Podcast appearances and mentions of Spike Lee

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. August 8-10, 1986: Is Transformers: The Movie some childhood nostalgia or genuinely landmark film? Can the Better Off Dead crew deliver magic again? How’s Spike Lee’s first film fare after 40 years? Can Ted Danson & Howie Mandel become the next Laurel & Hardy? We answer these tough questions and more! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities

Our all-star cast discusses the appeal, ups-and-downs and pop culture expertise of comedic filmmaker/actor Kevin Smith.   Talking points Include: *New Jersey culture that Kevin recreates, some surprisingly positive takes on Clerks 2   *Kevin's comic book & TV contributions   *Is him being stoned the reason for why he cries so much inbetween his geeky rants? *We dives into some of his graphic novels and the appeal of the Clerks characters.   *How Kevin basically shoots his small-scale films w/ friends much like people he admires (Spike Lee) & how he's a mixture of a more serious Leslie Nielsen, Farrelly Brothers crudity, a Bill & Ted duo, pre-SouthPark/Judd Apatow parody guy & geekier Mel Brooks. *Which of his serious films were rather solid and which ones fell flat? *The change in the '90s indie film scene & art house favorites to the '00s digital underground films & mismarketing by the various studios that occurs. *Plus, James describes a hysterical convention signing where he met Kevin in-person!       OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:  Jeremy "Squatchy Largefoot" Bryant, Josh Hansen, Ryan McGann, Travis Crawford, Tim Caldwell & Oreo Brewer!       SONGS/CLIPS USED: "The Fuck Song" from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back Kevin Smith disses/riffs by RiffTrax Commentary for Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan

YahZarah, a captivating singer/songwriter, enchants audiences with her mesmerizing voice, electrifying stage presence, and unique perspective as an art heroine. Her music spans across a wide range of genres, including soul, rock, pop, hip-hop, and jazz. Praised by fans and critics alike, she is often compared to the likes of Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, and Bilal, drawing inspiration from legendary figures such as Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Lenny Kravitz. Her latest album, "The Ceremony," showcases her fiery rock and soul sound, creating an immersive live concert experience with its otherworldly synthesizers, powerful drums, and dynamic strings. She encompasses the tenderness of Adele, and the audacity of Prince.She is the archetype of an urban pop Joan of Arch She has shared the stage with the Roots, Anderson Paak, and Bilal Oliver, and held the featured performer on Anthony Hamilton's “Playing it Cool Tour” at the House of Blues. She started her career lending her unique soprano to Erykah Badu's Band “Camp Wisdom” where she would stay for seven years singing backing vocals and providing vocal arrangements for some of the most beloved songs her “Mama's Gun” release.YahZarah has performed for two president Bill Clinton and the first inauguration of former President Barack Obama. YahZarah then went on to become a member of Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz's band for four years on his incredible“Strut Tour” and putting down some considerable vocals in his rockumentary “Just Let Go” ans sang as a key voice on Madonna‘s, Madame X tour .YahZarah was an instrumental creative collaborator while in the legendary “The Foreign Exchange” winning BBC of the year for her songwriting and performance on the single “Sincere” and two other highly regarded projects with the duo.Her release, “The Ballad of Purple Saint James”was considered for a Grammy in 6 major categories. And her most recent project “The Ceremony” single “Running was featured in episode 8 of Spike Lee's “She's Gotta Have It”.Her latest album, "The Ceremony," serves as a testament to her resilience and growth during a seven-year hiatus from the music scene. Collaborating with acclaimed musicians like Ray Angry, Steve McKie, Jonas Soul, NPG's Kat Dyson YAHZARAH has found renewed inspiration and creative energy. Through this album, she showcases her powerful vocals and eclectic musical influences.This episode is proudly sponsored by Cadenas Law Group - Las Vegas' #1 personal injury firm, a boutique law firm with concierge service.Panther Diamonds- Madison ave. prices with diamond district prices.

