For much of Harper Lee’s life, “To Kill a Mockingbird” stood alone as her only major work; her first and, apparently, last novel, narrated by a voice so clear and coherent it seemed impossible that it was her only output. Then came “Go Set a Watchman,” published shortly before Lee’s death and initially heralded as a sequel, but subsequently seen …
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Katie RazzallCulture and Media Editor Getty Images Molly Lee is talking to me about the tales her aunt Nelle, known to the world as Harper Lee, would weave for her when she was a little girl. “She was just a great storyteller,” says the 77-year-old from her home in Alabama. That’s an understatement if the success of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-prize …
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AJ Lee returned to the ring at WWE WrestlePalooza and fans weren’t the only ones thrilled to see her back. The former Divas Champion not only impressed the crowd in Indianapolis, but she also earned respect from those behind the curtain. After she and CM Punk teamed up against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a wild mixed tag match …
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Raw airs tonight (Sept. 15) with a live show from MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This is the final episode of Raw during the three week build to Wrestlepalooza, which takes place on Saturday (Sept. 20). Tonight’s episode of Raw has a special start time of 7 pm ET on Netflix. AJ Lee’s return to WWE is about to go …
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Fans, especially those of who were following pro wrestling around 2011-2012 and were amazed WWE was giving television time to a female performer who didn’t fit the spokesmodel stereotype the company had featured since the Attitude Era, were very excited when rumors of AJ Lee’s return became a reality last night on SmackDown. Lee’s relatively brief WWE run resonated with …
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A24/Apple Studios Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” (which Chris Evangelista reviewed for /Film) is a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 kidnapping thriller “High and Low,” which was, in turn, inspired by Ed McBain’s 1959 novel “King’s Ransom.” The premise is alluring: A wealthy man, situated in his mansion atop a high hill, is …
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In Spike Lee’s highly anticipated film “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington plays hip-hop mogul David King, who resides in an apartment befitting the character’s status. According to the Robb Report, the opening scene of Lee’s film begins with Washington appearing on the balcony of a penthouse that is on sale for $17.5 million. It was initially listed for $19.5 million earlier this …
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Spike Lee’s Return to Katrina Is a Poignant, Cagey Prayer for a Brighter Future That Is Still Out of Sight IndieWire ‘Katrina: Come Hell and High Water’ Is a Gripping New Docuseries The New York Times Katrina: Come Hell and High Water review – Spike Lee gets straight to the defiant, joyous soul of New Orleans The Guardian Hurricane Katrina Showed How Quickly …
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ESPN will no longer air Spike Lee‘s docuseries about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” ESPN said in a statement to Variety. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work and collaboration that went into this …
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A much-publicized, multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is no longer proceeding with the company. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” an ESPN spokesperson told The Athletic. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work …
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