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Blacksocialite 01-23-2008 01:03 PM

Spike Lee's School Daze Turns 20!
 
OK...I am feeling a bit 'long in the tooth' today as I'm knocking on 37's door:D...

Can you believe it's been twenty years since the release of School Daze?!

Anyhoo, I posted some of my favorite scenes and thoughts about the flick on my blog.

Watching the Alphas step still gives me chills (its sooooo ice cold!)

Honeykiss1974 01-23-2008 02:09 PM

I have School Daze on DVD and it's really interesting to watch with Spike's comentary.

EyesOnThePrize 01-23-2008 03:07 PM

I didn't realize I was SO YOUNG when that movie came out! LOL! (I wish).

*singing* Oh my Lord Have mercy
(oh my Lord)
Something's wrong with my hayeayeayeayead
Some said take it to the doctorrrr
I came to see you instead!

LOVE THAT MOVIE!

WenD08 01-23-2008 04:03 PM

wow, i saw that movie in a theater in Buckhead/ATL w/Spike Lee there...i can't believe that was 20 years ago next month:eek: i am so old...that was my freshman year.
now i wanna watch it and check the folks i and others on here went to school w/:p

ljkelly 01-23-2008 04:12 PM

School Daze
 
They did a tribute to the movie in the latest issue of Vibe magazine (with Mary J. on the cover).

txdiva 01-23-2008 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljkelly (Post 1586592)
They did a tribute to the movie in the latest issue of Vibe magazine (with Mary J. on the cover).


I read it; it was pretty nice. I can't believe that it's been 20 years ago! It seems like almost yesterday!

mccoyred 01-23-2008 07:38 PM

Fortunately, the movie didn't come out until the year AFTER I crossed...!

I have the DVD and the soundtrak CD. I pop either one in once in a while just to reminisce.

neosoul 01-23-2008 09:00 PM

you can watutsi your ass back to AF-RI-CA

likeaTREE 01-23-2008 09:27 PM

Where has the time gone? That movie is a classic.

Velocity_14 01-23-2008 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neosoul (Post 1586863)
you can watutsi your ass back to AF-RI-CA

LMAO!!

It is indeed a classic!!

AKA_Monet 01-23-2008 10:16 PM

This is an interesting thread...

I am in a scene in School Daze. I am behind the president and his wife during the homecoming game, when he says "Don't Worry". I'm the one who has green leggings on...

My friends and I were freshmen when Spike filmed the movie. One of the nights, I actually spoke to Spike--long story--anyhow, Morehouse and Spelman would not allow filming on their campuses because no "educational scenes" were filmed--only "party scenes". At least that is why Spike said.

I missed the pool party because many of my classmates were sho up in there...

I actually know the "young lady" who was the "Big Man's" love interest during the pool party scene.

IlovemyAKA 01-24-2008 03:56 AM

Oh, I definitely have to bring out my DVD tomorrow & catch that scene. I'll be looking for the one who has green leggings on...

In other news, we're having an 80s party Friday. I want to look flyy! Any pics/suggestions?

Professor 01-24-2008 09:41 AM

i'm old but feeling good and loving life. i was in love with the character that we now know as gina - - - tisha campbell.

Blacksocialite 01-24-2008 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet (Post 1586911)
This is an interesting thread...

I am in a scene in School Daze. I am behind the president and his wife during the homecoming game, when he says "Don't Worry". I'm the one who has green leggings on...

My friends and I were freshmen when Spike filmed the movie. One of the nights, I actually spoke to Spike--long story--anyhow, Morehouse and Spelman would not allow filming on their campuses because no "educational scenes" were filmed--only "party scenes". At least that is why Spike said.

I missed the pool party because many of my classmates were sho up in there...

I actually know the "young lady" who was the "Big Man's" love interest during the pool party scene.

