944, during World War II, four African-American soldiers find themselves behind enemy lines in Italy.
miracle at st. anna • spike lee • derek luke • james mcbride • buffalo soldiers
In 1944, during World War II, four African-American soldiers find themselves behind enemy lines in Italy.
miracle at st. anna • spike lee • derek luke • james mcbride • buffalo soldiers
Film Review: Malcolm X
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
Music News Today - Vol. 2
Just my thoughts..about today's sounds and the artists who make them.
ashanti • ja rule • biggie smalls • spike lee • r. kelly
Just my thoughts..about today's sounds and the artists who make them.
ashanti • ja rule • biggie smalls • spike lee • r. kelly
Owen Stars in Lee's Inside Man
Set in New York City, a Detective, (Hungry for a promotion), Goes After a Bank Robbery in Progress. Co-Stars Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Christoper Plummer.
inside man • clive owen • spike lee • denzel washington • jody foster
Set in New York City, a Detective, (Hungry for a promotion), Goes After a Bank Robbery in Progress. Co-Stars Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Christoper Plummer.
inside man • clive owen • spike lee • denzel washington • jody foster
Stevie Wonder: Jungle Fever
Stevie Wonder was called upon by Spike Lee to provide the soundtrack for 1991's Jungle Fever, a film whose racial message was apt for the artist.
stevie wonder jungle fever • spike lee jungle fever • jungle fever album • stevie wonder album review • gotta have you
Stevie Wonder was called upon by Spike Lee to provide the soundtrack for 1991's Jungle Fever, a film whose racial message was apt for the artist.
stevie wonder jungle fever • spike lee jungle fever • jungle fever album • stevie wonder album review • gotta have you
The 25 Greatest Films of the 1990s, Part 6
The powerful true story of a controversial civil rights leader, the powerful tale of two women on the run from the law against the beautiful backdrops of the desert, and the powerful portrait of tragedy in suburbia which was recently the Academy's Best Picture ... all three films which begin the countdown of the top ten films of the 1990's decade!
american beauty • malcolm x • thelma & louise • geena davis • susan sarandon
The powerful true story of a controversial civil rights leader, the powerful tale of two women on the run from the law against the beautiful backdrops of the desert, and the powerful portrait of tragedy in suburbia which was recently the Academy's Best Picture ... all three films which begin the countdown of the top ten films of the 1990's decade!
american beauty • malcolm x • thelma & louise • geena davis • susan sarandon
The Greatest Film Sequences -- Part 9
It's time to finish up my 11 part series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time, and I'm really getting to some of my favorites! This week, I continue on where I left off back in October of 2000 with Part 9 of the series, and some truly memorable film sequences.
jfk • film sequences • film • movie • cinema
It's time to finish up my 11 part series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time, and I'm really getting to some of my favorites! This week, I continue on where I left off back in October of 2000 with Part 9 of the series, and some truly memorable film sequences.
jfk • film sequences • film • movie • cinema
The Trane Studio: A Unique Gathering Space
It is the cultural appeal of the Trane studio that has made it quickly gain a reputation as Toronto's, hippest jazz club to be seen at; either as a musician or a patron.
caliban arts theatre • spike lee’s when the levees broke • afrikan millennium and cultural arts feastival • tributes to john coltrane • the black underground series
It is the cultural appeal of the Trane studio that has made it quickly gain a reputation as Toronto's, hippest jazz club to be seen at; either as a musician or a patron.
caliban arts theatre • spike lee’s when the levees broke • afrikan millennium and cultural arts feastival • tributes to john coltrane • the black underground series
Top AFI Film Picks That Were Not Oscar Nominees
The AFI's 2007 updated list of top 100 American films has nearly two dozen great films that were not nominated for best picture Oscars. Here are a few.
films not nominated oscars • american film institute list • best picture oscars • dramas not nominated oscars • gaynor oscar
The AFI's 2007 updated list of top 100 American films has nearly two dozen great films that were not nominated for best picture Oscars. Here are a few.
films not nominated oscars • american film institute list • best picture oscars • dramas not nominated oscars • gaynor oscar
VH1: Fight the Power is Rap's Best
Before the viewer can even consider disputing VH1's list of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time, the station let the cat out of the bag.
public enemy fight the power • vh1 best hip-hop songs • spike lee do the right thing • flava flav in public enemy • vh1 hip-hop honors
Before the viewer can even consider disputing VH1's list of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time, the station let the cat out of the bag.
