Spike Lee Answers Personality Revealing Questions | Proust Questionnaire | Vanity Fair

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Spike Lee answers Vanity Fair's Proust Questionnaire and then reflects on his answers. Through its origins as a parlor game made popular by Marcel Proust, the 35 questions are designed to reveal the nature of Spike's true personality. Who are his favorite writers? What is his greatest extravagance? What is the trait he most deplores in himself?
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  • @VanityFair
    @VanityFair  3 года назад +23

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    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 года назад

      Spike Lee NEEDS to make that Jackie Robinson Film ; 50th anniversary of his death is next year ; and while Mrs . Robinson is still alive ... even if he must write a whole new script , Spike Lee can do it .
      Nobody else can bestow upon Jackie Robinson's story justice , glory , and dignity the way Spike Lee will . It doesn't matter if Denzel Washington is too old ; find a great talent who actually looks more like Jackie Robinson . Do the right thing and just do it .

  • @NickTemperistic
    @NickTemperistic 3 года назад +237

    Man, I don't even know what to say right now. When he started talking about Jackie Robinson I felt every single word that Spike was saying. If y'all ever get a chance to watch the movie 42 you need to. It's not a perfect Jackie Robinson movie but it's the best one that we've got right now and Chadwick Boseman did a great job. Another thing that I wanted to say is as a white man I will never ever be able to understand what African Americans go through/have gone through in this country/world. At the same time, I recognize the enormous responsibility that I have to make sure I raise my kids to respect and love everyone no matter what they look like. I can only hope for other white parents to do the same. In closing, I just wanna say that the only thing more legendary than Spike Lee is his powerful smile.

  • @jillsalkin7389
    @jillsalkin7389 3 года назад +67

    He's always been so cool and open. A man to be admired.

    • @drei_thirteen
      @drei_thirteen 2 года назад

      admired by white hating shitbrains

  • @coopercarr9407
    @coopercarr9407 3 года назад +275

    Vanity fair is just unleashing a barrage of proust questionnaire videos on us... and I like it

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 года назад +6

      So much more dignified sitting down , having a conversation than that 73 Questions which makes you feel like you're getting the bum's rush out the door .

  • @FreakieFan
    @FreakieFan 3 года назад +82

    Dang man, the segment about Jackie Robinson....
    Powerful.

  • @ruinedfall
    @ruinedfall 3 года назад +108

    i love how he’s unapologetic about not wanting to answer some questions. it takes confidence

    • @Bruno-nd2zw
      @Bruno-nd2zw 3 года назад +8

      @Corpsefoot Gaming he is a public figure. Why should he say something that might compromise him?

  • @kalliana13
    @kalliana13 3 года назад +38

    Most powerful, underrated filmmaker of all time? This man right here. Spike Lee, you are an inspiration.

    • @pentz1
      @pentz1 3 года назад +1

      He's been mine for 30 yrs

  • @coopercarr9407
    @coopercarr9407 3 года назад +58

    The Jackie Robinson segment was beautiful. Thanks to Spike for sharing

  • @jenm3056
    @jenm3056 3 года назад +30

    When Spike talks about Jackie, he is bringing tears to my eyes, too. Powerful.

  • @brumfeldo
    @brumfeldo 3 года назад +196

    So apparently Spike Lee is going to live until he's a hundred and fifty years old waiting for the Knicks to win the championship before he passes.

  • @shellypuri2
    @shellypuri2 3 года назад +33

    'they know it's a lie, I know it's a lie; just tell the truth.' Yup.

  • @k0rikoko
    @k0rikoko 3 года назад +30

    Protect Spike Lee at all costs

  • @kimberlyc8983
    @kimberlyc8983 3 года назад +19

    I love this guy so much; his honesty, his insight outlook, fearlessness. The list goes on and on. If I could just hang out and conversate with him. God bless 💝

  • @henrydiaz5173
    @henrydiaz5173 3 года назад +53

    Why every time I look at Spike Lee's eyes is like he's about to go to sleep for a long time and never wanna wake up

  • @johnta17
    @johnta17 3 года назад +19

    whoa, that jackie robinson biopic would've been amazing. He has so much passion for the subject matter.

