AdvertisementThe Extraordinary, Ordinary Life Of Alexander PayneFebruary 24, 2012Susan StambergfacebookEmailAlexander Payne's The Descendants has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editor and Best Actor. Payne co-wrote and directed the film, which stars George Clooney as an indifferent dad struggling to raise two daughters. (AFP/Getty Images)