In 2019, he directed the psychological thriller Joker, which received the Golden Lion at the 76th Venice Film Fest. The movie earned him Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Oscar Directors: Bong Joon-ho–Nominated for Parasite
Parasite became the first South Korean film to receive a nomination in any Oscar category. In addition to the nomination for Best International Feature, he also received nominations for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture.
Oscar Directors: Tarantino–Pulp Fiction; Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born March 27, 1963. He is perceived as the most significant and influential director of his generation, one that includes Soderbergh, David O. Russell, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Alexander Payne. He began his career as an independent filmmaker with the release of Reservoir Dogs in 1992, which was funded by money […]
Oscar 2020: Best Director Nominees–Ages; Careers; Records
Oscar Nominations 2019 Oscar Telecast will take place February 9, 2020: Best Director: Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman,” Oscar winner Todd Phillips, “Joker” (First-Time Nominee) Sam Mendes, “1917” (Oscar winner) Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (Oscar nominee) Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite” (first-time nominee) All five films directed by these helmers have been nominated […]
Oscar 2020: Netflix Dominates Oscar Nominations (The Irishman, Marriage Story)
Netflix, the giant streamer, walked away with an impressive 24 Oscar nominations in major categories this season.






