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December 19, 2014 · 5:12 pm

Nevada film critics name ‘Birdman’ best film

The Las Vegas Film Critics Society named "Birdman" best movie of 2014. Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight

The Las Vegas Film Critics Society named “Birdman” best movie of 2014.

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For many years, I was a voting member of the Las Vegas Film Critics Society. Since I no longer contribute to any media outlets in Nevada, I have stopped voting with the group, but I still feel a kinship with the members, many of whom are personal friends. Because of that — and because the Las Vegas Critics always make interesting picks — I think its important for me to report on their 2014 Sierra Award winners.

This year, “Birdman” was the big movie, taking the group’s best picture award and ranking No. 1 on its annual top 10.

Following is the full list of winners.

LAS VEGAS FILM CRITICS SOCIETY 2014 SIERRA AWARDS

Best Picture
“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)”

Best Actor
Michael Keaton, “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)”

Best Actress
Reese Witherspoon, “Wild”

Best Supporting Actor
J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”

Best Supporting Actress
Tilda Swinton, “Snowpiercer”

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December 15, 2014 · 9:36 am

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominees announced

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" received 11 nominations for the 20th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” received 11 nominations for the 20th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

As a longtime member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, I am pleased to announce the nominees for the organization’s 20th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. I cast my nomination ballot Friday, as did the other 300 or so members of the group, so the nominees represent something of a critical consensus of the best of 2014 cinema.

Now, we get to digest the nomination list for about a month before voting for the winners, which will be announced during a live TV broadcast Jan. 15 on A&E. The show will air at 6 p.m. PT (9 p.m. ET), and it’s always a lot of fun.

“Birdman” leads all contenders with 13 nominations, but “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Boyhood” aren’t far behind, with 11 and eight nods respectively.

Following is the complete nomination list …

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 20th ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS

BEST PICTURE

Birdman

Boyhood

Gone Girl

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Imitation Game

Nightcrawler

Selma

The Theory of Everything

Unbroken

Whiplash

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January 16, 2014 · 10:08 am

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards air Jan. 16 on The CW

The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards have a remarkable track record for predicting future Oscar winners, and they air live tonight (Jan. 16) on The CW. Tune in at 8 p.m. PT/ET.

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December 19, 2013 · 7:50 am

’12 Years a Slave’ tops Las Vegas Film Critics Society’s 2013 awards field

From left, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in "12 Years a Slave." The movie received five awards, including Best Picture, from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society.

From left, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in “12 Years a Slave.” The movie received five awards, including Best Picture, from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society.

Because I have reviewed film in Nevada for a long time, I am a member of the Las Vegas Film Critics Society, an organization that doles out awards every December. It’s great to be part of this organization because membership is relatively small, meaning everyone’s vote is important. Also, my fellow members are terrific. This week, we announced our award winners for 2013. Here’s a full list…

Las Vegas Film Critics Society 2013 Sierra Awards

Best Picture
“12 Years a Slave”

Best Actor
Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club”

Best Actress
Emma Thompson, “Saving Mr. Banks”

Best Supporting Actor
Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club”

Best Supporting Actress
Lupita Nyong’o, “12 Years a Slave”

Best Director
Steve McQueen, “12 Years a Slave”

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December 16, 2013 · 9:42 am

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominees announced

Sandra Bullock earned a best actress nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards thanks to her work in "Gravity." The movie also received nine additional nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Director (Alfonso Cuaron).

Sandra Bullock earned a Best Actress nomination for the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards thanks to her work in “Gravity.” The movie also received nine additional nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Director (Alfonso Cuaron).

Longtime readers know that I am a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA), which hosts the nationally televised Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. Each year, the BFCA (consisting of more than 280 television, radio and online critics) honors the best in film. Our nomination ballots were cast Friday and tallied over the weekend. That means the nominees represent a critical consensus from the group.

Next, BFCA members will vote for our favorites among these nominees. Winners will be crowned live Jan. 16 at our awards show in Santa Monica, Calif. The show will be broadcast on The CW Network at 8 p.m. PT/ET.

