Why ‘He Got Game’ Is More Relevant Today Than When It Was Made
Anyone who knows me knows that when you mix basketball and film, you’re speaking my absolute love language. Bringing those two worlds together is just plain delicious.
That’s why I am incredibly hyped for the second episode of HOOPS ON FILM. I sat down with my guys Uriah Young, Ben Franczuszki, and Warren Shaw—and let me tell you, working with this crew is an absolute blast.
For this episode, we tackle Spike Lee’s He Got Game. Decades before the modern NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) explosion and player exploitation systems dominated sports headlines, Spike predicted it all. We break down Denzel Washington’s deeply layered performance, Ray Allen’s raw portrayal of a young athlete caught in systemic traps, and the rich symbolism that turns a basketball game into a metaphor for family, fame, and forgiveness. It’s a mirror to society that is more relevant today than when it was made. Check out the episode below!
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Love Brooklyn
“Roger and Nicole are brutally honest with each other about what they have but not truly honest with each other about how they feel. And more importantly, neither Casey, Nicole, or Roger are honest with themselves.” Is Roger’s love journey one worth experiencing? My review of “Love Brooklyn” explores how this paradox of honesty and deceit drives the film.
The Price of Being That Guy – HIM
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Highest 2 Lowest Review
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Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic future looks like when Black people are truly at the core of the story? R.T. Thorne’s visionary film ’40 Acres’ answers that question, boldly shifting Black characters from marginalized roles to the absolute center of survival. This powerful narrative explores how the deep, historical connections between Black and Indigenous communities become their greatest strength against all odds.
40 Acres: A Conversational Masterclass on Family, Connection, and Desperation
Prepare for a film that is “a conversational masterclass about family bonds, human connection and desperation.” 40 Acres will pull you into a fierce fight for survival, forcing you to confront the ultimate questions of trust and belonging.
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Why ‘He Got Game’ Is More Relevant Today Than When It Was Made
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