Hollywood News: Spike Lee jumps for joy receives FIRST Academy Award nomination for directing after 40 years
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Spike Lee jumps for joy as he receives his FIRST Academy Award nomination for directing after nearly 40 years of filmmaking: 'We going to the Oscars!'
By BRIAN MARKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
For Spike Lee, 26th time's a charm.
On Tuesday, the 61-year-old filmmaker received his first ever Best Director Oscar nomination for last year's BlacKkKlansman.
Spike's son Jackson Lee, 22, caught the iconoclastic director bursting with excitement at the long overdue recognition.
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About time: On Tuesday, Spike Lee, 61, received his first ever Best Director Oscar nomination for last year's BlacKkKlansman
Jackson shot his video from a cozy bedside vantage as his famous father paced around anxiously in front of a TV set.
The audio from the TV could be faintly heard, and as soon as the announcers uttered BlacKkKlansman's name, the director jumped up in the air.
His son rushed up with his camera held aloft to high-five the overjoyed filmmaker.
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Time to celebrate: Spike's son Jackson Lee, 22, caught the iconoclastic director bursting with excitement at the long overdue recognition
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Finally: As soon as the Oscar nomination announcers uttered BlacKkKlansman's name, the director jumped up in the air; (L-R) Adam Driver, 35, and John David Washington, 34, in BlacKkKlansman
Spike's wife, 52-year-old film producer and entrepreneur Tanya Lewis Lee, nervously rocked back and forth in the bed, where she was joined by the couple's daughter, Satchel Lee, 24.
The video was captioned, 'We going to the Oscars. Six nominations!!!!!!'
Jackson posted a follow-up photo of the Malcolm X auteur with his arms upraised as the nomination was announced and captioned it, 'When u going to the Oscars!'
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Better late than never: Despite having directed a prolific string of modern classics like Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn and 25th Hour, Spike has been passed over year after year by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science — until now; pictured in Santa Monica on January 13
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Blast from the past: Spike at home with his two children, (L-R) Satchel, now 24, and Jackson, now 22
'I'm not coming!': Spike Lee explains why he's skipping Oscars
Despite having directed over two dozen features, including a prolific string of modern classics like Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn and 25th Hour, Spike has been passed over year after year by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science, even as some of his films have been nominated in other categories.
It's fitting that Spike finally received a nomination for BlacKkKlansman, as the police thriller garnered some of the best reviews of his career. It currently boasts a 95 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and among the site's top critics it has a rare 100 percent positive score.
The film is based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. He concocted a plan to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan outpost via phone.
Denzel Washington's son John David Washington, 34, played Stallworth in the film, and Adam Driver, 35, played the white officer who posed as him in public.
By BRIAN MARKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
For Spike Lee, 26th time's a charm.
On Tuesday, the 61-year-old filmmaker received his first ever Best Director Oscar nomination for last year's BlacKkKlansman.
Spike's son Jackson Lee, 22, caught the iconoclastic director bursting with excitement at the long overdue recognition.
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About time: On Tuesday, Spike Lee, 61, received his first ever Best Director Oscar nomination for last year's BlacKkKlansman
Jackson shot his video from a cozy bedside vantage as his famous father paced around anxiously in front of a TV set.
The audio from the TV could be faintly heard, and as soon as the announcers uttered BlacKkKlansman's name, the director jumped up in the air.
His son rushed up with his camera held aloft to high-five the overjoyed filmmaker.
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Time to celebrate: Spike's son Jackson Lee, 22, caught the iconoclastic director bursting with excitement at the long overdue recognition
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Finally: As soon as the Oscar nomination announcers uttered BlacKkKlansman's name, the director jumped up in the air; (L-R) Adam Driver, 35, and John David Washington, 34, in BlacKkKlansman
Spike's wife, 52-year-old film producer and entrepreneur Tanya Lewis Lee, nervously rocked back and forth in the bed, where she was joined by the couple's daughter, Satchel Lee, 24.
