Director Lee Daniels Speaks on Tyler Perry Spike Lee Beef
Posted by Media Outrage on November 3, 2009
Director Lee Daniels who was chosen by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry to direct their movie Precious. We know Daniels feels like he won the Lottery on Christmas to be able to direct a film by Oprah and Tyler. Now check out what Daniels had to say about his mentor Spike Lee going hard at Tyler Perry:
Via Eurweb:
Lee Daniels says he doesn’t have time to get caught up in the back-and-forth between one of the executive producers of his new film “Precious,” in theaters Friday, and his personal mentor, Spike Lee.
Lee has made it known that he likens Perry’s work unto minstrel shows, and Perry responded in a “60 Minutes” interview last week, saying he was “insulted” and “pissed off” over Spike’s comments.
Daniels says he is close to both filmmakers and has no intention of taking sides.
“First of all Spike is a mentor. He’s the reason why I’m talking to you right now as a filmmaker,” the director told us Sunday during the film’s red carpet screening in Hollywood. “He loves the film, and he and I are very good friends now. It’s a very exciting time now for black filmmakers.”
As for the Spike/Tyler beef, “I’m not involved with that,” he said. “I don’t’ know about he and Tyler. We don’t talk about it, at all.
“My mother said something was going on, but I’m so in the middle of my next film right now, and in between press for this, I don’t really have time.”
CaramelKiss14 said
So basically he didn’t have shit to say. Thanks MO for wasting my time on that BULLSHIYOT.
MissTX85 said
Really MO? What was the point of the post if he has nothing to say?
ucanb2 said
NOT A DAMN THING BUT ….but my name is Wes and I ain’t in that mess!
sweet_tea said
Way to play it safe & keep it neutral… That was probably a good choice.
Ms. E said
LLS@ everyone!!!
leilaray said
Hey he knows where his bread is buttered.. He better not say a word.. You know Spike will be working on a new film.. And needing some A.D’s.( assistant directors)
Kanyade said
Daniels is a better writer/director than Tyler, but not as great as Spike so he did well in saying…nothing.
Terrance Chew said
Wait until he gets the check and it clears, then he will speak.
Kaylyn said
We as African American are NOT one dimensional. We can walk, talk, chew gum at the same time and enjoy all genres of entertainment. Spike….take a HIKE. Sound like somebody has a case of CRABS IN THE BARREL to me.