The traditional wisdom is that the Blockbuster era began with Jaws and Star Wars, which were both nominated for Best Picture. Spielberg was snubbed for Best Director for Jaws. He's on camera as being incredibly upset about it. "I got beaten up by Fellini," he says of his Oscar snub in 'Jaws' The Oscars sort of like holding their nose and picking like one Blockbuster a year. Here are the nominees for best picture. Black Panther. And the Oscar goes to you Green Book.