Denis Villeneuve earns BAFTA nomination for Blade Runner 2049

Denis Villeneuve could win big at the British Academy Film Awards — the English equivalent to the Oscars.
The Montreal filmmaker has been nominated for best director for his role in crafting Blade Runner 2049. The film was nominated for eight awards, including original score, cinematography, editing, set design, makeup, sound and visual effects.
Meanwhile, the Shape of Water is expected to make waves heading into the awards ceremony. Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy thriller was shot in