Following is a complete list of nominees:

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January 13, 2012 · 12:22 am

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2012 winners

WINNERS OF THE 17TH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS

BEST PICTURE     

“The Artist”

 

BEST ACTOR

George Clooney – “The Descendants”

 

BEST ACTRESS

Viola Davis – “The Help”

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Christopher Plummer – “Beginners”

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Octavia Spencer – “The Help”

 

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS

Thomas Horn – “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”

 

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE

“The Help”

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January 4, 2012 · 3:28 pm

Tune into the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Jan. 12 on VH1

As usual this time of year, I’m preparing for my annual trek to L.A. for the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. It’s always a great show, and I hope all of you will consider watching at home. Below, is a promotional video with details.

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February 27, 2011 · 11:47 pm

List of winners at the 83rd Academy Awards

Finally, awards season is over. Here’s a look at the big winners at the 83rd Academy Awards, handed out Sunday night.

Best Picture: “The King’s Speech.”

Best Actor: Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech.”

Best Actress: Natalie Portman, “Black Swan.”

Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, “The Fighter.”

Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, “The Fighter.”

Best Director: Tom Hooper, “The King’s Speech.”

Best Foreign Language Film: “In a Better World,” Denmark.

Best Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “The Social Network.”

Best Original Screenplay: David Seidler, “The King’s Speech.”

Best Animated Feature Film: “Toy Story 3.”

Best Art Direction: “Alice in Wonderland.”

Best Cinematography: “Inception.”

Best Sound Mixing: “Inception.”

Best Sound Editing: “Inception.”

Best Original Score: “The Social Network,” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Best Original Song: “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3,” Randy Newman.

Best Costume Design: “Alice in Wonderland.”

Best Documentary Feature: “Inside Job.”

Best Documentary (short subject): “Strangers No More.”

Best Film Editing: “The Social Network.”

Best Makeup: “The Wolfman.”

Best Animated Short Film: “The Lost Thing.”

Best Live Action Short Film: “God of Love.”

Best Visual Effects: “Inception.”

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January 25, 2011 · 8:28 am

Oscar nominations announced

Nominees for the  83rd Academy Awards were announced today. Following is a complete list. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

Best Picture

  • “Black Swan” Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver and Scott Franklin, Producers
  • “The Fighter” David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, Producers
  • “Inception” Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, Producers
  • “The Kids Are All Right” Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and Celine Rattray, Producers
  • “The King’s Speech” Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers
  • “127 Hours” Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and John Smithson, Producers
  • “The Social Network” Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
  • “Toy Story 3” Darla K. Anderson, Producer
  • “True Grit” Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Producers
  • “Winter’s Bone” Anne Rosellini and Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Producers

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January 15, 2011 · 10:14 am

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards winners

"The Social Network" nabbed a number of honors, including best picture, at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

As many regular readers know, I’m a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Friday (Jan. 14) I attended the BFCA’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony in Hollywood. For those of you who missed the VH1 broadcast, Im posting a complete list of winners.

BEST PICTURE: The Social Network

BEST ACTOR: Colin Firth – “The King’s Speech” 

 BEST ACTRESS: Natalie Portman – “Black Swan”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Christian Bale – “The Fighter” 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Melissa Leo – “The Fighter”

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS: Hailee Steinfeld – “True Grit”

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE: The Fighter

BEST DIRECTOR: David Fincher – “The Social Network”

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: “The King’s Speech” – David Seidler

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: “The Social Network” – Aaron Sorkin

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: “Inception” – Wally Pfister

BEST ART DIRECTION: “Inception” – Guy Hendrix Dyas and Larry Dias & Doug Mowat

BEST EDITING: “Inception” – Lee Smith

BEST COSTUME DESIGN: “Alice in Wonderland” – Colleen Atwood

BEST MAKEUP: Alice in Wonderland

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Inception

BEST SOUND: Inception

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Toy Story 3

BEST ACTION MOVIE: Inception

BEST COMEDY: Easy A

BEST PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION: The Pacific

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: Waiting for Superman

BEST SONG: “If I Rise” – performed by Dido and A.R. Rahman/music by A.R. Rahman/lyrics by Dido Armstrong and Rollo Armstrong – 127 Hours

BEST SCORE: “The Social Network” – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

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