The 44th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards were held this afternoon at London’s May Fair Hotel.
The awards are given by the 210-member Film Section of the Critics' Circle, the UK's longest-standing and most prestigious critics' organisation. The vast majority of Film Review’s roster of critics are members of the London Film Critics’ Circle, including Executive Editor James Cameron-Wilson, Mansel Stimpson, Michael Darvell, George Savvides and Wendy Lloyd.
This year All of Us Strangers led with 9 nominations, followed by Oppenheimer with 7 nominations. Jonathan Glazer's German-language drama The Zone of Interest and Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers brought home the most wins at three each. In this year's awards, critics voted in two new categories: Animated Film and Breakthrough Performance. The inaugural Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation was presented to cinematic trailblazer Colman Domingo and Jeffrey Wright became the 33rd recipient of the London Critics' top honour,...
The awards are given by the 210-member Film Section of the Critics' Circle, the UK's longest-standing and most prestigious critics' organisation. The vast majority of Film Review’s roster of critics are members of the London Film Critics’ Circle, including Executive Editor James Cameron-Wilson, Mansel Stimpson, Michael Darvell, George Savvides and Wendy Lloyd.
This year All of Us Strangers led with 9 nominations, followed by Oppenheimer with 7 nominations. Jonathan Glazer's German-language drama The Zone of Interest and Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers brought home the most wins at three each. In this year's awards, critics voted in two new categories: Animated Film and Breakthrough Performance. The inaugural Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation was presented to cinematic trailblazer Colman Domingo and Jeffrey Wright became the 33rd recipient of the London Critics' top honour,...
- 2/4/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
Colman Domingo will receive the London Film Critics’ Circle’s inaugural Innovation Award.
Domingo has been recognized for his work as an actor, producer, writer and director in film, television and theater. He won an Emmy for his role in “Euphoria.” He starred in Broadway musical “The Scottsboro Boys” (2011) for which he received a Tony nomination, and an Olivier nomination when the production transferred to London’s West End in 2014. He is a producer on “Fat Ham,” a retelling of “Hamlet,” which was nominated for five Tonys.
This year, he played Mister in film “The Color Purple” and civil-rights activist Bayard Rustin in Netflix’s “Rustin,” for which he has been nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. Domingo’s film credits also include Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” and Ava DuVernay’s “Selma.” He was nominated for an Independent Spirit and...
Domingo has been recognized for his work as an actor, producer, writer and director in film, television and theater. He won an Emmy for his role in “Euphoria.” He starred in Broadway musical “The Scottsboro Boys” (2011) for which he received a Tony nomination, and an Olivier nomination when the production transferred to London’s West End in 2014. He is a producer on “Fat Ham,” a retelling of “Hamlet,” which was nominated for five Tonys.
This year, he played Mister in film “The Color Purple” and civil-rights activist Bayard Rustin in Netflix’s “Rustin,” for which he has been nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. Domingo’s film credits also include Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” and Ava DuVernay’s “Selma.” He was nominated for an Independent Spirit and...
- 12/21/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Rustin star Colman Domingo will receive the inaugural Derek Malcolm Award for innovation from the London Film Critics’ Circle, the U.K. longest-standing film critics association.
The award, named in honor of the late British critic Derek Malcolm, who died in August at age 91, will be presented to Domingo at the 44th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards in London on Feb. 4, 2024.
Domingo, currently generating awards buzz for his performance as Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, the chief architect of the historic 1963 March on Washington, in George C. Wolfe’s Netflix drama Rustin, is being honored for his work as an actor, producer, writer and director across film, television and theater. Domingo has picked up Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Rustin, has won an Emmy for a guest role on HBO’s Euphoria and earned a Tony nomination as a producer of Fat Ham, a Broadway retelling of Hamlet.
The award, named in honor of the late British critic Derek Malcolm, who died in August at age 91, will be presented to Domingo at the 44th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards in London on Feb. 4, 2024.
Domingo, currently generating awards buzz for his performance as Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, the chief architect of the historic 1963 March on Washington, in George C. Wolfe’s Netflix drama Rustin, is being honored for his work as an actor, producer, writer and director across film, television and theater. Domingo has picked up Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Rustin, has won an Emmy for a guest role on HBO’s Euphoria and earned a Tony nomination as a producer of Fat Ham, a Broadway retelling of Hamlet.
- 12/21/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” led the nominations at the 44th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards with nine nods, followed by Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” with seven.
Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” have six nominations each, while Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie received five.
All of these films are contenders for film of the year alongside Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall,” Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Cast members from these films vie for acting honors, including Andrew Scott, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Greta Lee and Emma Stone.
Jeffrey Wright, who is nominated this year as lead actor in “American Fiction,” will be presented with the London Critics’ top honor The Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film.
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Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” have six nominations each, while Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie received five.
