Podcast appearances and mentions of Spike Lee

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘One Battle After Another,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism. 2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another" 31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sun-Times shows much love for Alderman Marty Quinn. Ben riffs. Mark Whitaker talks about his new book, The Afterlife of Malcolm X. Which is about what the title says—how the legacy of Malcolm X lives even 60 years after his assassination. So much to discuss so little time. Why is Malcolm as relevant today as he was when he was alive? Was the FBI complicit in his murder? Why did it take so long for two men wrongfully convicted of murdering Malcolm to get exonerated? Why didn't America care about who killed Malcolm, even as he was revered as an icon? And more…including, Mark's riffs on Alex Haley, Dr King and Spike Lee. Mark is the former editor of Newsweek and a contributor to CBS Sunday morning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Spike Lee, originally episode 225 from 2018-08-24.Original writeup below:While Spike is getting his promotion grind on for his new film BlacKkKlansman (which you should make efforts to see as it's just been released in the UK), he fit in some Pip time which is perfect as you know Pip is quite the cinephile! So this is a grand opportunity to get in some genuine directorial knowledge from a true long term veteran in the game. You will also witness a first in the Distraction Pieces Podcast as Spike lays down a “no comment” - more on that in the podcast! Ground covered includes how he's always been around and this isn't a return, how BlacKkKlansman wasn't planned and how Jordan Peele put the bug in his ear, the 70's look of the film while being contemporary, the natural humour in the film and how it derives from such a wild premise, the importance of music, how the director of photography needs to be in sync with the director, giving actors their debuts, rolling with the changes in cinema and establishing himself as the Spike Lee of all Spike Lee Joints! A huge episode. You will enjoy. It's fair to say this is a Spike Lee Joint.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMHIGHEST 2 LOWESTDO THE RIGHT THINGCALM main linkCALM donate linkDAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this installment of TPS Reports the Squares discuss performing at Holy Smokes festival, stolen merch, seeing The Effigies at Riot Fest, GWAR beheading the president, the Charlie Sheen documentary, sneaking into movies, sparring combos & Spike Lee joints. Watch the Perennial music video Outro song: "Pesto" by Pudge Smoochie Gang Playlist Term's Album of the Week Playlist Please send questions, stories & whatever else to tpsreportspodcast@gmail.com and feel free to leave us a voicemail at 708-797-3079. The Palmer Squares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Patreon & more Shop for Official TPS Merchandise

If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. Each episode is also available to buy individually for $5 (BUY IT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PATREON ANDROID APP, NOT VIA THE PATREON iOS APP. YOU'LL GET CHARGED EXTRA MONEY AND IT WILL TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.) You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guest this week is Virginia producer and former rapper Ohbliv. We spoke about Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest, the video for Michael Jackson's Thriller, being inspired by Wild Style and Krush Groove, his work with Fly Anakin, being cosigned by Madlib, his love for the SP-404 MKII, and the creative process behind the beats for ShrapKnel's Armature. If you're in Richmond, make sure to check out his debut solo collage exhibition, Oblivious Utopias, at the Southside Contemporary Art Gallery until this Friday, October 4. Come fuck with us.ShrapKnel's Armature is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from the Fused Arrow Bandcamp page. Check out Bliv's last solo project, SLACK, wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Follow Ohbliv on Instagram and Twitter: @ohblivRead Dash Lewis's profile on Ohbliv for Bandcamp, and check out Ohbliv's extensive catalog of music while you're at it.My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. Protest, fight back, and fuck the system. Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped in to all things Dylan Green.  Follow Hearing Things at hearingthings.co or @hearingthingsco on all platforms    Support the show

Welcome back to Poppin' In! This week, we're discussing our review of ‘The Long Walk,' the harrowing dystopian thriller based on Stephen King's book (1:43) and Spike Lee's latest film ‘Highest 2 Lowest' (48:47). We're also covering Bad Bunny announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner (1:06:51) and a man being arrested outside Travis Kelce's home while trying to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers amid Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively's legal chaos (1:11:12). We're also talking the new show ‘The Girlfriend' starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke (1:20:09), Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding (1:41:52), and our upcoming joys of October! (1:49:40).   Follow us on Instagram at @poppininpodccast!

