Steve McQueen

’12 Years a Slave’ director and writer feuding; does it matter?

In the wake of the big Oscar win for Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, the story broke regarding a rift between McQueen and John Ridley, the film’s screenwriter. According to various reports, McQueen and Ridley fell out after the British filmmaker’s request for a co-credit on the script was turned down. Since the dispute, McQueen has been cold towards Ridley at awards shows and hasn’t acknowledged the screenwriter in various acceptance speeches.

’12 Years a Slave’ compelling cinema

12 Years a Slave Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Alfre Woodard The very talented Chiwetel Ejiofor helms this Steve McQueen-directed

Oscar winners’ and nominees’ mug shots

Oscar winners and nominees are no different than the average celebrity. Whether it was long ago during their youth or after their success, they have