Positive Black representation in film was not a feat easily achieved. While the number and quality of Black films have grown substantially in the last 40 years, not every film bears artistic, historical, or cultural significance. But the following films certainly do. Though we couldn’t possibly name them all, we’d be remiss not to name [...]
Legendary Black Films: Well-Crafted Explorations of Drama, Romance, History
February 28, 2013 | Posted by
Jamie Foxx Bashes Spike Lee For Criticizing ‘Django Unchained’
January 19, 2013 | Posted by
Jamie Foxx and Spike Lee aren’t seeing eye to eye on Foxx’s new film ‘Django Unchained’ which has already received much criticism for it’s controversial plot and use of language. Spike Lee said he wouldn’t go see “Django Unchained” because he felt like it was “disrespectful” to his ancestors. So what was Jamie’s response to [...]
Dick Gregory Unleashes on Spike Lee About ‘Django Unchained’
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
Dick Gregory, the groundbreaking comedian, author, civil rights activist and Bahamian Diet inventor, added a new title to his resume — film critic. Well, actually more specifically “filmmaker critic,” as he calls out Spike Lee for his harsh criticism of Quentin Tarantino’s spaghetti Western-esque Django Unchained. There seems to be a clear line of demarcation being drawn [...]
‘Training Day’ Director Antoine Fuqua Defends ‘Django’
January 2, 2013 | Posted by
When Spike Lee’s not making movies, he’s generally stirring the pot. For instance, he might sling insults and accusations at other filmmakers whether or not he’s seen their movies. Most recently he criticized Quentin Tarantino’s newly released Django Unchained, saying though he hadn’t seen the film, he had no plans to because, “American Slavery Was Not [...]
Spike Lee Feels Disrespected By 'Django Unchained'
December 25, 2012 | Posted by
There’s one thing Spike Lee definitely won’t be doing during the Holidays this year — eating popcorn while indulging in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained film, which opens in theaters on Christmas day. The Do the Right Thing director says he’s boycotting the new movie because he believes it’s the wrong thing for his ancestors. “American [...]
Spike Lee Refuses to See 'Disrespectful' Movie 'Django Unchained'
December 24, 2012 | Posted by
Filmmaker Spike Lee has shared his thoughts on Django Unchained, he ain’t seeing it. The 55-year old director reportedly thinks the Quentin Tarantino film is disrespectful to his ancestors. Tarantino doesn’t care too much what Lee thinks because, as he’s said, “Black people get my movies.” “Django Unchained,” which opens on Christmas Day, stars Leonardo [...]
Spike Lee: ‘Django Unchained Disrespectful to My Ancestors’
December 23, 2012 | Posted by
Ok, so maybe it’s not exactly much of a surprise. Although, compared to what Jamie Foxx said Spike Lee shared with him of his stance on the upcoming film (which opens on X-mas day), this is much less vague. ‘‘I’m not going to say anything bad about this film. It looks like y’all are getting it,” is what Jamie [...]
Josh Brolin Talks Leading Spike Lee's 'Oldboy'
December 18, 2012 | Posted by
Josh Brolin recently sat down with Collider to discuss his starring role in Spike Lee‘s heavily anticipated remake of Oldboy. While fans of the Chan-Wook Park original may hold a hefty amount of resentment towards the upcoming film, Josh Brolin — who’s taken on the leading role — had nothing but good things to say [...]
'Michael Jackson: Bad 25' Ratings Disappoint, Thwarted by Thanksgiving Football
November 25, 2012 | Posted by
The Michael Jackson: Bad 25 documentary was an incredible piece of work, but still couldn’t beat out the tradition of tuning to watch some football for Thanksgiving. Critics praised Spike Lee’s Michael Jackson documentary that celebrated the 25 anniversary of the King of Pop’s BAD album and tour. According to TIME Magazine, the film is [...]
Full Version of “Bad 25″ Contains Full Hour of Additional Footage
November 25, 2012 | Posted by
Viewers who enjoyed ABC’s hour long “Bad 25″ special on Thanksgiving night will be happy to know that Spike Lee’s full Michael Jackson documentary contains more than an hour of extra footage not aired on television. Lee was forced to cut down “Bad 25″ to just over an hour to fit into ABC’s 90-minute-block, but [...]