Rosie Perez has long been synonymous with New York and hip hop culture, starting with her appearances on “Soul Train”, her iconic choreographies and her big break with Spike Lee in “Do the Right Thing”. But when the Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated actress received a call to host a podcast about salsa music history, the native Nuyorican immediately said yes. Rosie is the host of Futuro Media’s new podcast “Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” about the history of salsa in the city, the legends behind the music and Fania Records–often called “the Motown of Salsa”. On this episode of Latino USA recorded in front of a live audience at WNYC’s The Greene Space in New York City, Rosie Perez opens up about the experience. We discuss her love of boxing, what it means to grow up Nuyorican, and what salsa history means to her. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this bonus episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and Jason “Jah” Lee for a conversation blending sports, celebrity culture, politics, business, and accountability. The episode begins with A-King recapping his first experience attending Fanatics Fest at New York City's Javits Center, sharing his impressions of one of the biggest sports and collectibles events of the year [ 00:50 ]. The crew reflects on celebrity encounters with New York Knicks players, Spike Lee, Ryan Clark, Terence Crawford, and other notable figures [ 01:43 ], while discussing standout sponsor activations and brand partnerships throughout the convention [ 03:05 ]. A debate follows over a photo opportunity involving Terence Crawford, leading into a broader conversation about celebrity interactions, optics, and fan expectations [ 06:02 ]. The discussion then pivots to the controversy surrounding Toast on Lenox after the popular Atlanta restaurant posted a smiling photo with Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, sparking accusations of political endorsement [ 07:51 ]. The hosts examine whether taking a photo with a politician automatically signals support, while debating the importance of political due diligence, transparency, and how quickly public perception can shape online narratives. They also unpack the unintended consequences of boycotts targeting Black-owned businesses, discussing the ripple effects on employees, customers, and local communities [ 14:15 ]. Returning to Fanatics Fest, the crew reacts to the viral moment in which Tom Brady appeared to slap Logan Paul, questioning whether the exchange was genuine or carefully orchestrated entertainment [ 27:59 ]. That conversation evolves into a discussion about kayfabe, wrestling culture, and influencer-driven publicity stunts [ 29:16 ], before examining how the Paul brothers have mastered content creation and viral marketing [ 31:53 ]. They continue breaking down the Brady-Paul moment [ 33:22 ], while sharing lighter conversations about professional wrestling fandom, celebrity crushes, tequila, and the overall culture surrounding Fanatics Fest [ 34:12 ][ 35:18 ]. The final segment turns toward one of the week's most polarizing topics as the hosts react to the Combs twins launching a clothing line while publicly supporting their incarcerated father, Sean "Diddy" Combs [ 38:02 ]. The conversation explores the difficult balance between family loyalty and personal accountability, questioning how loved ones navigate public support during serious legal controversies [ 40:40 ]. The discussion continues after DJ Webstar reveals that Cassie unfollowed him following his decision to write a character letter on Diddy's behalf, prompting a broader debate about whether friends should publicly defend individuals accused of abuse [ 49:58 ]. The episode concludes with a thoughtful conversation about domestic violence, self-defense, accountability, and the responsibilities that come with using one's platform during sensitive situations [ 56:43 ], before wrapping up with the team's closing reflections and final thoughts [ 01:07:17 ]. Balancing humor, cultural commentary, and nuanced discussion, this bonus episode tackles the complex intersections of celebrity, politics, business, and personal responsibility. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He wasn't a doctor, but he talked his way past the barricades on 9/11 anyway — and spent the next 24 hours saving strangers' eyes.Author, Neil Adams, joins Brigitte Cutshall to talk about his book "From the Pile", written to honor his late best friend Michael Dorian — a veterinary technician who posed as medical personnel to help injured firefighters at Ground Zero on 9/11.Neil shares how Michael's selfless act ultimately cost him his health, the years-long fight to prove he was there, and the surprising twists (a lost news tape, a local Emmy, a Spike Lee documentary "Epicenters") that followed.Takeaways:(1) A civilian with no medical credentials talked his way into helping first responders on 9/11; and it changed the rest of his life.(2) Proving he was there decades later became its own story, complete with a rediscovered news tape and an Emmy win.(3) Michael's life became one of quiet redemption, using his final years to help others and leave a legacy through Neil's book.To learn more about Michael's story, watch the Emmy-winning news footage, or order your copy of "From the Pile", visit https://readneiladams.com or request a copy of the book at your local brick-and-mortar bookstore today!

