Girl 6 Is One of His Worst Movies; Spike Lee’s Woman Problem?

[@o13sweetboy]

I think its safe to say this is a regular occurrence in Spike Lee movies half way through you end up wondering what the story is about. His plots often times becomes too convoluted.

[@imanithefilmophile]

For sure! You can tell when he inserts random things that he wants to discuss even though they don't go well with the theme or tone of the film.

[@Ghost_Makes_Noise]

Looking back on this movie, with the Elevator symbolism, its strange that Prince died in an elevator

[@imanithefilmophile]

Damn, I didn't even think of that...

[@Ghost_Makes_Noise]

@@imanithefilmophile worth looking into, maybe?

[@gonzomike100]

That was cool. The cinematographer was Malik Hassan Sayeed, who used to work a lot with Hype Williams. He shot Belly.

[@imanithefilmophile]

Oh yeah, I noticed that. Belly is a classic!

[@joseph_b319]

Malik killed it on directing Prince's Greatest Romance video!!!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

This was Spike Lee’s worst movie & the best thing about this movie was the Prince songs. Theresa Randle should have had a bigger career.

[@imanithefilmophile]

The soundtrack is soooo good! Theresa was amazing in this role and I wish she would've gotten more starring roles.

[@ladylequvia7]

My thoughts exactly. I found myself looking for this movie through the years to watch just to hear the songs and then I remembered KZbin had the full soundtrack, lol.

[@MoniqueIsMyMuse]

I just watched this movie about an hour ago and your analysis is exactly how I felt while watching it. To me it was all over the place, I really thought it would have went another direction. Theresa Randall is extremely beautiful and I would have loved to see more of her and her relationship with the other call girls play out, I really liked that dynamic. But, it just fell flat for some reason like I hate the weird tidbits of things thrown into the movie that didn’t make sense or go with the plot. I also hated how she was shamed for what she did And it’s like OK yeah we get it, you love Prince but did the whole entire soundtrack have to be a Prince song?! Spike Lee does entirely too much. It seems like all of his movies are like this. Don’t give me started on she’s gotta have it and she hate me 🙄🙄

[@imanithefilmophile]

YESSSS this is exactly it! I wanted to see Theresa's character and the other women's stories and see how they bond because of their unique job. Spike Lee does this a lot but I think it's because he likes to implement all his thoughts and opinions despite it convoluting the story. He's still an amazing director though but this movie is far from his best work. I also need to watch She Hate Me because I hear it's probably his worst film.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

Yeah I think that's the problem with spike lee movies sometimes he takes his story's line all over the place and it's confusing I wish he would just keep it simple,do the right thing jungle fever and clockers is my favs by him the story's get straight to the point!

[@imanithefilmophile]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc Yeah, I agree. Do the Right Thing is one of his best works because of that. He had one idea and theme and he stuck with it.

[@winagain6456]

You have Lil Boosie, Beyonce, and Frank Ocean in your favorites but are questioning the musical genius of PRINCE? 😂Please. People who need 20 songwriters on a track can't hold a candle.

[@emilyluv2765]

where did you find it

[@Nominaze]

Ik this movie was all over the place but I honestly loved it.

[@imanithefilmophile]

Yeah is has a lot of good moments and it's very entertaining! Theresa killed the role too.

[@thisisdk7859]

1:15 this makes me wonder what the limit of cameos are? Can it get out of hand? #ComingToAmerica2 went all out with this approach. I think they definitely wanted to make sure the movie had other appeals if the story itself was a critical flop.

[@reginafris6822]

Loved your thorough analysis of all the film's aspects. Too bad Ava Duvernay wasn't around to write the script.

[@imanithefilmophile]

She for sure would've had such an interesting take on the topic.

[@emilyluv2765]

why we cant find this movie no where?

[@imanithefilmophile]

I had to really dig for it and download it

[@Star1320Light]

As a hopeless romantic, I totally related to her hopeless and stupid leaning toward her X. I feel it absolutely was Important as to WHY and HOW she ended up in this job in the first place and the weakness for romanticism in her heart.

[@Deeper-sessions]

You‘re 100% right. Great analysis 🖤

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thanks!

[@cdgates1]

Spike wanted Jada Pinkett for the lead role. She turned him down because she didn't think she was the right choice

[@nicolesherman8974]

I was recommended this channel by someone and this was a great video. Excited to see more of these movie breakdowns in the future!

[@imanithefilmophile]

I love to hear that and more is definitely coming!

