Genre: Drama
Directed by: Spike Lee
Starring: Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, John Cusack
Written by: Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Aristophanes (play)

Chi-Raq Press Conference was a Q & A Dodge-Fest

December 9, 2015Jim Alexander Comment

The world premiere of “Chi-Raq” started the promotional festivities for the film, and it all took place in Chicago. The press conference that followed the premiere featured the filmmakers and […]

This photo provided by Roadside Attractions and Amazon Studios shows Nick Cannon as Chi-Raq in Spike Lee’s film, "Chi-Raq." The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 4, 2015. (Parrish Lewis/Roadside Attractions/Amazon Studios via AP)

Review: “Chi-Raq” Is A Confusing and Mindless Modern Urban Mythology

December 8, 2015December 8, 2015Jim Alexander Comment

Synopsis: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago. (Imdb) Spike Lee is taking on […]