Best Oscars moments of all time To kick things off, here's a round-up of some of the most memorable moments in Oscars history. So who's nominated this year? The competition is shaping up to be fierce at this year's Academy Awards. Get to know the top nominees, including the films "Mank" and "Minari," here: Every best picture nominee directed by a woman For the first time in Oscars history, two women are nominated for best director in a single year. Prior to this year, only five women had been recognized in the prestigious category — even though 16 films directed by women had been up for best picture. Here are all of the best pictures nominees directed by women.