"When you stand on what matters, everything is going to fall into place for you." Anthony Ramos One's journey is never a straight line and often the path we think we are destined for is paved with lots of ups and downs that lead us to where we belong. In this pivotal conversation, Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with multi‑talented actor, singer, and storyteller Anthony Ramos, to explore the twists, turns, and lessons that have shaped his journey. From humble beginnings of the New York streets to Broadway stages, from major film sets to music studios, Anthony shares how he's navigated shifting expectations, risk, and growth — all while staying rooted in identity and purpose. He shares the impact that starring in Hamilton had on his life, the wisdom from Busta Rhymes, the excitement of Spike Lee, being on set with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, his most transformative role as well as his most challenging and gives a sneak peek at some big projects in the works. It's a reflective and honest conversation on the little moments and decisions that led him to chase his dream down an unlikely path overcoming poverty, sharing how the streets taught him to act and maneuver the challenges of a rough upbringing and why pursuing a passion is often out of reach for people like him. He talks to Ryan about dealing with race and cultural barriers, staying authentically himself while balancing Hollywood pressures, choosing to be on the right side of his beliefs, betting on himself and taking risks to chase the big roles. He talks to Channing how he mended the relationship with his father before he passed and explains to Fred saying no is hard but being loyal to his roots matters the most, which he explains turning down the chance to work with J.Lo. The guys get into what “pivoting” really means when your life is already in motion as this episode goes beyond the highlight reel to dig into the grind, the doubts, and the quiet breakthroughs. Whether you're in creative fields or facing your own pivot point, Anthony's transparency and mindset offer resonance and inspiration. Tap into The Pivot Podcast on YouTube, hit the subscribe button, like, comment and let us know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satire, Tropes, and Uncomfortable ConversationsMatthew and Riki examine the 2024 satirical film The American Society of Magical Negroes, starring Justice Smith. This provocative comedy tackles the "magical Negro" trope coined by Spike Lee—where Black characters exist primarily to help white protagonists—by imagining it as a real organization designed to keep white people comfortable. The film blends social commentary with romantic comedy as the protagonist must choose between his assigned role and his own desires.Questions We Discussed:What is the "magical Negro" trope and how has it appeared in films like The Green Mile, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and Ghost?Does the film work better as satirical sketch comedy than as a feature-length movie?Should we have avoided discussing this film as non-Black hosts, or is there value in these conversations across racial lines?Does the romantic comedy element undermine or enhance the film's social commentary?How does the character of Lizzie complicate the film's racial dynamics as a multiracial woman who "passes" as white?Is the final confrontation scene between Aaron and Jason genuine growth or does it center white comfort once again?Can characters like Guinan from Star Trek: The Next Generation or Morpheus from The Matrix fit this trope while still being well-developed?Why did this film generate such polarized reactions, particularly within Black media critique circles?**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Nobody 2 (Dir. Timo Tjahjanto, Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, Sharon Stone) Highest 2 Lowest (Dir. Spike Lee, Starring: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright) Sorry Baby (Dir. Eva Victor,... The post Extra Features 350 appeared first on Extra Features.

Jim and A.Ron watch the Spike Lee joint, He Got Game (1998) starring Denzel Washington. Not only is it a great sports film, it's a great father and son film. Opposite Washington stars a young Ray Allen and Milla Jovovich. At the end of the day, is Jake Shuttlesworth a good dad and guy? Thank you Keith for commissioning this podcast! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apologies for the delay! Between some technical and personal difficulties we had to get right, but we're back with a bunch of great episodes, starting with the return of WPWSY hall of fame guest, Dylan Green (Reel Notes, Hearing Things)! We got together to discuss the newest Spike Lee Joint, Highest 2 Lowest.  We discuss where it ranks in Spike Lee's filmography, the identity politics at play, how messiness makes entertaining art, and rank the all time rappers turned actors.  We'll have much more coming this week, including more of our top 10 countdown and a new episode about one of the greatest films of all time, Lawrence of Arabia! We back! 

