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Spike Lee Unfazed by Oscar Losses, Vows to Keep Pursuing Passion
4 Sep
Summary
- Spike Lee forgets title of film that beat his 'BlacKkKlansman' for Best Picture
- Lee dismisses 'Green Book' as "not his cup of tea" the year it won
- Lee says Oscar losses won't deter him from filmmaking

According to a recent interview, acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee is unfazed by his past Oscar losses and remains committed to his passion for filmmaking. During his appearance on Marc Maron's podcast "WTF with Marc Maron," Lee was discussing his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'BlacKkKlansman' when he appeared to forget the title of the film that beat his movie for the Best Picture award that year.
Lee joked that "someone was being driven in that film too," alluding to the 1990 Best Picture winner 'Driving Miss Daisy.' This was a subtle reference to Lee's past criticism of 'Green Book,' the 2019 Best Picture winner that he had dismissed as "not his cup of tea."
Despite these Oscar losses, Lee remains undeterred, stating, "I'll not let that deter me from what I'm doing." He acknowledged that the Oscars don't necessarily reflect the best in filmmaking, saying, "I understand that Oscars don't necessarily mean that's the best thing, so just keep it moving."
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Lee's unwavering commitment to his craft is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his refusal to be defined by awards or accolades. As he continues to push boundaries and explore important social and political themes through his films, Spike Lee's legacy as a trailblazing filmmaker remains secure.