2018 American Society of Cinematographers Awards: Even if Roger Deakins wins, his first Oscar is not in the bag

Roger Deakins is predicted to win his fourth award from the American Society of Cinematographers on Feb.

17 for his lensing of “Blade Runner 2049.” And he is tipped to finally take home his first Oscar for this film after 13 losses.

However, the track record of the guild at previewing the eventual choice of the academy is surprisingly poor.The Asc winner has gone on to claim an Academy Awards bookend for Best Cinematography only 13 times in 31 years.

Last year, “Lion” lenser Greig Fraser won with the Asc but lost the Oscar race to “La La Land’s” Linus Sandgren.

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