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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · 16d

On this week's #lFilmographyFriday we're looking at Spike Lee's vital American epic SUMMER OF SAM. Joined by our guest Brian Davey, we'll discuss the dark days of New York City, disco's last dance, and why you should never leave your neighborhood. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!
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S3E11: He Got Game (1998)

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · 23d

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S3E10: Get On The Bus (1996) by The Filmography

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · 23d

It's #FilmographyFriday again and this week we're looking at Spike Lee's 1998 father-son basketball epic, HE GOT GAME, featuring special guest Adam Trozzolo. We'll talk Denzel's process, sports movie realism, and redemption. #SpikeLee

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Reece and Bjorn take a deep dive into Spike Lee's second joint from 1996, Get On The Bus, starring Charles S. Dutton as a bus driver carrying a group of black men to Washington D.C. for the million ma...

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 13

This week on #FilmographyFriday we're taking a look at Spike Lee's GET ON THE BUS. We'll talk the immediacy of a political movement, some great actors doing their thing, and good choices and bad choices. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!
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S3E9: Girl 6 (1996) by The Filmography

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Reece and Bjorn take a deep dive into Spike Lee's 9th joint, the raucous 1996 phone sex comedy, Girl 6, starring Theresa Randle and featuring a soundtrack by Prince.

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's #FilmographyFriday time and this week we take a look at Spike's oddball excursion into the world of '90s indie filmmaking, GIRL 6. We'll talk reality vs. fantasy, sex vs. exploitation and Spike vs. Quentin. Join us wherever you get your podcasts!

S3E8: Clockers (1995) by The Filmography

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Reece and Bjorn take a deep dive into Spike Lee's 1995 joint, Clockers, based on the genre defining masterpiece novel by Richard Price (The Color Of Money; The Wire) .

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Sep 1

On this week's #FilmographyFriday we take a look at 1995's CLOCKERS, investigating Spike Lee's connection to Martin Scorsese, the rise of films focusing on the lives of young urban black men, and a legendary debut performance. Find us wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 30

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 30

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 25

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S3E7: Crooklyn (1994)

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 25

On this week's #FilmographyFriday joined by our special guest Jason Azzopardi, we'll look at Spike Lee's closing of one chapter and opening another with the elegaic childhood dramedy CROOKLYN. Find us on your podcast app of choice!

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The Filmography Season Three Episode Six: Malcolm X

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Films mentioned on episode six of season three of the podcast The Filmography. Listen here.

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S3E6: Malcolm X (1992) by The Filmography

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Reece and Bjorn discuss Spike's 6th joint, the monumental achievement that is Malcolm X, one of the greatest films ever made, anchored by one of the greatest performances of all time by Denzel Washing...

The Filmography Season Three Episode Five: Jungle Fever

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 10

It's another #FilmographyFriday and this week we're looking at Spike Lee's monumental biopic MALCOLM X. We'll talk about the film's place in history, the struggles to have it realised, and how Denzel Washington brought it all to life.
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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Films mentioned on episode five of season three of the podcast The Filmography. Listen here.

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 3

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S3E5: Jungle Fever (1991) by The Filmography

Reece and Bjorn dive into Spike Lee's fifth joint, 1991's Jungle Fever, starring Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciora as interracial lovers, in a sexy comedy-drama about race, class, sex, love, family, ...

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Aug 3

It's #FilmographyFriday and this week we look at 1991's JUNGLE FEVER. We'll talk the attraction of the other, how relationship movies don't get made anymore, and the power of one of the greatest performances ever caught on film. Find us on your favourite podcast app.

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The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

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S3E4: Mo Better Blues

The Filmography @filmogpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

It's the #FilmographyFriday portion of the week, and this week we dive in to the first volley of one of the most fruitful collaborations in film history. It's Spike & Denzel, together at last, in MO' BETTER BLUES! Find us on your favourite podcast app
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