'Get Out' Makes History With Oscars Nominations | THR News

The video discusses the achievements of Jordan Peele's film 'Get Out', which made history by earning nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars. It highlights Peele's status as the third person to achieve this for a directorial debut and the fifth African American nominated for Best Director. The video also explores the history of African American directors in the Oscars and the rarity of horror films receiving Best Picture nominations. Additionally, it notes the unusual release timing of 'Get Out' compared to typical Oscar contenders.

What notable achievement did Jordan Peele's film 'Get Out' accomplish at the 90th Oscars?

• It was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

• It was the first horror film to be nominated for an Oscar.

• It won Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya.

• It won Best Picture.

Who was the first African American to be nominated for Best Director at the Oscars?

• Barry Jenkins

• Lee Daniels

• John Singleton

• Steve McQueen

Which of the following films did NOT win Best Picture despite being nominated?

• Moonlight

• 12 Years a Slave

• Precious

• Get Out

Which horror film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1991?

• Get Out

• The Sixth Sense

• The Silence of the Lambs

• The Exorcist

What is unusual about the release timing of 'Get Out' for an Oscar contender?

• It was released in the summer.

• It was released in the fall.

• It was released in February.

• It was released in December.