The video was captioned, 'We going to the Oscars. Six nominations!!!!!!'
Jackson posted a follow-up photo of the Malcolm X auteur with his arms upraised as the nomination was announced and captioned it, 'When u going to the Oscars!'
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Better late than never: Despite having directed a prolific string of modern classics like Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn and 25th Hour, Spike has been passed over year after year by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science — until now; pictured in Santa Monica on January 13
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Blast from the past: Spike at home with his two children, (L-R) Satchel, now 24, and Jackson, now 22
'I'm not coming!': Spike Lee explains why he's skipping Oscars
Despite having directed over two dozen features, including a prolific string of modern classics like Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn and 25th Hour, Spike has been passed over year after year by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science, even as some of his films have been nominated in other categories.
It's fitting that Spike finally received a nomination for BlacKkKlansman, as the police thriller garnered some of the best reviews of his career. It currently boasts a 95 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and among the site's top critics it has a rare 100 percent positive score.
The film is based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. He concocted a plan to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan outpost via phone.
Denzel Washington's son John David Washington, 34, played Stallworth in the film, and Adam Driver, 35, played the white officer who posed as him in public.
Them and that award.....I would put that shit in a box in the basement cause this is long over due and the gate keepers wanted that way,so let em have it because it will mean more to them than it would to Spike who's body of work will outlast them,him and that award.
To be fair NOBODY is jumping up and down for a BET award
You think anyone actually jumps up and down for a Bet award?
Despite their lack of diversity (putting it mildly) an Oscars is still the most prestigious award available when it comes to film so his joy isn't a matter of white acceptance it's about being acknowledged and validated by your peers regardless of race as one of the best at your respective craft.
Beat me to it
I’m surprised Spike reacted like this and even worse, taped this reaction.
After getting fucked all these years by racist assed Hollyweird why would he need their validation?
Now I’m hoping he don’t win the shit, he may come off worse than Cuba Gooding Jr. when he accepts that shit.
After getting fucked all these years by racist assed Hollyweird why would he need their validation?
Now I’m hoping he don’t win the shit, he may come off worse than Cuba Gooding Jr. when he accepts that shit.
peers? Uh do you know the makeup of the academy that determines who is nominated? It's not a democratic process with SAG members lol
Peace,
Cats who are in here criticizing Spike for his reaction have clearly never had their work recognized by the preeminent organization in their field of work.
Cats who are in here criticizing Spike for his reaction have clearly never had their work recognized by the preeminent organization in their field of work.
Basically.
I'm glad, he's not too cool for school. Spike is passionate and should have had that Best Director Nom back in the 80s for Do The Right Thing or in the 90s for Malcolm X. I'm glad he isn't bitter, and that's a salute to him.
Its simply about money. That award brings in more jobs almost instantly.
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You think he'd get nominated for malcolm.
If Spike is happy for it, then fine. Whether he wins it or not this time around does not define
to me who he was and what he produced in and for his community through some tough years.
to me who he was and what he produced in and for his community through some tough years.
"preeminent" by whose criteria?
dumb ass assumption and we didn't have to jump for joy after being wronged
The Academy ain't shit.
Same dudes would be doing cartwheels if they got employee of the year at their jobs.
Let this man have a lifelong dream, damn.
That dancing insect
By the members of his field and the directors guild he is a member of. Come on son.
you mean the same members of his field and directors guild that snubbed him at least twice in is career? those people make the award preeminent??
Lol spike Lee is the personification of the Bgol faux militants. Claims he don't want no white validation but shits his draws when he gets it
Nah it doesn't. You don't get to be Will Smith or Tom Hanks from Oscars. Ya get that when you simply put asses in the seats. Oscars are just really nice awards. Actors and actresses who jack their prices up after winning one end up sitting at home.
Spike Lee is a great marketer , and.used to be a great film maker, so he's been having court side seats for years. He's an icon regardless. But congrats. Always good to get the look.
Kevin Hart will probably NEVER win an Oscar but when he's in a movie , IT SELLS.