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January 6, 2024 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2023 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

Best Picture “Past Lives” (A24) Directed by Celine SongProduced by David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler —Runner-Up: “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount Pictures + Apple Original Films)“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) Best Director Celine Song“Past Lives” (A24) Produced by David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler —Runner-Up: Yorgos Lanthimos – “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)Greta Gerwig – “Barbie” (Warner … Read More Oscars Watch: 2023 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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December 17, 2022 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2022 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” wins ten awards from the Utah Film Critics Association, including Best Picture, Director, three acting awards, and Ensemble Cast. “The Banshees of Inisherin” won Best Actor and tied with “Everything Everywhere All At Once” for Original Screenplay. Also, tying in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes on” tied with “Women Talking.” “Marcel” also won Best … Read More Oscars Watch: 2022 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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December 18, 2021 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2021 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

The Utah Film Critics Association named Jane Campion and “The Power of the Dog” their Best Director and Best Picture of the Year. The film also took Best Supporting Actor and Original Score. “CODA” won Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Lead Performance (Female) while “Flee” was able to pull off a win for Best Animated Feature and Non-English Language Feature. QUICK LIST Best Picture: … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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February 14, 2021 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2020 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

Straying from the pack slight, the Utah Film Critics Association handed out their awards. Best Picture strayed from “Nomadland” and went to “Minari” instead. Also stepping outside the box in Best Directing, they awarded Regina King for her work on “One Night In Miami.” Leslie Odom Jr. was also able to grab Best Supporting Performance (Male) for the same film. Nice to see a … Read More Oscars Watch: 2020 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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December 23, 2019 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2019 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

The Utah Film Critics Association named “Parasite” the Best Picture of the year, where it also won Best Original Screenplay and Best Non-English Language Film. “1917” won a few awards as well, including Best Director and Best Cinematography, while “Marriage Story” took both Leading Actor and Actress awards. “Apollo 11” won three awards, including Best Documentary, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing.

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December 16, 2018 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2018 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

Best Picture “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” Runner-Up: “Roma” Best Director Alfonso Cuaron – “Roma” Runner-Up: Ryan Coogler – “Black Panther” Best Actor Ethan Hawke – “First Reformed” Runner-Up: Christian Bale – “Vice” Best Actress Elsie Fisher – “Eighth Grade” Runner-Up: Lady Gaga – “A Star Is Born” Best Supporting Actor Russell Hornsby – “The Hate U Give” Runner-Up: Hugh Grant – “Paddington 2” Best … Read More Oscars Watch: 2018 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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December 25, 2015 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2015 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

Best Picture: “Mad Max: Fury Road” (runner-up: “The Martian”) Best Directing: George Miller – “Mad Max: Fury Road” (runner-up: Ridley Scott – “The Martian”) Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio – “The Revenant” (runner-up: Matt Damon – “The Martian”) Best Actress: Brie Larson – “Room” (runner-up: Saoirse Ronan – “Brooklyn”) Best Supporting Actor: Sylvester Stallone – “Creed” (runner-up: Oscar Isaac – “Ex Machina”) Best Supporting Actress: … Read More Oscars Watch: 2015 Utah Film Critics Association Awards