Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Named Best Film Of 2020 By National Board Of Review

With Marvel Studios dominating the box office and superhero projects getting the green light in massive numbers, eventually, everyone will have their hands in a comic book film at some point, right? Well, even though he’s been rumored in the past to have his own ‘Spider-Man’ spinoff film in development, it appears that Spike Lee doesn’t have that superhero movie lined up anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean he would turn down Marvel, if offered.

Spike Lee is receiving a major honour.

EXCLUSIVE: While 2020 was most everyone’s worst year, you’d be hard pressed to find a filmmaker who got more done than Spike Lee.

Oliver Stone and Spike Lee recently sat down together in a video chat for Variety‘s insightful Directors on Directors, where the two got to interview each other and shoot the breeze. It’s certainly an interesting pairing as Stone had once attempted to make a version of Lee’s fantastic post-Vietnam drama “Da 5 Bloods” himself.

Natalie Oganesyan editorAcclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee, who directed the war drama “Da 5 Bloods,” starring Delroy Lindo and the late Chadwick Boseman, was definitely curious about the de-aging technology used by his fellow Netflix filmmaker Martin Scorsese in “The Irishman.”However, Lee’s budget from Netflix was $43 million, while it was rumored that Scorsese’s film spent more than $100 million solely on the special effects process.“Da 5 Bloods” follows four Vietnam veterans (Lindo, Jonathan

By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Spike Lee's Vietnam War drama "Da 5 Bloods" roared back into the Hollywood awards race on Thursday when it was nominated for the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, while presumed Oscar contender "Mank" got just one nod.

The only thing predictable about the Golden Globe nominations are their unpredictability. And the Hollywood Foreign Press Association went overboard with the chaos in this very strange year in which the nominations were announced before the eligibility period was even up (that happens on Feb.

on Tuesday selected Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee's Netflix film about Vietnam War veterans, as Best Film, also giving Lee the award for Best Director. The film additionally was awarded Best Ensemble.

The winners have been announced for this year’s National Board of Review Awards, and Spike Lee’s Netflix drama “Da 5 Bloods” swept the competition.

What a busy morning! Not only did the National Board of Review announce its winners, the Film Independent Spirit Awards revealed their nominees. It was quite the precursor day, to say the least! NBR gave their top prize to Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods, while the Spirit Awards were led by Eliza Hittman’s Never Rarely Sometimes Always.

Spike Lee as Best Director.«Lee is one of our greatest filmmakers, a bold auteur with a cinematic vision and an astute perspective on human relationships, focusing at times on that intersection between the personal and the political,» said NBR President Annie Schulhof.While the National Board of Review has never been one to crystal ball the Academy Awards, any accolades are good accolades in this unprecedented awards season.

The New York Times Critic Circle selected “First Cow.” The Los Angeles Film Critics Association picked “Small Axe.” And now the National Board of Review has finally weighed in by announcing that Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” is their selection for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Ensemble of 2020.

Clayton Davis The National Board of Review have announced their annual awards where Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” won best film, director and ensemble.Down below is the full list of winners.Best Film: “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)Best Director: Spike Lee, “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)Best Actor: Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)Best Actress: Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)Best Supporting Actor: Paul Raci, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)Best Supporting Actress: Youn

Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.Lee was making an acceptance speech at the New York Film Critics Awards yesterday (24 January), with his message pre-recorded on January 6, the day a mob of pro-Trump supporters rioted at the US Capitol building.Winning an award for his 2020 short film New York New York, which was filmed during the coronavirus pandemic, Lee reflected on the riot and said the country needed to come together at the “crossroads” they find themselves at.“It’s a very sad day in the

Spike Lee was honoured with a special award during the New York Film Critics Circle.

On Sunday, iconic filmmaker Spike Lee was honored by the New York Film Critics Circle with a special award for his short New York New York, which was filmed during the pandemic. After fellow filmmaker Martin Scorsese presented him with the award, Lee did not mince words during his acceptance speech which was pre-recorded on January 6, the day when Donald Trump supporters invaded the Capitol.

For Deadline’s Contenders Film awards-season event Netflix brought Da 5 Bloods director Spike Lee and the cast that joined him in Vietnam and Thailand.

Spike Lee says his wife Tonya Lewis Lee deserves “all the credit” for bringing up their two children. The 63-year-old filmmaker heaped praise on his “beautiful” spouse for raising Satchel, 26, and Jackson, 24, while he was often away making movies.

Spike Lee is reflecting on his legacy as he's honored with the 34th American Cinematheque Award. The 63-year-old filmmaker was recognized for his contributions to the industry, as well as how his bodies of work have impacted society.«First of all I'm blessed,» Lee tells ET's Nishcelle Turner of the honor.