Three days after Nolan Wells' body was found, Ben Crump flew to New York for a press conference with Al Sharpton. Then the circus moved to Mississippi, where Sharpton eulogized a boy he never knew. And this morning it landed in Chicago — where Crump announced the autopsy HE paid for from the stage of the NAACP Convention. Along the way, he has picked up a band: Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, Terrell Owens, Hakeem Jeffries, and Stephen A. Smith. Jason Whitlock breaks down how a family's tragedy became a three-city traveling road show — and why the louder the circus gets, the farther justice slips away. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - The Emmett Till Playbook 01:00 - The Circus Begins 01:46 - What We Know About Nolan Wells 03:18 - The Tour Dates of the Circus 05:17 - Following the Money Trail 06:14 - The Assembled Band 07:20 - Stephen A. Smith's Misstep 08:13 - The Machine and the Narrative 10:07 - The Parents at the Center 11:49 - The Biblical Perspective 12:25 - Truth Versus the Circus 13:12 - Justice for Nolan Wells 14:08 - Ben Crump's Press Conference 15:28 - Ben Crump's Speech 20:56 - Shamika's Reaction 22:57 - Virgil's Disgust 27:38 - Grief and Ministry 35:20 - The Parents' Search for Meaning 37:26 - Shamika on the Mother's Actions 39:44 - The Mother's Faith Walk 40:56 - Virgil's Final Thoughts ➢ Follow Our GUESTS⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1⁠ ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  ⁠https://x.com/JasonWhitlock⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock⁠ ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit ⁠https://TheBlaze.com⁠. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203 is another instalment in our Page to Screen series. This time we read Clockers by Richard Price and watched the Spike Lee film adaptation of the same name. We loved how the book and the film each have their own distinct vibe and definitely need to watch more Spike Lee films. (And maybe rewatch The Wire?)Show NotesRichard Price has also written screenplays, including The Wire, The Deuce, and the Martin Scorsese film, The Color of Money, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.This was Mekhi Phifer's first film, and he got the part through an open casting call.In our next episode, we'll be talking about What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher.Read along with our next book club pick, the graphic novel adaptation of The Dream Thieves by Maggie Steifvater.Other Films by Spike LeeDo the Right ThingShe's Gotta Have ItJungle FeverMalcolm XBlacKkKlansman Other Books, Authors & Films MentionedMystic River Gone Baby Gone Dennis LehaneAnnihilationThe MartianJurassic ParkUnder the Bridge

In this episode, Anna and Derek debate if Mookie deserves to be on the receiving end of Tina's wrath, why Pino is just the worst, and much more during their discussion of the Spike Lee masterpiece Do the Right Thing (1989).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

France take on England in the bronze final. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to France vs England in the Bronze final. Plus we catch you up on all the latest news you need to know ahead of Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina. Betty takes on Rory in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup. And finally, have you fallen in love with football during the tournament? Here's our very serious guide for which Premier League team to follow when it's all over.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4yp78KR Tune into Night Cup tonight for the recap of the 3rd place playoff between France and England: https://mibcourage.co/4prGBrWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory Smith are joined LIVE at the Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club by New York Giants legend and co-host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan to break down anything and everything Copas das Copas, including why American athletes revere Lionel Messi so much, how he developed a blossoming friendship with Harry Kane, and his prediction for Spain vs Argentina this Sunday. Plus, Rog and Rory look ahead to England vs France in the third place game, what comes next for Thomas Tuchel, and why Kylian Mbappe should still be the favorite to win the Golden Boot.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4ffGyuJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Argentina beat England to progress to the final on Sunday. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Argentina's 2-1 win against England in the second semi-final. On Sunday in the final, it'll be a tasty matchup between Spain and Argentina. We take you through everything you need to know - including one of world football's craziest full circle moments.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4fBLc7M See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

