Ridley went fi-core during the writers strike which is why 12 Years was not eligible for the WGA award

But I think the rift is because the screenplay originally had them both credited and then it became all Ridley. Why who knows. But McQueen originally did not have credit as producer, so there is some feeling the screenplay credit alteration plus giving him production credit was a compromise. What the rift actually is, unknown, but it's not uncommon is it for directors and writers to clash.

And spot on about DiCaprio. He benefits from a lack of decent leading men in Hollywood films. But films have changed so much in recent years, there aren't that many actors who carry films these days, nor do films have the same relevance they once did.

Edited March 3, 201411 yr by JaneAusten

I do a double take when bland, unattractive men like Channing Tatum and Bradley Cooper are front and center at the Oscars. For all the talk about Kim Novak and the butchery of her face, she was still one of the few hints of movie star quality on the entire broadcast.

(I think Lupita has a movie star quality too, but I don't see her getting that opportunity)

Lupita has the talent but not the personality.

There was some talk of Ridley snubbing the whole cast last night. I don't know.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2572147/Is-12-Years-A-Slave-director-Steve-McQueen-mad-didnt-screenwriting-credit-Rumors-feud-brews-Oscars-snub.html

I love Kim Novak and wish she would agree to work again.

I was actually surprised to read that Lupita is 31. I thought from the way many talk about her that she was much younger.

Edited March 3, 201411 yr by JaneAusten

Lupita has the talent but not the personality.

I wouldn't be surprised if this was already the peak of her career. She could have a long career on the stage/on Broadway if she tried, but I don't know if I expect Hollywood to be lining up with offers for her - mostly because of her ethnicity, sadly.

Like her or not, a role will always be created for someone like Amy Adams, and we know why.

Edited March 3, 201411 yr by BetterForgotten

This from Jimmy Kimmel made me roll my eyes. I get the idea, but it's so sanctimonious, especially from a man who built his career sneering at people and who recently had to apologize to an entire country.

http://www.vulture.com/2014/03/watch-jimmy-kimmel-insult-oscar-tweeters.html

I just think that Lupita is very full of herself and that's the vibe I get every time I hear her speak .

On a shallow note - why would she wear a plunging dress like that when she literally does not have any breasts at all? She almost looked sickly.

Kate Hudson and Charlize Theron were easily the best dressed. Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lawrence and Sandra Bullock as well.

Edited March 3, 201411 yr by Mr. Vixen

I loved her dress with the plunging neckline. IMO, small-breasted women are the only ones who can pull that kind of dress off. Bigger chests in something like that would have looked tacky.

JMO of course.

I loved her dress with the plunging neckline. IMO, small-breasted women are the only ones who can pull that kind of dress off. Bigger chests in something like that would have looked tacky.

JMO of course.

I agree that small breasted women pull it off best but she literally has NO breasts. Her bones were hanging out.

Yeah, her boney chest was kind of disturbing.

I don't mean it at all as an insult to her - she is very attractive. But the dress was just not flattering to her build.

I cant stand Jennifer Lawrence at all.

I don't have an issue with Lawrence, but that cutesy behavior and staged falling down has got to be a little bit more subtle.