Spike Lee's School Daze Turns 20!

Blacksocialite · #1 01-23-2008, 01:03 PM

OK...I am feeling a bit 'long in the tooth' today as I'm knocking on 37's door

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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 · #2 01-23-2008, 02:09 PM

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

EyesOnThePrize · #3 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 · #4 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

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/

ljkelly · #5 01-23-2008, 04:12 PM

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

txdiva · #6 01-23-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ljkelly

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 · #7 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 · #8 01-23-2008, 09:00 PM

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

likeaTREE · #9 01-23-2008, 09:27 PM

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

Velocity_14 · #10 01-23-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neosoul

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

LMAO!!

It is indeed a classic!!

AKA_Monet · #11 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 · #12 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 · #13 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 · #14 01-24-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

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?

KAPital PHINUst · #15 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.