Tag: Summer Of Sam
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Michael Imperioli Asked a Witch to Help Get Spike Lee’s ‘Summer of Sam’ Greenlit
Michael Imperioli enlisted a little supernatural help a la “Bewitched” to get “Summer of Sam” greenlit.The “Sopranos” star co-wrote the script for the film based on real-life serial killer David Berkowitz Aka the Son of Sam, who terrorized New York in 1977. “Summer of Sam” was co-written and directed by Spike Lee, with both Imperioli…
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John Leguizamo to Be Honored With Impact Award at Miami Film Festival
John Leguizamo will receive the Miami Film Festival‘s Impact Award on March 11.Leguizamo’s new MSNBC series, “Leguizamo Does America,” will screen ahead of the award presentation. The festival’s upcoming 40th edition runs March 3-12.The multi-hyphenate has more than 75 film, theater and television credits, including “Romeo + Juliet,” “Moulin Rouge!,” “Summer of Sam” and “Encanto.”…
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Spike Lee To Head Cannes Film Festival Jury
Two years after BlacKkKlansman debuted on the Croisette, Spike Lee is heading back to Cannes to serve as jury president.The 62 year-old U.S. filmmaker will award the Palme dO’r at the close of the 73rd edition, which will take place from 12-23 May, 2020. Jury members will be announced in mid-April.BlacKkKlansman, which won Cannes’ Grand…