All of these films are contenders for film of the year alongside Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall,” Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Cast members from these films vie for acting honors, including Andrew Scott, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Greta Lee and Emma Stone.
Jeffrey Wright, who is nominated this year as lead actor in “American Fiction,” will be presented with the London Critics’ top honor The Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film.
The...
- 12/20/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew Haigh’s drama All of Us Strangers has landed nine London Critics’ Circle Awards nominations, ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which has scored seven.
Celine Song’s Past Lives, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things and Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest garnered six noms apiece, while Greta Gerwig’s Barbie notched five. Scroll down for full list of nominations.
All of the films are in the running for the critics’ Film of the Year accolade, alongside the French courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, Todd Haynes’ May December and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
In the acting categories, Andrew Scott, Paul Giamatti and Cillian Murphy and lead actresses Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Greta Lee and Emma Stone all feature.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on February 4 with actor-writer-comic Anna Leong Brophy reprising her role as host.
Celine Song’s Past Lives, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things and Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest garnered six noms apiece, while Greta Gerwig’s Barbie notched five. Scroll down for full list of nominations.
All of the films are in the running for the critics’ Film of the Year accolade, alongside the French courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, Todd Haynes’ May December and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
In the acting categories, Andrew Scott, Paul Giamatti and Cillian Murphy and lead actresses Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Greta Lee and Emma Stone all feature.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on February 4 with actor-writer-comic Anna Leong Brophy reprising her role as host.
- 12/20/2023
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
It was announced today that Anna Leong Brophy is returning to host the 44th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, due to be held at the May Fair Hotel on the 4th of February next year. The nominations are due to be announced in a week’s time, on the 20th of December by Jing Lusi and Ényì Okoronkwo.
Last year Cate Blanchett was present to accept a Best Actress award for Tár, which also took home Best Film, with Todd Field named Director of the Year. This year will see the stars gather at the height of awards season to celebrate another fine year for cinema.
Rich Cline, chair of the Critics’ Circle Film Section, commented: “Because our members watch nearly all of the films released in Britain every year, our nominations tend to look unlike all the other awards shows. The Critics’ Circle Film Awards is an integral part...
Last year Cate Blanchett was present to accept a Best Actress award for Tár, which also took home Best Film, with Todd Field named Director of the Year. This year will see the stars gather at the height of awards season to celebrate another fine year for cinema.
Rich Cline, chair of the Critics’ Circle Film Section, commented: “Because our members watch nearly all of the films released in Britain every year, our nominations tend to look unlike all the other awards shows. The Critics’ Circle Film Awards is an integral part...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Uncover the bloody and beating heart of film history with The Exorcist Untold – an electrifying new documentary that delves into the legacy and influence of this groundbreaking, revolutionary and revered masterpiece.
On the 50th anniversary of one of the most legendary and influential horrors of all time, Robin Bextor (Oppenheimer: The Real Story) sheds fascinating new light in The Exorcist Untold. The documentary is set for its home entertainment bow this December, arriving on DVD and digital on 11th December 2023, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
The Exorcist is a cultural phenomenon that changed the face of cinema, paving the way for numerous films that followed in its terrifying footsteps. It continues to haunt and captivate audiences and its legacy can still be seen across the cinematic sphere today, 50 years on.
By exploring the motivations of the creators, the genesis of this pivotal film and the historical and cultural contexts...
On the 50th anniversary of one of the most legendary and influential horrors of all time, Robin Bextor (Oppenheimer: The Real Story) sheds fascinating new light in The Exorcist Untold. The documentary is set for its home entertainment bow this December, arriving on DVD and digital on 11th December 2023, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
The Exorcist is a cultural phenomenon that changed the face of cinema, paving the way for numerous films that followed in its terrifying footsteps. It continues to haunt and captivate audiences and its legacy can still be seen across the cinematic sphere today, 50 years on.
By exploring the motivations of the creators, the genesis of this pivotal film and the historical and cultural contexts...
- 12/6/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Torrential rain could not dampen spirits at the opening ceremony.
Old Boy star Choi Min Sik and Beau Is Afraid director Ari Aster helped open the 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifan) in South Korea this evening (June 29), where Netflix K-drama D.P. received the Series Film Award.
Leading Korean actor Choi, who is also known for roles in I Saw the Devil, Shiri, Luc Besson’s Lucy and box office record holder The Admiral: Roaring Currents, is being feted with screenings of 12 features selected by the actor himself.
At the opening ceremony, the veteran actor said looking back...
Old Boy star Choi Min Sik and Beau Is Afraid director Ari Aster helped open the 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifan) in South Korea this evening (June 29), where Netflix K-drama D.P. received the Series Film Award.
