Spike Lee is receiving a major honour.
25.01.2021 - 14:19 / nme.com
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 is receiving a major honour.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDirector, writer and producer Spike Lee will be honored by the American Cinema Editors (ACE). Lee, who directed “Da 5 Bloods,” will be recognized with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 71st Annual ACE Eddie Awards on April 18, 2021.“From ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ in 1986 to ‘Da 5 Bloods’ in 2020, Spike has directed an astonishing number of feature films — 24.
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Haley Bosselman editorDuring Variety’s “Directors on Directors” interview with Spike Lee, Oliver Stone revealed his documentary about President John F. Kennedy will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year.“It’s not for the American side of it,” Stone said.
“I want to say I wasn’t shocked, but I was shocked,” Lee Daniels told CNN this evening of his reaction to the murderous assault on Congress but a horde of MAGA morons on January 6.
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.
Joe Biden‘s inauguration concert last night (January 20) – you can watch it below.The actor reflected on the last four years of “deep divisions and troubling rancour” while Donald Trump was president, choosing now to “ponder the United States of America”.“The last few weeks, last few years, we’ve witnessed deep divisions and a troubling rancour in our land.
direct to your inboxJoe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.Delivering his first speech as president, after taking his oath alongside his vice president Kamala Harris at the US Capitol, Mr Biden pledged to rebuild international alliances.He celebrated a day of “renewal”, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took over the White House following four year's of Donald Trump's leadership.“This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day.
Newly-inaugurated Joe Biden‘s message rang loud and clear as he spoke at the Capitol on January 20: the United States must now work toward unity. With Donald Trump‘s presidency now officially over, Biden wants the country to move forward — together — and heal. Flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden, President Biden said that he was “humbled by the faith you placed in us” and pledged to be a president for “ALL Americans.”
outgoing president made a boastful speech about his achievements but not take any blame for the US Capitol riots. He is instead expected to say he was 'horrified' by the 'assault' on Congress and condemn the 'political violence', the Daily Mirror reports.The President is expected to say: "All Americans were horrified by the assault on our Capitol.
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.