"Examining the Narrow Scope of Oscar Nominations for Directing"
The recent Oscar nominations for best picture reflect a diverse and wide-ranging year in filmmaking, with many films addressing historical and present-day issues. However, the nominations for best director favored self-conscious auteurism over accessibility, leading to questions about the snub of directors like Greta Gerwig. The article also highlights the success of films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" as a testament to the healthy and diverse year in moviegoing, countering fears expressed by the late Norman Jewison about the disappearance of certain types of films from Hollywood.