public enemy fight the power • vh1 best hip-hop songs • spike lee do the right thing • flava flav in public enemy • vh1 hip-hop honors
Charlotte and Her Boyfriend (1960)
Godard's 13-minute short film about a man who wastes no time in explaining why his girlfriend is to blame for their break-up holds wide appeal for cinephiles.
charlotte and her boyfriend • jean-luc godard • charlotte et son jules • jean-luc godard's charlotte et son jules • jean-luc godard's charlotte and her boyfriend
Godard's 13-minute short film about a man who wastes no time in explaining why his girlfriend is to blame for their break-up holds wide appeal for cinephiles.
charlotte and her boyfriend • jean-luc godard • charlotte et son jules • jean-luc godard's charlotte et son jules • jean-luc godard's charlotte and her boyfriend
Miracle at St. Anna Film Review
Spike Lee too often lets his Clint Eastwood grudge get the better of him in a war film with several powerhouse set-pieces and no shortage of grand, if messy, ambitions.
miracle at st. anna • spike lee • derek luke • miracle at st. anna film review • black soldiers
Spike Lee too often lets his Clint Eastwood grudge get the better of him in a war film with several powerhouse set-pieces and no shortage of grand, if messy, ambitions.
miracle at st. anna • spike lee • derek luke • miracle at st. anna film review • black soldiers
2002 Fall and Winter Film Preview: December Releases
Now, as I conclude my 2002 Fall and Winter Film Preview with Part 3 of my series, it's time to look at the biggest month of them all, December, when some of the most highly anticipated films will be released. The mob, another musical, a 50's con man, Nicholson, Spike Lee, capital punishment, and Gong Show host Chuck Barris ... what a December it will be!
december • 2002 • fall • winter • film
Now, as I conclude my 2002 Fall and Winter Film Preview with Part 3 of my series, it's time to look at the biggest month of them all, December, when some of the most highly anticipated films will be released. The mob, another musical, a 50's con man, Nicholson, Spike Lee, capital punishment, and Gong Show host Chuck Barris ... what a December it will be!
december • 2002 • fall • winter • film
4 Little Girls: The most tragic casualties of war
Spike Lee's first documentary film is a searing look at an atrocious hate crime, but it's also a celebration of a movement that would not be defeated
spike lee • 4 little girls • birmingham • alabama • denise mcnair
Spike Lee's first documentary film is a searing look at an atrocious hate crime, but it's also a celebration of a movement that would not be defeated
spike lee • 4 little girls • birmingham • alabama • denise mcnair
Controversy Strikes Again Pt. II
A short filmography and discussion of the current controversy surrounding <b><i>Summer of Sam</b></i>.
spike lee • do the right thing • jungle fever • summer of sam • clockers
A short filmography and discussion of the current controversy surrounding <b><i>Summer of Sam</b></i>.
spike lee • do the right thing • jungle fever • summer of sam • clockers
Love Don't Cost A Thing
A review of the movie "Love Don't Cost A Thing".
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of the movie "Love Don't Cost A Thing".
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
South Park | Summer of Sam | Wild Wild West | and More
Reviews of <i>Run Lola Run</i>, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut, Summer of Sam, This is My Father, and Wild Wild West.
south park • bigger longer and uncut • wild wild west • summer of sam • will smith
Reviews of <i>Run Lola Run</i>, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut, Summer of Sam, This is My Father, and Wild Wild West.
south park • bigger longer and uncut • wild wild west • summer of sam • will smith
The Legacy of Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan turned the basketball and marketing worlds upside down when he joined the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and signed on the dotted line for a company named Nike
michael jordan • jordan • chicago bulls • nike • air jordan
Michael Jordan turned the basketball and marketing worlds upside down when he joined the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and signed on the dotted line for a company named Nike
michael jordan • jordan • chicago bulls • nike • air jordan
What's He Doing In There
Review of Spike Lee's film 'Summer of Sam"
summer of sam • son of sam • spike lee • victor colicchio • michael imperioli vinny
Review of Spike Lee's film 'Summer of Sam"
summer of sam • son of sam • spike lee • victor colicchio • michael imperioli vinny
When The Levees Broke
Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Parts is a painstaking chronicle of the devastation and struggle to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
new orleans • hurricane • katrina • fema • rebuild
Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Parts is a painstaking chronicle of the devastation and struggle to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
new orleans • hurricane • katrina • fema • rebuild
Ace In The Hole – Billy Wilder Buries The Lead
Billy Wilder's Ace In The Hole is a blistering condemnation of America's vulturous nature; with acid cynicism, the film doesn't skewer America, the film disembowels.
