Governors Ball - Gena Rowlands and Spike Lee two of the most overlooked artist in the history of Acting and Filmmaking, finally received their comeuppance, from the Entertainment Industry, for years of passionately pursuing their craft.
Spike Lee lamented the lack of black executives in Hollywood, saying it was “easier to elect an African American President than get a black person appointed studio head.” He noted that census figures predict whites will be a minority by 2043, so the industry needs to recognize new realities. That is about Pete Hammond badgeas controversial as it got Saturday night at the 7th Annual Governors Awards honoring Lee along with Debbie Reynolds and Gena Rowlands.
Cate Blanchett gave words of praise to long overdue honoree Gena Rowlands, who should have won an Oscar years ago. I have been lobbying the Academy for years to consider Rowlands for an honor that inevitably would also represent a big hug for the collaboration between her and husband John Cassavetes, the groundbreaking filmmaker who transformed the indie world. There is no question in my mind she was robbed when nominated for 1974’s A Woman Under The Influence. Rowlands got a rousing and prolonged standing ovation, easily the biggest and most authentic of the night. “You know what is wonderful about being an actress?” she asked the crowd. “You live many lives and we actors have to thank the writers.
Another highlight was seeing Spike Lee receiving his Award from his Industry peers Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith and Denzel Washington.
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