Aujourdʹhui dans Travelling, un western spaghetti pas vraiment spaghetti vu quʹil est le fait dʹun réalisateur américain, jʹai nommé Quentin Tarantino. Mais lʹhomme est amoureux des westerns à lʹitalienne, un genre particulier, quʹil remet au goût du jour en 2012 avec Django Unchained. Un western cinéphile qui multiplie les références au genre, où la violence sʹinscrit en lettres de sang sur toutes les images, où lʹhumour déferle, où lʹon parle de vengeance, de chasse à lʹhomme, mais surtout dʹesclavage à lʹaube de la guerre civile américaine. Lʹhistoire est celle dʹun chasseur de prime allemand, le Docteur King Schultz, qui sʹassocie à un esclave afro-américain, Django, le temps dʹun hiver, lʹaffranchit, devient son ami, et tous deux se mettent ensuite en quête de la femme de Django, achetée par un propriétaire dʹune plantation dans le Mississipi. Quentin Tarantino reste fidèle à ses principes cinématographiques, stylisant lʹultra-violence, jouant des codes, multipliant les références, sʹamusant à glisser ici et là des anachronismes, le tout pour pouvoir regarder en face un pan terrible de lʹhistoire de lʹAmérique. Django Unchained dénonce le principe de lʹesclavage et le racisme. Toute les formes de barbarisme y passent dans un maelström talentueux où lʹinhumanité et la bêtise sont dénoncées. Avec la vengeance comme moteur, cette espèce de road-movie western-spaghetti est une formidable catharsis, porté par des acteurs de talent, Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio notamment. Django Unchained est récompensé de deux Oscars, celui du meilleur scénario original pour Quentin Tarantino et celui du meilleur acteur dans un second rôle pour Christoph Waltz. A sortie, le film rencontre un énorme succès public. Mais certains, comme le réalisateur Spike Lee, dénonce le traitement de lʹesclavage sous forme dʹun western spaghetti, dʹautres jugent choquant et offensant lʹutilisation du terme nigger, nègre, qui revient tout le temps dans le film et certains conservateurs parlent de sectarisme anti-blanc. Mais nous allons vous raconter tout ça. Aujourdʹhui, dans Travelling, cʹest Django Unchained qui déchaine les propos. Nous avons des archives, des anecdotes, des extraits et évidemment la BO du film. On ne passe pas à côté dʹun BO dʹun Tarantino. Il ne nous reste plus que le Dr. Schultz délivre Django et nous pouvons commencer.   REFERENCES : Guillaume Labrude, Lʹœuvre de Quentin Tarantino, du cinéphile au cinéaste, Third éditions, 2021 Quentin Tarantino chez Shawn Edwards on BlackTree TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI8zbx-yNVA Quentin Tarantino chez Charlie Rose https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi54pAqkKqJ3VsFnVs_9T3mrwIG3-v-0u Meet The Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1QpScB-HJg Les Oscars, Christoph Waltz en 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWdn7pFmtdQ Série esclavage et cinéma https://memoire-esclavage.org/django-unchained

