Allegations of sexism have arisen against the Academy, following the announcement of Oscar nominations, particularly surrounding the acclaimed film 'The Prince of Tides,' directed by Barbra Streisand. The absence of Streisand from the nominations list did not go unnoticed, with Oscars host Billy Crystal famously highlighting this oversight in a song during the ceremony.
'The Prince of Tides' garnered widespread acclaim and success, receiving a total of seven nominations. However, the omission of Streisand, both as the director and a potential nominee, has caused consternation among many in the industry. The film's success begs the question: 'Did this film direct itself?'
