Even though he was nominated by the Directors Guild and seemed like a shoo-in for best director, his spot was taken by True Grit directors Joel & Ethan Coen, who (besides an Oscar) haven't been nominated for any major director awards this season.
Though 127 Hours was nominated for best picture, the director was not.
Her role as a lonely alcoholic in Another Year earned her rave reviews – but no best actress nomination.
Her co-star Natalie Portman scored a nomination for Black Swan, but Kunis – whose role was widely praised – was left off the supporting actress list.
The past Oscar nominee wowed critics for his role as a man in a disintegrating marriage — but he was overlooked in the best actor category (his co-star, Michelle Williams, received a nomination).
It was a major animated hit this year (and nominated for a Golden Globe), but it got overlooked for Sylvain Chomet's The Illusionist.
The Social Network earned eight nominations, including best picture, but Garfield was left out of the best supporting actor category.
The decision to run the Kids Are All Right star in the lead was costly; her costar Annette Bening earned the nom instead.
Affleck was snubbed as director of The Town, which was also left off the best picture list.
The sci-fi film didn't make the visual effects list.
Cher's Burlesque ballad "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" (written by Diane Warren) won best original song at the Golden Globes, but was left out of the category at the Oscars.