Surprise: Denis Villeneuve
And here we thought that Denis Villeneuve would have to direct an Oscar-baity film to get noticed. Villeneuve has repeatedly been snubbed by awards shows, and folks thought the genre director wasn’t going to get a chance. Thankfully, the Academy noticed how beautifully directed Arrival was. With his ability to create a compelling, smart science fiction film, could Blade Runner 2049 be an Oscar contender?
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