ace in the hole • burying the lead • billy wilder • the big carnival • kirk douglas
Billy Wilder's Ace In The Hole is a blistering condemnation of America's vulturous nature; with acid cynicism, the film doesn't skewer America, the film disembowels.
ace in the hole • burying the lead • billy wilder • the big carnival • kirk douglas
Oscar Award Winning Actor Denzel Washington
On June 4, 2009 Denzel Washington attended the premiere of his latest movie, Pelham 123. The movie is the latest in a string of blockbuster films made by Washington.
actor denzel washington • oscar award winner • married to paulette • mainland high school in florida • the movie pelham 123
On June 4, 2009 Denzel Washington attended the premiere of his latest movie, Pelham 123. The movie is the latest in a string of blockbuster films made by Washington.
actor denzel washington • oscar award winner • married to paulette • mainland high school in florida • the movie pelham 123
All is Not 'Melo in Denver
The Knicks-Nuggets' melee, and the resultant penalties cost the Knicks a 5'7" sub, the Nuggets their best two starters. Which direction will the teams go in from here?
knicks • nuggets • karl • isiah • thomas
The Knicks-Nuggets' melee, and the resultant penalties cost the Knicks a 5'7" sub, the Nuggets their best two starters. Which direction will the teams go in from here?
knicks • nuggets • karl • isiah • thomas
B.I.G. Revealed!
The first pictures of young actor Jamal Woolard as late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. have emerged on the official blog for the movie, entitled "Notorious".
notorious • notorious big • biggie • tupac shakur • jamal woolard
The first pictures of young actor Jamal Woolard as late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. have emerged on the official blog for the movie, entitled "Notorious".
notorious • notorious big • biggie • tupac shakur • jamal woolard
Cinequest of San Jose
Toronto, Los Angeles, Sundance, Cannes are ranked among the highest of the high when it comes to newcomers marketing their films. However there is another festival that is ranked right up there with the honchos but isn’t spoken about as much as the others. That is San Jose’s Cinequest Film Festival.
san jose • films • cinequest • film festivals
Toronto, Los Angeles, Sundance, Cannes are ranked among the highest of the high when it comes to newcomers marketing their films. However there is another festival that is ranked right up there with the honchos but isn’t spoken about as much as the others. That is San Jose’s Cinequest Film Festival.
san jose • films • cinequest • film festivals
The Sound and Story of Olodum
From creating a new genre of music to performing with internationally acclaimed artists, Olodum is at the forefront of Brazilian music and Afro-Brazilian culture.
olodum • samba-reggae • samba • brazil • brazilian-music
From creating a new genre of music to performing with internationally acclaimed artists, Olodum is at the forefront of Brazilian music and Afro-Brazilian culture.
olodum • samba-reggae • samba • brazil • brazilian-music
Urban Legends
This is a general introductory article about Urban Legends. There are thousands of specific Urban Legends, but this just a general description of what they are.
urban • legends • internet • e-mail • beware
This is a general introductory article about Urban Legends. There are thousands of specific Urban Legends, but this just a general description of what they are.
urban • legends • internet • e-mail • beware
Actor Bernie Mac and Musician Isaac Hayes Die
Hollywood is reeling from the shocking news that two beloved staples in the industry have died over the weekend.
isaac hayes dead • bernie mac dead • bernie mac health problems • isaac hayes south park • chef on south park
Hollywood is reeling from the shocking news that two beloved staples in the industry have died over the weekend.
isaac hayes dead • bernie mac dead • bernie mac health problems • isaac hayes south park • chef on south park
Adopting a Biracial Baby
For Caucasian couples wanting to adopt a biracial baby, find out ways to help the child connect to her Black heritage from a young age.
bi-racial kids • kids with blended heritage • mixed race families • transracial adoption • infant adoption
For Caucasian couples wanting to adopt a biracial baby, find out ways to help the child connect to her Black heritage from a young age.
bi-racial kids • kids with blended heritage • mixed race families • transracial adoption • infant adoption
History of African Americans in Film
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Hollywood’s Vision of Africa
It's not often that Africa is the subject of Hollywood films. But even when it is, why are the stories of black characters seondary plots and the stars remain white?
