The cinematographers have spoken and although they haven’t the greatest Oscar track record, Blade Runner 2049 remains in the race. Had anyone else, especially Mudbound won, Blade Runner 2049 would have been done at the Oscars. It now lives on to compete with Roger Deakins potentially winning his richly deserved first Oscar.

The Awards

Best Cinematography

Blade Runner 2049 (Wesley, Peter, Thomas, RU:Tripp)

American Society of Cinematographers Data

Year Founded: 1919
First Awards: 1986 (32)