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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Two Auteurs Have New Thrillers Set in New York City. It's Revealing to Compare Them.

Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest is nominally about a wealthy music producer (Denzel Washington) forced to decide whether it's worth giving up his fortune to save the life of his oldest friend's son. But it's clear that what engages Lee is the opportunity to follow his protagonist through the streets of New York and catch up on the latest. Like Lee, Washington's character is a legend in his field, surrounded by tributes to the trailblazers who inspired him;
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 days ago

All 24 Spike Lee Movies, Ranked

Spike Lee delivers visually stunning, boldly ambitious films that often feature strong performances but uneven scripts and controversial narrative choices.
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fromVulture
4 days ago

'I'm Not Answering That Question'

Spike Lee reinterprets Kurosawa's High and Low as a lively morality play starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky that provokes readings about class and race.
#hurricane-katrina
fromIndieWire
5 days ago
US news

Spike Lee's Return to Katrina Is a Poignant, Cagey Prayer for a Brighter Future That Is Still Out of Sight

fromIndieWire
5 days ago
US news

Spike Lee's Return to Katrina Is a Poignant, Cagey Prayer for a Brighter Future That Is Still Out of Sight

fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

What is Weapons Actually Aiming At?

On this week's show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapon s. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target- and what exactly is said target- is up for debate.
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#film-adaptation
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Film

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee's Bold Crime Thriller Remake Saves Itself From One Jarring Fumble

fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Film

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee's Bold Crime Thriller Remake Saves Itself From One Jarring Fumble

fromBusiness Insider
5 years ago

The 16 essential Spike Lee movies everyone should see - including his latest film 'Da 5 Bloods'

For close to four decades, Spike Lee has made some of the most important movies in the modern era of filmmaking. From the socially conscious "Do The Right Thing" to the powerful "Malcolm X," Lee has used the medium to shed light on some of the most important (and often ignored) issues of our times. And in 2019, he was finally recognized by Hollywood with an Oscar win for the screenplay of his movie "BlacKkKlansman" (he also received an honorary Oscar in 2016).
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fromVG247
1 week ago

NBA 2K26 shows off cinematic MyCareer Trailer with "five motion pictures worth of content" alongside Online Playoffs

NBA 2K26 adds cinematic MyCareer Out of Bounds narrated by Spike Lee, expanded MyNBA/MyGM features, and shared NBA/WNBA MyTeam attributes.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How to Watch a Movie

Then, in the mid-twentieth century, a group of young French critics issued a cri du coeur that gave rise to the figure of the auteur: visionary filmmakers ranging from Jean-Luc Godard to Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson. In the final installment of this year's Critics at Large interview series, Vinson Cunningham talks with the staff writer Richard Brody about the origins of auteur theory, and about the lengths to which directors have gone for artistic freedom in the decades since.
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#colin-kaepernick
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Spike Lee says he won't shop around his scrapped ESPN Colin Kaepernick doc: 'That thing fell apart a year ago'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Spike Lee says he won't shop around his scrapped ESPN Colin Kaepernick doc: 'That thing fell apart a year ago'

#denzel-washington
fromSoapcentral
3 weeks ago
Film

Where was Highest 2 Lowest shot? Revisiting key filming locations of Spike Lee's upcoming crime thriller

fromSoapcentral
3 weeks ago
Film

Where was Highest 2 Lowest shot? Revisiting key filming locations of Spike Lee's upcoming crime thriller

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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Spike Lee: I don't know how we can talk about American values considering who the president is'

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for their fifth project, Highest 2 Lowest, after an 18-year hiatus.
#highest-2-lowest
fromBoardroom
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Brooklyn's Finest: Spike Lee on the Future of Hollywood, His Latest Film, and What Happens if Knicks Win It All - Boardroom

fromBoardroom
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Brooklyn's Finest: Spike Lee on the Future of Hollywood, His Latest Film, and What Happens if Knicks Win It All - Boardroom

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'Highest 2 Lowest' is a tour of Spike Lee's many influences

New film Highest 2 Lowest reunites Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, exploring themes of morality, wealth, and responsibility.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Every Spike Lee Film, Ranked

Spike Lee has been our political conscience, talking about race and class in America in a way no other filmmaker has over the past four decades.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington on a Reunion Making "Highest 2 Lowest"

