Greta Gerwig's film "Barbie" received eight Oscar nominations, including best picture, but Gerwig herself was snubbed for best director. Despite the film's success and Gerwig's previous nominations, she was left out. Some speculate that this snub may be due to sexism in the industry, as female-led comedies often struggle to gain recognition from the Oscars. Even with efforts to diversify the academy, biases may still exist. This has led to disappointment and criticism from those involved in the film.