Spike Lee Slams Django Unchained: "It’s Disrespectful to my Ancestors"
Though Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated Western set in the times of slavery raked in an impressive $14 million on its opening day, one notable moviegoer did not contribute to that total. Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee took to several outlets to make known his displeasure with Tarantino’s treatment of slavery and that he would certainly not be viewing the film.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 80 Best Movies of the 1980s
This list is not meant to be just another rehashing of critical favorites nor a popularity contest. Instead, it’s a bit of both, with a few other considerations thrown in to boot. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTrailer Released for Spike Lee's Michael Jackson: BAD25 Documentary
The trailer for Michael Jackson: BAD 25 is a short one, but is jam-packed with exciting never-before-seen material. read more
Found in: TV, NewsElizabeth Olsen Confirms Role in Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
Indie darling Elizabeth Olsen has confirmed her long-rumored role in Spike Lee's remake. "I start filming Old Boy in a month," she confided to Paste. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSamuel L. Jackson to Appear in Spike Lee's Oldboy Remake
Samuel L. Jackson has been tapped for a small role in Spike Lee’s forthcoming Oldboy remake. The film, originally a South Korean revenge story, revolves around a man who is abducted off the street and imprisoned for 15 years, for reasons unknown to him.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRed Hook Summer
One could argue that Spike Lee’s strength as a director lies in his ability to construct a compelling story, where other great directors (and writers) are adept at surrendering themselves, in a way, to their work. Lee does not do this; his filmography shows that he is an activist through his art (Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, When The Levees Broke, etc.) and—knowing this—viewers and critics allow his hand to bear down on his work far more than would normally be acceptable for a “good” film. For that very hand, Lee is revered and by that hand, his movies... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsSpike Lee Almost Finished With Michael Jackson Documentary
Spike Lee announced today that his documentary chronicling Michael Jackson’s Bad album is in the final stages of post-production.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsEddie Murphy, Spike Lee Making Marion Barry Film
It seems that for the first time since his Oscar nominated performance in _Dreamgirls_, Eddie Murphy will be taking on another serious role as DC mayor Marion Barry. read more
Found in: Music, NewsColin Firth Could Play the Villain in Oldboy Remake
While Spike Lee’s retelling of the popular 2003 South Korean film _Oldboy_ has been met with worry and fear over ruining what made the original so great, Lee is at the very least filling his cast with some great talent. Lee already cast Josh Brolin as the lead character and is now offering the role of the film’s villain to Colin Firth. read more
Found in: Movies, News15 Children Books Written By Celebrities
Here's a list of just a few of the musicians and actors who have added author to their already extensive resumes. read more
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