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2024 National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): ‘Nickel Boys’ Wins Best Picture; Marianne Jean-Baptiste Named Best Actress2024 National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): ‘Nickel Boys’ Wins Best Picture; Marianne Jean-Baptiste Named Best Actress

2024 National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): ‘Nickel Boys’ Wins Best Picture; Marianne Jean-Baptiste Named Best Actress

The National Society of Film Critics (NSFC) revealed its winners for the 59th edition of the best films, filmmakers and… Read More

January 4, 2025
2024 Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) Winners: ‘Anora’ Takes Best Pic, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Becomes First Black Actress with Lead Win2024 Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) Winners: ‘Anora’ Takes Best Pic, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Becomes First Black Actress with Lead Win

2024 Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) Winners: ‘Anora’ Takes Best Pic, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Becomes First Black Actress with Lead Win

Sean Baker's Anora took the Best Picture award from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) among its three wins… Read More

December 8, 2024
2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): ‘Kneecap’ Tops Wins2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): ‘Kneecap’ Tops Wins

2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): ‘Kneecap’ Tops Wins

The 27th BIFA awards ceremony were held in a ceremony hosted by Peter Serafinowicz at Camden’s iconic Roundhouse where Kneecap… Read More

December 8, 2024
2024 New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC): ‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Film, Carol Kane Surprises in Supporting Actress2024 New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC): ‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Film, Carol Kane Surprises in Supporting Actress

2024 New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC): ‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Film, Carol Kane Surprises in Supporting Actress

The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), the oldest film critics group in the U.S., have named Brady Corbet's The Brutalist… Read More

December 3, 2024
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (November)2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (November)

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (November)

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., it also means we're on the precipice of critics… Read More

November 20, 2024
SFFILM to Screen Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in PersonSFFILM to Screen Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Person

SFFILM to Screen Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Person

Today, SFFILM announced a special early screening of Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths starring Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste joining for… Read More

October 31, 2024
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (October)2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (October)

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (October)

It's time to pump it up! With The Substance turning into a surprising box office hit (nearly $15M) and building… Read More

October 21, 2024
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (September)2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (September)

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (September)

With a Volpi Cup in hand, Nicole Kidman rises this month into the top 3. Taking a break from her… Read More

September 18, 2024
‘Hard Truths’ Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sears the Screen in Mike Leigh’s Carefully Observed Mediation on Black Joy and Sadness | TIFF‘Hard Truths’ Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sears the Screen in Mike Leigh’s Carefully Observed Mediation on Black Joy and Sadness | TIFF

‘Hard Truths’ Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sears the Screen in Mike Leigh’s Carefully Observed Mediation on Black Joy and Sadness | TIFF

Malcolm X once said the most disrespected, unprotected, and neglected person is the black woman.  One of the consequences of… Read More

September 8, 2024
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (August)2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (August)

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (August)

With Venice, TIFF and NYFF lineups revealed, save a few titles over the next couple of weeks, and Telluride just… Read More

August 16, 2024