The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just unveiled its honorees for the 2015 Governors Awards, with Spike Lee landing the annual honorary Oscar.The Oscar org can have up to four honorees each year, this year its is Spike Lee, Gena Rowlands and Debbie Reynolds. Can you believe Spike Lee, only has one Oscar nomination, for Do The Right Thing‘s original screenplay in 1989.
(Photos) Spike Lee Renames Brooklyn Street To “Do The Right Thing Way”
STRAIGHT OUTTA…. Brooklyn? Spike Lee took it upon himself to dedicate a Brooklyn street name to his classic 1989 movie, Do The Right Thing. Stuyvesant Avenue has now been given a name change to Do The Right Thing Way, but only between Quincy Street and Lexington Avenue since that’s the area where the film was shot back in the day. This movie has played an influential part in shaping our current society for countless reasons, so it is only right for this street name change to occur. BK residents seem to be thrilled about it for the simple fact that Do The Right Thing is one of the more popular Brooklyn-based movies. Check out the new street sign in the gallery!
(Video) Selma DVDs Will Be Given To Every High School In America
The Martin Luther King inspired “Selma” film has become a movement of its own. It has sparked protests and much controversy but most importantly it has helped project the voice of many African Americans today, in light of the nations recent events. Film director Ava DuVernay has a special vision for the film and the role it can play in students’ lives.
(Photos) Spike Lee Eyes Kanye and Common for New “Chiraq” Movie
We might not all agree with the name but new movie alert: Spike Lee Eyes Kanye and Common for New “Chiraq” Movie that’s reportedly under way. Some have always felt the name “Chiraq” is only promoting and embracing Chicago’s escalated rate of violence, that it’s played out or the stamp of an outsider. Some on the other hand think this might be a great look…and judging from Spike’s track record of profiling black life and culture–maybe the legendary director is just the man for the job. So who else is slated for the film and will local Chicagoans be up for audition???
(Video) NBA: Knicks fan Spike Lee Travels To See Warriors Because “I Haven’t Seen A Good Game All Year”
I doubt anyone affiliated with the Knicks organization will take offense to Spike’s comments about not seeing a good game this year because, well it’s true! With the Knicks and MSG being the laughingstock of the league this season, if you want to see some good hoops being played, you have no choice but to travel and check out other teams. Spike found himself in the Bay Area last night to check out Golden State and when coach Steve Kerr asked him what he was doing there, he let him know why.
(Photos) NBA: Patrick Ewing, Spike Lee, Kobe, Reggie Miller & More Pay Respect To Anthony Mason
Based on how Anthony Mason carried himself and the way he played the game of basketball, you knew alot of people involved with the league are going to want to show respect to Mason and his family on this tough day. Everyone from Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, to former teammates like Patrick Ewing & Charles Oakley and even former rival Reggie Miller spoke on the life and legacy of the one we knew as Mase! Check out the gallery to see their heartfelt comments and keep reading for more.
