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Ep. 19: Malcolm X

Join us in watching and discussing Spike Lee's 1992 Epic featuring an all-time great Denzel Washington performance who was RUDELY snubbed of a well-deserving Oscar win for his portrayal of the titular black revolutionary and thought leader himself. Do you wanna see some incredible accent work from …

"Da Butt" by EU

In 1987, an up-and-coming film director named Spike Lee was working on his first major film after achieving success in the indie world. School Daze was based on Spike’s own college experiences, and he needed the ultimate party jam for the soundtrack. He commissioned D.C.’s favorite go-go funk band,…

John McWhorter & Peter Moskos – The Killing of Tyre Nichols

0:00 The “utter horror show” and incompetent policing of the Tyre Nichols killing 7:52 The relatively peaceful reaction to the killing 15:25 What set off the cops? 21:53 Why Peter thinks police units like SCORPION should not be disbanded 27:25 Should we get rid of qualified immunity? 30:21 Policing…

Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music History: Movies (Part 2)

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: find out how the Batman soundtrack saved Prince from almost going bust; why Spike Lee hired Public Enemy to write the theme for Do The Right Thing; why Independent Women was inspired by Beyonce's row with her boyfriend; why the musical Fame was a…

Art Doesn't Stop for MS

Robbi Kumalo’s life in music took her from school assemblies and New York recording studios to performing alongside legendary artists—and through a life-changing multiple sclerosis diagnosis. In conversation with host Tom Kranz, she reflects on adapting to illness, rebuilding after homelessness, an…

Best Of: John Turturro / Jordan Firstman on ‘Club Kid’

John Turturro stars in the new film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. To prepare, he studied with a pickpocket. Turturro is known for his roles in films by Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers, in acclaimed TV series The Night Of, and Severance. He spoke with Terry Gross about how growing up aroun…

(E344) "Barney Has an Axe & Tyson Has a Mic"

Mid-show chaos strikes early this week on The Chris Court Show when Chris’s son Lennon loses a tooth right in the middle of recording, immediately prompting Chris to hit Matt up for Tooth Fairy cash on the spot. Once the dental emergency settles, things only get weirder as Chris and Matt review a w…

The Cutting Room Floor - Mo' Better Blues (1990)

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Join me, myself, my ADHD, and a special guest appaerance from my wife Gabby as we share our opinions, fun facts, and rating for Mo' Better Blues (1990) directed by Spike Lee.If you'd like to hear more of me and my insanity, you can fi…

Spike Lee's Chi-Raq: The City's Greek Chorus Response

In this episode Pam and Alyssa discuss the Spike Lee Movie Chi-Raq and Chicago's official response.  Show Notes:Washington Post: Chicago alderman refuses permit for block party celebrating Spike Lee’s movie ‘Chiraq’ because he dislikes the film’s titleChicagoist: Aldermen Pressure Spike Lee To Cha…

5/6/26 Wednesday 6am Hour

Entertainment News: Rodgers to the Cardinals, Kim K giving up, Kimmel fires back, Letterman to CBS, Knicks players turned away, and Spike Lee on Michael Movie.