This week on Every Rom Com, we’re kicking off our Gen-X Rom Com Series with a look at an 80’s indie film that served as an inspiration for the 90’s indie film movement. We’ll talk about changing attitudes towards non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ representation, and consent. And we’ll explore the career of one of America’s best-known filmmakers as we discuss Spike Lee’s feature film debut, “She’s Gotta Have It.”
0:00-8:26 Introduction, Generational Identities
8:26-20:49 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion
The Director’s Cut: A DGA Podcast, Episode 266 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg3ODUxMDEwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvOTM2MDQ4Njk3?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjp5a320ZT1AhXWj4kEHWIZDqUQjrkEegQIBxAF&ep=6
Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes by John Pierson
20:49-31:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth
Info on origin of “40 acres and a mule”
Cast info “She’s Gotta Have It” https://www.essence.com/entertainment/where-are-they-now-shes-gotta-have-it/
Interview with Tracy Camilla Johns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSUMtZ0yqZg
31:27-37:23 “She’s Gotta Have It” As A Gen-X Film, What Is A Gen-X Film?
37:23-54:09 Opening Credits, Nola Darling And Her Three Lovers
54:09-1:03:07 “The Dogs”, Clorinda, Opal
1:03:07-1:12:04 Nola’s Birthday, The Men Get Jealous
1:12:04 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:12:04-1:24:15 The Thanksgiving Scene, “She’s Gotta Have It” And Non-Monogamous Relationships, Nola’s Nightmare, Jamie And Mars On The Bench
1:24:15-1:38:13 The “Near-Rape”/Rape Scene, Ending Scenes, The Reboot
1:38:13-1:47:41 Double Feature Recommendations
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