Meet the Jazz Maestro Bleek Gilliam Let’s kick things off with Bleek Gilliam in Mo’ Better Blues, shall we? Denzel Washington blows the trumpet and our minds as a jazz musician who’s got more issues than Vogue. Sure, the man’s got chops, but his life’s a messier composition than a free jazz solo. The film’s vibrant setting, thanks to Bill Lee’s score and Ernest Dickerson’s cinematography, is like a love letter to jazz that somehow got lost in the mail. And let’s talk about Lee’s deadpan—Denzel nails it like a pro, giving Bleek an escape from his self-destructive spiral. Critics...
- 3/13/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
Regardless of genre, the best films typically revolve around compelling, multi-dimensional characters who viewers can become emotionally invested in. Since the mid-'80s, filmmaker Spike Lee has given life to characters who remain memorable long after the credits roll. Lee's characters are more than just the protagonists of their respective stories; they're vehicles for the director's social commentary. His films frequently tackle racial politics, which these characters face head-on in their daily lives. For them, discrimination and poverty are ever-present facts of life that shape their decisions and motivations.
However, these characters' greatest strength is the humble, true-to-life nature of their personalities. They frequently smash stereotypes, giving audiences a glimpse at the humanity behind their outward personas. For instance, several Spike Lee joints feature would-be criminals who receive as much empathy and development as traditional heroes. Many of Lee's characters become symbols of hope and resilience, while others are hysterical...
However, these characters' greatest strength is the humble, true-to-life nature of their personalities. They frequently smash stereotypes, giving audiences a glimpse at the humanity behind their outward personas. For instance, several Spike Lee joints feature would-be criminals who receive as much empathy and development as traditional heroes. Many of Lee's characters become symbols of hope and resilience, while others are hysterical...
- 1/26/2023
- by Samantha Jacobs
- Slash Film
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