Spike Lee wears the love and hate rings from Do the Right Thing to the Oscars

Spike Lee
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Spike Lee is bringing some Do the Right Thing love to the Oscars nearly three decades after the film's infamous Best Picture snub.

On the red carpet Sunday, Lee wore the love and hate rings that Radio Raheem, the character played by Bill Nunn, donned in the 1989 film.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.