Posts tagged Spike Lee
MOVIE REVIEW: Highest 2 Lowest
MOVIE REVIEW: Highest 2 Lowest

Between his signature stylistic flourishes and incendiary thematic infusions, Spike Lee’s flair of exceptionality is what makes him one of the best and boldest storytellers of his generation. Dare him to take a run at Akira Kurosawa, return the incomparable Denzel Washington to his call sheet, and watch his cup, and ours, runneth over with Highest 2 Lowest.

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2025, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanHighest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, Aubrey Joseph, Ilfenesh HaderaComment
MOVIE REVIEW: Chi-Raq
MOVIE REVIEW: Chi-Raq

In Spike Lee's film, the symbolism is thick and the underlying truths are even thicker.  "Chi-Raq" is fiercely intelligent with its farcical parable and fearless in its vicious social commentary.  Both exhibit equal power.  That balanced ability is tremendously difficult to pull off with honesty and Lee has done it.  

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