Search results
Spike Lee is a renowned figure in the world of cinema, known for his dynamic and innovative approach to filmmaking. From his breakout hit “She’s Gotta Have It” in 1986, to his Oscar-winning film “BlacKkKlansman” in 2018, Lee has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms. He is known for his bold visual style and his ...
Spike Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American filmmaker and actor. He was born Shelton Lee in Atlanta, Georgia. At a very young age, he moved from pre-civil rights Georgia, to Brooklyn, New York. His father was a jazz musician, and his mother, a school teacher. His mother dubbed him Spike, due to his tough nature. He attended school in Morehouse College in Atlanta and developed his film making skills at Clark Atlanta University. After graduating, he went to the Tisch School of Arts graduate ...
Aug 24, 2018 · Spike Lee on location for Do the Right Thing (1989) With an ensemble cast featuring many Lee regulars, including John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis and sister Joie Lee, Do the Right Thing juggles multiple plotlines and characters. Yet Lee cleverly keeps it all in check with a storytelling device reminiscent of a Greek ...
Aug 2, 2018 · Nearly every Spike Lee movie includes what the director calls a “Spikeism,” a heightened visual flourish that makes you take notice while moving the narrative forward. His new film ...
- 2 min
- Mekado Murphy
May 21, 2020 · One thing Lee’s not doing, though, is worrying about “returning to normal.” And he has a lot he could return to. “Da 5 Bloods” would be enjoying an advance theatrical run, if there were ...
Spike Lee: Creative Sources. October 7, 2023–February 11, 2024. #SpikeLeeBkM. Now featured on Bloomberg Connects. Take a rare glimpse into the world of Spike Lee (born Atlanta, Georgia, 1957; raised in Brooklyn, New York), one of the most influential and prolific American filmmakers and directors. Through an immersive installation of objects ...
Jan 31, 2023 · When Spike Lee arrived at New York University’s graduate film program in the early ’80s, he had never heard of Akira Kurosawa. But Kurosawa’s Rashomon was among many great films on his first-year viewing list, and the tale of differing viewpoints inspired his 1986 debut feature, She’s Gotta Have It.