hollywood • africa • the last king of scotland • film • blood diamonds
It's not often that Africa is the subject of Hollywood films. But even when it is, why are the stories of black characters seondary plots and the stars remain white?
hollywood • africa • the last king of scotland • film • blood diamonds
Humor and Emotion Bring Reality to Life in 'Baby Boy'
A review of John Singleton's latest film, Columbia Pictures' "Baby Boy." The film, which stars Tyrese Gibson, Ving Rhames, rapper Snoop Dogg and Omar Gooding, opened everywhere June 27, 2001.
review • movie • film • drama • family
A review of John Singleton's latest film, Columbia Pictures' "Baby Boy." The film, which stars Tyrese Gibson, Ving Rhames, rapper Snoop Dogg and Omar Gooding, opened everywhere June 27, 2001.
review • movie • film • drama • family
Leap Into fitness with Aerojump
This article contains information about Aerojump, a form of exercise involving choreographed jump-roping. According to Aerojump creators, this intense workout burns more than 400 calories every 10 minutes.
workout • calorie burner • fat-burner • cardio • toning
This article contains information about Aerojump, a form of exercise involving choreographed jump-roping. According to Aerojump creators, this intense workout burns more than 400 calories every 10 minutes.
workout • calorie burner • fat-burner • cardio • toning
New Ludacris Album, Theater of the Mind
Ludacris presents his album as a stage show, with hits "One More Drink" featuring T-Pain, "Wish You Would" featuring T.I., and "What Them Girls Like" with Chris Brown.
theater of the mind • what them girls like • last of a dying breed • featuring jay-z • featuring nas
Ludacris presents his album as a stage show, with hits "One More Drink" featuring T-Pain, "Wish You Would" featuring T.I., and "What Them Girls Like" with Chris Brown.
theater of the mind • what them girls like • last of a dying breed • featuring jay-z • featuring nas
Originality Takes a Back Seat in 'Lisa Picard is Famous'
A review of the Griffin Dunne mockumentary "Lisa Picard is Famous." The film opened in select theaters Friday, September 14, and features cameos by Spike Lee, Carrie Fisher, Sandra Bullock and Charlie Sheen.
review • movie • film • dunne • mockumentary
A review of the Griffin Dunne mockumentary "Lisa Picard is Famous." The film opened in select theaters Friday, September 14, and features cameos by Spike Lee, Carrie Fisher, Sandra Bullock and Charlie Sheen.
review • movie • film • dunne • mockumentary
Remembering Bernie Mac
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (Oct 5th 1957 - Aug 9th 2008) better known as Bernie Mac popularly, Born on the south side of Chicago. Raised by his mother.
bernie mac • original kings of comedy • def comedy jam • comedic • legend
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (Oct 5th 1957 - Aug 9th 2008) better known as Bernie Mac popularly, Born on the south side of Chicago. Raised by his mother.
bernie mac • original kings of comedy • def comedy jam • comedic • legend
Shakespeare and Film Genre
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
Stevie Wonder: Conversation Peace
After scoring Jungle Fever for Spike Lee, Stevie Wonder left four years before releasing his first major work since 1987's poorly-received Characters.
conversation peace • stevie wonder album review • stevie wonder conversation peace • for your love • tomorrow robins will sing
After scoring Jungle Fever for Spike Lee, Stevie Wonder left four years before releasing his first major work since 1987's poorly-received Characters.
conversation peace • stevie wonder album review • stevie wonder conversation peace • for your love • tomorrow robins will sing
THE BEST AND WORST OF 1992
A look at the best movies and performances of 1992, as well as the worst movie.
movies • reviews • 1992.
A look at the best movies and performances of 1992, as well as the worst movie.
movies • reviews • 1992.
The Best NBA Poster Dunks
It's never fun to end up on an NBA poster when you are the defender, especially when the opposing player makes you look bad and you end up getting "posterized"
best nba dunks poster • posterizing dunks • posterized nba dunks • scottie pippen dunk patrick ewing • kevin johnson olajuwon 1994
It's never fun to end up on an NBA poster when you are the defender, especially when the opposing player makes you look bad and you end up getting "posterized"
best nba dunks poster • posterizing dunks • posterized nba dunks • scottie pippen dunk patrick ewing • kevin johnson olajuwon 1994
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