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Women and Spike Lee, V: Virgin/Whore

Posted on May 22, 2010 by sassysavvyfilm

Spike Lee has difficulty creating a female character that can be both sexual and a strong woman (though there are some exceptions). Almost every woman in Spike’s films fits into the virgin/whore complex (particularly in the films he wrote). Genius … Continue reading →

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Women and Spike Lee, III: Women as Betrayers

Posted on May 22, 2010 by sassysavvyfilm

The threat of the woman embodied in the idea of temptation is fully expressed through the betrayers, female characters who have sold out (or appear to have sold out) the man they love for their own gain. Both betrayers are … Continue reading →

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