Earlier today, theCritics Choice Awards announced their nominationswithLa La Landleading the pack with 12 nominations. NowDamien Chazelle’s musical has gotten another boost by being named “Best Film” from the New York Film Critics Circle. NYFCC is one of the most influential critics groups, and I’d be shocked ifLa La Landdidn’t also pick up Best Film from the Los Angeles Film Critics (who announce their picks on December 4th) since the movie is a bit of a love letter to that city.
WhileLa La Landpicked up the top prize, it didn’t dominate, and there was some nice diversity in the other categories.Moonlightcontinues to pick up momentum by nabbing Best Director forBarry Jenkinsand Best Supporting Actor forMahershala Ali.Manchester by the Seaalso did well by picking up wins for Best Screenplay (Kenneth Lonergan) and Best Actor (Casey Affleck).Isabelle Huppertalso made some headway in the Best Actress race by being recognized for her work in bothElleandThings to Come.Michelle Williamswas also recognized for two films, earning Best Supporting Actress for bothManchester by the SeaandCertain Women.
Check out the full list of winners below.
Best Film:La La Land
Best Director:Barry Jenkins -Moonlight
Best Actor:Casey Affleck -Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress:Isabelle Huppert -ElleandThings to Come
Best Supporting Actor:Mahershala Ali -Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress:Michelle Williams -Manchester by the SeaandCertain Women
Best Screenplay:Kenneth Lonergan -Manchester by the Sea
Best Cinematography:James Laxton -Moonlight
Best Foreign Language Film:Toni Erdmann
Best Documentary:O.J.: Made in America
Best Animated Film:Zootopia
Best First Film:The Edge of SeventeenandKrisha
Special Awards:Thelma Schoonmaker, Julie Dash’sDaughters of the Dust25th anniversary restoration release.
