Thursday, September 25, 2014

Is 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen mad that he didn't get a screenwriting credit?

Movie News: The awkward interplay between 12 Years A Slave’s screenwriter and director at the Oscars has sparked rumors of a rift at the heart of the movie that was the star of the night.

Director Steve McQueen and screenwriter John Ridley looked less than pleased to see each other do well, with a series of apparent snubs to each other as the statues were given out.

As Ridley was announced as the winner of best screenplay, McQueen gave a stilted slow hand clap as the rest of the room burst into applause.

And  in return, Ridley gave McQueen a very clear cold shoulder as he bypassed the film's director completely when he went towards the stage.

Read more at http://www.movieballa.com/2014/09/166160/steve-mcqueen-downplays-significance-oscar-win#18d3xgY4vGFLEdBs.99

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