There were a lot of expectations for the 2020 Oscar nominations. After a year filled with a number of phenomenal films from female directors -- from Little Women to The Farewell to Hustlers -- many individuals were holding out hope that this new decade would kick off with some progressive news in the award circuit. Unfortunately, this year’s Oscar nominations proved to be primarily male-dominated once again, especially in the Best Director category. To some people, the Oscars may seem like just another reason for Hollywood to dress up and show off while winning golden trophies -- which, in a way, …