Leading Korean actor Choi, who is also known for roles in I Saw the Devil, Shiri, Luc Besson’s Lucy and box office record holder The Admiral: Roaring Currents, is being feted with screenings of 12 features selected by the actor himself.
At the opening ceremony, the veteran actor said looking back...
- 6/29/2023
- by Matt Schley
- ScreenDaily
Bein Motor Sports Revving Up In Asia
beIN Sports has picked up exclusive rights to the Formula 1 World Championships in ten territories across Asia. The new media rights agreement begins this year and runs until the conclusion of the 2025 championship.
The ten Asian territories included in the agreement are Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. In many territories in Asia, Formula One previously played on the Disney-owned Fox Sports channels.
The new deal includes rights to all Grand Prix races, the new sprint races, qualifying and practice sessions.
Coverage begins with the season opener, in Bahrain from 3-5 March, and runs through to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 24-26 November.
The coverage will be available on major pay-tv platforms in the region, including on beIN’s live streaming app, beIN Sports Connect.
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Jonas Baur will take the role as executive producer...
beIN Sports has picked up exclusive rights to the Formula 1 World Championships in ten territories across Asia. The new media rights agreement begins this year and runs until the conclusion of the 2025 championship.
The ten Asian territories included in the agreement are Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. In many territories in Asia, Formula One previously played on the Disney-owned Fox Sports channels.
The new deal includes rights to all Grand Prix races, the new sprint races, qualifying and practice sessions.
Coverage begins with the season opener, in Bahrain from 3-5 March, and runs through to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 24-26 November.
The coverage will be available on major pay-tv platforms in the region, including on beIN’s live streaming app, beIN Sports Connect.
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Jonas Baur will take the role as executive producer...
- 1/26/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Martin McDonagh’s tragicomedy The Banshees Of Inisherin leads this year’s London Film Critics Circle nominations with nine nods, followed by Charlotte Wells’ acclaimed debut Aftersun, which nabbed eight nominations.
Both films clocked nominations for Film of the Year, British/Irish Film of The Year, Director of the Year, and Screenwriter of the Year. The two films also clocked multiple acting noms, with Paul Mescal picking up a Best Actor nod for his role in Aftersun. Frankie Corio, who plays his daughter in the pic, is nominated for Young British/Irish performer. Banshees stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively.
Elsewhere, Todd Field’s high-art drama Tár and Everything Everywhere All at Once by The Daniels both scored six nominations. The Best Foreign Language category features five pics, including the Irish-language drama The Quiet Girl and Alice Diop’s fiction debut Saint Omer.
Both films clocked nominations for Film of the Year, British/Irish Film of The Year, Director of the Year, and Screenwriter of the Year. The two films also clocked multiple acting noms, with Paul Mescal picking up a Best Actor nod for his role in Aftersun. Frankie Corio, who plays his daughter in the pic, is nominated for Young British/Irish performer. Banshees stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively.
Elsewhere, Todd Field’s high-art drama Tár and Everything Everywhere All at Once by The Daniels both scored six nominations. The Best Foreign Language category features five pics, including the Irish-language drama The Quiet Girl and Alice Diop’s fiction debut Saint Omer.
- 12/22/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” led the nominations at the 43rd annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards with nine nods, with Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” close behind with eight.
Both films were nominated in the film of the year, director of the year and screenwriter of the year categories, as were Todd Field’s “Tár” and Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” both of which achieved six nominations. Sebastian Lelio’s “The Wonder” also scored six nominations.
Competing in the foreign language category will be “The Quiet Girl,” “Decision to Leave,” “Saint Omer,” “Eo” and “Rrr.”
The awards are given by the 200-member film section of the Critics’ Circle, the U.K.’s longest-standing critics’ organization. The winners will be announced at London’s The May Fair Hotel on Feb. 5, 2023.
“As always, our nominees stand out from others because our members actually see all of...
Both films were nominated in the film of the year, director of the year and screenwriter of the year categories, as were Todd Field’s “Tár” and Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” both of which achieved six nominations. Sebastian Lelio’s “The Wonder” also scored six nominations.
Competing in the foreign language category will be “The Quiet Girl,” “Decision to Leave,” “Saint Omer,” “Eo” and “Rrr.”
The awards are given by the 200-member film section of the Critics’ Circle, the U.K.’s longest-standing critics’ organization. The winners will be announced at London’s The May Fair Hotel on Feb. 5, 2023.
“As always, our nominees stand out from others because our members actually see all of...
- 12/22/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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Homegrown features lead the pack at the 43rd annual London Critics’ Circle film awards.
The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh’s Venice-bowing dark tragicomedy set on the West coast of Ireland, goes into the next year’s awards with nine nominations, while Aftersun, Scottish director Charlotte Wells’ acclaimed directorial debut, lurks just behind with eight noms.
