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This week's pod begins with another entry in the ‘Vinyl Haul' segment, followed by spoiler full reviews of Sinners (00:04:39) & You Season 5 (00:48:49). The boys also review their experience at Baller League (01:02:51). The topics section covers the GTA 6 Delay news surprise trailer (01:10:46), with a ‘What's Your Five?' List dedicated to the Tangent Twinz 5 Favourite GTA Clones (01:27:23) & a FINAL discussion of the Drake/Kendrick beef on its 1 year Anniversary (01:54:27). There are also recaps of the Met Gala (02:01:35), the latest in the world of Football (02:06:36) & the new ‘Spike Lee Joint' Trailer (02:23:14). Plus catch the weekly ‘Put Ons' (02:25:30) segment. FT DUB BT DUB. HIT.AND.RUN.IS.A.CLASSIC.
Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We'll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike's most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That's exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that's what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they're expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It's violent in its familiarity. And that's the point. Girl 6 doesn't flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn't just a scene. It's a reckoning that begins Judy's arc. It's Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?' or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that's why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it's gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It's framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn't. It's a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn't freeze. She doesn't stay quiet. She doesn't submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even though the circumstances haven't evolved, she has. It's not loud. It's not celebrated. But it's powerful. It's self-possession. It's Judy refusing to play the part again, even if the script is exactly the same.So no, the ending isn't tied up in a bow. But it's not hopeless either. Girl 6 isn't offering a fantasy of escape—it's showing us what resistance looks like when the world and the people around you won't meet you halfway. Quiet, deliberate, exhausted… but still yours.So why did Girl 6 flop? Because audiences weren't ready for a Black feminist art film disguised as a phone-sex dramedy. It didn't check the boxes. It wasn't "important" in how people expected a Spike Lee joint to be. The film's portrayal of Judy's experiences resonates with contemporary discussions about the empowerment and exploitation inherent in everything we've come to understand about performance, labor, and digital sex work (hello, OnlyFans), Girl 6 feels prophetic. In recent years, Girl 6 has been reassessed for its ahead-of-its-time commentary on sex work and female agency.It's time we stop calling it a misstep. Girl 6 didn't fail. We did—for not seeing what it was trying to show us. With all that said, I do still think it's worth critiquing how a man directing the film despite having a female screenwriter is a statement and impression in and of itself that is left upon this film, and that's something we're still unpacking today.The wigs, costuming, and futuristic sets are all intentional and impeccably designed. Judy is a chameleon, adapting to the fantasies projected onto her. She tries never to lose herself, but as the film progresses, it becomes a hard line to walk. And Randle does it brilliantly. Her performance is nuanced, internal, and often quiet—maybe that's why it got overlooked. People expected something louder. But Judy's strength is in her stillness. I paused the film so many times in awe, wondering - how we didn't get Theresa Randle leading dozens of films post-Girl 6. Her performance has always stuck with me. She is the film.Girl 6 is a wig-lover's dream. Theresa Randle wears over 20 different wigs and styles throughout the film, and each one feels like a window into her state of mind or her persona at that moment. Her hair isn't just flair—it's fashion, character, power, and commentary all in one.There's the long honey-blonde crop she rocks in the phone booth—classic "sex symbol" vibes and we see everything from her an ode to Dorothy Dandridge, bantu knots, finger waves, a full-on Foxy Brown afro—it's a whiplash of transformations that, if you blink, you might miss one. Her hair becomes armor, a mask, a performance. And what's genius is that the wigs and styling reflect the emotional tone of each scene without her having to say a word.It also speaks to the fantasy that phone sex work sells. Every call, every client, is a role she steps into. And Theresa's ever-changing look mirrors that idea—who she is depends entirely on who's on the other end of the line and what they're paying for.Plus, let's give some flowers to the hairstyling team. There is not much information out there about who exactly was responsible. I tried to get in touch with Lisa Hazell, but could not reach her for an interview. The hair designs gave Theresa an entire visual vocabulary of Black femininity, expression, power, seduction, and identity.Theresa Randle played Judy, the lead role. Before this, Randle had appeared in supporting roles in Lee's "Jungle Fever" and "Malcolm X." Her performance as Judy marked her first leading role, showcasing her range and depth as an actress.And while a lot of this film wasn't exactly the norm for Spike, he still had a role, as he often does—but this time, it feels especially personal. He plays Judy's cousin and best friend, Jimmy, a comic book nerd obsessed with blaxploitation and sports memorabilia. It's sweet and totally feels like a little bit of an opportunity for Spike to get all his Brooklyn Dodgers gear into the production design. He's one of the only people in her life who doesn't sexualize Judy, who just wants to hang out and talk about old-school movies. It's giving Letterboxd boyfriend energy… uh if your boyfriend was your cousin and just wanted to debate Pam Grier films over pizza. Their friendship grounds the film, a reminder of who Judy