  • @gardensofthegods
    @gardensofthegods 3 года назад +106

    Spike Lee needs to make that Jackie Robinson film even if he has to rewrite the script . Do the right thing and just do it ... next year is the 50th anniversary of his death .
    Doesn't it matter if Denzel Washington is too old because there are plenty of talented people out there who actually look more like the legend . Would be a wonderful gift for Mrs. Robinson while she's still alive .

    • @Thespeedrap
      @Thespeedrap 3 года назад +1

      Don't we already got 42 but if Spike can make a better Jackie Robinson maybe he could find a better actor than Chadwick.

    • @derriekt6584
      @derriekt6584 3 года назад +1

      Yes. but he should make his Save Us, Joe Louis Drama 1st. He promised Budd Schulberg.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 года назад +1

      @@derriekt6584 I forgot about that , but , ( and I'm not being insensitive here , but Budd Schulberg died almost 11 years ago ) maybe it would be best to do the Jackie Robinson Film first while Mrs. Robinson is still here ... and afterwards still keep his promise to Budd Schulberg and get that finished .
      No doubt there are probably scores of people who would love to help Lee bring these two stories to fruition on film .

    • @bOmBAsTiK
      @bOmBAsTiK 3 года назад

      @@gardensofthegods He should've been the one to direct the James Brown movie as well, imo. Brian Grazer was the producer, I just don't get it. Chad was okay in the role (my opinion only), but I would've loved to see Spike's version and whether he'd have cast Chadwick or someone who could actually dance/move like the Godfather...

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 3 года назад

      @@bOmBAsTiK It's been years since I saw that movie so honestly I can't remember what I thought of his dancing ... but I usually take issue when the actor really doesn't look anything like the person he is portraying and that was the case here .
      I thought it was a pretty good movie but yeah , it still would have been fascinating to see Spike Lee's version of James Brown's life .

  • @valerioliva9872
    @valerioliva9872 3 года назад +8

    So many people would love to sing, it’s a lovely thing to have an instrument within you.

  • @Theimmortalmisfit
    @Theimmortalmisfit 3 года назад +14

    a very passionate man he is, love him

  • @JordanNMusic
    @JordanNMusic 3 года назад +8

    Never thought I’d see Spike Lee cry until now. Powerful

  • @terrehonbowden3472
    @terrehonbowden3472 3 года назад +21

    love that response to the question "is NYC dead?"
    I'm not a New Yorker and I can tell you, REAL New Yorkers don't care.

    • @waylonmercy8125
      @waylonmercy8125 2 года назад

      TerryHon Bowden ...hey long time no see how are you?

  • @llynnie888
    @llynnie888 3 года назад +13

    Questions aside, I know this much about Spike Lee for sure. - He has the greatest laugh! I start laughing every time I hear him laugh. It's a gift.
    💞😇💞

  • @AlexGordonMusic
    @AlexGordonMusic 3 года назад +8

    I love that vanity fair still does this
    Reminds me of Hitch every time I see it, for some reason.

  • @Can0nn0naC
    @Can0nn0naC 3 года назад +8

    Just when I thought interviews were getting monotonous Vanity Fair does this segment. Love it

  • @treemerryweather
    @treemerryweather 3 года назад +6

    my expectations for Spike Lee are always high and the reflections were way beyond anything i could have hoped to see. Akira Kurosawa and Jackie Robinson - i really want to see THAT movie and thankfully he didn't make the commercial that the powers that be had in mind.

  • @jamilnorwood4269
    @jamilnorwood4269 3 года назад +5

    I love "pigeon-toed" Spike Lee. One of my FAVORite filmmakers. School Daze changed my life!

