I think directors have a certain style. Consider the movies that are nominated and ask yourself if Spielberg could or would want to direct such a movie.

Here are examples of ones he'd probably not be able to make

• The Banshees of Inisherin
• EEAAO
• Babylon
• EO (the one about the donkey)
• Tar
• Decision to Leave

In a way, he's a bit like John Williams who has a signature style, and perhaps while it worked for a while, people wanted something different.