Every Rom Com 29: She's Gotta Have It

Episode 29 January 28, 2022 01:47:41
Every Rom Com 29: She's Gotta Have It
Every Rom Com
Every Rom Com 29: She's Gotta Have It

Jan 28 2022 | 01:47:41

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Show Notes

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”

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/the-truth-behind-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

https://deadline.com/2014/05/no-cannes-do-why-spike-lee-nixed-do-the-right-thing-silver-anni-for-black-fest-fete-729355/ 

 

1:38:13-1:47:41 Double Feature Recommendations

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