England take on Argentina in the second semi final. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to the second semi final between old foes England and Argentina. We reflect on the first semi final, as Spain beat France to get to the final. Betty's dog McGinn takes on James Horncastle in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and finally, we run you through the history of England's and Argentina's rivalry. It's the second-to-last stop of the Match Day Live tour today, July 15, in Atlanta at Founders Green in South Downtown with Ludacris and Brendan Hunt: https://mibcourage.co/452W6gJCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live before the Final with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber: https://mibcourage.co/4fhtZiuTune into Night Cup tonight for the recap of the second semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/4gDevb9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog, Rory Smith, and Humphrey Ker are back to break down another incredible Argentina comeback, sending England home in heartbreaking fashion. How does Messi and this Argentina squad continue to create magic in the final minutes? And did England attempt to go too defensive, too early? Plus, what blame does Thomas Tuchel deserve for another England semi-finals loss? Then, a look ahead to the Spain vs Argentina final on Sunday.Match previews and recaps, delivered straight to your inbox. Start your morning with the Men in Blazers Newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/44ya4abCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4pogmCLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. Near the end of his latest LP Indigo Park, our guest this week, Bruce Hornsby, sings something of a conclusion. Or perhaps, a belated introduction: "I've been seeking magical thinking/I think I detect a trend/This could be the start of something/Or this could be an end." The lyric isn't cited to suggest the 71-year-old songwriter is going anywhere. If anything, Indigo Park speaks to the hot streak Hornsby's been on since 2019's Absolute Zero. With that album, he began mining his vast bank of musical cues created for various projects with his longtime collaborator Spike Lee, crafting them into full songs. To his surprise, these late period albums caught the attention of fans of adventurous music, his reputation bolstered by artists like Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend, Haim, and others citing Hornsby as an elder statesman. Recorded with co-producers Tony Berg and Will Maclellan at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and The Large Cloth-Eared Collider in Williamsburg, Virginia, Indigo Park demonstrates just how unexpectedly Hornsby operates.  From the chiming folk rock of the title track to the Bonnie Raitt-assisted art pop of "Ecstatic" to "Might As Well Be Me, Florinda," a woozy duet with the late Bob Weir aided by the sparking guitar of Blake Mills and Pino Palladino's liquid metal bass, the album showcases Hornsby's vast—ahem—range. At once funny, poignant, and audacious, it's a gem, one of my favorite records of 2026.   Earlier this year, Aquarium Drunkard caught up with him to discuss the album, basketball chants, his work with The Grateful Dead and the Dead's legacy, his taste in literary fiction, and much more. We published a condensed and edited version of this interview in print on Aquarium Drunkard back in April, but now, we're pleased to present the full chat in the podcast feed—complete with an exclusive piano performance that sonically illustrates Hornsby's Protestant hymn-soaked youth in Christian Science congregation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bus boys are back...with Rog, Rory Smith, and Humphrey Ker coming to you LIVE following Spain's 2-0 dismantling of France...what happened to France's attacking edge? And are Spain now the clear favorites to win it all? Then, a deep dive into the rivalry/international incident that is Argentina vs England, including the history behind how these two footballing giants came to hate each other so much. Plus, who has the edge to make it to the final...England or Argentina?The Match Day Live tour continues. We'll be back in Atlanta tomorrow, July 15, with Ludacris at Founders Green in South Downtown: https://mibcourage.co/4aWeuvgCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live before the Final with Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber: https://mibcourage.co/4pm3qNJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Make Cazarre enchaîné great again de 16h30 à 17h30 en direct du Flora Caffé avec Julien Cazarre & Jean-Christophe Drouet.

Make Cazarre enchaîné great again de 16h30 à 17h30 en direct du Flora Caffé avec Julien Cazarre & Jean-Christophe Drouet.

In this episode, Nate and Adam kick off July with our mainstream pick of the month, Spike Lee's heist thriller, "Inside Man", starring Denzel Washington and Clive Owen! Listen now!

This week on Black on Black Cinema we break down the collapse of Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign and why none of us were surprised. For months, white leftists rallied behind Platner despite a tattoo associated with WW2 fascism, resurfaced posts disparaging veterans and sexual assault survivors on Reddit, and troubling accounts from past relationships. None of it mattered until an ex-girlfriend came forward with a serious sexual assault allegation, and only then did the Democratic Party's left wing scramble to distance themselves and Platner suspended his campaign.We ask the real question: why did it take THIS allegation to move people who already had every reason to walk away months ago? We break down how "winning at all costs" politics let a deeply flawed candidate skate through a primary while the warning signs sat in plain sight, and what this says about who gets the benefit of the doubt and for how long.Then we announce our next film: Stepfather (2026), Chris Stokes' Tubi thriller starring Taye Diggs as a man obsessed with building the "perfect family." We preview what to expect from Diggs' performance and Stokes' latest entry into his growing catalog of Tubi originals.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Ep. 146: Dice che, se continuerà a fare il regista, bisognerà che cominci a guardarsi «anche un po' fuori da me». In questa intervista con Malcom Pagani, Francesco Bruni ripercorre il trasloco a Livorno, l'amicizia storica con Paolo Virzì e gli anni della formazione al Centro Sperimentale, tra partite a palletta in corridoio e l'affiancamento a giganti come Suso Cecchi D'Amico e Furio Scarpelli. La conversazione è punteggiata di aneddoti, dal rifiuto di incassare le provocazioni di Claudio Caligari al loro primo incontro, fino all'esperienza con Spike Lee, definita «una delle più grandi delusioni umane e professionali». Passato tardivamente dietro la macchina da presa con "Scialla!", grazie all'intuizione di Beppe Caschetto, Bruni affronta anche il capitolo più crudo della sua vita: un tumore vissuto nell'attesa come un «dead man walking», malattia che ha fatto evaporare vecchi amici, e che gli ha insegnato a misurare il tempo residuo, come Nanni Moretti nella scena del metro in "Aprile". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 202, we talk about Jette's book club pick, In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde! As you may know, we're deep in our romance era right now—especially sports romance—and we loved Monty and Reese so much! Show NotesIn Her Own League is a spin-off of the best-selling Windy City Series, which is currently in development for a TV series!Emmett "Monty" Montgomery is definitely based on real-life MLB manager Gabe Kapler. You're welcome. Interconnected romance series for the win every time! We can't wait for Liz Tomforde's next series, Wilder Woods, which takes place in California and follows the Wilder siblings. The first instalment, Cardinal Rule, is set to come out next year.So many of these romance authors are Canadian, which we love.We're stoked to be going to the book launch for Fossil Feud by Maggie North, in conversation with Stephanie Archer, author of the hockey romance series Vancouver Storm. Hosted, of course, by Hopeless Romantic Books.In our next episode, we're taking a wildly different turn for our Page to Screen series by reading Clockers by Richard Price and watching the 1995 Spike Lee film adaptation.After that, we'll be doing some summer spooky reading with What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.Our next book club pick is Gen's, and it's The Dream Thieves graphic novel adaptation of Book 2 of The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Steifvater, illustrated by Sas Milledge. It's coming out August 4. Other Books and Authors MentionedHelena HuntingOff Campus Series by Elle Kennedy Elsie SilverBecka Mack Heated Rivalry/Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid

