It’s Black History Month and we at 1001 by 1 want to celebrate by discussing one of the most prolific and influential directors and (arguably) their greatest cinematic achievement: Spike Lee & “Do the Right Thing”. Join Adam and Ian as they break down how important and prescient the film has remained, just how terrible “Driving Miss Daisy” is, and what the film would have looked like with Robert DeNiro instead of Danny Aiello. Also, this week the guys both have Spike Lee recommendations: Adam with “Malcolm X” (available on HBO Max) and Ian with “25th Hour” (available on Hoopla).

0:00 – Intros/We Can’t Do Math/The “Before” Triology/“Irreversible” & “Event Horizon”

6:24 – “One Night in Miami…” & “Malcolm & Marie” (Potential Spoilers)

14:13 – “Bamboozled”

21:44 – Adam’s recommend “Malcolm X”

28:55 – Ian’s recommend “25th Hour”

37:01 – “Do the Right Thing” Stats/History

53:48 – “Do the Right Thing” Plot/Thoughts

1:42:46 – Closing Thoughts

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.