Spike Lee

Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake release date changed

AICN reports that Spike Lee’s upcoming remake of Chan-wook Park’s Oldboy has been pushed back from it’s original release date of October 11th to October 25th, 2013. Spike Lee’s version reportedly closely follows the plot of the original film, but extends the lead’s imprisonment from 15 years to 20, and is apparently extremely intense for ….

Spike Lee in talks to direct remake of Asian cult classic thriller Oldboy

According to TwitchFilm, Spike Lee is currently in talks to direct the long-rumored Hollywood remake of Park Chan-Wook’s cult classic revenge thriller Oldboy. Development on the remake supposedly began in 2008 with word that Steven Spielberg and Will Smith were eyeing the project and now it appears to be finally moving ahead. Oldboy is set ….

Kobe Doin’ Work DVD review

While director Spike Lee’s love of the game of basketball is prominently on display in the “day-in-the-life” documentary Kobe Doin’ Work, the no-holds-barred access to L.A. Lakers’ superstar Kobe Bryant doesn’t have the depth nor heart of the acclaimed filmmaker’s other sports-related efforts, such as Jim Brown: All American or He Got Game. However, that ….

Spike Lee to attend audience Q&A for screening of his new indie film Passing Strange

Spike Lee’s astounding new film Passing Strange captures a great theatrical production, originally written by singer/songwriter Stew. Lee’s multi-camera coverage includes backstage scenes, and involves the audience in not only the story itself – the tale of a young black man, dissatisfied with his life in Los Angeles, who sets off for Europe in search ….

Spike Lee, Natalie Portman, Gael Garcia Bernal, Eric Bana and more to host free filmmaker series at Apple Store

The Apple store in Soho New York will be celebrating the spirit of independent film and the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, by hosting a series of free filmmaking events from April 22 to May 3, 2009. Grab a seat in the store’s theater for the Meet the Filmmakers series, presented by Apple Computer and indieWIRE. ….

Do the Right Thing 20th Anniversary Edition coming to DVD and Blu-ray

In 1989, two-time Academy Award nominee and visionary filmmaker Spike Lee (Inside Man) mesmerized audiences with one of the most insightful and provocative films of its time – Do the Right Thing. Universal Studios Home Entertainment celebrates the 20th Anniversary of this provocative drama with an all-new special edition coming to Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD ….