Natalie Portman and Ron Howard had the task of presenting best director, and just before announcing the nominees, Portman pulled out a surprise — and distinctly well-timed — burn: "And here are the all-male nominees." It was only appropriate on a night when the vast majority of attendees wore black to show solidarity with victims of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, and with the Time's Up movement, which aims to finally achieve gender equality in all industries. Oh, and not to mention the many female directors of fantastic films who were snubbed, including Greta Gerwig, Dee Rees, and Patty Jenkins, to name a (very) few.