<p>The Oscars 2020 is slated to be held on February 10 and this has given movie buffs a big reason to rejoice, Just like previous editions, the current one to likely to feature stiff competition between the biggest names in the film world and this has created a great deal of buzz in the industry. The 'Best Director' category, in particular, looks quite promising as stellar filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, Todd Phillips and Quentin Tarantino are in the running. With Oscars fever setting in, here is the complete list of nominees in the 'Best Director' category.</p>.<p><strong>Sam Mendes (1917)</strong></p>.<p>Sam Mendes, who became a household name with Skyfall and Spectre, earned the nomination for his critically-acclaimed war movie <em>1917</em>. The film, revolving around the story of two young British soldiers, has impressed all and sundry courtesy its 'hard-hitting' presentation. <em>1917 </em>has an approval/Tomatometer rating of 89 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, which bears testimony to Mendes' prowess. </p>.<p><strong>Martin Scorsese (The Irishman)</strong></p>.<p>Ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese bagged the nomination for the stealing the show with the crime-thriller <em>The Irishman, </em>starring the legendary Al Pacino and Robert D Niro. The film, based on the popular novel <em>I Heard You Paint Houses,</em> was praised for redefining the tenets of the gangster genre and adopting a mature tone. It has an approval rating of 96 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.</p>.<p><strong>Todd Phillips (Joker)</strong></p>.<p>Director Todd Phillips bagged his first Oscars nomination in the 'Best Director' category for helming the psychological-thriller <em>Joker</em>, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular character. The film grabbed plenty of attention due to its dark theme and sensitive presentation, which makes the filmmaker a strong contender for the honour. Its Rotten Tomatoes 'approval rating' stands at 69 per cent.</p>.<p><strong>Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood)</strong></p>.<p>Quentin Tarantino, who needs no introduction at all, earned the nomination for enthralling movie buffs with his magnum opus <em>Once Upon A Time In Hollywood</em>, starring A-listers Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Its Rotten Tomatoes approval rating stands at an impressive 85 per cent. </p>.<p><strong>Bong Joon-ho (Parasite)</strong></p>.<p>Korean director Bong Joon-ho bagged the coveted nomination for stealing hearts with the internationally-acclaimed <em>Parasite </em>and this bears testimony to his directorial abilities. It holds an approval rating of 99 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, which speaks volumes about its impact. </p>
<p>The Oscars 2020 is slated to be held on February 10 and this has given movie buffs a big reason to rejoice, Just like previous editions, the current one to likely to feature stiff competition between the biggest names in the film world and this has created a great deal of buzz in the industry. The 'Best Director' category, in particular, looks quite promising as stellar filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, Todd Phillips and Quentin Tarantino are in the running. With Oscars fever setting in, here is the complete list of nominees in the 'Best Director' category.</p>.<p><strong>Sam Mendes (1917)</strong></p>.<p>Sam Mendes, who became a household name with Skyfall and Spectre, earned the nomination for his critically-acclaimed war movie <em>1917</em>. The film, revolving around the story of two young British soldiers, has impressed all and sundry courtesy its 'hard-hitting' presentation. <em>1917 </em>has an approval/Tomatometer rating of 89 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, which bears testimony to Mendes' prowess. </p>.<p><strong>Martin Scorsese (The Irishman)</strong></p>.<p>Ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese bagged the nomination for the stealing the show with the crime-thriller <em>The Irishman, </em>starring the legendary Al Pacino and Robert D Niro. The film, based on the popular novel <em>I Heard You Paint Houses,</em> was praised for redefining the tenets of the gangster genre and adopting a mature tone. It has an approval rating of 96 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.</p>.<p><strong>Todd Phillips (Joker)</strong></p>.<p>Director Todd Phillips bagged his first Oscars nomination in the 'Best Director' category for helming the psychological-thriller <em>Joker</em>, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular character. The film grabbed plenty of attention due to its dark theme and sensitive presentation, which makes the filmmaker a strong contender for the honour. Its Rotten Tomatoes 'approval rating' stands at 69 per cent.</p>.<p><strong>Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood)</strong></p>.<p>Quentin Tarantino, who needs no introduction at all, earned the nomination for enthralling movie buffs with his magnum opus <em>Once Upon A Time In Hollywood</em>, starring A-listers Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Its Rotten Tomatoes approval rating stands at an impressive 85 per cent. </p>.<p><strong>Bong Joon-ho (Parasite)</strong></p>.<p>Korean director Bong Joon-ho bagged the coveted nomination for stealing hearts with the internationally-acclaimed <em>Parasite </em>and this bears testimony to his directorial abilities. It holds an approval rating of 99 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, which speaks volumes about its impact. </p>