Man of the Week: Steve McQueen

Bianca Stigter & Steve McQueen - Courtesy Disney / ABC Television Group

Bianca Stigter & Steve McQueen – Courtesy Disney / ABC Television Group

Steve McQueen had a pretty good weekend. His latest film, 12 Years a Slave earned 3 Oscars on Sunday, for adapted screenplay, best supporting actress, and best picture. Having only been making feature films for 6 years, that’s not too shabby. McQueen kicked off his feature film career with Hunger, about an IRA activist’s well-publicized 1981 hunger strike, and followed it up with Shame, a film that “examines the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.”

Steve McQueen Jumping for Joy (Via Vulture’s Twitpic account)

In addition to directing intelligent, thought-provoking films, Steve McQueen seems to have a fully realized sense of style, which he proudly showcases. According to Deadline, McQueen will next be working on a “major drama” for the BBC. Though many details haven’t been released, if his previous output is any indication, the show will be something we won’t want to miss.

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