is underneath all the wigs and roleplay.The opposite of Jimmy is Isaiah Washington's character—Judy's ex, known only as “Shoplifter.” And that name alone tells you everything. He's not even given the dignity of a real identity—just a label, a behavior, a red flag. He's controlling in the way so many men are: smiling, supportive on the surface, but constantly trying to reshape her into someone more manageable. He pushes her to get a “real job,” but what he really wants is her dependence. He wants her small.The tension between them is always there—quiet, but constant. And the way Spike shoots those scenes, you can feel the power imbalance. It's intimate, but it's not safe. These aren't just moments between two people with history. These are scenes about how easily women—especially Black women—are asked to compromise themselves in exchange for stability, approval, or love that's conditional.Both of these male characters exist to show us different versions of masculinity—Jimmy is supportive, if a little clueless, and Isaiah's character is the opposite: demanding, judgmental, and ultimately part of the reason Judy needs to reclaim her voice in the first place.The film is peppered with notable cameos, adding layers of meta-commentary. As mentioned previously, Quentin Tarantino appears as the self-absorbed director, and this collaboration, interestingly enough, occurred before the well-documented disagreements between Lee and Tarantino over the use of racial slurs in cinema.We also get Halle Berry, Debi Mazar, John Turturro, Ron Silver, John Cameron Mitchell, and Michael Imperioli giving their best, if not strangest, character acting bits to the film.Other notable appearances include Madonna as the competing strip club owner. She looked insanely good—possibly the best she's ever looked, and that's saying a lot for someone who literally invented iconic beauty in the 80s and 90s—and, of course, supermodel Naomi Campbell as a fellow phone sex operator, taking on a more demure and reserved role.Pete Travers at Rolling Stone called Girl 6 "the worst movie Spike Lee has ever made," one that "[resorts] to all-star cameos to disguise structural shortcomings." Still, I believe these cameos contribute to the film's commentary on fame, exploitation, and the blurred lines between reality and performance.The PRINCE SoundtrackI could never go without mentioning one of the film's most essential elements, being its soundtrack, composed entirely of songs by Prince. You can't say that about any other film outside of Purple Rain. The entire soundtrack is Prince. Yup. Not just a song or two—the whole thing. And it's not a greatest-hits situation either; We're talking deep cuts, unreleased tracks, B-sides, and songs he gave just to this movie. "She Spoke 2 Me"? Unreal. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers"? Are you kidding? These weren't just throwaways—he curated a whole vibe for Judy's world, and I can't even believe we aren't talking about this every day.Prince was famously selective about who he worked with, and it says a lot that he said yes to this film. You get the sense that he understood what the story was about—performance, femininity, identity, power. And that's all over his music, too. Prince elevates the whole damn film. That's the kind of creative alignment that doesn't happen often. Honestly, the Girl 6 soundtrack is one of the most slept-on parts of Prince's catalog—and of 90s cinema in general.How this happened still blows my mind and definitely leads me to believe that, aside from Spike distancing himself from the film, the complexity of continuing to secure rights to Prince's catalog may be why we haven't been able to stream the film. That's a whooooole other can of worms to dive into for another day…But I will get to the bottom of it.Girl 6's unique collaborations, themes, and the conversations it continues to inspire about representation, exploitation, and agency for Black women and in the entertainment industry are why it remains a fascinating entry in Spike Lee's filmography. Although its approach to these themes may have been clunky, convoluted—dare I say, disjointed—it's 1000% worth watching, studying, and taking the time to understand the story beyond traditional narrative form.Unless you own a VHS or DVD copy, it's a shame you can only find it for $100+ on eBay right now. Kelli and I mailed the DVD back and forth like it was 2006 to study and put this episode together. So, grab a friend or two and create an old-school Netflix sisterhood of the traveling DVD and watch for yourselves. If you do track down a copy, tag me @lookbehindthelook—I want to see your setups. As always, we love hearing your thoughts, what you want to hear more about, and what films you'd like us to dive into next.Thank you for joining me on another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Until next time...**At the time that I recorded this, the DVDs were $80-$100 on ebay but now it looks like it jumped to $225-$350! Keep your eyes on those DVD bins at the vintage stores, people!Girl 6 on eBaywritten by Kelli Reilly Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
Drama & Historical Movie Reactions! (Tuesdays) BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY... Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS to get 20% off your first order. Visit https://huel.com/rejects & receive 15% off your order. