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No, Denzel Washington Is Not Quitting Directing

INSIDE MAN

Spike Lee recently seemed to hint that Washington could be done behind the camera—but a source reveals that’s not quite the case.

Laura Bradley | Published Dec 18, 2023

Spike Lee Scorches Film Critics Over ‘Do the Right Thing’

‘MOTHERF***ERS’

But he praised the late Roger Ebert for backing him up.

Spike Lee Mourns His Jazz-Musician Dad, Bill Lee

CODA

The bassist and composer was 94.

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Spike Lee Accidentally Announces Cannes Festival Winner

LA LA LAND P. II

The director and jury president gave some early congratulations.

Alaina Demopoulos | Published Jul 17, 2021

The Oscars Foolishly Overlooked a Trump Supporter

NO RESPECT!

Our Marlow Stern and Kevin Fallon break down the best films and performances that the Academy ignored this year.

Kevin Fallon, Marlow Stern | Published Apr 22, 2021

The Extremely Chaotic 2021 Golden Globe Nominees

GLOBES GONNA GLOBE

In a wild year, the wildest awards group really upped its game. “Emily in Paris?” Sacré bleu! No “I May Destroy You?” Unforgivable! A look at the year’s most shocking nods.

Kevin Fallon | Published Feb 03, 2021

Why the Golden Globes’ Snub of Spike Lee Is So Awkward

AWKWARD

Earlier this year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association named Satchel and Jackson Lee Golden Globe Ambassadors. On Wednesday they completely snubbed Spike Lee and “Da 5 Bloods.”

Laura Bradley | Published Feb 03, 2021

Cuomo Warns ‘These Are Dangerous Times’ as He Picks Up Emmy

‘BAD SYNERGY’

“You are the epitome of New York tough,” comedian Billy Crystal said of the governor, who then went on to announce a new Staten Island emergency site to handle a rush of new cases.

Pilar Melendez | Published Nov 23, 2020

Spike Lee’s Next Creative Erection: A Musical About Viagra

CUE THE WOODWINDS!

Consider our interest piqued.

Laura Bradley | Published Nov 17, 2020

Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd of Spike Lee Movie Fame Murdered

REST IN PEACE

Atlanta police confirmed they found Byrd deceased early Saturday morning with multiple gunshot wounds to his back. Director Spike Lee mourned Byrd’s death on Instagram.

Patricia Kelly Yeo | Published Oct 04, 2020

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