durée : 01:30:45 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Connaissez-vous le cinéaste Oscar Micheaux ? Le courant de la "Blaxploitation" ? Gordon Parks, Sharon Larkin ? Du père du cinéma afro-américain à Spike Lee, en passant par la "Blaxploitation", en 1988 ce documentaire des "Mardis du cinéma" nous raconte une histoire longtemps invisibilisée. - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Pom Klementieff, originally episode 521 from 2023-07-12.Original writeup below:An absolute treat of an episode as we meet Pom in full fighting form, ready for a full on packed conversation branching out onto so much of her inspiring career but leaving enough for next time too! Basically - the surface is scratched but the iceberg has much below the surface, to smash a couple of metaophors together. Pom's been involved in a lot of cinema and always delivers huge performances, obviously including Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, but along with the Guardians films, Suicide Squad, Westworld and loads more. Everything including process, hopes and dreams, basketball games with Spike Lee, working with Simon Pegg and Tom Cruise, and SO much more. Seriously - if you don't know Pom yet, get to know. A great one!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Black on Black Cinema we take a deep dive into Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy following New Jack City and Sugar Hill. Directed by Jeff Pollack in his feature debut, the film stars Duane Martin as Kyle Watson, a high school basketball star torn between two men; Shep (Leon), a security guard with a complicated past seeking redemption, and Birdie (Tupac Shakur), a dangerous local drug dealer who wants to use Kyle's talent for his own ends. Marlon Wayans, Bernie Mac, Wood Harris, and Tonya Pinkins round out the cast.We break down what works, what doesn't, the Harlem Trilogy peaks and valleys, Tupac's performance legacy, and why Above the Rim remains a film of moments rather than a complete film.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" on its 37th birthday. Also: A word for the Democratic Party establishment. Plus: Savoring New York, And The Knicks. Extra: Your time is too precious for it to be wasted. And: Much more you'll want to hear - or not.Recorded June 30, 2026.Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodLATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY (June 29, 2026)https://substack.com/@popcornreel/note/p-204159196?r=275tyr&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE:https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS:(Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

We are continuing our episode on Quintin Tarantino,disusing criticism he received from Spike Lee, his fallout with Uma Thurman, and his association with Harvey Weinstein. We also get into comments Quentin made defending Roman Polanski. Then we end it with Quentin's love for feet and if it is creepy.

From Big Mac's controversial hat getting compared to Spike Lee and LL Cool J, to Craig's brutally honest thoughts on going bald, comb-overs, and John Cena's hair transplant, the laughs don't stop. The conversation even spirals into classic TV shows, Beatles trivia with the interns, and whether Shohei Ohtani deserves to win the Cy Young Award.

