Top 20 Films of 2010s by Black Directors
“Our story reminds audiences of struggles and triumphs, dreams and aspirations we all share. And it is only by conveying the particulars of African-American life that our narrative become universal,”...
View ArticleSpike Lee to direct film adaption of David Byrne’s American Utopia
What began as an album, and was turned into a Broadway musical, is now becoming a Spike Lee joint. Deadline reports that Lee is adapting a feature-length film version of David Byrne’s American Utopia....
View ArticleOscars 2020: How to Watch, Who’s Performing, and Everything Else You Need to...
The 2020 Academy Awards take place on Sunday, February 9th. Below, you’ll find information on how and where to watch the ceremony, who is performing, who is nominated, and everything else you may need...
View ArticleMobb Deep’s The Infamous Depicts Black America With Gritty Realism
The Opus: The Infamous is currently ongoing, and you can subscribe now. To celebrate the new season, stream Mobb Deep’s iconic album via all major streaming services. You can also enter to win a copy...
View ArticleSpike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods Receives Netflix Premiere Date
There’s a new Spike Lee joint heading to your home. Today, the legendary filmmaker announced that Da 5 Bloods, his highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s BlacKkKlansman, will premiere on Netflix on...
View ArticleLittle Richard Tributes: Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Jimmy Page, Cyndi Lauper...
Little Richard, one of the greatest artists in the history of popular music died on Saturday. Words like “trailblazer” and “pioneer” somehow feel insufficient; Little Richard was rock and roll,...
View ArticleFrom Air Jordans to Space Jam, How Michael Jordan Built His Net Worth
It’s been over 20 years since Michael Jordan won his final championship. A Basketball Hall-of-Famer, six-time MVP, and the leader of two three-peats, Jordan remains a larger than life figure from the...
View ArticleSpike Lee Drops Thunderous Da 5 Bloods Trailer: Watch
Spike Lee is back with a new joint next month. The legendary filmmaker will premiere Da 5 Bloods, his highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s BlacKkKlansman, on Netflix on Friday, June 12th. Today, he’s...
View ArticleWhat’s Coming to Netflix in June 2020
Each month, Consequence of Sound puts together a full list of new TV and film titles coming to Netflix. June 2020 brings all kinds of summery gems to mine, including the latest joint from director...
View ArticleSpike Lee and Ray Allen Working on He Got Game 2
Jesus Shuttlesworth may hit the court again. In a new interview with The Encore, director Spike Lee discussed the possibility of a sequel to 1998’s He Got Game. He even has a new player in mind: New...
View ArticleBest Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Amazon...
Don’t get lost scanning through Amazon, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Netflix. Consequence of Sound has rounded up the best of the best on all four streaming networks, all so you can avoid that mindless...
View ArticleSpike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods Brutally Confirms We Haven’t Learned Enough from War:...
The Pitch: Five bloods, four surviving soldiers, the fall of Saigon, a hunt for gold, and the ever-lasting damage and degradation of war. Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods is his take on Vietnam through the eyes...
View ArticleSpike Lee Apologizes for Defending Woody Allen: “My Words Were Wrong”
Over the weekend, Spike Lee took a slight, problematic detour amidst his press run for Da 5 Bloods. During an interview with New York’s WOR 710 radio (via The Playlist), the legendary filmmaker came to...
View ArticleHBO to Air David Byrne’s American Utopia Film Directed by Spike Lee
HBO has acquired the film adaptation of David Byrne’s American Utopia directed by Spike Lee, with plans to air it later this year. The film captures Byrne’s award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by...
View ArticleHow Spike Lee Uses Motown in Da 5 Bloods to Sing Truths About Black America
As he’s wont to do, director Spike Lee uses historical context all throughout Da 5 Bloods to describe what happened in the jungles during the Vietnam War. However, the music and musical history...
View ArticleAFI to Host Live Conversation with Spike Lee, Stream Do The Right Thing for Free
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing will be honored this week by the American Film Institute. The 1989 Oscar-nominated masterpiece has been named their latest Movie Club selection, and to celebrate, they’ll...
View ArticleTop 10 Films of 2020 (So Far)
As our Mid-Year Report continues, today we reveal the Top 10 Films of 2020 (So Far). If you missed it, be sure to revisit our Top 25 Albums and Songs So Far. We had no idea. When theaters shuttered...
View ArticleThe 100 Greatest Summer Blockbuster Movies of All Time
Blockbuster Month is celebrating the true titans of the genre. All month long, you’ll read through a variety of features digging deep into the greatest hits of Hollywood, from popcorn classics to...
View ArticleWhy Summer Blockbusters Won’t Ever Go Straight to VOD
Blockbuster Month is celebrating the true titans of the genre. All month long, you’ll read through a variety of features digging deep into the greatest hits of Hollywood, from popcorn classics to...
View ArticleSpike Lee Thinks Gone With the Wind and The Birth of a Nation Should Be...
Legendary director Spike Lee thinks that problematic films like Gone With the Wind and The Birth of a Nation should still be seen — provided the viewing experience includes “historical social context.”...
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