Oscars 2021: Final Predictions For Nominations In Every Category

16. Best Cinematography

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NOMINEES:

Da 5 Bloods

Mank

News of the World

Nomadland

Tenet

2020 wasn't a particularly adventurous or memorable year for cinematography, but it's still tough to argue against the accomplishments of films like Mank and Nomadland in particular.

The generally lukewarm reception to Tenet could definitely harm its chances here, and the cinematography branch has nominated some left-field picks in the past, so it'd certainly be neat to see I'm Thinking of Ending Things edge a nod here, relatively unlikely though it is.

It's also possible The Trial of the Chicago 7 sneaks a nomination given its generally solid - if, let's be honest, not particularly memorable - lensing.

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