Leonardo DiCaprio, Taika Waititi react to Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reactions from some of the nominees for the Academy Awards: ——— “Ultimately, I've been able to be fortunate enough to get to work with some pretty great filmmakers. That's always been the driving force with me. First, of course, the story and character, from an actor's perspective. I feel like we see films through the eyes of the director. The director's medium. I've been able to work with some amazing directors. Quentin is in the lineage of one of the best of our times. It's amazing to be a part of this film that's a celebration of our actors and a celebration of the countless people behind the scenes," — Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for best actor for his role in “Once...