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for the film 'Highest 2 Lowest' after nearly two decades, addressing deep moral questions in storytelling.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Alien: Earth, a prequel series by Noah Hawley, features a spaceship crash on Earth with a danger-filled plot.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Highest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee's Attempt to Grapple With Rap's New Gen

Spike Lee critiques rap music, expressing concern that some forms perpetuate negative stereotypes and harm the Black community.
#film
fromDeadline
2 weeks ago

Matthew Libatique On The Secrets Behind Shooting 'Highest 2 Lowest' Across New York City With "Fearless" Spike Lee: "Spike Is Down For Anything"

"Highest 2 Lowest is Lee's first New York-shot and set film since 2014's Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. It is an ambitious film set across Manhattan and Brooklyn."
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fromVulture
3 months ago

Spike Lee Drops Highest 2 Lowest Trailer Before A24 Can

A$AP Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's film Highest 2 Lowest, set for summer release post-Cannes premiere.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

Spike Lee Drops Highest 2 Lowest Trailer Before A24 Can

A$AP Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's film Highest 2 Lowest, set for summer release post-Cannes premiere.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

ASAP Rocky Drops Two New Songs on the Highest 2 Lowest Soundtrack, "Trunks" and "Both Eyes Closed": Stream

ASAP Rocky has released two new songs, 'Trunks' and 'Both Eyes Closed,' from the soundtrack to the Spike Lee film adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s thriller.
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#film-review
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Independent films

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee Returns with a Jarringly Fun and Upbeat Riff on One of Akira Kurosawa's Bleakest Films

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' reinterprets Kurosawa's story, showcasing timeless themes of greed and desperation in today's context.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Film

Highest 2 Lowest review Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remake Kurosawa in fine style

Spike Lee's film reimagines Kurosawa's 'High and Low' as a vibrant New York sports and music adventure.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee Returns with a Jarringly Fun and Upbeat Riff on One of Akira Kurosawa's Bleakest Films

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' reinterprets Kurosawa's story, showcasing timeless themes of greed and desperation in today's context.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Highest 2 Lowest review Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remake Kurosawa in fine style

Spike Lee's film reimagines Kurosawa's 'High and Low' as a vibrant New York sports and music adventure.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 weeks ago

Spike Lee to host pop-up stoop sale at Brooklyn studio

Spike Lee will host a Pop-Up Stoop Sale on Aug. 9 at his production company, 40 Acres and Mule Filmworks, featuring vintage items and live merchandise signing.
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fromwww.90min.com
2 months ago

Inter team up with Spike Lee for pre-Club World Cup short film

Spike Lee collaborates with Inter Milan to create a short film promoting the club's global identity ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
#nba
fromwww.vulture.com
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Spike Lee Would Give Up an Academy Award' For a Knicks Championship Win

Spike Lee passionately expressed he would sacrifice an Oscar for the Knicks to win a championship.
Boston Celtics
fromwww.espn.com
3 months ago

Timothee Chalamet, Bad Bunny lead celebrity sightings at Celtics-Knicks - ESPN

Jalen Brunson is being discussed as a potential all-time great for the Knicks by Spike Lee and Stephen A. Smith.
Boston Celtics
fromwww.espn.com
3 months ago

Timothee Chalamet, Bad Bunny lead celebrity sightings at Celtics-Knicks - ESPN

Jalen Brunson is being discussed as a potential all-time great for the Knicks by Spike Lee and Stephen A. Smith.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Nothing Cannes Stop Spike Lee from Rooting for the Knicks

Spike Lee remains a dedicated Knicks fan despite being in Europe during the playoffs.
High-profile stars rallied to support the Knicks at their recent game in Indiana.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

With a whirlwind stop from Denzel, Spike unveils 'Highest 2 Lowest' in Cannes

The Independent supports journalism without paywalls, ensuring accessibility to critical stories, including reproductive rights and climate change.
#cannes-film-festival
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

With Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee Gives Us Another Great New York Movie

Spike Lee's film blends New York's gritty essence with profound storytelling, examining personal and societal conflicts.
Highest 2 Lowest offers a gripping narrative rooted in the complexities of family and morality.
fromInverse
3 months ago

62 Years Later, Spike Lee is Remaking an Iconic Crime Thriller

"There's more to life than just making money. It's integrity, there's what you stand for. It's what you actually believe in."
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

How the 2025 Met Gala celebrated a 'long overdue' tribute to Black style

The Met Gala's focus on honoring Black style and designers marks a significant and overdue milestone in fashion.
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