
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”