Josh Brolin Says Denis Villeneuve's Oscars Snub Was  'Totally Dumb'

“Dune” was nominated in 10 Academy Awards categories.

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Denis Villeneuve wasn’t nominated for the Best Director award.

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Josh Brolin starred in “Dune” as Gurney Halleck.

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Brolin said the award snub was “unbelievable” and “f***ing totally dumb.”

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Villeneuve might still bag the award for his performance in the sequel “Dune: Part Two.”

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“Dune” grossed around $400 million in the box office.

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The movie wasn’t nominated in any acting categories.

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Villeneuve was nominated Best Director in the Golden Globe Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards and Directors Guild of America Award.

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The Best Picture award is usually handed to the movie's directors.

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