32. David Lynch
David Lynch is best known for his incredibly bizarre, surreal films in addition to his relatively normal adaptation of the science fiction hit Dune. Films like Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive epitomize his style with heavy doses of symbolism, outstanding performances from actors, and surreal imagery. Much like Ridley Scott, he has been nominated four times but has yet to win. Perhaps most egregious is his snub for Mulholland Drive, a stunning and complicated film that meditates on the dangers of Hollywood itself.
