Directors Guild Awards honour female filmmakers Jane Campion hailed the shattering of Hollywood's glass ceiling as her Western drama The Power of the Dog was named the year's Best Film by … Directors Guild Of America Awards • 13 Mar 22
Lee editing 9/11 documentary series over criticisms Filmmaker Spike Lee said he is editing the final episode of his 9/11 documentary series following criticism for including conspiracy theorists. Television • 26 Aug 21
Spike Lee screws up at Cannes Film Festival In a screw-up similar to the La La Land 'win' at the Oscars in 2017, film director Spike Lee accidentally announced the Palme d'Or winner … Cannes Film Festival • 18 Jul 21
Female-led Cannes jury hopes for end to gender debate Women outnumber men on the Cannes Film Festival jury this year - but members including French actress Melanie Laurent said they dreamed of a time … Movies • 07 Jul 21
Lee awarded for 'significant contribution' to cinema Prolific film director Spike Lee, whose movies include Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods, has received the American Cinematheque award … Movie • 15 Jan 21
Spike Lee's children the next Golden Globe ambassadors Spike Lee's children have been announced as this year's Golden Globes ambassadors. Movies • 13 Jan 21
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Thursday January 7 Tonight's top TV tips include Kevin McGahern hosting new panel show Clear History, Sheridan Smith holding the leash on Pooch Perfect, Jimmy Carr, Spike Lee … Television • 07 Jan 21
Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd shot dead aged 70 Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, a Tony-nominated actor also known for roles in various Spike Lee films, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds early … Movies • 05 Oct 20
Da 5 Bloods is Spike Lee's state of the world address Three decades on from his landmark Do the Right Thing, the veteran director examines how history repeats itself as African-American Vietnam veterans try to make … Movie Review • 14 Jun 20
More stars condemn Trump as protests continue in US More American celebrities are speaking out as the protests that have swept the US in the wake of George Floyd's death show no signs of … Donald Trump • 02 Jun 20
Do the Right Thing star Danny Aiello dies Danny Aiello, the veteran American character actor whose films included Do the Right Thing and Moonstruck, has died after a short illness. He was 86. Movies • 13 Dec 19
Spike Lee responds to Trump's 'racist hit' accusation Director Spike Lee has responded to US President Donald Trump's claim that his Oscars acceptance speech was a "racist hit", saying he is changing the … Movies • 27 Feb 19
Spike Lee issues rallying cry amid Oscars joy Academy Award winner Spike Lee issued a political rallying cry onstage at Sunday's Oscars, telling the audience in Hollywood's Dolby Theatre - and at home … Movies • 25 Feb 19
The Ten Best Moments at the 2019 Oscars The lack of a host did not scupper this year's Academy Awards, which had plenty of memorable moments on the night. Movies • 26 Feb 19
Michelle Rodriguez apologises for Liam Neeson defence Michelle Rodriguez has apologised for her "insensitive" defence of Liam Neeson over his controversial rape revenge remarks. Liam Neeson • 10 Feb 19
Movie Review Round-Up: The New Releases Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman is the must-see this weekend, with the survival story Alpha, legal drama The Children Act, comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me and … Movies • 26 Aug 18
What's on? TV highlights for Thursday Tea Leoni's back for more Madam Secretary, She's Gotta Have It lands on Netflix, and there's a new mocumentary series called The School. Television • 23 Nov 17
Spike Lee, Jordan Peele teaming up for film about KKK Spike Lee and Jordan Peele are teaming up to bring a true story about the notorious hate group the Ku Klux Klan to the big … Spike Lee • 10 Sep 17