[@hectornegron9155]

I was having one of those "I'M so EFFING BORED, I'M FALLING ASLEEP BUT CAN'T GO TO SLEEP CAUSE I GOT THINGS TO DO BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START BUT I STILL MUST DO THEM ANYWAY, I NEED A CHANGE IN MY LIFE" kind of day, and I bumped into this depressing video. I think I'm gonna kill myself. On second thought, my life wasn't as bad as I thought it was.

[@imanithefilmophile]

Damn, that was not my goal... awkward lol

[@brigettecharlton9717]

I enjoyed this movie. Plus love prince! So I enjoyed the soundtrack

[@thisisdk7859]

I vote for " #IMayDestroyYou Deserves An Emmy"

[@thisisdk7859]

What are your top 3 Spike Lee Joints?

[@imanithefilmophile]

Do The Right Thing Crooklyn Malcolm X

[@marchie2]

@@imanithefilmophile Hated do the Right Thing......bunch of black folks walking around sweating.....the only one with a job was Mookie. And he was lazy.

[@imanithefilmophile]

@@marchie2 lol nooo it's really deeper than that. One day you should watch it with Spike Lees commentary.

[@marchie2]

@@imanithefilmophile I felt bad for Sal and his boys. They didn't deserve that treatment. Why does he need black people on the wall?

[@imanithefilmophile]

@@marchie2 Yeah I felt bad for them too. I especially love this part of the movie because that subject has a lot of nuance. On one hand, it's Sals restaurant so he can put whoever he wants on his wall. On the other hand, history has shown that a lot of the times when non-black owned businesses reside in black neighborhoods, they don't even like black people. They just like the black dollar.

[@juliuswilliams4447]

Thanks!

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thank you!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@peppermintpattie6006]

I loved Girl 6!!!💜💜💜💜

[@caughtmeontheflip]

this was a high quality analysis. I appreciate this break down. I appreciate the articles too just subbed… I don’t want to see the love and basketball one so probably blue dress then I may destroy u. I haven’t watched those yet but I will before watching ur vid. I got a lil streaming app so I can just watch stuff real quick, but anyways this can put me onto quality cinema & help me disguise the not so good media like this

[@imanithefilmophile]

I'm working on the Devil in a Blue Dress video right now! Thank you so much for supporting and watching.

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

Great Video! ❤

[@partneanderthal2679]

Well done! Keep it up! 😊

[@Darlan_Ferreira]

Great analysis! Confirmed some thoughts I had while watching it and gave me some new insights too

[@JuJuOlo]

I've never seen this but i intend to. Spikes movies are always like this as described here. I love it though. He hust throws stuff in there and u just watch like sittung on the porch watching randomness with people. I loved crookyn however cant explained what it was all about. I just know what happened

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

You should check out clockers one of spike Lee best movie

[@imanithefilmophile]

I've never seen it but I'll put it on my to-watch list.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@imanithefilmophile watch it probably the only great spike lee film

[@C-Lyfe85]

Clockers wasn't the only good Spike Lee movie, Crooklyn was good, Malcolm X was his best movie, in terms of production quality. He Got Game was a good movie, in terms of the story, even though the NBA player who played Jesus Shuttlesworth, could not act, to save his life. My main beef with Spike Lee movies, is the long ass movie credit intros. If you've ever seen clockers or Mo Better Blues, you know what I mean.

[@thefarsidefanthefarsidefan7374]

Not Clockers, Lee's best is Do the Right Thing and Malcolm x.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@thefarsidefanthefarsidefan7374 I know do the right thing was and malcolm x but clockers is a good one better than this

[@terrenceliburd8655]

I haven't seen all his movies, but he explores human behavior that most filmmakers ignore. Even this movie exploring the dec industry

[@StarryEyedTarot]

Wow- I’m so glad I found this video. I’ve never seen “Girl 6”, but I plan on watching it this evening. I LIVE for Prince and I’m a huge fan of Spike Lee’s joints so I’m unsure how I’ll feel about this tonight after watching your critique. I feel like I’d have ended up feeling the same way if I hadn’t watched this prior to. Let’s see! Please keep doing what you do- your videos are so well done, and you have such a fantastic breadth of black film studies knowledge to share with the world. 🫶

[@imanithefilmophile]

I appreciate this comment so much!! Have you watched it yet? What did you think?

[@simonpapik6365]

This movie aged well....me too....