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Aaron Alexander & Andrew Gordon return for another Historical / Drama Tuesday as they give their First Time Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the Eponymous 1992 Spike Lee Joint telling the life story of Activist & Civil Rights Leader, Malcolm X. The film stars Denzel Washington (Training Day, Antoine Fisher, Gladiator II) as Malcolm Little aka el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz aka Malcolm X along with Angela Bassett (Black Panther, Strange Days) as Betty Shabazz, Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods, Get Shorty) as West Indian Archie, Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, She's Gotta Have It) as Shorty, Albert Hall (Apocalypse Now) as Bains, & Al Freeman Jr. (Roots: The Next Generations) as Elijah Muhammad, along with appearances from Theresa Randle (Bad Boys, Spawn, Space Jam), Karen Allen (Indiana Jones / Raiders of the Lost Ark), John David Washington (Tenet, BlakKklansman), Christopher Plummer (Knives Out), Reverend Al Sharpton, Bobby Seale, Nelson Mandela, Ossie Davis (Grumpy Old Me, Bubba Ho-Tep), & More. Aaron & Andrew React to all the Wrenching Scenes & Most Powerful Moments including the God is Black Scene, Converting to Islam Scene, Marching to the Hospital Scene, We Were Black Scene, Pilgrimage to Mecca Scene, I Am Malcolm X Scene, Who Taught You To Hate Yourself, By Any Means Necessary, & Beyond. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the show we are finishing the main show part of our Spike Lee Joint-a-Thon as we discuss the final minor joint of this retrospective, the 2015 Chi-Raq. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about Spike Lee once again getting on his soap box and delivering a dense and busy treaty underpinned by political ire. We talk about the filmmaker speaking to women as opposed to on behalf of them, the idea of delivering a heightened satire inspired by an ancient Greek play and the many complex notions permeating the movie. We also spare a few thoughts about John Cusack's monologue, the many crass and innuendo-laden moments of the movie and the fundamental controversy of wearing Confederate speedos. Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cassette Outro: Infraction - Daydream Head over to uncutgemspodcast.com to find all of our archival episodes and more! Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod), IG (@UncutGemsPod) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod) Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod) Subscribe to our Patreon! (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
Check out this episode on video NOW: https://youtu.be/Z_dMHLin3GU Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an institution of American filmmaking & a standard of excellence for which other directors/producers/scriptwriters are measured. His legacy spans 40 plus years and 5 decades of innovative film, television & commercial creation. He is a name and face that almost everyone on earth knows due to his proximity to the New York Knicks, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington & his iconic film production hub 40 Acres And A Mule. Spike's penchant for detailed storytelling and innovative cinematography have landed him in the Library of Congress 5x for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “he's what the culture feeling!” We are joined by Spike today for an amazing episode where we discuss him first falling in love with filmmaking, his influences in the genre, being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, his unwavering support for Kamala Harris, and he tells us a MIND BLOWING
Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an institution of American filmmaking & a standard of excellence for which other directors/producers/scriptwriters are measured. His legacy spans 40 plus years and 5 decades of innovative film, television & commercial creation. He is a name and face that almost everyone on earth knows due to his proximity to the New York Knicks, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington & his iconic film production hub 40 Acres And A Mule. Spike's penchant for detailed storytelling and innovative cinematography have landed him in the Library of Congress 5x for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “he's what the culture feeling!” We are joined by Spike today for an amazing episode where we discuss him first falling in love with filmmaking, his influences in the genre, being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, his unwavering support for Kamala Harris, and he tells us a MIND BLOWING
it's Spiketember over here at the Tsunami Studios offices and to celebrate we looked at Four different Spike Lee films. one from each decade he's been making movies. Do the Right Thing (1989) Girl 6 (1996) She Hate Me (2004) BlacKkKlansman (2018) This was a lot of fun and we will (eventually) be returning to the work of Spike Lee. Business Inquiry: ironhawk56@gmail.com find me here: https://linktr.ee/TsunamiStudios
This week, Emilio, Julian, and Madeline continue their cycle about “Musicians on Film” with an oft-overlooked Spike Lee Joint, “Mo' Better Blues” (1990). While this film may be quite a shift from “Do the Right Thing” only a year before, our hosts discuss commonalities (and possible shared universes?) between the two films and the director's filmography at large. They discuss the film's exploration of the personal and romantic lives of musicians, a portrayal these three may have a vested interest in. And it seems they may agree that “Mo' Better Blues” gives us Denzel Washington at the very height of his sex appeal…ya dig?If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats
Send us a Text Message.This week, we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Nick's favorite film, Do The Right Thing (a Spike Lee Joint). Picking a mere three films from Spike's prolific filmography would be an impossible task. Thus, we've decided to explore the jaw-droopingly impressive first three films from Mr. Lee. We open with his audacious and sultry debut feature film, She's Gotta Have It.Second, we do a deep dive into Spike's dense and wildly entertaining sophomore effort, School Daze.Finally, we celebrate Do The Right Thing with an appropriate amount of gushing. Nick also dives deep into some of the technical aspects that make this classic soar. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these films and Spike's career. Support the Show.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
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Denzel Washington filming another Spike Lee Joint with Ice Spice?? Breezy & Quavo beef, music biopics, Eminem's "Stan" documentary and more!
