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Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky after seeing meme on Instagram
Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in his new movie after seeing a meme on Instagram which compared him to Denzel Washington. The director hired the rapper to star
20 music videos that forever changed the hip-hop landscape
When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.
Soccer News / SempreInter.com / March 11
Photo – Inter Milan & France Star Poses With Spike Lee After Wrapping Up Champions League Quarterfinal Qualification: ‘Movie’
Inter Milan wrapped up qualification for the Champions League quarterfinals against Feyenoord. The Nerazzurri had already had a 2-0 advantage from the first leg of their round of sixteen tie.
Entertainment News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 9
Spike Lee Had Other NBA Stars In Mind Before Giving Ray Allen Role In Iconic Film
NBA great Ray Allen starred in one of the most iconic basketball films. He played the lead character, Jesus Shuttleworth, in the movie He Got Game. Allen starred alongside Denzel Washington but it almost never happened.
The most memorable 'Saturday Night Live' musical performances
For 50 seasons, Saturday Night Live has showcased some of the biggest musical acts and artists in the business. Anybody who is anybody has performed on the famous sketch comedy series.
The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025
Here are the notable movies that will be celebrating 50 years in 2025.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / December 19
Spike Lee in attendance at Target Center for Knicks-Wolves
New York Knicks super fan and Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee was in the house at Target Center in Minneapolis for Thursday night's game between the Knicks and Timberwolves, which marked Karl-Anthony Towns' first game back in Minnesota since the offseason trade that swapped Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
Spike Lee reveals how Michael Jordan's legendary competitiveness saved the movie Malcolm X: 'Magic gave what? I got you, Spike'
The biographical film "Malcolm X" was one of the best movies done by the legendary film director Spike Lee. The 1992 movie about the African-American activist gained critical acclaim due to its engaging storytelling and historical significance.
14 awesome films about New York in the 1970s
New York City has been front and center in hundreds of movies. That has been true since the early days of film, and it is still valid. However, the idea of “1970s New York” is the decade of the city that draws the most interest.
Entertainment News / Fadeaway World / July 27
Spike Lee: Michael Jordan Has Not Played In 2 Decades But He’s Bigger Now Than Ever
Spike Lee recently shared his thoughts on Michael Jordan's enduring influence during an interview with Complex Sports, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I would say Michael has not played in two decades and he's bigger now than he was playing.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3
Spike Lee Welcomes Knicks vs Pacers, Reggie Miller
It's Miller Time for the New York Knicks and Spike Lee is ready. The Knicks' upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers will
Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 28, 2024
A Brief(ish) History of Blaxploitation Horror Movies
The Blaxploitation film era is, for better or worse, a cornerstone in the foundation of modern Black history. The subgenre, a portmanteau of Black and
20 movie directors known for their signature styles
The term "auteur" refers to filmmakers with a distinct approach to their craft that gives their films a personal and singular stamp. Many directors in the film industry, past and present, fall into this category.
25 films from great directors that were far from their best efforts
Great directors rarely have a perfect track record. Sometimes, a film from a luminary of the big screen is fine. On occasion, though, a vaunted director, a true near-legend or outright legend, delivers a bad movie.
25 songs that define classic New York hip-hop
To this day, New York remains a huge hip-hop hub as newcomers make a name for themselves. In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a short list of classic songs that help serve as the sound of New York.
25 great but underrated action movies worth rediscovering
Whether it be movies you have not seen or misunderstood classics, these titles will scratch your itch for more action.
The 25 best directors working today
From old-school titans like Martin Scorsese to up-and-comers like Greta Gerwig, these 25 directors stand above the rest.
The 50 best movies on the Criterion Channel
Listen, Netflix and Hulu are great. But if you love movies--and I mean really love movies-- there is only one streaming option for you. The Criterion Channel has thousands of classics to choose from, many of which have won Oscars, Golden Globes and received film festival honors.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2021
HBO confirms 9/11 conspiracy theories have been edited out of Spike Lee's docuseries
The four-part HBO docuseries from director Spike Lee premiered Sunday, but Lee "has edited out the 9/11 truther elements" previously present in the finale.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2021
Spike Lee reflects back on Cannes Film Festival snubbing 'Do The Right Thing'
The 2021 Cannes Film Festival got underway Tuesday (July 6) with Spike Lee presiding as the first-ever Black president of the jury. The Oscar-winning director and writer reflected on his relationship with Cannes during a press conference.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2021
Paul Walter Hauser's Chris Farley biopic dreams have 'a very small window'
Paul Walter Hauser made his dream crystal clear in December 2019, when a fan mentioned he should "be handed a Chris Farley biopic immediately": Nothing has changed in 2021, as the 34-year-old actor shared in a new interview with Brian Davids for The Hollywood Reporter.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2021
Spike Lee named first Black president of Cannes Film Festival jury
Spike Lee just received a pretty good consolation prize. The iconic director saw Da 5 Bloods snubbed by the Oscars on Monday, but per Variety's Elsa Keslassy, Lee has accepted the Cannes Film Festival's invitation to preside as the jury's president—making him the first Black person to receive the honor.
The 25 most memorable Denzel Washington performances
Trying to select Denzel's most memorable roles is difficult, even when giving ourselves 25 to work with here. However, we made the effort and the tough choices to leave us with the 25 most memorable performances from Washington, a man with two Oscars and so much more.
The films from 2020 that should win Oscars, but won't
In this supposedly lean year for movies (due to the heavy hitters vacating 2020 on account of the coronavirus pandemic), it was believed that this would be the year of the underdog at the Academy Awards.
The 25 most significant political songs
The political climate in the United States is quite contentious at the moment. On the positive side, perhaps some memorable music will come out of this moment when things calm down.
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