On this week's episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' we welcome New York Knicks shooting guard Landry Shamet and die-hard Knicks fan actor John Turturro!The duo break down each round of the Knicks' 2026 championship, go in-depth on the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper), discuss what this championship means to Knicks fans and the city of New York, the obstacles the team overcame, the play of Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, and the dynamics and how strangely similar working on set as an actor with directors like Spike Lee and The Coen Brothers is to playing on a sports team. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Adam Barnard from the red carpets of Tribeca Festival!First, he speaks with legendary director Spike Lee to discuss the upcoming 25th anniversary of his criminally underrated film "25th Hour". Then. he speaks with "Better Call Saul" and "Breaking Bad" star Bob Odenkirk about his documentary "Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu" and his unfortunate backing out of Freedom 250.Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads: @thisisgoober 

On this episode, we dive into Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, a movie that somehow feels like it's baked into America's bloodstream. We're talking oppressive heat, blaring boom boxes, and one summer day that turns a Brooklyn block into a pressure cooker for race, rage, and “doing the right thing.” Is Bugging Out just an early version of cancel culture, or is he the only one calling out a broken system? Did Mookie actually do the right thing when he threw that trash can, and who's really responsible for Radio Raheem's death? Is the true villain the cops, Sal, the neighborhood… or the heat itself that pushes everybody past their breaking point? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:10:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:15:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:37 :00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can't play anywhere else! **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **NordVPN-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com  **FABLETICS-  Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused  **LITTLE SLEEPIES-  If you're expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps.  You can visit http://littlesleepies.com and use promo code GOODNIGHT for 10% off of your first order.  **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com   —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black on Black Cinema announces our next full review: Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy. Directed by Jeff Pollack and starring Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, Marlon Wayans, Bernie Mac, and Wood Harris. Above the Rim follows high school basketball star Kyle Watson torn between Shep, a fallen athlete trying to redeem himself, and Birdie, a dangerous drug dealer who happens to be Shep's brother. Tupac Shakur's final theatrical film before his 1996 death is reason enough to revisit it.Then we get into the real conversation: Donald Trump has become everything racists feared a Black president would be. Barack Obama had to be practically perfect to even be considered; Harvard Law, Constitutional law professor, decorated Senator, devoted husband and father, scandal-free, measured, dignified. Every box checked. Meanwhile Trump arrived with business failures, fraud convictions, hush money payments, multiple affairs, and a career built on corruption. Ta-Nehisi Coates called Trump "the first white president;" not merely because he's white, but because his entire political existence hinges on the fact of a Black president. His campaign started with birtherism. Coates wrote: "It is as if the white tribe united to say — if a Black man can be president, then any white man, no matter how fallen, can be president." We unpack what that means in 2026.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The Drive argued about if Knicks superfan should be given a championship from the New York Knicks.

Myles Toe returns to On The Gate to celebrate a historic week in New York sports history and break down the absolute madness that took over the streets of NYC after the Knicks NBA Finals win.In This Episode:The MSG Watch Party: Myles shares his firsthand account of the massive post-game crowds outside Madison Square Garden, the wild energy in Penn Station, and how he accidentally had to step in to rescue a rival fan from a chaotic mob.Knicks Basketball Realities: The crew discusses the incredible Cinderella run of Jalen Brunson, the massive wave of sudden bandwagon fans, and Spike Lee finally getting his ultimate moment.Internet Culture & Psyops: A deep dive into the weirdest corners of the internet, from the viral "Black Woody" video to the mystery of dollar store toys and "Kool-Aid Pineapples."Tech & Nature: Why massive AI data centers are quietly threatening the electrical grid, the reality of ecological anomalies like "goat spiders," and the future of bio-tech.Media & News Round-up: Honest takes on the latest headlines surrounding Charleston White, Zohran Mamdani, and Donald Trump's appearance at the recent UFC event.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 6/15/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go over the NBA Finals ratings and also whether Spike Lee should get a ring for being a loyal fan of the Knicks or not. Plus, the guys ponder if LeBron James is truly heading back to the Lakers for another contract, we have another edition of The Good The Bad & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go over Brendan Sorsby having a Pro Day set in July and gauge his NFL interest. Plus, the guys debate whether Spike Lee deserves a ring as a fan, we chat with Petros Papadakis, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with a deep dive on one of our favorite recent romances, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams! We talk about yearning in contemporaries, about books that have a powerful sense of place, about dual timelines, about secondary characters, about lines that stick with us years later, and about how fated mates works as a trope in a contemporary romance.Tia also has a new book out this month, The Missed Connection. Get it wherever you get your books.Listen to our Season 3 episode with Tia Williams about writers in romance and head over to talk about Seven Days in June or any of her other books on the Fated Mates Discord, accessible to our Patreon subscribers. By joining the Patreon, you meet other Fated Mates listeners and get an extra monthly episode from us. Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Read Seven Days in June at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, wherever you get your books, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.NotesSorry, we're a Knicks podcast now, everyone. Sarah because of New York and Jen because of Villanova. Sarah did look up that Knickerbocker thing, but we never got back to it. Learn more about how those trousers became a symbol of NYC here. Sports curses are bad, just ask Red Sox fans! Spike Lee has really been through it, Jalen Brunson's interview after the game just shows you a man trying to deal with his feelings.The World Cup, we just don't know anything about that yet, but we're gonna get up to speed on that, just like all the people of the world getting up to speed on America. Also, feels important to romance that we bring you the news that the Tartan Army cleared Boston out of beer.We had Tia Williams on the podcast back in season 3 when Seven Days in June was released. Although there is not a sequel to Seven Days, Shane and Eva are secondary characters in the YA romance with Audre that came out in 2025. Find out more about Tia, and see all her books at her website.Come see Sophia Benoit in conversation with us in NYC (June 23) and Chicago (June 24) to celebrate the release of her first historical romance, The Very Definition of Love.SponsorsFrederick Smith, author of Love is a Contact Sport, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you get your books.Little Brown & Company, publishers of Lu Chekowsky's Don't Buy What I'm Selling: On Breaking Up with Advertising and Finally Learning to Love My Whole, Fat Self, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or wherever you get your books.The What in the Smut? Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.W by Wattpad Books, publishers of Nicole Alfrine's Brain Games. Available in print and ebook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you get your books.The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/2026/6/16/s0838-seven-days-in-june-by-tia-williams If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as you do at patreon.com/fatedmates. Beyond your favorite podcast app, you can find us on Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky, Tumblr, and probably some other places, too, if you look hard enough. If you've never listened to our Stop Book Banning episode, there's no better time than now.

