TwinIon Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Spike seems like he'd be making stuff no matter what, but he sure seems to have made the new streaming economy work for him. Oldboy bombs, he makes Sweet Blood of Jesus for nothing, Amazon buys Chi-Raq, he goes back to the studios and wins an Oscar for Klansman, and now he's made a TV show and a movie for Netflix. The way this trailer plays out I wouldn't be surprised to find out this movie is a bit more conventional or far more psychedelic than the trailer seems. Either way, in a summer movie season starved for new releases, a new Spike Lee joint dropping on Netflix sounds good to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Definitely on my "keep an eye on" list. Spike Lee is usually great. I can't believe he's now 63. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I've only ever seen Do The Right Thing several times and that garbage Oldboy remake because it was on cable. Which ones of Lee's movies are must-watch flicks? I really should see more considering I always really liked Do The Right Thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Bloodporne said: I've only ever seen Do The Right Thing several times and that garbage Oldboy remake because it was on cable. Which ones of Lee's movies are must-watch flicks? I really should see more considering I always really liked Do The Right Thing. He is sort of a blind spot for me too. Inside Man is a kinda standard Hollywood thriller, a departure from his usual thing, but really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Bloodporne said: I've only ever seen Do The Right Thing several times and that garbage Oldboy remake because it was on cable. Which ones of Lee's movies are must-watch flicks? I really should see more considering I always really liked Do The Right Thing. He was on a roll in the 90's. Been pretty bad ever since. His good to great films in my opinion are Do The Right Thing Malcolm X Jungle Fever Mo Betta Blues He Got Game 25th Hour Inside Man Bamboozled (which is criminally underrated and ahead of its time) Black Klansman Plus he did two really good documentaries 4 Little Girls When The Levees Broke Girl 6 and Summer of Sam aren't necessarily good but worth checking out. Everything else is pretty awful to be honest. Like a lot of black filmmakers my age, Spike was a major inspiration along with John Singleton, Robert Townsend, Keenan Ivory Wayans, the Hudlin Brothers, The Hughes Brothers, Bill Duke, The Van Peebles and Ernest Dickerson. These guys WERE Black film in the 90's and opened the doors for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, TheLeon said: He is sort of a blind spot for me too. Inside Man is a kinda standard Hollywood thriller, a departure from his usual thing, but really good. I mean...it has Denzel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bloodporne said: I mean...it has Denzel. pretty much anything he did with Denzel is worth watching. Also go back and watch his old movies and see how many actors got their big breaks in Spike Lee movies. Sam Jackson Wesley Snipes Hallie Berry John Tuturro Michael Imperiolli And a bunch if other actors mostly ethnic New Yorkers. I haven't been as big on Spike in recent years because most of his films prior to Black Klansman have been terrible. But I'm looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: pretty much anything he did with Denzel is worth watching. Also go back and watch his old movies and see how many actors got their big breaks in Spike Lee movies. Sam Jackson Wesley Snipes Hallie Berry John Tuturro Michael Imperiolli And a bunch if other actors mostly ethnic New Yorkers. I haven't been as big on Spike in recent years because most of his films prior to Black Klansman have been terrible. But I'm looking forward to this. Correction by the way, I have seen Jungle Fever and really liked it back then. The others I have to catch up on. And I'm also a fan of John Singleton, at least the movies I've seen. Wayans' stuff we watched incessantly back then too. Van Peebles I mainly remember for New Jack City...which I mostly remember for Rock's totally insane crackhead performances. I love the crazy lighting and shit whenever he starts jonesing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Van Peebles definitely made more Hollywood type movies but his father was a pioneer (and was also a mentor of mine briefly after I got out of school) Outside of New Jack City, he made Posse and Solo. Posse was OK and is a personal fav of mine. Solo was terrible. Back on topic, I don't know how good this movie will be but that trailer is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Back on topic, I don't know how good this movie will be but that trailer is awesome. Agreed, actually looks really interesting. Even Jean Reno pops up if I saw that right, geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bloodporne said: Agreed, actually looks really interesting. Even Jean Reno pops up if I saw that right, geez. Yeah that's him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Bloodporne said: I've only ever seen Do The Right Thing several times and that garbage Oldboy remake because it was on cable. Which ones of Lee's movies are must-watch flicks? I really should see more considering I always really liked Do The Right Thing. The only ones really worth watching (these are all good to great), in my opinion: -Do the Right Thing -Malcolm X -Crooklyn -Clockers -He Got Game -25th Hour -Inside Man -BlacKkKlansman You can more or less ignore the rest of his films, though there are some interesting misfires/failures in there too if you want more Spike Lee (She's Gotta Have It, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Get on the Bus, and Chi-Raq). But these are the must watches, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Greatoneshere said: The only ones really worth watching (these are all good to great), in my opinion: -Do the Right Thing -Malcolm X -Crooklyn -Clockers -He Got Game -25th Hour -Inside Man -BlacKkKlansman You can more or less ignore the rest of his films, though there are some interesting misfires/failures in there too if you want more Spike Lee (She's Gotta Have It, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Get on the Bus, and Chi-Raq). But these are the must watches, I think. I KNEW I forgot one or two of his mid 90's movies. I REALLY liked Crooklyn. Clockers was o.