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Spike Lee Movie Theme Recap.
Part 2.
Bamboozled (2000)- Film about how a Blackface minstrel show gets made as a joke, but it accidentally becomes popular. Interesting, bizarre, and outrageous. Obviously, very overhanded at times and it's sometimes uneven, but a fascinating watch for me. A brave and bold movie to put out there.
Inside Man (2006)-Probably the most mainstream film I watched for this theme. Movie is about a bank heist in which a disguised criminal gang blends in with the hostages to try to escape. Some commentary about greed and corruption. Pretty satisfying thriller with a good cast of Denzel Washington, Owen Wilson, Jodie Foster, and Christopher Plummer.
School Daze (1988)- Takes places at a Black University, focusing on the day to day life of students, rivalries, and whatnot. And a musical to boot, haha. This is a very early Spike Lee movie and it felt very uneven for me. Probably the most uneven movie that I watched for this theme. But it has enough good moments.
Do the Right Thing (1989)- The only re-watch I did for this theme. Ha! Movie about racial tensions erupting in one of the hottest days in NY. I enjoyed re-watching this and I believe this movie definitely deserves its reputation.
Malcolm X (1992)- Biopic about Malcom X played by Denzel Washington. Covers a lot of history and once again Washington's performance in a Spike Lee movie is a highlight. Well done.
10 movies in total! I really enjoyed doing this theme. Granted I focused on the more better regarded of his films, but taken as such, Spike Lee has put some really interesting and unique films dealing with a variety of issues. Pretty eclectic and he can do mainstream Hollywood movies or more niche stuff.
Now I move on to my next theme: David Cronenberg Movies!
Part 2.
Bamboozled (2000)- Film about how a Blackface minstrel show gets made as a joke, but it accidentally becomes popular. Interesting, bizarre, and outrageous. Obviously, very overhanded at times and it's sometimes uneven, but a fascinating watch for me. A brave and bold movie to put out there.
Inside Man (2006)-Probably the most mainstream film I watched for this theme. Movie is about a bank heist in which a disguised criminal gang blends in with the hostages to try to escape. Some commentary about greed and corruption. Pretty satisfying thriller with a good cast of Denzel Washington, Owen Wilson, Jodie Foster, and Christopher Plummer.
School Daze (1988)- Takes places at a Black University, focusing on the day to day life of students, rivalries, and whatnot. And a musical to boot, haha. This is a very early Spike Lee movie and it felt very uneven for me. Probably the most uneven movie that I watched for this theme. But it has enough good moments.
Do the Right Thing (1989)- The only re-watch I did for this theme. Ha! Movie about racial tensions erupting in one of the hottest days in NY. I enjoyed re-watching this and I believe this movie definitely deserves its reputation.
Malcolm X (1992)- Biopic about Malcom X played by Denzel Washington. Covers a lot of history and once again Washington's performance in a Spike Lee movie is a highlight. Well done.
10 movies in total! I really enjoyed doing this theme. Granted I focused on the more better regarded of his films, but taken as such, Spike Lee has put some really interesting and unique films dealing with a variety of issues. Pretty eclectic and he can do mainstream Hollywood movies or more niche stuff.
Now I move on to my next theme: David Cronenberg Movies!