Dive into the latest episode of The Joe Concha Show for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the week's wildest political and cultural moments! Joe unpacks Vice President JD Vance's masterful and unflappable takedown of the "jackals" on The View. He exposes the mainstream media's shocking silence on a foiled drone assassination plot at a White House UFC event, and roasts Spike Lee's demand to ban ICE from the Knicks' championship parade. Plus, Joe calls out Robert De Niro's endless anti-Trump tirades, laughs at Jesse Watters' encounter with a deranged bagel shop "Karen" down the Jersey shore, and looks ahead to a disastrous Kamala Harris vs. Gavin Newsom showdown for the 2028 Democratic nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Tuesday! Common Man hurt his back this morning. Brendan Sorsby is parting ways from Texas Tech and going to the NFL Supplemental Draft. Timmy takes us Inside the Buckeyes, and we do see you next Tuesday with Jen Winters. McDonald's is frying their apple pies, and we discuss how many we could eat in one sitting. We do Rapid Fire with Rhymetime. Brian Hartline ranked the 5 best WRs he coached at Ohio State. We talk about if Spike Lee should get a championship ring. And we do a World Cup edition of Timmy Time.

Crazy party in bouji Birmingham angers neighbors, ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins us to talk UFC Freedom 250, bungee jump failure, Melinda French Gates' Epstein grift, Prince Harry stuck in the 8th row, and Puerto Rico hates Marc. World Cup 2026: Cape Verde is an actual country and they tied Spain nil-nil. The USA beat up on Paraguay. Europeans and Australians love the United States. The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup. The Today Show eulogizes the punny Gene Shalit. The Big 12 is suing Texas Tech. Good job, Brendan Sorsby. ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel joins the show to discuss the awesome UFC Freedom 250 event. Fighter Sean Strickland was escorted off the property. There was a Winklevi sighting. Dan Wetzel officially endorses Power Slap. New York Knicks team > New York Knicks fans. Who let the dogs out? Michelle Obama took a shot at the UFC event. There were fist fights in DC at the viewing party. The ⁠Committee for the First Amendment put on counter-programming led by Jane Fonda featuring Peppermint, Bette Midler and Robert De Niro. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas had the worst bungee jump experience possibly ever. RIP Oliver Tree. Drew is bored with museum talk. Brooklyn Beckham stars in a Door Dash commercial. DJ Fat Tony pops off again. Kids love to be estranged from their parents these days. Another one of Brad Pitt's brats has dropped his last name. An incredible pool party in Birmingham made the news. Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper and husband are running a toxic work environment. Are you Team Alex or Team Alix Earle? Spencer Pratt has really bad luck with fire. Melinda French Gates loves talking about Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Drew's boy, Casey Wasserman, refuses to leave the 2028 Olympics. Trudi and No Neck Ed: A Love Story. Drew has divided the audience over First Amendment auditors. We check out one that went down at a Marine City meat market earlier this year. Markleverse: Prince Harry had to sit in the nosebleed section with Adam Silver at the NBA Finals. Spike Lee hates Harry. Time Magazine can't stop blowing him. It turns out Prince William was the REAL creator of the Invictus Games. Harry and Meghan Markle divorce rumors are swirling. Markle's products are expiring and she's losing her ass.  Marc has been formally charged for medical services in Puerto Rico. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Ben Maller discusses if Jalen Brunson will lead the New York Knicks into dynasty mode, the grassroots movement for the Knicks giving Spike Lee a championship ring, Wemby saying the Spurs "absolutely dominated" for most of the series, Maller Militia Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knicks championship conversation turns to the moments and memories that will live long after the celebration. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber reveal the five players who were on the floor when the Knicks finally won the title, including the surprising absence of Jalen Brunson from that closing lineup. The segment also features a caller's incredible Spike Lee story from the 1985 Knicks season, a debate over Mike Breen and Tyler Murray's championship calls, and a bigger discussion about how this team should be remembered alongside the classic Knicks title teams of the past. It is a mix of trivia, nostalgia, emotion, and perspective as New York continues to process a championship decades in the making.

