July 99 Issue

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For the month of July, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) hosts a month long film retrospective of Spike Lee's work, entitled "Summer of Spike".

A Spike Lee Retrospective July 1 - 25
@ BAM Rose Cinemas

 

 



Spike on the set of SOS

In his midtown ad agency office, Spike Lee sits down with blackfilm.com just hours before he cheers for his beloved New York Knicks during the Eastern Conference Finals.

Nasser Metcalfe gets the facts as Spike lets loose on the Black film movement, the value of Black college education, and the purpose of his films.

You can even watch the digital interview to hear Spike Lee's thoughts on "Summer of Sam" and his relationships with Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino. You will need a Real Player to view digital interview. Real Player can be downloaded free at real.com

blackfilm.com in association with BAMcinematek @ BAM Rose Cinemas presents two special discussions in the BAMcafe featuring film personalities and industry professionals.

Visit Programs for more details and schedule.

 

 

INTERVIEWS
 
REVIEWS

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Spike Lee discusses Summer of Sam, and his body of work honored in BAM's "Summer of Spike" film retrospective by
Nasser Metcalfe.


Spike Lee discusses guerilla filmmaking versus traditional film school, Matty Rich and the Black Film Renaissance of the early '90s by
Nasser Metcalfe.

 

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Summer of Sam
review by Shelby Jones.

Halle Berry & Lela Rochon discuss the making of Why Do Fools Fall In Love.

Are the images of Black men in jail suits really funny? See Life.

 

FEATURES
 
VIDEO

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SHUT YO' MOUF'!
Chris Norton explores the history of BLAXPLIOTATION
and its impact on African Americans. (part 1 in a series)

 

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You can view the digital interview to hear Spike Lee's thoughts on "Summer of Sam" and his relationships with Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino.

You will need a Real Player to view digital interview. Real Player can be downloaded free at real.com

 

GALLERY
 
UPDATES

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This edition's Gallery gives a cyber look at Stacey Holman, Caren Hartsfield and Corey Roberts, emerging filmmakers we love.

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There are Festival Listings, Competitions, Funding, and more ... Psss... Denzel Washington is set to direct an upcoming feature entitled "Finding Fish". Check out Leads and discover where to send your resume and headshots.

 

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