In this episode of our 2024 Spike Lee Joint-a-thon, we are gearing up for a serious discussion about Spike Lee's take on a prestige biopic, Malcolm X. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Lee reinvents the biopic formula while adhering to it, how Denzel Washington embodies the titular character and how this movie had to be as long as it was to allow the filmmaker to bring his point home. We also talk about narrative shorthand, Malcolm X's journey from a criminal to a radical activist and to a reformed preacher, and much more! Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to this show in full in addition to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons! Head over to our website to find out more (uncutgemspodcast.com) Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod) Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod) Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! It's March 2024 and this month we're in "March Madness" as we review basketball films exclusively! To start the month off we reviewed the 1998 Spike Lee Joint "He Got Game" starring Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. Tune in to find out if Spike Lee is one of the goats, if he's on Jeff's Mount Rushmore, and why Mark could watch anything with Denzel in it...everywhere you get pods! IMDB synopsis "A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence." Music this month is brought to you by the New York group Noshows with their song "Getaway"! Catch their music wherever you get yours! Web Spotify Instagram YouTube Follow the podcast across all social media! Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube
In this episode of our 2024 Spike Lee Joint-a-thon, we are talking about Lee's magnum opus, Do the Right Thing. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us try to deconvolute the intricate cultural mosaic that is this movie, understand Lee's political convictions and map them over the cyclical nature of American history. We also talk about racial relations as depicted in the movie, the idea that the characters ought to be decoded as entire communities, police brutality and what exactly Lee wanted us to learn by showing us quotes from Martin Luther King and Malcolm X back-to-back. Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to this show in full in addition to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons! Head over to our website to find out more (uncutgemspodcast.com) Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod) Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod) Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
Danial dug deep this week and chose this hidden gem of a 90s hood movie, Fresh! Step into the gritty streets of 1994 with ‘Fresh, a lesser-known masterpiece! Join young and street-smart Fresh as he navigates the dangerous world of drug deals, family loyalty, and survival. With its raw authenticity and gripping storyline, ‘Fresh' is a hidden gem that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for a thrilling journey into the heart of the streets, where loyalty is tested and choices have consequences. —— #FreshMovie #HoodClassic #HiddenGem #giancarloesposito #samuelljackson #90shoodmovies #stupiddopemoves #drugmovie #chessmaster #chessmoves #speedchess
Actor/Writer/Producer, and "Cornish College of the Arts - Favorite Son," Charles Norris brings us "Bamboozled” (2000) Starring: Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett, Michael Rappaport, Savion Glover, and Tommy Davidson. We unpack this (very well packed) 'Spike Lee Joint,' about the gives and takes / wills and wonts / dos and donts of making it in the industry. This rarely seen gem has now reached cult status, even being named to several "Top 10" lists for the first ten years of the millennium. How much performance is TOO much performance? How many DV cameras are TOO much? How much offensive imagery is TOO much? We may answer those questions, but you may just be getting BAMBOOZLED!!Plot:A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.Recorded 10/232hr 00minsExplicit language.Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew FosketProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root
CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of homicide, gun violence, racism, gang wars, gangs, drug use, sex, misogyny, death of a child, grief. We've jumped ahead to Spike's new era of films for a movie we absolutely should have seen so much earlier. Why? Because it's a Spike Lee Joint adapted from one of the most important Greek comedies ever written, and it happens to be pretty hilarious at how good a job it does. The problem is when Spike and new collaborator Kevin Willmott stray from the source and take themselves a little too seriously with an incredibly silly premise. Especially for Greek drama and comedy, allowing the structure to play out without interruption is the only way to go. We discuss 2015's Chi-Raq this week on Macintosh & Maud Haven't Seen What?! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Intro and outro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive. Excerpt taken from “Chi-Raq” written by Rico Cox, Robert Amparan, Leroy Griffin, Jr. and Nick Cannon, and performed by Nick Cannon. Copyright 2015 Da Chi Picture Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! This week the conversation will center around A Spike Lee Joint, 1994's Crooklyn. We'll discuss the semi-autobiographical origins for the Lee siblings, Joie Lee's screenplay and point of view, how Nickelodeon may have gotten the idea of Hey Arnold from Crooklyn, and whether or not Crooklyn is a good movie. Thank you as always for tuning in, we appreciate your support. Check our Linktree below for access to more content. Love! #Crooklyn #SpikeLee #ASpikeLeeJoint #AfreWoodard #DelroyLindo #ZeldaHarris #CarltonWilliams #IsaiahWashington #Film #Movie #Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theculturegardenpodcast Instagram: @theculturegardenpodcast E-mail: theculturegardenpodcast@gmail.com WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC OR CLIPS USED TO PRODUCE THIS PODCAST
WAKE UP. We're bringing it back with a Spike Lee Joint! This week we are reviewing "Do the Right Thing" (1989).Have you seen "Do the Right Thing"? If you have, let us know what you thought about it! You can send your hot comb rating on IG and YouTube. Catch us bi-weekly on Fridays 3 PM PST, 5 PM CST, and 6 PM EST on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, and Buzzsprout! Have a film or TV show you want us to watch? Leave us a suggestion on IG @hotcombsandpopcorn. Make sure to share the episode and throw us a like!***** The Hot Combs and Popcorn Podcast is available for streaming: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-combs-and-popcorn/id1621406077 Buzzsprout: https://hotcombsandpopcorn.buzzsprout.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YCw8K2fbalm4DlNHPUc8E?si=6e530611593d4627 Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotcombsandpopcorn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotcombspopcorn?s=20&t=9Zzm-uN-HBmlFYuvO849pA
This month our stalwart Mumblers tackle the ever-relevant classic Spike Lee Joint, Do The Right Thing (1989).
Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Garden Podcast! Join us as we discuss our first Spike Lee Joint, Mo' Better Blues. We'll discuss the first collaboration between Spike and Denzel Washington, the amazing cast, how this film differs from Spike's previous three, the controversy and response to the portrayal of some of the characters, the idea of "Self > Partnership" and much more. This was a fun conversation and the film is up there with Spike's best work. We appreciate you for listening, please don't forget to subscribe, share and review. You can also find us at @theculturegardenpodcast on Instagram. Love!
Ryan joins us again to talk about the one of the all-time great directors: Spike Lee. We discuss three of his early films: Do the Right Thing, Crooklyn, and Clockers. 00:00:00 - Spike Lee and our history with his films 00:17:19 - Do the Right Thing 00:53:50 - Unofficial Delroy Lindo appreciation segment 00:59:56 - Crooklyn 01:33:21 - Clockers Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/BHkfcnNUwV.
Chris, Pat, and Spidey hold up the mantle of The Talking Normies Podcast today. A plethora of topics are waiting for you, including AMC's ticket price plan, new shows that we're watching (You and Neon Genesis Evangelion), the Super Bowl/NBA Trades, and deep fakes/AIs. And finally continuing our celebration of Black History Month, this week's movie club focuses on A Spike Lee Joint. Do the Right Thing. Thank you for listening!! AFFILIATE LINKS: Custom Jerseys From DIYOJ: https://www.diyoj.com 10% off Coupon Code: THENORMIES SKILLSHARE: https://join.skillshare.com/aff40dtp-23/?coupon=AFF40dtp23 | Get 40% off. PAMPLING: Pampling.com | Use the code “TheNormies” to get free pair of socks. ARTS OF TEA: Artoftea.com | Use the code NORMIES for 25% off until 12/31/2022 BARKBOX: www.barkbox.com/thenormies | Get one ‘Free Extra Month' of BarkBox (valued at $35). TOKYOTREAT: https://tokyotreat.com/?rfsn=804043.c1ed8 | Use the code “THENORMIES” for $5 off
This week, we're discussing a personal film from director Spike Lee. Andrew, Liam and I talk about lemonade, candy, what happened to the dog and other things from the film, CrooklynTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastDockingbay77podcast@gmail.comwww.patreon.comwww.blackkeycoffee.comhttps://lexicongaming.com/Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7
Celluloid Pudding: Movies. Film. Discussions. Laughter. History. Carrying on.
This may very well be Spike Lee's greatest contribution to the human cause. BlacKkKlansman is compelling, powerful, artistically exquisite, beautifully cast, exceptionally well scripted, and visually stunning...and that's on top of the MESSAGE the great auteur Spike Lee gives us. We love this film and loved sharing its countless merits on Celluloid Pudding. Please join us for some mental lubrication and a fine discussion! A link to the wonderful DJDiscoCat mix of Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose “Too Late to turn back now” https://youtu.be/tO5uDW_tEwU And article links: New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/07/us/white-protestants-ku-klux-klan.html Bustle article: https://www.bustle.com/p/was-patrice-from-blackkklansmen-a-real-person-laura-harriers-activist-character-makes-a-big-impact-10037994
Celluloid Pudding: Movies. Film. Discussions. Laughter. History. Carrying on.
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Celluloid Pudding: Movies. Film. Discussions. Laughter. History. Carrying on.