Joseph D'Onofrio joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss break dancing in Brooklyn, getting casted for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles then getting the role of Young Tommy in Goodfellas, Spike Lee creating a role for him in Jungle Fever, getting sober leading to him taking acting more seriously, wrestling with Robert DeNiro, the line that he's said that gets quoted back to him most often, getting into stand-up comedy, working on a gangster clown horror movie, teaching an acting seminar, a game of What's My Line where they see if Joseph D'Onofrio can guess the movie each of his quotes are from, his first concert, drug and sexual experience and so much more! (Air Date: 06/06/26)To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Joseph D'OnofrioInstagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialJosephDonofrioAaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Shannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Black on Black Cinema finally gives Sugar Hill (1994) the deep analysis it deserves. Directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper — the architect behind New Jack City and Above the Rim — Sugar Hill is the second and most emotionally dramatic entry in Cooper's Harlem Trilogy. Wesley Snipes as Roemello Skuggs, a high-level Harlem drug dealer who wants out. He's got money, power, a woman he loves in Melissa (Theresa Randle), and a future waiting for him if his volatile brother Raynathan (Michael Wright) and the game itself will let him leave.We break down what makes Sugar Hill flawed but still underrated. Cooper's layered screenplay that tries to give Roemello genuine intellectual depth (Georgetown scholarship-eligible, chess player, art collector), Michael Wright's explosive performance as the brother who can't escape the past, and Leon Ichaso's atmospheric direction that turns Harlem into a character of its own. Terence Blanchard's jazz-inflected gives the film a serious connection to Spike Lee's own work. Clarence Williams III steals scenes effortlessly, and Ernie Hudson has a good time as a villain this time around.We discuss why it got overshadowed by New Jack City, how it works to keep the idea of Wesley Snipes being one of the coolest dudes in this era. Sugar Hill has its flaws from scenes that in hindsight are oddly placed (potentially post edit bay issues), some characters who aren't as explored as actual human beings, but there is still something here worth talking about and the effort of making a gentlemen gangster film with the same actor who was notorious for playing one of the most brutal gangsters in the 90s era is something to admire here.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Opie is riding high after the Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history (down 29 points!), but Tony P slept through it, banged his wife, and flat-out refuses to say OG Anunoby's name. Non-stop chaos, celebrity shade (Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Spike Lee), alien theories, Benny Hill nostalgia, OnlyFans plans, and classic Opie & Tony banter. Pure unfiltered comedy gold.Support the shw https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHA and we'll make more!!

John in Florida called in to talk about some cities and states being sanctuary cities and states, which has him confused about these decisions. Marco in the Bronx, NY, calls in to speak about something written on Spike Lee's Knicks jacket that people may not have noticed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peters' credits include police Detective Lester Freamon in ‘The Wire,' a Vietnam veteran in Spike Lee's ‘Da 5 Bloods,' and now a retiree in the supernatural thriller ‘The Boroughs' on Netflix. Peters spoke with Terry Gross about his long career on stage and screen, his singing voice, and why he relocated to London in the ‘70s. “I picked this profession so that I would have longevity, so that I could still be acting at 100, if it comes to it,” he says. Also, David Bianculli reviews the Apple 10-part miniseries ‘Cape Fear.'See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Luke had some uncomfortable experiences during his rideshares in Houston this week. Andrew is getting ready for a two-hour trek to see his doctor in his new East Side offices. They relive the drama around Reggie Jackson and Spike Lee, now that the Knicks are back in the playoffs. And they get the details about a man who calls himself "Roy Donk" as he slings baklava and merch around NYC. Photo: "Glowsticks in the Stade De France" by Richard King