Announced Wednesday following votes by the 200-member film section of the Critics’ Circle, the U.K.’s longest-standing critics’ organization, the nominations saw both Banshees and Aftersun land nods for film of the year, director of the year and screenwriter of the year alongside two features from across the Atlantic: Todd Field’s provocative culture-war drama Tár and Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s fantastical family portrait Everything Everywhere All at Once, both of which scored six nominations. Banshees — the follow-up to McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,...
Homegrown features lead the pack at the 43rd annual London Critics’ Circle film awards.
The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh’s Venice-bowing dark tragicomedy set on the West coast of Ireland, goes into the next year’s awards with nine nominations, while Aftersun, Scottish director Charlotte Wells’ acclaimed directorial debut, lurks just behind with eight noms.
Announced Wednesday following votes by the 200-member film section of the Critics’ Circle, the U.K.’s longest-standing critics’ organization, the nominations saw both Banshees and Aftersun land nods for film of the year, director of the year and screenwriter of the year alongside two features from across the Atlantic: Todd Field’s provocative culture-war drama Tár and Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s fantastical family portrait Everything Everywhere All at Once, both of which scored six nominations. Banshees — the follow-up to McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nominations have been unveiled for the 42nd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards. Check out the full list below.
Jane Campion’s The Power Of The Dog leads the field with nine nominations, followed by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter which received 6 (a Netflix one-two). Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir Part II, released by Picturehouse in the UK, followed with five.
This year’s contenders feature a notably healthy representation of female filmmakers, with the top three most nominated films all helmed by women directors.
More than 180 critics across print, online and broadcast media voted for this year’s noms, which were unveiled by British actors Joanna Vanderham and Gwilym Lee. The ceremony will take place on February 6, 2022, at London’s May Fair Hotel.
“Even though cinemas were closed for half of this year, our members were always watching films,” says Rich Cline, chair of the Critics’ Circle Film Section.
Jane Campion’s The Power Of The Dog leads the field with nine nominations, followed by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter which received 6 (a Netflix one-two). Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir Part II, released by Picturehouse in the UK, followed with five.
This year’s contenders feature a notably healthy representation of female filmmakers, with the top three most nominated films all helmed by women directors.
More than 180 critics across print, online and broadcast media voted for this year’s noms, which were unveiled by British actors Joanna Vanderham and Gwilym Lee. The ceremony will take place on February 6, 2022, at London’s May Fair Hotel.
“Even though cinemas were closed for half of this year, our members were always watching films,” says Rich Cline, chair of the Critics’ Circle Film Section.
- 12/16/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The 14th Annual QFest St. Louis — presented by Cinema St. Louis (Csl) — will take place from April 16-25. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Csl will offer all programs virtually, protecting the health of patrons. Programs can be streamed at any time during the festival’s dates. Recorded introductions and Q&As will be available for most film programs. For the full schedule of screenings, including trailers and descriptions of the films, visit the festival website at www.cinemastlouis.org/qfest.
One of the eclectic array of 24 films that are part of this year’s QFest St. Louis is the 1971 film Pink Narcissus, an experimental and artistic ‘erotic poem’ set in the fantasies of a young male prostitute.
This year’s Q Classic, Pink Narcissus — which is celebrating its 50th anniversary — is a breathtaking and outrageous erotic poem focusing on the daydreams of a beautiful boy prostitute who, from the seclusion of his ultra-kitsch apartment,...
One of the eclectic array of 24 films that are part of this year’s QFest St. Louis is the 1971 film Pink Narcissus, an experimental and artistic ‘erotic poem’ set in the fantasies of a young male prostitute.
This year’s Q Classic, Pink Narcissus — which is celebrating its 50th anniversary — is a breathtaking and outrageous erotic poem focusing on the daydreams of a beautiful boy prostitute who, from the seclusion of his ultra-kitsch apartment,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Multiple nominations for ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Promising Young Woman’.
Rose Glass’ debut feature Saint Maud heads the nominations at the 41st London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, with eight nominations including film of the year and director of the year.
The horror film is also up for British/Irish film of the year, with further nominations for Glass in screenwriter and breakthrough British/Irish filmmaker, and Morfydd Clark in both actress and British/Irish actress of the year (the latter also for her role in Eternal Beauty).
Rocks, another UK title directed by Sarah Gavron with associate director Anu Henriques, received six...
Rose Glass’ debut feature Saint Maud heads the nominations at the 41st London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, with eight nominations including film of the year and director of the year.
The horror film is also up for British/Irish film of the year, with further nominations for Glass in screenwriter and breakthrough British/Irish filmmaker, and Morfydd Clark in both actress and British/Irish actress of the year (the latter also for her role in Eternal Beauty).
Rocks, another UK title directed by Sarah Gavron with associate director Anu Henriques, received six...
- 1/12/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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