This 1999 Spike Lee film features a heatwave in New York in 1977, rolling blackouts, a deranged serial killer on the loose, disco & punk rock, orgies, infidelities, vigilantes, the Mob...and oh so much more! Did Spike Lee manage to cover all of those bases? Oh yes. Mad respect for Professor Lee. Please join us, but also please check out the film for yourself. Here is a terrific retrospective and dialogue Elvis Mitchel conducted with Spike Lee: https://youtu.be/pAkER9YPjaQ. Here's a frank episode of Charlie Rose with Mira Sorvino and John Leguizamo. They are enchantingly down to earth. https://charlierose.com/videos/9425.
Wife and Husband film fans Natalie and Bobby trawl their gargantuan DVD collection and check out the lowest rated movies they own. Hoping for the tube steak rather than the turkey baster, they conceive into the 2.5* rated on Letterboxd She Hate Me. They discuss whistleblowing, selling sperm, Spike's fantastic back catalogue and the correct way to say “Sheeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiit”. "Don't look at me, I want it the old fashioned way.” Enjoy the pod if not the messy epic.
Get ready to hit the mean streets of New York yet again because this week, Christian had us watch 25th Hour, the 2002 Spike Lee Joint starring Edward Norton, Rosario Dawson, Phillip Seymour-Hoffman, Barry Pepper, and Tony Siragusa. Did this film leave us feeling like we just had a great night at the club, or were we ready to not see each other for 7 years after watching it? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Instagram @essential_viewing Leave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/essential-viewing/message Meet the Essential Viewing Staff and follow us on LetterBoxd! Cole Bielen - thatcbkid Christian Cuevas - ChristianCuevas Bryce Kramer - brycekramer42 Visit our Anchor page to find all the platforms the podcast is available on: https://anchor.fm/essential-viewing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-viewing/message
Spike Lee makes his role playing game debut in this celebrated(?) entry in a long running basketball series. To help make heads or tails of this hoop drama, we've enlisted the help of the Balls Deep crew. Join us for an episode that somehow mentions both Frederic Chopin and Donald Sterling! See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
In this episode, we tackle the newest from Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions with the NBA centered film Hustle. We pair is with a 90's classic, the Spike Lee Joint starring Denzel Washington He Got Game. We also drink some beer. Connect with us on social media! http://www.twitter.com/beermovieshow http://www.instagram.com/beerandamovie http://www.facebook.com/beerandamovietx http://www.beerandamoviepodcast.com http://www.patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast https://www.teepublic.com/user/beerandamovie
Denzel Month continues on the podcast with Ep.256 I'm joined by friend Jeff from Jeffvstheworld and we discuss A Spike Lee Joint and the first team up of Lee/Washington Mo Better Blues Outro A Jazz Thing by Gang Starr Twitter: @jeffvstheworld @JayMovieTalk @thejaygiles Website: www.tvzonepodcastnetwork.com Patreon Page www.patreon.com/TheJayGiles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Season 3 Ep 4 - Girl 6 - 1996 - R - 1 hour 48 Min - Hello, Rewinders! What are you wearing? Lets Rewind to this Spike Lee Joint and find out! This week we continue Black History Month with an amazing 90's artistic gem that takes us on a wild, filthy, beautifully hopeful and determined ride. We hope it fulfills all your fantasies... well, the safe ones anyway! Let's Go!
A discussion of "Malcolm X", a 1992 Spike Lee Joint starring Denzel Washington in the life story of the controversial leader. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/malcolm-x-movie-review.
After a short break we have returned with more Sutro SideWatch. Spike Lee takes over January and we kick off our 2nd Volume with Mo' Better Blues starring Denzel Washington. Time for a Spike Lee Joint. Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics Follow Apollo City Comics on Instagram @apollocitycomicspodcast Follow Apollo City Comics on Twitter @Apollo_City Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter & @killashush on Instagram Brandon @broadcast_live on Instagram
This ain't a family film. This week, we're taking a trip to 1986 to watch one of the most revolutionary black films of the time. Featuring a memorable cast, gorgeous jazz, and one of the most unforgettable women you'll ever see on screen, this film launched Spike Lee into the prolific filmmaker that we know him to be today. One of my personal favorites, She's Gotta Have It.This episode features explicit content and mention of sexual assault.Make sure to follow and rate the podcast wherever you listen - love y'all deep!The Cultworthy Podcast: https://thecultworthy.com/Did the Mold at Grey Gardens Affect Big Edie and Little Edie Beale?:https://paradigmchange.me/wp/grey-gardens/Contact deets:https://linktr.ee/hereslookinpodcastwebsite - http://www.hereslookinpodcast.com/email - here'slookinpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hlayfpod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/film_nikki
In this episode, join me as I take a look at the career of director, actor, writer, and producer, Spike Lee. Throughout the episode, I'll be talking about Lee's early background, his road to directing, the success of his major blockbuster films, and the incredible impact he has had in the portrayal of black Americans in the cinema. Music: www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabe-moses/support
On the latest episode of Subject To Blackout, Mike and I decided to visit the 1989 Spike Lee Joint, Do The Right Thing.During this episode we discuss Mike's heartless pirating of poor Apple's content product before we get into the meat of what it means to do the right thing. This movie wasn't my favorite before this podcast, but having talked about it, I think I appreciate it much more than I otherwise would have.Mike and I also discuss Star Wars: Visions, Dave and the genius of Dane Cook.If you want to interact with the show, you can find us on all the socials (except facebook.