Show Notes In this episode, I sit down with Mark Watters to talk about a life lived in music: from Disney, Pixar, and Olympic scores, to his role today at Eastman School of Music, where he oversees the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media. We get deep into the Eastman Film & Media Festival—how it started, what it's become, and why Rochester, NY is fast becoming a home for composer communities and cinematic sound.Mark reveals:His early obsession with film music (yes, Star Wars fourteen times just for the score)How “The Art & Craft of Music for Animation” ended up as a session at Soundtrax, hosted by him. Soundtrax Film Music Fest+1Why the Eastman Festival is more than panels and concerts—it's an immersive space for composers to test ideasHis thoughts on legacy, mentorship, and how teachers and students exchange influenceThe way he listens now—and how that listening echoes what first drew me into musicWe also weave in my own origin story: discovering Mo' Better Blues via BBC Two, being changed by Terence Blanchard's trumpet, and inviting back Cynda Williams (as Clarke Bentancourt, and on “Harlem Blues”) because she embodies that space between story and song.As part of this musical conversation, I reference how The South Bank Show elevated composers through storytelling, and I end with a poetic note on Rochester—where winter winds and Eastman echoes make composition both memory and promise.Soundtrax Highlights to MentionFrom the Soundtrax Film Music Festival (October 16–18, 2025, at Eastman / Rochester) schedule: Soundtrax Film Music Fest“The Art & Craft of Music for Animation” — hosted by Mark Watters in Kilbourn HallFilm Scores Live! — Terence Blanchard with E-Collective & Gateways Festival Orchestra in Kodak HallJohn Williams Reimagined — concert of Williams' themes rearranged for flute, cello, piano University of Rochester Calendar+1Interstellar in Concert — live performance of the Zimmer/Nolan score in Rochester's Third Presbyterian Church visitrochester.com+1W: Soundtrax Film Music FestivalUse Promo Code "FILMMAKINGSWABY" for all my deals or just click the link:25% Off More Labshttps://www.morelabs.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Strong Coffee Companyhttps://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off Tusslehttps://www.tusslegear.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Eric Javitshttps://ericjavits.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY25% Off Quantum Energy Squarehttps://quantumsquares.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Long Tablehttps://longtablepancakes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off HyperNaturalhttps://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off wearplaygroundhttps://wearplayground.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off STAND+https://www.standshoes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY10% Off Molly Bzhttps://mollybz.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY41% Off Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABYX (Twitter): @DamienSwaby https://x.com/DamienSwaby/status/1864468655582437405Instagram: @filmmaker__damien_swaby. https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker__damien_swaby/?hl=en 

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 326: Matthew Libatique, ASC Cinematographer Matty Libatique, ASC, has had a productive year. Shortly after moving to New York, he began work on Spike Lee's film, Highest 2 Lowest. Immediately after wrapping that project, Matty prepped for Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing, and then, following a short break, he collaborated with Bradley Cooper on Is This Thing On? (which releases in December.) He found it fascinating to explore New York City through the lenses of three distinct directors, feeling privileged to shoot three New York-centric movies back-to-back. The New York depicted in Highest 2 Lowest and Caught Stealing are starkly different, depending on where people from different socioeconomic backgrounds live. Both films effectively convey the diverse realities of living there. "When you look at both films, separately, you have a feeling of New York, you feel like you're living in New York inside of these films," Matty explains. "And it's because the directors live in New York and have grown up in New York." During location scouting with both Lee and Aronofsky, Matty noted their deep familiarity and emotional attachment to where they chose to shoot. He feels that movies faking New York locations lack the inherent authenticity of shooting in the real city. Highest 2 Lowest is a reinterpretation of the Akira Kurosawa classic, High and Low. Matty used High and Low as an influence, even though Lee was not making a direct adaptation. He found the Kurosawa film helped him see the hierarchy between the affluent and the poor, and the literal rise to the top of a hill by the wealthy industrialist from his humble origins. These themes became the seed of his visual inspiration. In Highest 2 Lowest, Denzel Washington's record executive David King inhabits a high-rise, literally looking down on the world from a high vantage point. The film is intensely character-driven, and with a large ensemble cast, Matty often shot with two to three cameras per scene. The film used an actual exterior of the Olympia building in Dumbo, Brooklyn while the crew shot on a volume stage set for the interiors. Matty found shooting on the volume stage and working with Unreal Engine to create the background images for the penthouse set to be the most challenging aspect of the shoot. It demanded far more advance planning and preparation to perfect the background images than the production schedule allowed. He had to make early, calculated decisions and plan far in advance for shooting the plates that would be used as the backgrounds. Spike Lee frequently incorporates various film formats in his movies, and Matty saw an opportunity to use both a 16mm and a new KODAK Super 8 film camera once the action in Highest 2 Lowest shifted outside the controlled apartment environment. He use both the 16mm and the Super 8 on the subway and in scenes of the Puerto Rican Day parade, also combining them with different film stocks. Lee cut between these distinct formats, which made a sense of heightened chaos. Matty says, “It was just an effort to create chaos, you know, and having the unmatched visual images cut together to sort of just mimic a chaos around this character.” Caught Stealing recreates the New York City of the 1990s, with Martin Scorsese's After Hours serving as a major reference. Matty felt that the character Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) needed a distinct look to articulate the story. He thought about the rust-red tint of the Lee Marvin film, Point Blank, and used a Camtec Color-Con2 to deliberately bleed red color into a few key scenes. Even though Caught Stealing is entertaining and full of action, it was important to Aronofsky to tell a strong, narratively-driven story, with performance and character making the sequences as exciting and brutal as possible. “Like all Darren movies, there's a construct, there's a box, he sets up the architecture of the film,” Matty says.