May I have your autograph Soror?:D

KAPital PHINUst 01-24-2008 02:43 PM

Tip: to those who have the updated DVD, you must watch the movie with the cast commentary turned on (Tisha Campbell, Rusty Cundieff, Darryl Bell, Kadeem Hardison, and Bill Nunn). It was HILARIOUS and a lot of fun to listen to.

ladygreek 01-24-2008 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacksocialite (Post 1587286)
May I have your autograph Soror?:D

One of my chapter sorors and her twin sister were in the bathing suit party scene--doing the butt--lol. They were Sigma Chapter Deltas--Clark College.

ladygreek 01-24-2008 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacksocialite (Post 1586458)
OK...I am feeling a bit 'long in the tooth' today as I'm knocking on 37's door:D...

Can you believe it's been twenty years since the release of School Daze?!

Anyhoo, I posted some of my favorite scenes and thoughts about the flick on my blog.

Watching the Alphas step still gives me chills (its sooooo ice cold!)

I took my daughter to see it--she was a junior in high school. It convinced her that she wanted to go to a HBCU. Since she was born and raised in Minnesota, I wanted to shout from the mountain tops. She went to Howard. YAY!!!!

btb87 01-24-2008 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet (Post 1586911)
I am in a scene in School Daze. I am behind the president and his wife during the homecoming game, when he says "Don't Worry". I'm the one who has green leggings on...

Doggone it! Now y'all gon' make me go home and watch this thing tonite!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst (Post 1587316)
Tip: to those who have the updated DVD, you must watch the movie with the cast commentary turned on (Tisha Campbell, Rusty Cundieff, Darryl Bell, Kadeem Hardison, and Bill Nunn). It was HILARIOUS and a lot of fun to listen to.

How updated is updated? I'm almost sure I don't have that version, but I'll check.

And I think somebody mentioned here on GC too that Cassie Davis (House of Payne) was in it as one of the girls yelling at Dap from the dorm window.

DSTCHAOS 01-24-2008 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btb87 (Post 1587345)
And I think somebody mentioned here on GC too that Cassie Davis (House of Payne) was in it as one of the girls yelling at Dap from the dorm window.

She is.

Starring and supporting cast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096054/fullcredits#cast

DSTCHAOS 01-24-2008 03:45 PM

Good and bad hair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtfEmTHeYNw

Don't wanna be alone tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJOsj...eature=related

Step show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsFMn...eature=related

Doin da butt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUgF...eature=related

:D

kissy324 01-24-2008 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet (Post 1586911)
This is an interesting thread...

I am in a scene in School Daze. I am behind the president and his wife during the homecoming game, when he says "Don't Worry". I'm the one who has green leggings on...

.


~About to watch my School Daze movie so I can find the one with the green leggings on~ LOL!!!!

Velocity_14 01-24-2008 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kissy324 (Post 1587574)
~About to watch my School Daze movie so I can find the one with the green leggings on~ LOL!!!!


LOL...me too

1908Revelations 01-24-2008 09:35 PM

Me three! lol

txdiva 01-24-2008 11:20 PM

Me four! LOL

Serenity 01-26-2008 11:23 PM

^^Jumping on the band wagon...:D

AKA2D '91 01-28-2008 12:58 PM

I'm going to check out SD. I haven't watched it in so long. The nostalgia for those hair dos, the clothes...LMAO! I'll have to FF when PH performs at the HC concert. :eek: :( :spooked:

I think I was a Sophomore in HS, if it came out the Spring of 88.

AKADIVA12 01-28-2008 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btb87 (Post 1587345)
And I think somebody mentioned here on GC too that Cassie Davis (House of Payne) was in it as one of the girls yelling at Dap from the dorm window.

Oh Snap!! That sure is!!

"Beg for it, get on your knees!"

"If I were Rachel, you would be in a dawg house!"

IOTA-4A'88F 02-02-2008 01:29 AM

School Daze was my joint... I was just about to pledge Iota when I seen School Daze. I was like, is this what is in store for me.... NOPE.... much worse.

For the longest, I thought Mission College was Morgan State; right down to the brother named Dap that my roommate. I guess that makes me Kadeem Hardison, being that I was from NYC.

