Black and White designed films often struggle to win here, but do generally get in for basic love of said design. However, when they are Best Picture nominees, such as Schindler's List, there a lock. There is definitely is a plausible chance this film will win here, there is definitely a love for the film and this win can be caught up in said love. That being said, however, I don't think it draws enough attention to itself than our other nominees to assure a win, but I'd keep an eye out for this one.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Jeff Cronenweth
This is definitely one of my favorite nominations, and certainly is also deserving of the win. The cinematography definitely adds to the visual eeriness of the films subject matter and is certainly its own entity in the film. We get just the right amount of landscape shots that we get immersed in the scenes we are witnessing on the big screen. Personally, if there was any category I would give the film its win, it would be for this category. That being said, I doubt its chances against the other nominees, in another I'd see no problems with this taking it.
Hugo: Robert Richardson
Now if we want to talk about some pretty cinematography, look no further than Mr. Richardson's lovely work. He makes sure to fully engross us with every scene, to help further Scorcese's 3D ambitions, and he never skips a beat. Personally, I would have this as a runner-up (in terms of winning this year), but I wonder. There is word that the presumed frontrunner might come up short, and that the Academy might be looking for something different. While I am not predicting this to win, I am going to be on record that if there is to be a surprise win, its going to be this one. It might be my personal vendetta to ruin my prediction sheet by not picking this, but I am sticking to my guns with...
Tree of Life: Emmanuel Lubezki
When the trailer was released, there was already talk of this film being the one to beat. Since its release, if there is one thing this film has been praised almost universally about, its for the film's cinematography, and for good reason. It is a beautifully shot film and is executed perfectly. I was worried that this would be the films only nomination, since the film as a whole wasn't as universally loved. However, the film did gain a Best Picture nomination, so there is love for it. Also, this film is on a hotter than hot streak when it comes to awards season. I am worried however, because Mr. Lubezki's previous work, the wonderful Children of Men, wasn't able to translate such a hot streak into Oscar gold, but it didn't carry a Best Picture nomination. Mr. Lubezki is one of the best of the business and is certainly deserving of the award. I am staying behind this film, and thus ladies and gentlemen, I give you my predicted winner, here is hoping I'm right.
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War Horse: Janusz Kamiński
When it comes to Oscar love, is hard not to think of Janusz Kamiński. His work on Saving Private Ryan was very strong, gritty work. Here in War Horse, he tries to replicate the same kind of work. While it doesn't quite match up, you do realize his ability to work what I call the "OOOH, AAAAH" angle of every shot he works on. I think this film definitely stands a chance because if there is one thing Academy members like, its going "OOOH, AAAH." I don't think it will win, but still, you never know...
Winner: Tree of Life
Runner-Up: Hugo
Should Win: Tree of Life
Should've been Nominated: Shame
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