For the first time in 20 years, Mel Gibson is back in the Oscar fold. The controversial actor and director has been nominated for Best Director for his work on “Hacksaw Ridge”– his first since he took home a director Oscar for “Braveheart” in 1996. “Hacksaw Ridge,” which tells the story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss……

via Mel Gibson Returns to Oscars With First Nomination Since ‘Braveheart’ — Variety