Science fiction films always seem to have a tough hill to climb to gain notoriety when it comes to making the final cut once Oscar season rolls around, let alone taking home any of those coveted golden statuettes.

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Dune: Part Two star Josh Brolin chided the Academy for not nominating director Denis Villeneuve for his acclaimed work on the blockbuster sci-fi sequel. Brolin took to his Instagram stories to point out that “it makes no sense” that Villeneuve was snubbed for best director given the film racking up five nominations — including best picture.