Crooklyn (1994)

This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven wrap up Stories of Summer month with a deep dive into Spike Lee’s 1994 coming-of-age classic, Crooklyn. Set in 1970s Brooklyn and co-written by Spike Lee, his sister Joie, and brother Cinqué, this heartfelt film offers an intimate, stylized portrait of a Black family navigating life, love, and loss during one unforgettable summer. The guys have a lot to say about Lee as a director, how this film fits into his filmography, the impact of that tough ending, and much more.

In the news segment:

• Jamie Lee Curtis to reboot Murder, She Wrote
• Tim Burton and Margot Robbie collaborate on a remake of Attack of the 50-Foot Woman

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NEXT WEEK ON PHYSICAL MEDIA APPRECIATION MONTH:

Memento (2000, Dir. Christopher Nolan)

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