Oscars Snub Women Directors For 2nd Straight Year

The Oscar nominations were announced, with Joker leading the pack with the most nods, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. Other films like Parasite and Marriage Story also received multiple nominations. However, notable snubs included Robert De Niro for The Irishman and Jennifer Lopez for Hustlers. Disney's Frozen 2 and Beyonce's song from The Lion King were also overlooked. A significant omission was the lack of female nominees for Best Director, highlighted by Issa Rae during the announcement.

Which film received the most Oscar nominations this year?

• Joker

• Marriage Story

• Parasite

• The Irishman

Which actor was snubbed for an Oscar nomination for their role in 'The Irishman'?

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Al Pacino

• Robert De Niro

• Joe Pesci

Which animated film was surprisingly not nominated for Best Animated Film despite its success?

• Frozen 2

• Toy Story 4

• The Lion King

• How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Which song performed by Beyonce was not nominated for Best Original Song?

• Formation

• Single Ladies

• Halo

• Spirit

What was a significant omission in the Best Director category this year?

• No directors from independent films

• No women directors

• No directors from Asia

• No directors from Europe