  • @peglamphier4745
    @peglamphier4745 Год назад +2

    I admire that he's so clear about who he is that he'll not answer questions. I'd be eager to please and answer them all, also cause I wanted to get an A on the test. The cool to say no.... very cool.

  • @senzoblose2689
    @senzoblose2689 3 года назад +31

    Mr Lee is a legend🇿🇦🐐🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

  • @ernestocaro9802
    @ernestocaro9802 3 года назад +3

    I hope Spike Lee one day direct a Prince biopic.

  • @nietzschesmuse
    @nietzschesmuse 3 года назад +4

    This is so inspiring I love Spike Lee he has interesting view points. Thank you for this.

  • @nross940
    @nross940 3 года назад +3

    Years ago I was working for a music manager and film producer. On this occasion, the music manager was escorting one of his clients to the Grammys. However, he had bad news that he had to tell Spike which was that the UK artist wasn't willing to use his music in a Spike Lee joint (or a Pepsi commercial or anything else). So everyone went to the awards show and I was left alone in an office to let Spike down gently. He was truly disappointed (and yes, he said, "Baby, baby, baby please!" but completely authentic and cool about it.

  • @Y20XTongvaLand
    @Y20XTongvaLand 2 года назад +1

    Rapid fire questions:
    On what occasion do you lie?
    Mmmmmmmm.....

  • @markjlabella8869
    @markjlabella8869 2 года назад +3

    Made me cry. I agree with Spike on everything here. Especially Agent Orange. His handling of this pandemic was, in hindsight, dangerous to everyone in the front lines of it.

  • @noemidiop8015
    @noemidiop8015 3 года назад +4

    I LOVE Spike Lee so much!😭❤️🙌🏽

  • @ImaniTolliver
    @ImaniTolliver 3 года назад +4

    So powerful and thoughtful. I love Spike’s openness and love for our people. Always will.

  • @benhenderson8952
    @benhenderson8952 3 года назад +7

    Spike’s prolly happy for Randles this season

  • @aidahwedo
    @aidahwedo 3 года назад +2

    The fact that Lee teared up while discussing Jackie Robinson did reveal his character, but maybe not in the empathetic and cool way he thinks. Robinson was paid very well to go out and play a game. He had a support system and he endured some malicious bigoted people on the way to making his fortune. Sadly, he died too young to enjoy the fruits of his "labor."
    But you know who had a hard time in front of Mccarthy's "Un-American committee" and who was betrayed by Mr Jackie? It was my hero: Paul Robeson. He died young too. His son believes he was poisoned by the CIA among other injustices (passport taken, whitelisted, impoverished, disenfranchised, abandoned...), it was the last insult to a man of enormous talent, intellect, humanity and a tremendous athlete who didn't ever become anyone's performing simian.

    • @aidahwedo
      @aidahwedo 3 года назад

      Paul Robeson paved the way for Jackie Robinson. In 1943, Robedon lead a delegation in talks with baseball honchos asking them to integrate baseball.

  • @paulcooper1046
    @paulcooper1046 6 месяцев назад

    I was born in 1972. While Casablanca is my favorite movie, 25th Hour is my favorite movie made during my lifetime. It's not too late to make the Jackie Robinson movie, Spike. Albeit with a lead other than Denzel. Quality transparency here. Cheers, mate.

  • @danielhoward6558
    @danielhoward6558 Год назад

    Man, Spike seems so passionate about the Jackie Robinson project. I hope he doesn't give up and makes something out of it still, whether it's a documentary, series, or something else great! You can still do it Spike!

  • @Original3523
    @Original3523 Год назад

    A great man always honest and sensitive.