AKAShannon 02-03-2008 10:33 AM

I must have seen that movie twenty times when it came out! Just loved it. I was in high school.

I was aware of the D9, but never gave them much thought. I knew that I would be going to college and a HBCU at that.

After School Daze, I went black Greek crazy. Started researching all the fraternities and sororities histories. It lead me to the light! That Alpha Light!!!

ladygreek 02-03-2008 11:27 AM

SD may have had a profound affect on us in the Black community that the majority community will never understand. I would love to see some stats on who attended HBCUs, or any form of higher education past high school, because of it. I don't mean to give it more credit than it is due, I just know the affect it had on my household.

WAKE UP!

Smallwondergurl 02-04-2008 08:06 PM

My mother took me to see School Daze back in 88 i was 6 or 7 years old but it stuck with me for a long time and it is still one of my favorite movies. I still have the soundtrack VHS and the DVD with Spikes commentary on it. The BBC actually Aired it tonigh here in the UK. Although I had to watch it as an Adult to really understand it, but it motivated me to want to go to a HBCU, unfortunately i did not have the money to go to school until recently with my GI Bill, I am still just a bystander in the greek world and working on my studies, doing community service, and making friends that are in the fraterinites and sororities. I am overseas but i will be back home soon and I can't wait for the New chapter to open in my life. Wish me luck :D

BlessedOne04 02-04-2008 11:13 PM

I loved this movie alot growing up. I know that movie inspired me to want to have the experience of going to a HBCU. Fast foward to college and my mom would not let me go out of state so I bought the VHS to take to school and mix HBCU and PWI!! I can say that I got to meet Spike Lee while in school and asked alot of questions about the movie which he so graciously answered. Now I have the DVD with commentary and it is really good. I plan on showing it to my nephew and niece as they grow up and beginning college planning.

Steeltrap 02-09-2008 11:18 AM

It came out in 1988, two years after I graduated (PWI). To me, it's definitely one of Spike's more entertaining works (my actual favorite is Mo Better Blues).

I can tell you, however, it didn't really have any influence on my pursuing membership. I may have already figured out that NPHC greeks on the graduate level had differing priorities.

jitterbug13 02-13-2008 06:31 PM

Story about School Daze:

http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/200...ars-ago-today/

Lady of Pearl 02-13-2008 08:09 PM

Spike Lee is one of my favorite film directors and School Daze is a movie that I often like to see even on reruns on television. It addresses so many cultural issues that are still prevalent in our communities today. I wonder if he ever thought about doing a reunion with School Daze 2 at homecoming with the characters children going to their former college! Sounds like a great screenplay--hit me up Spike!

Smallwondergurl 02-14-2008 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady of Pearl (Post 1600208)
Spike Lee is one of my favorite film directors and School Daze is a movie that I often like to see even on reruns on television. It addresses so many cultural issues that are still prevalent in our communities today. I wonder if he ever thought about doing a reunion with School Daze 2 at homecoming with the characters children going to their former college! Sounds like a great screenplay--hit me up Spike!

i'd pay to see it plus it would probably cover the more recent problems within Greek life now, and hopefully see if Dap's gf really did go Delta, how half Pint's life was after he crossed, what did jane do after she was cast aside, what did dina do after being promoted and a whole list of other things to ponder over. Yes Spike should make a Part 2:D

BlessedOne04 02-18-2008 12:05 AM

Movie coming on BET on Tuesday, February 19 at 8/7c

Rude awAKAning 02-18-2008 01:33 AM

Never seen it! Any movie as old as I am that gets its own thread has got to be worth seeing. I'll be watching!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlessedOne04 (Post 1602685)
Movie coming on BET on Tuesday, February 19 at 8/7c


Smallwondergurl 02-18-2008 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude awAKAning (Post 1602777)
Never seen it! Any movie as old as I am that gets its own thread has got to be worth seeing. I'll be watching!

you should buy the 20th anniversary edition the version bet shows is edited and not shown in it's entirety


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