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Bloodporne said: I've only ever seen Do The Right Thing several times and that garbage Oldboy remake because it was on cable. Which ones of Lee's movies are must-watch flicks? I really should see more considering I always really liked Do The Right Thing. Crooklyn He Got Game Girl 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Reno & Lindo I haven't seen in anything in a hot minute, so that alone is well worth watching. Boseman's weight loss makes a lot more sense now and he's a solid actor so that's cool, plus I'm always a sucker for a 'Nam related flick! As for Spike, its really hate it/love it for me. Inside Man, 25th Hour, Girl 6, Crooklyn, Malcolm X are all gems and classics for sure but many other works of his just don't speak to me all that much. I wish I enjoyed Black KKKlansman more, it was decent but not worthy of Best Director that year when he has made better work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 13 hours ago, skillzdadirecta said: I KNEW I forgot one or two of his mid 90's movies. I REALLY liked Crooklyn. Clockers was o.k. Yeah Crooklyn is underrated, I agree. Clockers is a lesser film, I always just felt it was really solidly made. Crooklyn is better for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Anyone else see this yet? Not that there's a ton of competition, but this seems like it's easily the best movie of the year so far. I'll admit I don't really know Delroy Lindo that well, but he really blew me away here. And between this and The Last Man in San Francisco, I'm ready for Jonathan Majors to be in everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 7 hours ago, TheLeon said: I'll admit I don't really know Delroy Lindo that well, but he really blew me away here. IMHO he is totally awesome in anything he's in. By all means seek out the following: The Chicago Code (FOX TV series, unfortunately only 1 season but probably the closest thing to The Wire I have seen on network television) Gone in 60 Seconds Romeo Must DIe The Devil's Advocate (smaller role but still solid and the movie as a whole is tremendous) First Time Felon Get Shorty When I first saw he was cast in this, I was like "OH WOW NO WAY! Where has he been!?" so yeah, the fact that his role in this film is what I have heard a lot of praise for makes me happy to hear as well as eager to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, SoberChef said: IMHO he is totally awesome in anything he's in. By all means seek out the following: The Chicago Code (FOX TV series, unfortunately only 1 season but probably the closest thing to The Wire I have seen on network television) Gone in 60 Seconds Romeo Must DIe The Devil's Advocate (smaller role but still solid and the movie as a whole is tremendous) First Time Felon Get Shorty When I first saw he was cast in this, I was like "OH WOW NO WAY! Where has he been!?" so yeah, the fact that his role in this film is what I have heard a lot of praise for makes me happy to hear as well as eager to watch! How about something good like Crooklyn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Delroy Lindo is amazing in everything he’s in. He really needs to Star in a movie along side Keith David. Watched the movie over the weekend. It’s really good. Lindo is phenomenal. If I had any criticism it’s that it’s a little bloated—you could easily trim 30 minutes from the movie and not much would be lost. Also, Spoiler The French bomb group just seems to be randomly thrown into the movie and they appear out of nowhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 I watched this over the weekend and enjoyed it well enough, but I don't think it's necessarily among his best. He leans very heavily on the Vietnam films that have come before here, to an almost conspicuous degree, but I guess Spike hasn't exactly been known for his subtlety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Emblazon said: Delroy Lindo is amazing in everything he’s in. He really needs to Star in a movie along side Keith David. I am now sad that this hasnt happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 hours ago, SimpleG said: I am now sad that this hasnt happened Dayonepatch should fund a movie and make have the two star as leads. @Emperor Diocletian II can fund it and @skillzdadirecta can direct it and who's a writer around here?? @Greatoneshere ? And obviously we can debut it at @sblfilms theater. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 1:22 AM, Keyser_Soze said: Dayonepatch should fund a movie and make have the two star as leads. @Emperor Diocletian II can fund it and @skillzdadirecta can direct it and who's a writer around here?? @Greatoneshere ? And obviously we can debut it at @sblfilms theater. I can do the soundtrack, I'm like an ex half-assed musician and still mix albums on the side, fuck yeah. And by the way, the clash of tastes and styles in this would be amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 40 minutes ago, Bloodporne said: I can do the soundtrack, I'm like an ex half-assed musician and still mix albums on the side, fuck yeah. Can you make a Vangelis sounding soundtrack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: Can you make a Vangelis sounding soundtrack? Oh sure! Child's play yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 1:22 AM, Keyser_Soze said: Dayonepatch should fund a movie and make have the two star as leads. @Emperor Diocletian II can fund it and @skillzdadirecta can direct it and who's a writer around here?? @Greatoneshere ? And obviously we can debut it at @sblfilms theater. I do indeed write on the side, have most of my life, though have never turned it professional. Who knows?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Greatoneshere said: I do indeed write on the side, have most of my life, though have never turned it professional. Who knows?! What do you write specifically? I mean as in poetry, screenplays, letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bloodporne said: What do you write specifically? I mean as in poetry, screenplays, letters? Novels and screenplays (for fun), primarily! Short stories as well, from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 @The def star has sound mixing locked up, and I can take care of the editing side of things, along with any graphics we might need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 If you guys dont make a Lethal Weapon 6 movie a la Always Sunny I am gonna be real disappointed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexy_shapiro Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I write young adult stories and humorous nonfiction essays. Sometimes screenplays too. This thread is a reminder that I need to watch more Spike Lee joints. I’ve only seen Blackkklansman and Do the Right Thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The def star Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Emblazon said: @The def star has sound mixing locked up, and I can take care of the editing side of things, along with any graphics we might need. Are we finally making the D1P rom com we so desperately deserve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 4 hours ago, The def star said: Are we finally making the D1P rom com we so desperately deserve? Delroy Lindo plays @Xbob42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.