Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf dive into the Best Director race, a wide-open contest between Hollywood veterans and indie upstarts alike: Will it be Jane Campion, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Spielberg or someone else entirely? Netflix has also financed some admirable directorial debuts this year, including behind-the-camera work from actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Hall and today's interview, the incredible Halle Berry. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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