[@hereforit2347]

I forgot how bad this movie is. Misogynistic trash. 🗑

[@jacanewkirk6511]

spike had tarentino in a movie? hmmm

[@thomashester2]

I like your editing style Subscribed

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thank you!! I try lol

[@francaisle7104]

Bon Résumé. ♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙

[@LiotaR]

as much as I love this movie your right its kinda wonky look wise absolutely beautiful the actors did amazing soundtrack no complaints but I feel like it was hit or miss

[@freelance4132]

0:49 Prince’s soundtrack was the draw!! Me going down the Prince rabbit hole is was brought me to this movie as a millennial teenager, & I agree, the music was the best part of the movie 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@adriannadd1983]

Can you do black books too. I like your analysis.

[@imanithefilmophile]

I want to. I just have to find the time.

[@fy90s]

One of Spike's best films. Top 3.

[@imanithefilmophile]

What's the other 2?

[@lakieabradley5095]

I loved the cameos...

[@MsTrueTy]

Same. Under utilized was definitely Madonna and Naomi characters. If Girl 6 was a Netflix series I would love exploring their lives as well as Judys. Seeing how each girl deals with being in the adult industry in different ways

[@tomatobooksentertainment8376]

This movie might not be good, but it should at least be able to leggally watch.

[@imanithefilmophile]

fr it was so hard finding it.

[@goodjuju320]

IDK, I kind of liked it.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

Me too

[@jacanewkirk6511]

this was more an homage to black women in hollywood imo

[@30meletheconquer]

Its boring because its the equivalent to a slow burn but gives a more black feel to it that applies to black communities as far as chasing fame or just trying to get by in modern day society from a second person point of view relating to African americans in the acting/somewhat sex business basically explains the pros and cons of it for women and how you can let it kill your dignity while trying to have self morals and self-respect that can be embarrassing if confronted for a idol dream or opportunity. Btw spike lee didnt write this movie he just. Produced and directed it movie was written by suzan 😉 Iam 23 years of age right now and when i say young women living in poverty needs to see this movie it is a must it definitely is showing whats going on in black communities right now dealing with social media and professionalism

[@imanithefilmophile]

I wish they would have addressed it more from a black woman's perspective. She had white co-workers so it would have been good to see that contrast.

[@30meletheconquer]

@@imanithefilmophile well if im not mistaken there is a scene in the beginning that like shows you poverty and white guys paying black prostitutes and then its a scene where a guy tells the main character to undress like it was normal which put her in a uncomfortable state of mind because the movie she auditioned for didnt anything to do with the role of the movie the moral basically explains how women are sexualized and can be put in gullible situations that can be dangerous like the mysterious caller guy that was a serial killer

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@30meletheconquer it's just the way spike lee directs he story's lines be all over the place and sometimes he doesn't know how to make it to the point where you can feel it If John singleton did this movie it would've came out better

[@30meletheconquer]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc reread what you just said bro and ima tell you why i asked you to do that

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@30meletheconquer I didn't mean to write that too you but oh we'll

[@davidgerald133]

Dorothy Dandridge movie came out in '99.....I thought it was earlier than that

[@imanithefilmophile]

lol I just double checked and it's '99

[@anne-mariedaphnedillon9896]

Best analysis I’ve seen

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thanks!

[@enterthecringe7552]

This movie wasn't the best but it was still pretty good. My feminist gf loves this film. The Woman protagonist isn't that great but at least Spike tried to write one with some depth even if he ultimately failed. More than can be said for Martin Scorsese or Copolla or any of the other Black directors at the time. This movie is stylish, funny, tongue in cheek and just overall a good time when watching with friends.

[@XQN-R]

I’m so glad I found you. You have really nice soft voice 🥰. More black female commentators 🥂

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thank you and yes, we really do need more!

[@tessaanne1205]

Oh no. I love this movie

[@micalaking1904]

I like you girl this was cool. Subscribed

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thank you girl!

[@davidgerald133]

This movie was ahead of its time...all this going on over a phone sex operator didn't make any sense to me....but update with a OnlyFans girl......now it makes sense

[@AishaRaison]

I May Destroy You deserves an Emmy!!!

[@emilyluv2765]

this was Nice!!!

[@imanithefilmophile]

Thank you!

[@Jasmine_Scorpio]

Do all of them! I know I’m late lol

[@imanithefilmophile]

Jasmine..... That's a huge request lol

[@Jasmine_Scorpio]

I’ll watch them all, I promise! Lol

[@goddessnoir290]

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[@ceruleanbonfire]

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