Kevin Costner beats Martin Scorsese for best director (1991)
When Martin Scorsese didn’t win the Oscar for Best Director in 1991, it went down in history as the moment best remembered as the “best director not to win an Oscar.” And if that wasn’t a mouthful for you, don’t worry, we’ll keep it short. Kevin Costner walked away with the coveted award for his work in Dances with Wolves.
“Forrest Gump” beats “Pulp Fiction” and “The Shawshank Redemption” for best picture (1995)
Truth be told, but Forrest Gump was up against some intense competition for Best Picture in 1995. Yeah, we’re talking to you, The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction. In any case, Forrest Gump was recognized thanks to its digital effects which broke new technical ground.