Oscar Wars Have Spielberg Upset

I'm sure the internal politics in Hollywood are just about as interesting as national politics at times, with the exception that in Hollywood I don't care who wins. This year's Oscar battles have a prominent director's undies in a wad (from Drudge):

As the first wave of Oscar voting closes, a sibling rivalry between films at UNIVERSAL has turned sour .

The enthusiastic backing of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN by UNIVERSAL chief Stacey Snider has come at the expense of MUNICH, a top source involved with the Steven Spielberg drama tells the DRUDGE REPORT.

"Stacey and her team believe BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is their winner this year," claims a well-placed insider. "The movie has been spoiled, spoiled and spoiled again, with endless promotion and support. MUNICH, on the other hand, has been horribly neglected. Steven has been thrown in the backseat."

Although in most years Spielberg's pro-terrorist movie would probably be a shoe-in, he's going up against a queer cowboy flick this time, which means he hasn't got a chance.