Directors Guild of America

[The Original BJ]

David O. Russell showing up means that The Fighter has a great deal of respect that hasn't really been in evidence.

Hmm...it's seemed to me that love for The Fighter has been prevalent virtually everywhere.

[OscarGuy]

David O. Russell showing up means that The Fighter has a great deal of respect that hasn't really been in evidence. I never expected the Coens to earn a nomination for True Grit and, strangely Darren Aronofsky was the one director I had thought would be on the fringe, but I guess he's the mainstream now.

[Sabin]

I think that will happen too, re: Hailee Steinfeld.

I am very excited at the prospect of four very talented young turk filmmakers getting recognized, even if I don't love their films.

[mlrg]

the surprise here is the omission of the Coens, although the extremely positive box-office numbers of Tue Grit guarantees a best picture nomination (and I have the feeling that Haille Stanfield will make it as a best actress nomination instead of supporting)



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[Hollywood Z]

According to the DGA website, the nominees are:

- Darren Aronofsky; Black Swan
- David Fincher; The Social Network
- Tom Hooper; The King's Speech
- Christopher Nolan; Inception
- David O. Russell; The Fighter