Despite any biased opinions, there really is no denying that both Spike Lee and Tyler Perry make great movies. Their fame and popularity of their continual movie success is enough to know that both men are talented in their line of work. Both of these film-makers create movies that dominate more toward the black culture of Americans. That's not to say that caucasian or any other race doesn't watch or enjoy their movies. In terms of representing blackness and black people in general, I believe Tyler Perry's body of work does a better job than Spike Lee. Even though Spike Lee's work is similar in the sense of Perry's work, in that he focuses towards black audiences, I just prefer Perry's style over Lee's. Throughout the paper I will touch on secondary opinions of criticisms against the two film-makers and why those particular sources conceived their opinion. After the readings and audio for this week, I never knew about the rivalry between Perry and Lee. It was obvious that both of their work was aimed more toward black audiences, but I'm now aware that they each have different styles and opinions in how they portray their work. A big impact of Perry's work is the character of Madea that he has developed through so many of his films. Madea is Perry dressed in drag as an older-aged black woman. Madea is meant to be the character of a strong and independent black woman, but the audience still perceives her as funny and entertaining. Lee's movies, while still deeming toward a black audience, don't have a particular character involved throughout, but I would infer that the theme of a majority of his movies steer towards having a black man against all odds. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be entertainment without drama throughout the industry. Both Perry and Lee have some harsh feelings towards one another's work. Lee once referred to Perry's work as "buffoonery.  Lee doesn't hold his feelings in towards Perry's films and the Madea character and the stereotypes he feels Perry wrongly depicts in his films towards blacks. Perry responds to Lee's criticisms with disbelief and profanity towards Lee's comments of his work. As I have stated before, in a broad sense, both Perry's and Lee's work is aimed towards black audiences. In a deeper sense though, I believe both are aimed towards a more specific type of black audience. After watching countless Tyler Perry movies, where Madea was the main theme, I would infer that his movies are aimed more toward black women. Since Madea is meant to be a strong and independent black woman, more women can relate to her character compared to men. The greatest criticism that secondary material has for Madea's character is that she is represented as the stereotypical black mamie. These critics believe that that stereotype negatively reflects people's judgement on the race. Tyler Perry movies as a whole though play more towards black families and people of all ages, including more teenaged young-adults. Maybe it's just the humor in Perry's movies, but when I think of a Tyler Perry movie, I think of families watching it together. I trust that Perry knows what sells in terms of entertainment, and if he's able to make those people who support his films to keep coming back with the comedy of his work, then he is accomplishing something decent towards representing a success of celebrating blackness. Spike Lee movies on the other hand, play more towards black males. One movie in particular that I can use as an example, is Lee's movie Malcom X, which is a biographical drama about the famous African-American human rights activist, Malcom X. I realize that black women may be interested in Lee's movie just as much black men, but in general, black men are more intrigued as the audience. Spike Lee movies are also meant for a more independent and an adult black audience compared to Perry films. I say this because I think of Lee's movies to be more mature and deeper in context with his screenwriting. In general, Perry creates movies that are comedies, whereas Lee creates movies that are dr