  • @Mac62671
    @Mac62671 3 года назад +4

    He is so New York

  • @jacksonisonline2049
    @jacksonisonline2049 3 года назад +2

    the jackie robinson part was powerful

  • @KeiaJohn4-15
    @KeiaJohn4-15 3 года назад +2

    Spike is not going to Sugar Coat ANYTHING. Either you love him or you hate him. Great Interview overall, keep’em rolling VF ♥️

  • @Nonya-abc
    @Nonya-abc 3 года назад +4

    Wow, I loved this interview 💛💜

  • @JP-kd9fq
    @JP-kd9fq 3 года назад +2

    That Throne of Blood sweater 🔥

  • @Neisha8686
    @Neisha8686 3 года назад +4

    Perfect he is LEGEND

  • @88PLR
    @88PLR 3 года назад +2

    The Legend ! 🏆
    Should’ve been had a Oscar.

  • @Bruno-nd2zw
    @Bruno-nd2zw 3 года назад +6

    The GOAT!

  • @struggleyangqi
    @struggleyangqi 3 года назад +1

    the 4 words on his hat is the name of the japanese film version of the macbeth.

  • @adolfopena7358
    @adolfopena7358 3 года назад +1

    I'm loving this new series.

  • @hayleyannamathieson7261
    @hayleyannamathieson7261 3 года назад +1

    I really like this guy. I admire him tremendously. A brilliant film 🎥maker.

  • @saiboo10
    @saiboo10 Год назад

    whole heartedly one of the most intelligent black men ever

  • @hanssolos3699
    @hanssolos3699 3 года назад +1

    his greatest regret was not casting scarlet johansson as a black woman in his films 🤣🤣🤣

  • @petermot645
    @petermot645 3 года назад +1

    Never give up on those Knickerbockers Spike ! #42..

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 3 года назад +8

    Wil we ever see another Mars Blackmon appearance, Spike? 😮😮

  • @louannwaters6691
    @louannwaters6691 3 года назад

    I love you Spike! You are an inspiration. Your voice added an interesting perspective with your films. It was a gift to all of us.

  • @byjacquelineb
    @byjacquelineb Год назад

    It’s still hope for that movie 🤍✨

  • @DFRANKLEY
    @DFRANKLEY 3 года назад +1

    love the t-shirt spike ! Toshiro Mifune forever !

  • @Thespeedrap
    @Thespeedrap 3 года назад +14

    I sure miss Bernie Mac this world don't have good humour like him.

  • @FeministBubble
    @FeministBubble 3 года назад +4

    Yes, the poignant Proustain questions prosed to prolific filmmaker & director Spike Lee did indeed reveal elements of his true nature. However, Spike left it up to the audience to decide the question, those who watch. The question of whether or not they reveled his true nature unto himself is unlikely, as it would appear he is in full alignment with his true nature, living in complete truth, authenticity, and integrity. Goddess Bless Spike. Thank you for recognizing & honoring Herstory. xo

  • @moisesall6712
    @moisesall6712 Год назад

    I can see how denzel washington would fit the jackie robinson portrayal

  • @renbazuru
    @renbazuru 3 года назад +2

    what about the Joe Louis Max Schmeling movie!!

  • @kellymyers7019
    @kellymyers7019 3 года назад

    Thank you Spike for your vulnerability, and your candor as always. I might just have to go watch Do The Right Thing again. I’m sporting my radio raheem tee today, and feeling the power of love over hate is strong xx peace ☮️

  • @danny_mcduck
    @danny_mcduck 3 года назад

    Love, Light & Peace

  • @GinaGreenlee
    @GinaGreenlee 9 дней назад

    What I love about Spike Lee? He is unapologetically Black.

  • @truthbetold6011
    @truthbetold6011 3 года назад +1

    Love Spike movies♥

  • @Ella-hu6ds
    @Ella-hu6ds 3 года назад +1

    Chadwick 💜

  • @Jasmine-bd8yc
    @Jasmine-bd8yc 2 года назад

    Yes Spike! Life long fan!

  • @gitbuh12345qwerty
    @gitbuh12345qwerty 3 года назад

    "My entire filmography."