This week we review Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee's brazen remake of the 1963 black and white Akira Kurosawa classic, High and Low. A divisive movie with its own modern mind apart from its predecessor, Highest 2 Lowest split audiences at Cannes this year and has now split us on the podcast as well. Akira Kurosawa at the height of his power or Spike Lee's late style curio? We talk about aging masters, baffling scores, and Lee's storied oeuvre as a whole.

A Spike Lee joint starring Denzel Washington is must-see cinema, so the guys discuss this reimagining of an Akira Kurosawa classic. Michael recommends a baseball documentary, Joe champions a new Stephen King adaptation, and Jared offers a Sidney Lumet drama for people who are excited about One Battle After Another.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss director Spike Lee's latest film "Highest 2 Lowest" starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. The film follows a music mogul, David King, who's life gets flipped upside down when his son is kidnapped and held for ransom.

Our twice-missed classics season (which is quickly shaping up to be the unintentional 'hot' season) continues with a certified Spike Lee joint.Summer may have just ended in real life, but let's roll it back to the hottest days of the year.

It's time to get serious. Mita challenges Chat GPT to pick a "...critically acclaimed biopic" and it doesn't disappoint. Mita and Nadeem opt for Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" for the next movie review and talk black men, Bollywood and bastards. 

There's an awful lot to like about Spike Lee's newest film, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST. Unfortunately, there's also a lot to dislike about it. Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright are spectacular -- especially when they're on the screen together -- but A$AP Rocky might've been a casting misstep. So let's talk about it...

In honor of Spike Lee's… interesting… new adaptation, we return to the surprisingly satisfying sub genre of Akira-Kurosawa-crime-thriller with his two-movies-for-the-price-of-one kidnapping procedural.  Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store.  T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop (1971).

This week it's all about MOMs. We have Don't Tell Mom, The Babysitters Dead (15:59) and Trading Mom(48:14), a Sissy Spacek lead movie that's been lost to time(maybe for good reason??). We also talk Spike Lee, what kind of mom is the coolest mom, and what might be the worst movie mom in cinema history

Paul and Erin take a quick survey of a host of new releases including Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, THE ROSES, F1, ELIO and Ethan Coen's HONEY DON'T, before gazing backward upon the likes of LADYHAWKE, TELEFON, THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... and the first season of MIAMI VICE.

THIS WEEK: We are loaded with news this week, including the fallout of the Jimmy Kimmel/FCC controversy, false information on a casting for Spider-Man BND, and more. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the week, Spike Lee gives you a reason to jump on Apple TV with my review of Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky.

Amartya and Dhruv had been desperately waiting for Spike Lee's latest film to release, only because they wanted an excuse to go back and revisit Akira Kurosawa's incredibly influential 1963 classic, "High and Low."This episode -- promoted as an extended deep dive into Spike Lee's exasperatingly absurd (mostly in an amusingly bad way) "Highest 2 Lowest" -- is, in actuality, very much an excuse for both Amartya and Dhruv to also wax lyrical about Kurosawa's original.Listen to the full episode to hear their full spoilerific thoughts on both Kurosawa's original version and Lee's interpretation of it -- and why the 2 (memorable) highs of the latter don't outmatch its (2) many lows.TIME CODESHighs & Lows of Film Criticism: [00:00 - 11:09]For the Impatient Ones: [11:09 - 14:43]Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low": [14:43 - 56:49]Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest": [56:49 - 01:39:11]Outro: [01:39:11 - 01:44:36]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify and rate us if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page:https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcastYou can also follow us on Instagram at:Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/On Letterboxd at:Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/

It's the first ever Endslate Emmys special! Who deserved it, who did we react against violently, and where is The Bear?! We also discuss The Philippines' entry to the Oscars: Lav Diaz's Magellan (22:10), Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (35:00), Spike Lee's Highest2Lowest (38:54) and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (56:35).Follow us on X!  ⁨@endslatepod⁩  And on IG, Threads, Youtube, Letterboxd, echos​ ⁨@quarkhenares⁩  @ramondeveyra@mel_loz_

Claire and Gavia share clashing opinions on Spike Lee's new crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington as a music mogul who faces financial ruin after his son is kidnapped and held to ransom. Remaking Akira Kurosawa's 1960s classic High and Low, it's a divisive new addition to Lee's filmography.

We welcome Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the show, along with legendary film director Spike Lee. What more needs to be said.The episode begins with Tyrese and Spike reminiscing about last season's playoff series between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese's homage to Reggie Miller's choke gesture, Spike's relationship with Reggie, and the ongoing rivalry as a whole. They also discuss Spike's latest joint, ‘Highest 2 Lowest', and the greatness of actor Denzel Washington; so great, in fact, that Spike considers him the greatest living actor. Tyrese and Spike also discuss what it takes to be elite in both of their crafts, as well as fascinating comparisons between the best athletes and actors. Spike then graciously shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from many of his legendary films, working with legends like Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson, and much more. You don't want to miss this one. Let's go!Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today and use our promo code YOUNGMAN. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Fees may apply in Illinois. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we have Jessica Levin and Napoleon Emill! They talk about Star Trek, roasting each other parents, acid trips, Spike Lee joints and much more. ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 9.15.25WATCH THE LIVESTREAM 2 PM EST MONDAYS and EXCLUSIVE EPISODES 2 PM EST THURSDAYS on gasdigital.com. Use promo code OTG for a discount on your membership. Watch the free livestream here at 11PM EST WEDNESDAYSFOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bonfire's favorite crooner is joining Dancing With The Stars. Jay speculates on which Michael Jackson song Corey Feldman will dance to first. | A camper calls in to scold Bobby for chewing food on the microphone. | Bob watches the new Spike Lee movie with Denzel Washington and is appalled by the ending. | The guys research fat pad removal for their cheeks and judge which celebrities look good with the surgery. | Jacob takes notes on the host's behavior so he can report back to the bosses. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entertainment side hit just as hard—actor Clifton Powell doubled down on his past criticisms of Spike Lee’s business practices, claiming that Black creatives are often undercut by industry insiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Wrapping up our discussion of Spike Lee, 25th Hour (2002) is a contemplative and personal movie about regret. It's a film that focuses on the sinking pit in your stomach when you know something will never be the same. It is an emotional examination of loss, and it wades through the feelings of each of the characters. Starring Edward Norton and Philip Seymour Hoffman, join us for one last Spike Lee Joint.

Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST is built on the rock-solid narrative foundation of HIGH AND LOW, but the “interpretation” of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime-thriller classic he builds atop it can be shaky at times. We're all in agreement that HIGHEST 2 LOWEST has flaws, but whether those flaws add up to ruin or simply provide texture to a singular filmmaker's singular film is up for discussion in the first part of this week's episode. Then we move into Connections to see where Lee and Kurosawa's films align and diverge when it comes to high-low metaphor and imagery, the intersection of media and public opinion, and the value of police work. And in Your Next Picture Show, Scott recommends an earlier collaboration between Lee and HIGHEST 2 LOWEST star Denzel Washington that has only grown in his estimation since its 1998 release.  Please share your thoughts about HIGH AND LOW, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK and Sydney Pollack's THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? Intro: 00:00:00-00:02:02 Highest 2 Lowest discussion: 00:02:02 - 00:30:51 Highest 2 Lowest / High and Low Connections: 00:30:51-01:12:02 Your Next Picture Show and goodbyes: 01:12:02-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Matt Diaz & Ernesto Santos with special guest Christina Watkins as we give you our SPOILER REVIEW of Spike Lee's new joint, Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright & A$AP Rocky. We also get an update on the success of Christina Watkins' first children's book, Tiffany's Growing Garden and receive a tease on what might be next for her second book. Tiffany's Growing Garden is available for purchase on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0CAPZbiTime Stamps:07:08 - Highest 2 Lowest Review

No Cinemático 555, Carlos Merigo, Beatriz Fiorotto e Oga Mendonça conversam sobre "Luta de Classes", novo filme dirigido por Spike Lee.Pauta: 08:48Spoilers: 46:28---SIGA @CINEMATICOPODTwitterInstagramCRÉDITOSApresentação: Carlos MerigoPauta e Produção: Bia FiorottoEdição: Gabriel PimentelAtendimento e Comercialização: Camila Mazza e Telma ZennaroTorne-se membro do B9 e ganhe benefícios: Braincast secreto; grupo de assinantes no Telegram; e mais!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNdGepMFVqPNgaCkNBdiLw/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Foreign Man in a Foreign Land, Khadija Mbowe, Kat Blaque, Princess Weekes, and T1J. Along the way, he digs into the current mess of AI on YouTube and what it means for creators, all while celebrating stories, voices, and the power of Black creativity on screen. Also - did you miss out on our first

The summer blockbuster season has come to end leaving the question for Mike, “What movie won the summer and his heart?” He ranks his Top 10 movies of the summer along with his 5 Biggest disappointments. IN the Movie Review, Mike talks about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington on Apple TV+. It’s about a powerful music mogul who is targeted by a ransom plot and then forced to fight for his family and legacy while jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Mike talks about Denzel Washington’s lackluster performance, why the movie lost him and the real star of the film. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Bugonia where Emma Stone plays a CEO who is kidnapped by people who think she's an alien. Mike talks about why she and Jesse Plemons are two of the best actors in Hollywood right now, her shaving her head for the flu and why he believes in aliens. New Episodes Every Monday! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/834-movie-mikes-movie-podcast-53761269/ Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Meghan and Melisa dive into the chaos of Citizen app notifications, sharing some of the wild alerts they've received. The discussion then shifts to the latest in television with a look at The Studio and Hacks, exploring how both series offer a satirical, behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry from different perspectives. The hosts also take a deep dive into the filmography of director Spike Lee, examining his unique visual style and consistent focus on social and political issues. Finally, the episode concludes with a segment on KJ Apa's new musical alter ego, Mr. Fantasy, examining this enigmatic online persona that has been making waves on TikTok. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Listen to Melisa's New Show https://apps.apple.com/in/app/pocket-fm-audio-series/id1538433480?mt=8 Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) Write in for BAIW - butamiwrongpod@gmail.com DBM Submission Form BAIW Submission Form Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

W. Kamau Bell is a noted comedian, author, filmmaker, and activist. He's also the former co-host of the podcast DENZEL WASHINGTON IS THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME PERIOD, along with our very own Kevin Avery. Now, we've gotten the former co-hosts (and former roommates!) back together. It's a big deal, but does Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's big reunion rise to the occasion? Find out as we discuss HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, and stay to hear some fantasy pitches for other classic movies that we'd like to see get Denzel-ified.What's Good?Alonso - Petit Grain (and supporting your local bakery…and eating your feelings)Drea - being on festival juriesKamau - pizza; daughter fetching an umbrella for dadKevin - killing a wasp in a beekeeping suitITIDICUnfinished Orson Welles Movie Being Completed By AI…Meanwhile, WB Sues MidjourneyAfter The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie and The Rock Are Pairing Up AgainStaff PicksAlonso - The BaltimoronsDrea - Preparation for the Next Life (?)Kevin - Love, BrooklynKamau - The Unforgivable Sin of Ms. RachelSubscribe to Kamau's Newsletter, Who's With Me?Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW on Criterion Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" starring Denzel Washington, and Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky. The film follows a titan music mogul who is targeted with a ransom plot, causing him to be jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. The random topic this week is about the recent public killing of rightwing hatemonger Charlie Kirk in front of thousands of college students in Utah. At the time of this recording, the suspected shooter (Tyler Robinson, 22, white male) had not be apprehended by the FBI.

Rod Morrow joins Keith to discuss the news of the day: the murder of Charlie Kirk and your feelings today, remembering 9/11 and your feelings then, The Bachelorette's Taylor Frankie Paul, and Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's new Apple TV+ movie Highest 2 Lowest. Enjoy. And remember, it's okay to feel how you feel. God made you to feel a certain way, and God doesn't make mistakes (except for things like floods and kids with cancer and your appendix, tonsils, wisdom teeth, and foreskin. So keep your head up).

On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher and her little-known side hustle as an uncredited script doctor. Also lots of talk about best car chase movies, Michael Jackson's “Bad” video, Spike Lee's latest, and much more. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we review the 2025 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). We discuss whether this English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low was a successful attempt by Spike Lee, and we debate if Lee and Washington are the best director/actor combination of the last 35 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Devindra, and Jeff head westward with Sacramento, take a look at the current state of mockumentaries in The Paper, and assess how much sadness they can handle in Task. Then they find out how high Spike Lee can reach in Highest 2 Lowest. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: What's going on in Peacemaker Season 2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the lack of iPhone 17 hype Jeff - DLC Podcast Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:27:34) David - Sacramento, The Paper, Darren Aronofsky's Pi (4K Remaster),  Devindra - Task, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, The Paper Jeff - The Paper Featured Review (~01:02:18)     Highest 2 Lowest SPOILERS (~01:20:15) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

The new HIGHEST 2 LOWEST includes an onscreen credit for “the master” Akira Kurosawa as inspiration for a film that has the same basic shape and mistaken-identity kidnapping premise of 1963's HIGH AND LOW, but is still unmistakably a Spike Lee joint. So in order to better evaluate Lee's modernization of a crime classic, we're returning to the master's version to see how Kurosawa himself reshaped HIGH AND LOW from its pulp-novel origins, utilizing a bifurcated structure and leading man Toshirō Mifune to challenge viewers' assumed sympathies towards a villain and a victim on opposite sides of the class divide. Then in Feedback, a letter from a listener underlines a point about storytelling that HIGH AND LOW handily illustrates: the necessity of a three-act structure has been greatly exaggerated. Please share your thoughts about HIGH AND LOW, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Intro: 00:00:00-00:06:18 High and Low Keynote: 00:06:18-00:13:10 High and Low Discussion: 00:13:10-00:52:06 Feedback/outro: 00:52:06-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 87, Oscar-winning actor Jane Fonda is pouring her energy into activism. She'll reflect on her decades-long career, and how she first began her fitness empire to fund her activist work. Also, we hear from  Spike Lee. His latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, reimagines Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic High and Low, but through the lens of modern-day America and hip-hop culture. Both guests spoke with Tonya Mosley.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to a handful of recent movie trailers, including Emerald Fennell's ‘Wuthering Heights'—starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi—and Nia DaCosta's ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' (3:33). Then, they unpack Spike Lee's newest film ‘Highest 2 Lowest,' starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky. They explore its very high highs and occasional low lows, Washington's fascinating performance style, and what makes this film so different compared to the rest of Lee's filmography (17:09). Next, they cover Darren Aronofsky's ‘Caught Stealing,' starring Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz; they both found it quite disappointing, to the point that they even discussed whether or not Austin Butler is a “leading man” (39:54). Finally, Sean is joined by the legendary filmmaker Spike Lee to talk about his new movie. Lee reflects on the first time he visited Akira Kurosawa's work and touches on what Kurosawa means to both himself and cinema at large, talks through Denzel Washington's brilliant improvisations in this film and explains why he is—in Lee's opinion—the greatest actor of all time, and explores what is missing from Hollywood and the filmmaking industry right now (1:07:01). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Spike Lee Producer: Jack Sanders This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some of Spike Lee's most indelible hallmarks, including a story set in New York City, a morality struggle, and a lead performance by Denzel Washington, are on display in his new film Highest 2 Lowest. Spike and Marc talk about this latest undertaking, as well as Spike's affinity for being a teacher, his documentary work, Marc's love of Bamboozled, the ever-evolving nature of New York, and of course Spike's famous double dolly shots. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very special episode of IMO, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee joins the podcast to discuss his new film Highest 2 Lowest. He shares how his childhood shaped his art, behind-the-scenes stories of Do the Right Thing and BlacKkKlansman, and his favoriteNew York sports stories. Plus, Michelle and Craig discover a very small world (and highly influential) connection with Spike.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.