In this episode, we tackle our very first Spike Lee Joint! Crooklyn is a movie that is very dear to many millennials. We discuss the authenticity of the Black experiences presented here, pretty privilege, family dynamics, and being married to creatives. Brandon also shares the source of his disdain for grits! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/glspod/message
In this episode, we tackle our very first Spike Lee Joint! Crooklyn is a movie that is very dear to many millennials. We discuss the authenticity of the Black experiences presented here, pretty privilege, family dynamics, and being married to creatives. Brandon also shares the source of his disdain for grits! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/glspod/message
This seminal Spike Lee Joint (how the director refers to his films) is about to turns 30!Starring Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Samuel L. Jackson, and many others…Does this film withstand the test of time?WARNING - EXPLICIT MATERIAL WARNINGHost: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon www.livingforthecinema.com #livingforthecinema #moviereviews #junglefever #SpikeLee #WesleySnipes #samuelljackson
We fire up our first Spike Lee Joint and babble about Summer of Sam, his 1999 snapshot of a late '70s New York City that was in the heightened throes of serial killer paranoia. Marcus examines why he thought he disliked this (he saw it years ago and forgot about it but remembered not caring for it), and Matt pitches a theory about Lee and Martin Scorsese's "Bringing Out The Dead". Also, what is our relationship to Lee's work, and how neatly does Summer of Sam fit into it?
The crew discusses DaniLeigh making a tribute track to the "yellow bones", if men are being creepy over the Chloe Bailey bussit challenge, Kodak and Wayne being pardoned by Trump, if it's a double standard in men and women making explicit songs and more. Follow on instagram @brazybunchpodcast and submit all comments or topics to brazybunchpod@gmail.com.
This week we dive into the newest Spike Lee Joint, "Da 5 Bloods" and also probably talk too long about the incest in clueless. Follow us on Instagram! @Carly.Bower @BryceKellyHowe
Recorded - 6/14/20 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the most recent Spike Lee Joint before deep diving a classic 90's teen comedy celebrating its 25th anniversary. Here are the highlights: Opening Reviews Todd on The Poseidon Adventure (7:00) Zach on Be My Cat: A Film for Anne (9:30) Terry on Postcards from the Edge (12:00) Featured Review: Da 5 Bloods (18:00) Deep Dive: Clueless Trivia (38:10) Watching Clueless (48:30) Recasting (58:40) Highest WAR, Worst Performance (1:26:30) "Big Tim" Minor Character, Best Scene (1:34:45) Stickman, Douchebag (1:43:15) Gripes (1:52:10) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:59:50) Read Zach's Article, "Clueless-ly Breaking Bad" - http://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2013/07/clueless-ly-breaking-bad.html Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
Theaters are not quite open yet. The Coronavirus is still a major threat in the world and even though some businesses are reopening, the film industry continues its holding pattern. Because of that, new releases in the “Theater at Home” paradigm are getting all different kinds of creative digital structures. Prices for new releases can range on different platforms, but you can also get some brand new movies coming up with the subscription services too. This past weekend, Netflix released Da 5 Bloods, a Spike Lee Joint that quickly jumped to #3 in for selections on the service. The Film Board gathers to back up the main show's Spike Lee series from earlier this year and heavily spoil this one for you with your access to Netflix being the main determining spoilage factor.Pete Wright, Steve Sarmento, Tommy Metz III, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger will zoom in on the novelty and nostalgia and also dig into the melancholy and the message of this story. It's rooted in history, brotherhood, family, and trauma and there's so much to talk about here. Stream the movie first or settle in for a right spoiling. Click into this episode as Spike helps us open up and process the wounds of both the past and the present. Recover something more with us on The Film Board!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesWatch this film: NetflixOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Find source material for The Next Reel's family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at AUDIBLE! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.Learn more about CODA and how it can work for you!We spend hours every week putting our shows together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?BECOME A MEMBER HERE: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's DISCORD channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFlickchartCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePeteJJOceanSteveTommyAndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.
The 1998 Spike Lee Joint starring Denzel Washington and 10 time NBA All-Star Ray Allen.