  • @progressivelibertarianview8832
    @progressivelibertarianview8832 3 года назад

    All good answers

  • @amosp.wellington6124
    @amosp.wellington6124 3 года назад

    Happy Birthday Spike!!!

  • @BlvdTodd
    @BlvdTodd 2 года назад

    Thank you, Mr. Spike Lee. 💙🧡💙🧡💙

  • @niremgucin
    @niremgucin 3 года назад +3

    His outfit is so great. I canNOT

  • @slimbravo8778
    @slimbravo8778 3 года назад

    Favorite director, I used to not like fiction when I was younger though.

  • @OmriIzula
    @OmriIzula 3 года назад +3

    Oh no he’s crying 😭😭😭🥺

  • @dddddadadad1796
    @dddddadadad1796 3 года назад

    Sheesh... Spike could still get it!!!!

  • @AL-grhvc
    @AL-grhvc 2 года назад

    4:08 when I heard the question, I said I'd say "Malcolm X" for this..and he said the same 🙌💯 and I'm not even black, X=❤️

  • @parkermudsen1063
    @parkermudsen1063 3 года назад

    All I know is the men who lead the Knicks to their next NBA championship will automatically be elevated to rock star status for life in NYC.

  • @HeWhistlesTunes
    @HeWhistlesTunes 2 года назад

    Condolences and Sorry is different. A condolence is me feeling bad for you. A Sorry is admitting that I performed an action that warrants a Sorry

  • @kbram7363
    @kbram7363 3 года назад +1

    Agent Orange. Haha

  • @GarrettBell
    @GarrettBell 3 года назад

    What a legend

  • @argentokaos2629
    @argentokaos2629 3 года назад

    Happy birthday, SL.

  • @GT-wo2oj
    @GT-wo2oj 3 года назад

    Tishiro Mifune, Throne of Blood, nice!

  • @ODjangoo
    @ODjangoo 3 года назад

    9:48 LOOOOLLLLL got 'em

  • @jackhackett80
    @jackhackett80 3 года назад

    'Being a filmmaker'

  • @amareesanchez5831
    @amareesanchez5831 3 года назад +1

    i looove this

    • @iliyano567
      @iliyano567 3 года назад

      Afro Latina? 😘😍😍

  • @chocolatebambooproductions
    @chocolatebambooproductions 3 года назад

    Deeps, not words

  • @EvaAnika
    @EvaAnika 3 года назад

    He has become a cute old man. LOL.

  • @ZappaZappaDooo
    @ZappaZappaDooo 3 года назад

    Love you Spike

  • @ziandadamoyi8351
    @ziandadamoyi8351 3 года назад

    I love him

  • @alienboy1322
    @alienboy1322 3 года назад

    2:08
    Same.

  • @jvenom174
    @jvenom174 3 года назад +1

    Not watching Django should have been on the list.

  • @TrvisXXIII
    @TrvisXXIII 3 года назад +4

    Lol I think spike is talking this slow so he wouldn’t trip over his words, he’s known for speaking without thinking

  • @3RDEYELOVE
    @3RDEYELOVE 2 года назад

    Who else paused video Right before he answered to match up Your answers with his?

  • @user-nr5tj4iv8l
    @user-nr5tj4iv8l 3 года назад

    Спайк своеобразный

  • @MarcosIsABaritone
    @MarcosIsABaritone 2 года назад

    Wow... wow, wow, wow.

  • @oliverphippen1957
    @oliverphippen1957 3 года назад +1

    I wish that he was smarter
    as he is a person that many people follow

  • @miastone4012
    @miastone4012 3 года назад

    Yo Spike what do you think about Joe in the Ho???

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk 3 года назад

    Spike!!!

  • @edreid7872
    @edreid7872 3 года назад +1

    I'm not gonna answer that...

  • @oversizewomenlove
    @oversizewomenlove 3 года назад

    Bernie Mac!