Tag: Spike Lee
LFF Review: David Byrne’s American Utopia (Spike Lee)
I had a few thoughts after the first song of American Utopia finished. The first was a sort of awe at Spike Lee’s direction, which…
Film Review: Da 5 Bloods (2020)
There are a series of directors that carry such a weight to their filmography, that every time they release a project it becomes a major…
For Your Consideration: Spike Lee, Best Director for BlacKkKlansman
Lee’s gotta have it! I will probably not be watching the Oscars this year, but I will probably be looking at updates on who is…
For Your Consideration: Adam Driver, Best Supporting Actor for BlacKkKlansman
As the old adage goes “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Something that rings true in BlacKkKlansman, a film that captures…
Filmotomy’s Naughty or Nice of 2018: JD's list
We’ve taken a leaf out of Santa’s book, and have decided to reflect on the films of the year by determining which ones have been…
Review: BlacKkKlansman
One of the few positives of a contentious period in American politics is the fiery vitriol and furious response it can elicit from the liberal-leaning…
A Quick Look At "Early Bird" Oscar Contenders
Ladies and gentlemen, we have officially reached the beginning of the Super Bowl for movie lovers: Oscar season! With the Telluride, Toronto, and Venice Film…
BlacKkKlansman – Festival de Cannes In Competition Prospectus
BlacKkKlansman Spike Lee – United States IN A NUTSHELL An adaptation of the book Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth, this film follows an African-American detective…
Bummer of "Sam": Spike Lee Does Too Much and Not Enough
In Summer of Sam, Two sets of young Italian-American couples, Vinny (John Leguizamo) and Dionna (Mira Sorvino), and Richie (Adrien Brody) and Ruby (Jennifer Esposito)…