Kein Bier vor vier, aber diese vier Filme jederzeit. Drei Typen setzen fort mit drei Sequels und einem Spike Lee Joint von dem Studio, das die Sequels liefert. Lange nicht gehört, viel gesehen und mehr zu sagen. Bernd Begemann, Ben Schadow und Kay Otto segnen den Sommer, nicht mit Weihwasser, wohl aber Pepsi Light Lemon, Ben erklärt die ökonomischen Umstände dazu. Einschalten zum Abschalten.
E3 leaks, Overwatch, Oxenfree, Hitman, Gone Home and more are discussed as Unchained hits 125 episodes. Among the topics, we have guest Rob Zwetsloot's meeting with Woverine and Steven Universe, Neil Bolt starring in a Spike Lee Joint and looking lovingly at Oxenfree, Ben Shillabeer-Hall playing Final Fantasy XIV (of course), and this week's host Mike Harradence asks the group about their worst E3 memories.
Joaquin Cotler (@ShinyIslands) is a musician based in Brooklyn, NY. In the ten years since finished his degree in music, he's discovered the many strange sides of being a working musician, from recording and gigging with bands, to writing and performing solo, to teaching and conducting workshops. This conversation covers the music industry, the struggle of working musicians, how YouTube is changing the game, and how musicians across the spectrum learn, perform, and produce music. Catch up with Joaquin via his website, JoaquinCotler.com Check out our episode below, as well as some of his tracks embedded after the jump. Show Notes & Links The Busy Creator is recorded at a standing desk BBC Radio mounts their microphones in the ceiling BBC Radio 1 Shure SM7B mic Blake Stratton, [now retired] singer-songwriter, appeared previously on The Busy Creator Podcast “Musician” is an all-encompassing trade, according to Joaquin Joaquin and The Hot Knives on Facebook “Creative-class Hustler” who is part of “The Portfolio Generation” Squarespace can be frustrating Disney used to have working musicians, so did Warner Bros. Not so much anymore. Carl Stalling, composer for Warner Brothers The Red Hot Chili Peppers needed a guitar player for their tour Mark Wahlberg, played the lead in the film Rock Star Sir George Martin CBE, legendary producer for The Beatles Ringo got sick, and was briefly replaced by Jimmie Nicol “Ringo isn't the best drummer in the world. He isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles.” —John Lennon Jasper Carrott “Baby Blue” by Badfinger Cher Steely Dan Michael McDonald, legendary studio musician Sound City, documentary by Dave Grohl 20 Feet From Stardom, documentary about backup singers WTF with Marc Maron Podcast The Beach Boys The Laurel Canyon Sound Bob Marley Burning Spear Stax Records Motown Records Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Gold Records & Platinum Records Spotify Pharrell not happy with his $3000 check from Spotify Gain Slapback Demo Tapes Casio Keyboard Sly Stone Rhythm Ace or Rhythm King drum machine Charles Penn's previous appearances on The Busy Creator Podcast — episodes 1 and 17 Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull Auto-Tune Anthony Kiedis Ke$ha Dr. Luke Max Martin, Swedish songwriter who dominates the pop charts “If it's annoying enough, it'll be a huge hit.” ← Click to Tweet Performance Art All the songs from 70s sound alike Girl Talk Pitch Perfect Anna Kendrick, my crush Anna Kendrick Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off” Toni Basil, “Hey Mickey” Bulldog Pitbull, a singer, apparently Accounts Payable Dribbble, and how designers just flood it with junk Vine, not just for twerking videos “toiling away in obscurity” “Wake up early and work hard all day” —Philip Glass ← Click to Tweet Benjamin Franklin Amelia Earhart Johnny & June Carter Cash Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, forthcoming Spike Lee Joint, out Feb. 10 (Soundtrack on Epic Records) “Space Patrol” by Illegalize : song on iTunes “Doggies Don't Ride The Train” by Chickentown : album on iTunes Joaquin and the Hot Knives on SoundCloud Ratfink on SoundCloud Chickentown on SoundCloud Illegalize on SoundCloud Joaquin plays at The Manhattan Inn, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn Tools Pro Tools YouTube iPhone, or handheld recording device Techniques Diversify as much as possible; don't rely on one source of income or type of practice (gigging vs. recording) Learn to speak “Pro Toolsese” with the studio engineers; acquire as much technical prowess as possible Best way to record drums is in a natural room sound. Create a room-within-a-room, and them mic that Connect your social media accounts DON'T conduct your job interviews by asking candidates to record themselves on YouTube Change your routine and creative Habits Be reliable. Deliver the goods, consistently. Practice on your own. All the time. Wake up early. Drink coffee. Backup your phone; download your recordings and whatnot Get The Episode Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 41(MP3, 1:00:59, 29.4 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 41(OGG, 1:00:59, 52.7 MB) Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes