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Spike Lee Remaking Hip-Hop Version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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By: Amira Lawson American Film Director Spike Lee is known for some of his legendary films in hip-hop. Just to name a few, his projects include School Daze, She’s Gotta Have it, Malcolm X, and Crooklyn. Now the filmmaker will be adding Romeo and Juliet to the list. The film will depict an 80s hip-hop […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Spike Lee’s ‘Clockers’ Debuts in Theaters 24 Years Ago

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On this day in 1995, Spike Lee’s Clockers flick premiered in theaters everywhere through Lee’s legendary 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the Spike’s more street-centered movies, Clockers focused on the flourishing drug trade in America, specifically in the NYC’s housing projects, where drugs are one of the […]

Spike Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Canceled After Two Seasons

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After two seasons on Netflix, Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It has been canceled. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For fans of the series, this may not be the last we see of the series edition of Nola Darling, Lee is expected to attempt to move the series to a different streaming outlet. “Spike Lee […]

Spike Lee Is Not Really From Brooklyn! Director is From Atlanta!!!!

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On Sunday, June 30th, Spike Lee hosted the 30th anniversary of his Academy Awards nominated film, Do the Right Thing on the actual block that it was shot (a street now named Do the Right Thing Way). One of his special guests was actor and musician, Omari Hardwick. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After shouting […]

Chuck D Does ‘Fight the Power’ at Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’ 30th Anniversary Block Party! Crowd Goes Nuts!!!!

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“1989… The number… Another summer… Sounds of the funky drummer…” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Sunday, June 30th, Spike Lee hosted the 30th anniversary of his Academy Awards nominated film, Do the Right Thing on the actual block that it was shot (a street now named Do the Right Thing Way). While the Oscar-award […]

Rosie Perez Tells The World “Spike Lee Changed My Life”

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On Sunday, June 30th, Spike Lee hosted the 30th anniversary of his Academy Awards nominated film, Do the Right Thing on the actual block that it was shot (a street now named Do the Right Thing Way). While the Oscar-award winning director paraded a cool dozen notables from his cinematic family, there was no one […]

Dave Chappelle, 50 Cent and Wendy Williams to Receive Star on Walk of Fame

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame has released their 2020 draft class and among the inductees are Dave Chappelle, 50 Cent and Wendy Williams. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Committee released their picks on Thursday afternoon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This year’s choices were particularly unique. We were able to recognize the talents of thirty-five […]

Spike Lee Unveils the New Jordan Mars 270 Designed By His Son

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Spike Lee struck gold in the late ’80s when he created the Air Jordan-loving character Mars Blackmon for his hit 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It. His fictional counterpart eventually led to a lucrative, real-life collaborative relationship alongside Jordan Brand, and now the legacy continues through his son Jackson Lewis Lee for the all new […]

Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ Returns to Theaters for the 30th Anniversary

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On its 30th anniversary, Spike Lee’s cinematic classic Do The Right Thing will be returning to theaters.  Universal Pictures has partnered with the Criterion Collection to celebrate the 1989 Oscar-nominated classic film by showing a 4K restoration version nationwide in select theaters beginning June 28, according to Deadline. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Screenings and […]

Denzel Washington Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at AFI Gala

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Legendary actor Denzel Washington adding another piece of hardware to his extensive trophy collection. He was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the AFI Gala last night (June 6th). Many of the top creatives in the film industry including frequent collaborator Spike Lee, Ava Duvernay, Issa Rae, Jaime Foxx, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, […]

Annual Malcolm X Birthday Celebration to be Held on May 19th

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Malcolm X is one of the greatest Black leaders during the Freedom Movement. His advocacy for the Black freedom struggle was immortalized in film in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington. For giving his life to for his people, Malcolm’s life is worthy of celebration. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The annual Malcolm X […]

[Watch] Trailer for Netflix’s ‘See You Yesterday’ Uses Time Travel to Tackle Police Brutality

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Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming film, See You Yesterday, the directorial feature debut Spike Lee’s mentee Stefon Bristol. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film stars Eden Duncan-Smith, Danté Crichlow, and Marsha Stephanie Blake telling the story of high school best friends and science prodigies, C.J. and Sebastian, who invent backpacks that […]

WATCH: Spike Lee & Budweiser Honor Jackie Robinson With Short Film ‘Impact’

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On the eve of MLB Opening Day, Budweiser is making sure to highlight one of the most legendary players that baseball has ever seen with a short film directed by Spike Lee that will launch a full stadium-wide campaign in tribute to Jackie Robinson. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement With 2019 marking what would’ve […]

Watch Michael B. Jordan’s New #WordsMatter Coach Ad Directed by Spike Lee

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After getting a first look at the official editorial ads earlier this year, Coach’s menswear campaign with Michael B. Jordan gets amped up even more by a new short film directed by Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coach (@coach) on Feb […]

Creating History: Spike Lee’s Most Memorable Characters

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Few people can bring a story directly to life quite like Spike Lee. While he isn’t the only innovative film director on the scene, the story is personified when it is told through the lens of “A Spike Lee Joint.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It doesn’t matter whether you come from the stoops of […]

Ya Digg, Sho ‘Nuff: 7 Spike Lee Films That Pushed the Culture Forward

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Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee once again made Black History when he took home his first Oscar. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After being snubbed for more than 30 years, the Brooklyn-bred made history by taking home his first Oscar for Best Director for the controversial film, BlacKKKlansmen. During the pre-show on the Oscars red carpet, E! […]

Spike Lee Shows Off Custom Gold Air Jordans For 91st Oscars

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Spike Lee is sporting custom kicks for the 91st Academy Award Show. The veteran filmmaker is looking to take home his first Oscar(s) tonight for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman. The film is nominated for Best Picture as well. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spike Lee called on  Michael Jordan and Tinker […]

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