1. The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, was a critical and commercial success, yet it was notably snubbed for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars.
2. Leonardo DiCaprio for The Departed (2006)
Despite his outstanding performance in The Departed, Leonardo DiCaprio was overlooked for a Best Actor nomination, much to the surprise of many fans and critics.
3. Ava DuVernay for Selma (2014)
Ava DuVernay's powerful direction of Selma was widely praised, but she was not nominated for Best Director, sparking controversy and discussions about diversity in the film industry.
4. Ben Affleck for Argo (2012)
Ben Affleck's directorial work on Argo received critical acclaim, yet he was not nominated for Best Director, leading to questions about the Academy's decision-making process.
5. Amy Adams for Arrival (2016)
Amy Adams delivered a standout performance in Arrival, but she was not recognized with a Best Actress nomination, disappointing many who felt she deserved the honor.
6. Steven Spielberg for Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Despite Saving Private Ryan's widespread acclaim, Steven Spielberg was not awarded the Best Director Oscar, a decision that surprised and disappointed many in the industry.
7. The Lego Movie (2014)
The animated film The Lego Movie was a hit with audiences and critics alike, yet it was shockingly snubbed for a Best Animated Feature nomination at the Oscars.
8. David Oyelowo for Selma (2014)
David Oyelowo's portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma was widely praised, but he was not nominated for Best Actor, leading to discussions about the lack of recognition for actors of color.
9. Carol (2015)
Carol, a critically acclaimed film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, was surprisingly overlooked for a Best Picture nomination, despite its strong performances and direction.
10. Alfred Hitchcock for Vertigo (1958)
Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece Vertigo is now considered one of the greatest films of all time, yet it received no nominations at the Oscars, a decision that has been widely criticized in retrospect.
