But there are also exciting relative newcomers to the field likeTaika Waititi,Bong Joon-Ho, andMarielle Heller.
So for now, here are my Best Director predictions in order of likelihood to be nominated.
If you missed them, check out my predictions forBest ActorandBest Actress.
That would be Martin Scorsese, whose Netflix epicThe Irishmanis a sorrowful yet compelling film about mortality and regret.
The wildly ambitious movie plays out as if its one long, single take, with cuts hidden throughout.
Mendes is absolutely a contender to win this thing.
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The precision with whichParasiteunfolds and the impact each beat carries are both a testament to Bongs incredible vision here.
Over the course of just three movies, Heller has become one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.
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